Client: Palace Resorts, Alliance Connection
Event: Exclusive appearance by American Idol finalists
Location: Rooftop terrace, Renaissance Hotel – Schaumburg, IL
All-inclusive vacations provider Palace Resorts invited American Idol finalists from seasons 6 through 9 to perform for a crowd of travel agent convention guests. SimpleAV was called in to create an intimate setting on a rooftop terrace. Though the venue came with some space constraints, we managed to put on a stellar show that left the crowd begging for more.
Equipment:
4 x Mackie SRM450 active loudspeaker, QSC KW181 subwoofer
2 x Shure SLX-SM58 wireless handheld, 3 x Shure SM58 dynamic handheld
Allen & Heath 16-channel console
2 x Chauvet Colorpalette LED fixture
Services:
Delivery and setup, backline sourcing, show production.
Client: University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division
Event: Welcome party for new students
Location: Adler Planetarium – Chicago, IL
The University chose a room with a spectacular view of the lakefront and downtown to welcome its new students with class. SimpleAV’s standard DJ system accommodated a set-list comprised of bass-heavy electronic music, and we think it looked pretty good doing it, too.
Equipment:
2 x QSC KW152 active loudspeaker
2 x QSC KW181 active subwoofer
Shure SLX-SM58 wireless handheldd
Yamaha MG102c 8-channel mixer
Services:
Delivery and setup
Client: Vera, “an intimate, chef-driven wine bar”
Project: Distributed sound system installation
Location: Chicago, IL
The owners of this upscale wine bar wanted a sound system that matched the look and feel of their establishment and provided excellent sound quality. The solution came in the form of eight QSC S52 installation speakers which we sourced and installed using QSC’s mounting components. We utilized existing wiring from the previous establishment (a sports bar) to keep costs low, and the owners were very pleased with the aesthetic and acoustic results.
Services:
Project consultation, equipment sourcing, installation
Client: National Museum of Mexican Art
Event: Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys
Location: National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen – Chicago, IL
Rockabilly legend Big Sandy played an intimate concert for about 150 long-time fans as part of a series of live events. Rockabilly shows often feature younger audience members, lots of dancing, and fans with discerning ears. We did our best to balance these factors when choosing the sound system and mixing at moderate levels that did not take away from the band’s energy.
Equipment:
2 x QSC KW152 active loudspeaker
2 x QSC KW181 active subwoofer
4 x EV SX250 15-inch stage monitor
Crown XLS2500 (monitors)
DBX Driverack System Controller
Presonus ACP88 – 8 channels of rack compression
3 x Dual 31-band graphic EQ
TC Electronics M1 & D2
3 x Shure Beta58, 2 x Shure SM57
2 x Sennheiser MD421-II, Shure Beta 52,
Allen & Heath 16-channel console
Services:
Delivery and setup, show production
Client: Camp Jam Chicago
Event: Two week-long sessions of rock n’ roll summer camp
Location: Lake Forest Academy Auditorum – Lake Forest, IL
For the second year in a row, Camp Jam called on SimpleAV to supply and operate a pro-level sound system for the Chicago session of their summer camp, held at Lake Forest Academy. Campers get to join a band, learn and rehearse a song, then perform on stage like rock stars at the end of the session for an audience of family and friends.
Equipment:
2 x EAW LA215 pole-mounted 15-inch loudspeaker
6 x EAW FR159z suspended 15-inch loudspeaker (installed at venue)
2 x JBL MRX528s subwoofer
4 x EV SX250 15-inch stage monitor
Crown XLS5000 (subs)
Crown XTi4000 (mains)
Crown XLS2500 (monitors)
DBX Driverack System Controller
10 channels of compression
3 x Dual 31-band graphic EQ
TC Electronics M1 & D2
5 x Shure SM58, 6 x Shure SM57, 2 x AKG C1000s
Shure Beta 58, Shure Beta 52,
Soundcraft 24-channel console
Services:
Delivery and setup, camper instruction, show production
Client: Asian American Institute Mayoral Candidate’s Forum
Event: Chicago Mayoral Candidate’s Forum
Location: St. Augustine College Assembly Hall – Chicago, IL
In the runup to Chicago’s landmark 2011 mayoral election, a number of organizations held candidate’s formus in different neighborhoods. SimpleAV handled projection and live audio and provided press feeds for several news channels. Close to 1,000 people attended the event.
Equipment:
3 x Mackie SRM450 active loudspeaker
2 x 8-inch active loudspeaker (delay fills)
2 x Dual 31-band graphic EQ
Time-alignment delay processor
5 x Shure SM58 handheld
AKG C580e podium condenser mic
Shure SM58 wireless handheld
Allen & Heath 16-channel console
2 x 7.5′x10′ Fastfold projection screens
Services:
Delivery and setup, show production
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