L-Acoustics L Series loudspeakers were deployed for the first time in Uzbekistan recently for three sold-out concerts by Sevara Nazarkhan, the country’s most internationally recognised star, at Humo Arena, in Tashkent.
Sevara Nazarkhan is known for blending traditional Uzbek music with contemporary arrangements and for collaborating with artists like Peter Gabriel and Sinéad O’Connor. Her solo concerts at the 12,500-capacity Humo Arena drew audiences from across Central Asia, with all three performances in May reaching full capacity.
YASTREB-Sound, an Uzbekistan technical production company, became the region’s first L Series partner with its L2 acquisition, and the concerts marked the system’s first major deployment. The partnership was facilitated by L-Acoustics certified provider distributor, Sound Creations, who provided system design consultation and technical support.
Humo Arena’s expansive interior presented significant acoustic challenges due to its high ceilings and challenging sightlines. The solution centred on L/R L-Acoustics L2 arrays. Each L2 enclosure incorporates four discrete acoustic elements, delivering a 110° horizontal dispersion pattern. L-Acoustics K2 arrays served as side hangs for lateral coverage, with Kara elements handling front-fill duties.
KS28 subwoofers in cardioid configuration delivered controlled low-frequency response. The complete system was optimised using Soundvision acoustic prediction software and managed through LA Network Manager.
Sound engineer Alexander Astakhov mixed the performances on a DiGiCo Quantum 338 console. He said: “The L2’s design allowed us to achieve uniform coverage across the entire arena floor. The clarity and power were exactly what Sevara’s intricate arrangements required.”
