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Symphonic Sound System for Red Bull Music Academy

Category: System installation, Technical production, Tonmeister
Opening event: October 1st, 2018
Duration: September-October, 2018
Curated by: William Russell, Paul Oomen
Venue: Funkhaus, Berlin
Link: https://4dsound.net/Red-Bull-Music-Academy-Berlin

In late 2018, I joined the Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin as part of the 4DSOUND tech support crew. We installed a 102-channel 4DSOUND system in Funkhaus Saal 1, creating an immersive spatial sound experience. I ensured the system’s smooth operation while collaborating with artists like Jlin and Oneohtrix Point Never. The event also featured lectures introducing participants to spatial sound perception, composition, and performance.

“One of the largest spatial sound systems in the world, the Symphonic Sound System harnessed the pristine acoustics of Saal 1, the legendary orchestral recording hall within Funkhaus Berlin. The floating array of 102 omnidirectional speakers, custom designed by 4DSOUND, enveloped both artist and audience in rich spatial detail, inviting exploration of new symphonic territories within the walls of the storied venue.” *