Between that and the natural desert heat, we’ve essentially created a microclimate, giving us an exceptionally high level of humidity to pass sound through. “That water is being blasted by jets of flame. “The music travels over a large reflective pool of water, which required a fair amount of power,” says Brad Cornish of Technology West Group. A Galileo loudspeaker management system handles signal processing. A Matrix3 Audio Show Control System allows the image of the music to be manipulated over 180 degrees. Each stack also has a dedicated 700-HP subwoofer, along with several others on the island, while UPQ-1P loudspeakers serve as side fills for some of the distributed MILO arrays to widen their coverage when needed. The loudspeakers are custom-painted green to blend with the foliage, and primarily hidden behind fake rock facades that provide camouflage and weather protection. It features a total of 25 MILO line array loudspeakers, clustered in small stacks of two, three or four boxes strategically placed throughout the lagoon. In this case, the audience surrounds the speakers and they move around freely,” says Ryan Knox of Acoustic Dimensions.Īs onlookers can view The Volcano from areas on either side of the water, in front of the hotel or from The Strip – the resulting system uses multiple point sources.
“In most sound designs, we’re working with a stationary audience, and we surround them with loudspeakers. The project is a breakthrough in themed entertainment on all fronts, including its nontraditional audio design concept. Overseeing The Mirage Volcano project was Sun Valley, California based design firm WET, working with Acoustic Dimensions and systems installer Technology West Group. “We have a Meyer Sound system in our LOVE Theater, and after hearing the quality firsthand, we knew without a doubt Meyer Sound could deliver the depth needed for our dynamic, percussion-driven Volcano soundtrack.” “When it came time to choosing a sound system for our new Volcano, we looked immediately to Meyer Sound,” says Scott Sibella, president and COO of The Mirage. The results, a true union of senses, will rattle your bones, just like a real volcano.Īccording to The Mirage, audio quality was also its prime consideration in selecting a sound system for its Strip-front icon. From a whisper to a volcanic fury, the Meyer Sound system packs a sonic punch that brings The Volcano to life. “You need the most powerful and dependable sound reinforcement equipment on the planet. “You wake up one morning and are given the task to birth a full-blown volcano,” says Mickey Hart. The project was a new venture for Mickey Hart, who immersed himself in the legends and myths of the natural phenomenon before creating the audio track. Through the rhythmic beats of percussion instruments from around the world, Hart and Hussain have enlivened the eruption of The Volcano.
The new Volcano holds forth with a high-impact original score by renowned percussionists Mickey Hart and Zakir Hussain, highlighted by Fire Shooters in the waters surrounding the island choreographed to move with the music. The Mirage has recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of The Volcano that promises an even more astonishing and memorable experience for the spectators, with state-of-the-art pyrotechnics and innovative audio design supported by a Meyer Sound MILO line array loudspeaker system. Among the myriad spectacular sights and sounds that populate the Las Vegas Strip, the Mirage Volcano stands tall with arguably the world’s largest and most breathtaking fire show.
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