Impression Wonders Arts Development recently deployed a complete HARMAN
Professional Solutions audio system for the public debut of “Most Memorable Is
Hangzhou.’
Staged with Hangzhou’s famous West Lake in the background, “Most Memorable Is
Hangzhou’ was originally created to welcome visitors to the opening gala of the 2016
G20 Hangzhou Summit. The G20 performance became an international sensation and
even received praise from Chinese President Xi Jinping for its innovative visuals,
breathtaking stage design and stunning musical performances.
Thanks to strong interest from the public, Impression Wonders Arts Development and
director Zhang Yimou created a new version of “Most Memorable is Hangzhou’ with
enhanced visuals, interactive effects and an updated audio system design by Mr Jin
Shaogang, a legend in the Chinese audio industry.
The production presented several unique challenges. The seating capacity for the
public performance increased from 1,200 to 2,000 with the addition of 800 retractable
seats. Additionally, the seating was distributed sporadically throughout the venue,
making it difficult to achieve consistent audio coverage. Furthermore, the audio
system was deployed on the water in two boats, so it needed to withstand the
elements.
Shaogang selected JBL VTX Series speakers, JBL AE Series speakers and JBL EON
Series speakers to deliver a premium audio experience that would match the show’s
stunning visuals. The entire system was powered by Crown I-Tech HD Series
amplifiers and mixed using Soundcraft Vi Series digital mixing consoles and BSS
digital audio processors. HARMAN distributor ACE provided the audio solutions.
