The equipment used for the shows was so vast and complex that no tour has been planned by way of follow up, as only the Bercy was able to welcome such an huge technical show. The sound system alone comprised an impressive L-Acoustics system consisting of 30 V-Dosc and 128 dV-Dosc cabinets, with 48 SB218 subwoofers for the combined main and central systems (the show happening on both the stage and the central pit).
The sound design was devised more than a year ago by sound engineer Stephane Plisson, and Laurent Delenclos a freelance Certified V-Dosc Engineer (CVE). Delenclos made it possible to realize Plisson's ideas and was in charge of positioning the speakers. Plisson assisted by Vladimir Coulibre and Wilfried Mautret (system engineers) chose to work with Dispatch to supply the project. Plisson explains: "We had been working on several projects, including V-Dosc which was finally approved for this event, as only V-Dosc could comply with the scenery constraints and all the technical aspects that were required to obtain the correct results."
Beyond the restrictions relating to the venue itself (acoustically, a wide and deep sound coverage was required), the show involved multiple features: duplicated stages, significant sound effects, and consideration specifically to Mylene's voice, while allowing space in the mix for each instrument especially piano and percussion, which were fundamental to the show.
Plisson has always used L-Acoustics systems: "it's very simple: I always chose a system which allows me to hear what comes out my console. It may sound stupid, but it's very rare achievement. V-Dosc has always given me total satisfaction: homogeneous sound and absolute aural comfort!"
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
