Alcons Audio enjoyed a very well-received presence at Prolight+Sound 2018, reaffirming that the company’s pro-ribbon technology is a high quality solution for the smallest audio systems through to the biggest.

A highlight of the Prolight+Sound 2018 was the Production Resource Group (PRG) demonstrations in Messe Frankfurt’s Festhalle, where an Alcons LR28 larger format line array system delivered a stunning soundtrack to the impressive laser, light and video display.

The system comprised 20 Alcons LR28/80, four LR28/110 wide dispersion modules and 18 BC543 very high output cardioid subwoofers. LR7 micro line-array modules and VR8 compact versatile monitors were used as front- and outfills, with RR12 point-source array modules for nearfield. The system was powered and controlled by 24 Sentinel amplified loudspeaker controllers.

The response from PRG’s LEA Awards attendees was equally positive, with many mentioning that it was the best sound at the event in recent years.

If Festhalle visitors weren’t already impressed enough, leading Dutch production company (and Alcons LR28 Pro-Ribbon Partner) Jurlights also provided an eye-catching display of video mapping onto the LR28 arrays, which revealed more information, including the interior layout and components.

The response to the LR28 on Alcons stand in Hall 3.1 was equally affirmative while – at the other end of the scale – the launch of the VR5 ultra-compact versatile monitor also attracted a very positive response.

Previewed in February, the VR5 is the first professional audio monitor that features the Alcons patent-pending waveguide technology, which allows any dispersion to be achieved in the vertical plane.

It was highlighted in the demonstrations of live immersive sound technology by Astro Spatial Audio (ASA), which exclusively used Alcons VR5s and BC332 high output cardioid subwoofers.