NEXO Alpha+ Side Fills Deliver Precision On-Stage Sound for Culcha Candela Show at Sauerlandpark HemerHip-Hop group Culcha Candela performed their first open-air show in Germany of 2026 on May 8 at Sauerlandpark Hemer. Sound reinforcement was provided by Hagen-based production company acoustic NETWORK, deploying a NEXO STM M28 line array system comprising left and right hangs of 12 STM M28 modules. Low-frequency reinforcement was provided by three stacks of six STM 118 subwoofers positioned across the front of the stage, each topped with a NEXO P12 loudspeaker serving as a front fill. On-stage side fill duties were handled by acoustic NETWORK's newly acquired NEXO Alpha+ system. A single Alpha+ stack on each side of the stage provided precise and consistent coverage, performing a role once famously fulfilled by its illustrious predecessor, the original NEXO Alpha system of the 1990s. "The new Alpha+ system, which we have already used successfully as a main PA system, impressed us across the board during this production" reports system engineer Till Hausmann. "As a side fill solution, it delivers extremely high SPL while maintaining precision, intelligibility, low-mid impact and low-frequency extension. "For a high-energy show such as Culcha Candela, featuring numerous vocals, percussion elements and a bass-driven, dynamic stage performance, the system's even and controlled coverage across the entire stage proved to be a significant advantage." "We immediately recognised the heritage of the legendary Alpha and Alpha E systems, which formed an integral part of our inventory for more than 25 years" adds acoustic NETWORK CEO Klaus-Peter Hornung. "At the same time, Alpha+ offers all the advantages of a modern NEXO solution in terms of sound quality, throw, coverage control and ease of deployment. The system performed flawlessly and proved to be an ideal complement to our long-established STM M28 system." About NEXO Alpha+ Three decades after its introduction, original NEXO Alpha systems continue to thrill live music audiences and club-goers around the world with their distinctive power and presence. Drawing inspiration from this iconic 1990s design, NEXO has created Alpha+, an ultra-powerful, long-throw, three-box FOH system that combines the benefits of line-source coupling with the ease of deployment typically associated with point-source loudspeakers. Whether stacked on a mid-sized festival stage, installed in a club, or deployed in a theatre where a flown line array is not practical, Alpha+ represents a modern reimagining of the legendary Alpha concept. 
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