CirqueTech – «O» Soundscape, Part 1/3

In 1999, LiveDesign Media took a “plunge” into the underwater world of Cirque du Soleil’s «O», and in the process uncovered a great many secrets about how this technical marvel functioned. In this installment of CirqueTech, we’re going to take a look at some of the material LiveDesign published; specifically, the equipment used to help bring sound the show night after night.

«O» Soundscape, Part 1/3:

  • (1) Lexicon PCM 90 processor
  • (1) Lexicon LARC controller
  • (1) Littlite L2-SM gooseneck lamp w/power supply
  • (1) Middle Atlantic MRK-37-26 37U equipment rack
  • (1) Middle Atlantic SPS-37-26 side panels for MRK-37-26
  • (1) NEC TBD LCS-compatible 17″ monitor
  • (1) NEC TBD PC-compatible 17″ monitor
  • (1) Opcode MidiEngine 8Port MIDI interface
  • (1) Panasonic SV-3700 digital tape deck
  • (1) Sony AN-820A antenna for receivers
  • (1) Sony WRR840A diversity tuner
  • (1) Sony WRT-810A handheld wireless mic
  • (1) SPL custom six-bay house mix rack
  • (1) SPL console table and support
  • (1) Tascam 122 MKllI cassette deck
  • (2) TBD monitor/keymount arms (1) XTA DP 200 processor
  • (1) Yamaha MLA-7mic-to-line amplifier
  • (1) Aphex 107 tube preamp
  • (1) Aphex 120A ADA
  • (1) Behringer 2642 console
  • (1) Behringer HA 4000 Power-Play headphone amp
  • (1) Bitree B48C-HNOST/EC patchbay
  • (1) Crest 6A LMX power supply-spare
  • (1) Crest CA-6 amp
  • (1) Crest LMX (52 inputs/22 individual outs)
  • (1) Garwood System III in-ear monitor system
  • (1) JL Cooper MLA 10 MIDI amp
  • (1) Leitch AMD-880 1×8 distribution amp
  • (1) Leitch FR-844 card frame
  • (1) Lexicon PCM 80 processor
  • (1) Littlelite L2-SM
  • (3) Middle Atlantic MRK 44-31 44U equipment racks w/side panels
  • (1) Middle Atlantic SLIM 5 5-14 14U equipment rack w/side panels
  • (1) Middle Atlantic SLIM 5 5-21 21U equipment rack w/side panels
  • (1) Middle Atlantic SLIM 5 5-8 8U equipment rack w/side panels
  • (1) Proco IT-8A Octal balancing transformers
  • (1) Renkus Heinz 81/9 speaker

SOURCE: “The Wizardry of O: Cirque du Soleil Takes the Plunge Into an Underwater World” – Feb 1, 1999 12:00 PM, Ellen Lampert-Greaux – LiveDesign Media