X-Men: Days of Future Past world premiere
14 March 2023
| The premiere of X-Men: Days of Future Past was held at the Javits Center, which presented a unique challenge. The center's large reflective surfaces made it difficult to provide high-quality sound for the event. The AV specialist, See Factor Industry, was called upon to present a sound system solution for the high-profile event. They chose L-Acoustics K2, a lightweight, high-powered, full-range line source array system for the X-Men premiere. |
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| The system was configured with K2's unique Panflex asymmetrical variable horizontal coverage technology, which ensured that the sonic energy was focused on the audience seating area and off the reflective glass surface. The angles were determined in the Soundvision acoustical simulation software, which offers real-time mapping in coverage and delay modes, including time-delay optimization and subwoofer acoustical and mechanical data. All speakers, zones, and LA8 amplifiers were coordinated through the L-Acoustics Network Manager, which provides a graphical interface optimized for tablet PC use and lets systems designers place units and groups in the workspace in a way that reflects their location in the field. |
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The system included 24 K2, 12 SB28 subs, and 16 coaxial 115XT HiQ wedges, all powered and processed by L-Acoustics LA8 amplified controllers. See Factor also provided all lighting, rigging, and management services for the event. According to Dolby Sound Engineer David Berti, who was responsible for calibrating the audio for both the X-Men and James Brown premieres, he stated that both film companies were pleased with the results, and the sound "far exceeded their expectations." The success of the X-Men premiere demonstrated the effectiveness of L-Acoustics K2 in challenging environments and its ability to provide high-quality sound for high-profile events. |