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KSL8 line array loudspeaker·d&b audiotechnik·© d&b audiotechnik, used for identification and historical commentaryWhy it mattered
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Low-mid directivity reduces masking in reverberant rooms.
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It brought SL-Series control to mid-size venues, alongside the GSL.
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Professional reactions
Release-period reaction · 23 May 2019
Diener was struck by KSL’s control for its size and the even coverage from the arena pit to upper seats when paired with SL-SUBs.
Release-period reaction · 23 May 2019
Lance found KSL combined the deployment flexibility of a smaller rig with much of GSL’s power. He valued the combination of the cabinets and d&b’s software tools for both workflow and audience results.
Release-period reaction · 23 May 2019
Mitchell could make fuller-frequency in-ear mixes because he no longer had to compensate for as much sound spilling backwards from the PA. He also credited the cardioid subs with controlling low-end spill into monitor world.
Release-period reaction · 27 June 2019
Replacing V-Series side hangs with KSL gave Smith better side coverage and tighter, punchier low-end information. He found that particularly useful without flown subs.
Release-period reaction · 27 June 2019
Crowe credited the rear rejection of the combined GSL and KSL rig with keeping the stage quiet enough for consistent, clean in-ear mixes.
Release-period reaction · 27 June 2019
Clark found the full-range directivity of GSL mains and KSL sides improved coverage consistency while reducing sound behind the cabinets. He linked the quieter stage to cleaner microphone pickup.
Manuals & original documents
Sources
- 1d&b SL-Series KSL System at NAMM 2019d&b audiotechnik · brochure
- 2SL-Series KSL brochured&b audiotechnik · brochure
- 3Spectrum and d&b audiotechnik Support Kelsea Ballerini TourFront of House (FOH) · interview · 23 May 2019
- 4Spectrum and d&b audiotechnik Support Kelsea Ballerini TourFront of House (FOH) · interview · 23 May 2019
- 5Spectrum and d&b audiotechnik Support Kelsea Ballerini TourFront of House (FOH) · interview · 23 May 2019
- 6Thomas Rhett Tours with d&b KSL and GSL Line ArraysFront of House (FOH) · interview · 27 June 2019
- 7Thomas Rhett Tours with d&b KSL and GSL Line ArraysFront of House (FOH) · interview · 27 June 2019
- 8Thomas Rhett Tours with d&b KSL and GSL Line ArraysFront of House (FOH) · interview · 27 June 2019
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