"The XLD delivers remarkable performance for its size," says Ben Blomander, owner, PB Pro-Audio & Lighting, "balancing sonic intelligibility and precise coverage with plenty of power handling when needed.
"For the opening ceremony, about 3000 kids came out onto the ice, past the main stage area," Blomander adds, "effectively doubling the size of the space we needed to cover; we needed to cover the ice and the first tier seating area as well as the main seating sections. These two six box arrays combined tight, close proximity coverage with a very long throw; it delivered warm, clear sound to every person in the room."
Blomander used EV's LAPS (Line Array Prediction Software) to angle and aim the XLD arrays, as well as determine output levels and control: "We configured the system for separate volume control between the top three and bottom three boxes in each array. The combination of easy to use software and inherently good-sounding boxes meant the rig was streamlined in terms of setup as well as size - it takes minimal effort to make them sound superb, even in typically challenging stadium spaces like this. The 8" woofers and HF driver work together seamlessly - so smooth and warm."
(Jim Evans)
