Audio Technology

KSL CALLS AUSTRALIA HOME

Air freight is a wonder of the 20th century. What for centuries took months on a boat could now magically materialise in days or hours.

Its novelty has worn off somewhat. Order a $2 cable from eBay and it arrives a few days later from Hong Kong. Something that travelled 6000km was cheaper than driving to the mall.

But how about the air freight of 24 loudspeaker cabinets, just in time for a gig? Surely, this is nontrivial enough to make you think twice.

What’s more, this was no ordinary speaker box; and this was no ordinary gig.

IT’S BENNELONG TIME

8th Day Sound was supplying the PA for the Australia Day Live concert in the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House. The forecourt, on the steps of the opera house is an amazing venue. There have been some unforgettable live sound

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