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FIRST AID KIT KICKS OFF WITH KSL AT THE ERICSSON GLOBE ARENA The Swedish folk duo, wows 12,000 fans at Ericsson Globe, Sweden with a d&b audiotechnik KSL System, supplied by Soundforce Scandinavia.
First Aid Kit’s latest sold-out show at Ericsson Globe marked the Swedish debut of the new d&b KSL System, on its first outing from concert audio supplier, Soundforce Scandinavia, which purchased KSL from Arva Trading. Soundforce’s System Tech, Anders Molund, had an existing relationship with the group, touring with them through Scandinavia: “The band’s production wanted to use the SL-Series, and we’d just taken delivery of the KSL System – it was like a Christmas gift. – so I suggested we use a GSL, KSL and SL-SUB System for the Globe gig.” Molund set about designing a KSL and GSL solution for the tour. The main L-R Arrays consisted of GSL8s and GSL12s, complemented with
outhang arrays of KSL8s and KSL12s. d&b V-Series provided frontfill. On amplification duties were a series of D80 with a DS10 audio network bridge. “The SL Series is a very fast-paced and flexible system, where with relatively few boxes we get full coverage in the whole Globe,” he continued. “The KSL arrays really impress when it comes to output, full-range capability and their detailed, balanced sound even at long distance. They possess a very similar character to the bigger GSL System. The SL-Series’ extended low-end response helped reduce the number of subs on tour. “We used 12 SL-SUBs for the Globe arena, with a total of 56 top speakers - this is a really low ratio of subs,” explained Molund. “The SL08
