The changing landscape of live audio technology
Live sound engineering is both a science and an artform. IQ reports on the current state of play in an ever more complicated terrain
Feature By IQ | 23 July 2025
Attend any mega-show by an A-list superstar, and what sticks in the mind afterwards? The costumes, mind-bending visuals, and explosive pyrotechnics? Giant robots firing lasers into the audience? Immersive 3D on huge LED screens?
All very impressive, no doubt. But many overlook one of the most crucial elements of any live spectacle, mainly because they only notice when it’s bad. We’re talking, of course, about the sound. Live audio is often taken somewhat for granted, but a huge amount of…
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