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Outline Audio delivers sound for prestigious Polish Song Festival

Poland-based Gigant Sound/Letus designed installation, including Outline Audio's PA system and DiGiCo consoles, for televised event at Millennium Amphitheatre, Opole, Poland, 31 May to 2 June

It can now be revealed that Outline Audio’s PA system delivered the audio for the the National Festival of Polish Song, in Opole, one of Poland’s most prestigious music events. The televised festival celebrates the achievements of Polish songwriters and performers over the past year.

The 2024 festival took place from 31 May to 2 June at the Millennium Amphitheatre, an iconic venue which has hosted the Polish Song Festival since 1963, making it one of the oldest European festivals.

Poland-based sound provider Gigant Sound/Letus, Europe’s largest Outline GTO inventory holder, was entrusted with delivering the sound. The entire system was managed by Outline’s FPGA-based Newton processor.

Gigant also deployed an Outline-based sound reinforcement system featuring a Superfly (FOH) line array, supported by Mantas 28 enclosures and DBS 18-2 sub-bass units.

The front-of-house mixing system relied on DiGiCo consoles, with orchestral elements and key vocals mixed on a DiGiCo SD5 Quantum, while side acts and their lead vocals were handled by DiGiCo SD12 consoles.

The festival’s status as a cultural landmark presents technical challenges, particularly in ensuring high-quality sound throughout the expansive open-air venue.

Jerzy Taborowski, CEO of Gigant Sound/Letus, said: “I was particularly impressed with the Outline Superfly system. Its smooth, ‘hi-fi’ tonality is akin to studio monitoring, offering exceptionally even coverage with seamless transitions between hangs. The system’s ‘forward voicing’ – a signature of Outline products – proves ideal for both arena-sized and smaller outdoor shows, ensuring that the mix reaches every corner of the venue.”

He added: “Together with the Mantas enclosures and DBS 18-2 subs, we achieved clarity and precision across all performances. The positive feedback from the festival organisers and technical teams was especially rewarding, given the cultural significance of the Opole Festival.”

Over the decades, National Festival of Polish Song has seen the rise of numerous renowned Polish artists from various generations and genres, including Maryla Rodowicz, Marek Grechuta, Zbigniew Wodecki, and Justyna Steczkowska.