An L-Acoustics professional sound system was recently installed at L’Aéronef, an iconic music venue in Lille, France, with the help of certified partner SLS. L’Aéronef, established in 1989, sought to address the challenge of delivering high-quality sound in an intimate setting and with significant rigging constraints. It was the first installation in France of the L-Acoustics L Series.
The compact L Series installation proved effective for L’Aéronef’s smaller stage, Le Club. Despite space constraints and low trim height, L-Acoustics says the L Series provides audio performance comparable to that of the facing main stage. The system was installed in September 2024 and has been operational for several events.
The new configuration for the Le Club stage consists of two L2D line array speakers, one on each side, paired with two flown KS28 subwoofers per side, allowing for deep bass reproduction without encroaching on the stage area.
The system also features two clusters of A10i down-fill speakers, one Focus and one Wide per side, ensuring complete coverage for even the most challenging spots in the venue. All speakers were flown to maintain clear audience sightlines, freeing up valuable stage space.
Sylvain Nosek of installation partner SLS overcame the challenges due to space constraints and the venue’s dual-stage layout using L-Acoustics Soundvision software to design the solution.
Olivier Wils, technical manager at L’Aéronef, said: “The new L-Acoustics professional sound system significantly improves our audio capabilities. The clarity and coverage are impressive, allowing us to offer an enhanced experience for both artists and audiences.”
He added: “We needed to hang the system outside of the proscenium and needed a powerful system that could fit within our limited space. The L Series does that admirably and offers improved sound quality. The integrated cardioid capabilities make it a great choice for the comfort of artists onstage too.”
A customised training session, led by Arnaud Delorme, senior application engineer at L-Acoustics, ensured that L’Aéronef’s technicians were fully equipped to use the new system.
