MAG Audio acoustic systems equipped the "Odin v Canoe" and "Stepana Gyga" concert venues
The ongoing war in Ukraine and regular missile attacks by the Russian aggressor are having a major impact on show business. Almost all concerts and tours were canceled, and if events took place in the early days, they usually took place on platforms in underground metro stations, where it could be safely organized.
However, the talented Ukrainian singing nation – seeking some form of distraction from the terrible war – eventually adapted to the current reality. New safety criteria were established, requiring the presence of a bomb shelter near the venue to house all the audience, performers, and concert personnel. This allowed local music groups to organize large-scale charity and commercial tours of Ukraine.
In the spring of 2023, "Odin v Kanoe" (Alone in a Canoe) and "Stepan Giga" (not to be confused with Lady Gaga) stood out with such a concert series. Both artists are gaining new popularity due to the wave of national unity and patriotism due to the thematic content of their songs. For example, the song "V mene nemaye domu" (I Have No Home) – already popular before the war –became a literal anthem for millions of Ukrainians who had lost their homes.
Obviously, these extremely challenging conditions didn't lessen the demand for concert sound quality. Both bands turned to MAG Audio acoustic systems for their performances, which included MAG's line arrays WASP 8 and the company's new release, front-fills Sting 6Q. The technical equipment for the tours was provided by West-Sound Lviv, a company that has been a long-time user and fan of MAG Audio's high-quality sound solutions.
Аndrew Butenko, the sound engineer of "Odin v Kanoe", gave MAG the following feedback during the April concert at Kyiv's "Zhovtnevyi Palace":
“I like MAG Audio solutions; they are very convenient, versatile, and also suitable for any venue. Of the venues we had to work with, they always performed excellently and were perfectly controlled by Powersoft amplifiers and the Armonia app. In the band 'Odin v Kanoe,' we have quite intimate acoustic indie music, very atmospheric, with lots of details and nuances. The MAG Audio WASP system provides excellent coverage of the audience, even in a ground-stack format. It delivers a high-quality and unparalleled emotional sound for every spectator.
I particularly love the new Sting 6Q as front-fills. They are almost unnoticeable on the stage but at the same time provide excellent audio coverage for the front rows. The convenient stand with adjustable tilt angle just is a masterpiece. In the past, we had to use whatever was available to set up some non-specialized speaker system and direct the sound to wherever it was needed. But with MAG, we have an immediate high-quality factory solution."
The concert made an unforgettable impression on us, and we would like to share some photos that can convey the atmosphere and demonstrate the features of using MAG Audio solutions.
11/06/2023
