DiGiCo shines at Beiteddine with Sound On Stage

Sound On Stage Events recently deployed its newly acquired DiGiCo Quantum 326 for theEchoes of a Golden Era concert – part of the Beiteddine Art Festival in Lebanon. The Dubai-based company, headed by MD and sound engineer Rawad Saad, delivers services across the UAE and the wider GCC for its diverse client base and has been a loyal DiGiCo user for over 15 years. 

The Q326 was delivered by the manufacturer’s local distributor 7Hertz, which Sound On Stage Events has enjoyed a close relationship with over the years. “Rawad and his team are highly experienced with DiGiCo and a valued client of 7Hertz, which allowed for focused discussions and trust in reaching the best possible outcome,” commented Chadi El Masri, CEO and founder of 7Hertz. “The end result is that they found the Q326 to be exactly what they were looking for.”
 

Echoes of a Golden Era was an original production that premiered at the festival, featuring three renowned Arabic performers: Jahida Wehbe, Lubana Al Quntar and Reham Abdel Hakim. The orchestra comprised 25 musicians, with additional guest artists. 

Saad noted that, to manage the intricate blend of orchestration, vocals and live instruments, Echoes of a Golden Era required clarity, dynamic range and versatility. “DiGiCo consoles offer the accuracy and processing capacity needed to handle complex input lists and produce high-quality sound across a broad frequency range,” he explained. “We are able to stay consistent throughout the performance, while instantly adjusting to the musical changes.”

Taking place in the 200-year-old Beiteddine Palace, located in the Chouf Mountains, the Beiteddine Art Festival is an annual celebration of art and culture hosting multiple performances and exhibitions. There are two stages: the 5,000-capacity Al Midan courtyard and the 1,500-seat middle courtyard where Echoes of a Golden Era was staged. 

“Working with dynamic vocalists and orchestras is a great fit for DiGiCo consoles,” Saad continued. “From the delicate expression of a solo vocalist to the full impact of a live orchestra, the high-resolution preamps and powerful processing engine of the Quantum 326 enables precise control over every aspect of a performance. Managing complex setups and reacting quickly to live changes is made simple by the dynamic EQ, multiband compression and sophisticated Snapshot automation. This is crucial for shows like ours, when emotional delivery and musical accuracy go hand-in-hand.”

The Sound On Stage Events owner said that the relationship with the DiGiCo team and 7Hertz is an instrumental part of his continuing investment in DiGiCo consoles. “Their personnel have been helpful, informed and sincere in their efforts to assist us in finding answers,” he concluded. “Knowing that we have that degree of support behind us is comforting, particularly when working on well-known productions where timeliness and dependability are crucial.”

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