LiveSpace, EAW Collaborate at Annual High-Profile Michigan Gala When a leading Michigan healthcare organization hosted an ambitious charity gala, it needed, LiveSpace and Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) stepped in. LiveSpace, a Grand Rapids-based national audio, video, and lighting company, has supported this high-profile gala for more than a decade. "We don't want it to look the same from year-to-year, but the sound needs to be consistent," says AJ Sweeney, president at LiveSpace. "This event has evolved from a 250-person gathering to a 2,000-person experience, and the audio plays a large part in setting that tone." The venue was transformed into a circular layout that presented unique audio challenges, including reflective surfaces, massive scale, and the need to preserve sightlines without sacrificing sound quality. To meet these demands, LiveSpace turned to EAW's AC6 ADAPTive column loudspeakers and Anna three-way full-range ADAPTive array modules. The main system included a total of four arrays of two stacked AC6 columns. Twenty-four Anna arrays served as delays. The front fills were RSX89 two-way self-powered loudspeakers for the high-value seats nearest to the stage, and the bottom end reinforcement came from four Otto ADAPTive subwoofers to ensure a consistent full-frequency presentation. EAW says its ADAPTive technology played a pivotal role in the delay support by enabling precise start and stop coverage for the primary arrays from virtually any trim height. This flexibility helped ensure no disruption of sight lines. The deployment of EAW's Otto Subwoofers placed under the stage in a 360-degree configuration allowed LiveSpace to manage the subwoofer dispersion to maintain audio clarity throughout the room. "EAW was a purpose-purchased product for us because of how intentional their systems are," says Sweeney. "Resolution software and Dante integration let us build accurate models that reflect what happens in the room. That accuracy is essential for events such as this one." Austin Burkholder, lead audio engineer at LiveSpace, adds, "The first time I opened Resolution, it just made sense. It's rare to find pro audio software that's both powerful and user-friendly." "EAW's ADAPTive technology allowed us to control SPL and coverage with precision," says Burkholder. "In a big room like this one, where unwanted reflections can occur, directing sound into the audience makes all the difference." Even the afterparty, which was hosted inside the same venue in a partitioned lounge, was powered by EAW. LiveSpace used 24 RSX208L three-way self-powered loudspeakers for the after-hours celebration, with seamless audio coverage between the main event and the dance floor. "Everything with the audio just worked. Everyone heard every word, every note, every moment," explains Sweeney. "That is in a big way thanks to EAW. We trust the technology and we trust the people behind it. That's why the company continues to be one of our go-to partners." 
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