USA - For the fourth consecutive year, ProductionOne was selected as the AV provider for the ESPN-televised AutoZone Liberty Bowl Halftime Show in Miami Beach. Leveraging the power of the dBTechnologies VIO line array, featuring L1610 arrays and S218 subwoofers, the team sound quality and performance to thousands of fans in attendance.
ProductionOne is recognised for its ability to deliver seamless audio experiences in challenging environments. This year, the company introduced their newly acquired VIO system, which provided quality audio throughout the pre-game ceremonies and halftime entertainment.
To optimise sound coverage and efficiency, ProductionOne configured the VIO system on six custom carts, each featuring L1610 three-way tops stacked over S218 subwoofers. These mobile systems were rolled onto the field for the national anthem and repositioned for the halftime performance. The VIO system’s lightweight yet powerful design ensured even sound throughout the stadium while significantly reducing setup and teardown time compared to previous years.
Producing audio for a game halftime show presents challenges, as football stadiums rank among the noisiest environments imaginable. The system must be powerful, precise, and reliable; qualities the VIO system exceeded with ease.
The halftime show featured a set from Andy Child’s Sixwire Band, joined by Felix Cavaliere, lead singer of the Young Rascals. The duo captivated the audience with hits like People Got to Be Free and Good Lovin’.
DJ Thornton, ProductionOne’s production manager, praised the system’s efficiency: “Individual speaker control, EQ, and level adjustments were amazing. Compared to previous years, I could programme the system in 20 minutes instead of two hours. It was flexible and fast.”
Scottie Somerville, ProductionOne’s lead audio engineer, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the system’s remarkable power-to-clarity ratio: “I love the VIO system because I can push it over the crowd without distortion or harshness.”
