3D Audio Konzert | Eau Rouge

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Benedikt Maile and Daniel Schiffner teamed up with the Stuttgart based band Eau Rouge to create and experiment with a rather uncommon live setup at the Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart. 40 speakers and 4 subwoofers were rigged in 3 different heights to enable wave field synthesis, which allows to place audio signals in a virtual spatial environment and experience Eau Rouge 3D. Simply said, you are able to exactly locate where the sound is coming from and single instruments can be placed behind you or rotate around your head for creative and psychedelic effects. To support this omnidirectional experience visually, we first worked out a way to distribute light evenly in the room or place beams in specific locations without an excessive setup. A mirrored hemisphere, heavy fog and 15,000 ANSI-Lumen helped us to achieve this goal. The two audio engineers intended to stay close to classic setups and use the 3D sound capabilities for subtle effects, so we supported the musical climaxes with strobes and backlighting on stage.

Date: 18. - 19.02.2016

Production: Benedikt Maille, Daniel Schiffner

Music: Eau Rouge

Animation & Light Design: Lichtgestalten

Photos: Jan Potente

Eau Rouge on stage in blue light while a projector beam bursts from a mirrored hemisphere above the audience
Magenta light cone reflected down from a mirrored hemisphere into heavy fog above the audience and mixing desk
Eau Rouge singer and guitarist silhouetted in blue backlight and haze, drums behind an acrylic screen
Eau Rouge performing in warm amber light at the Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart
Turquoise light beam from a mirrored dome cutting through fog in front of the band
Audience in the room during the Eau Rouge 3D audio concert, mirrored hemisphere glowing on the truss
Light rays fanning out from the mirrored hemisphere above the audience at the 3D audio concert
Empty venue before the show with fog machine, speakers on tripods and truss rig for wave field synthesis