HOLLYWOOD HILLS—The Hollywood Bowl has introduced its first major sound system upgrade in decades. The venue has been fitted with a new, fully immersive 360-degree sound system, including an L Series speaker system that allows sound to be louder while preserving audio clarity.
The centerpiece of the new system is an AI learning program called Source Intelligence, which isolates onstage vocals to provide clearer sound. L-Acoustics, the French audio company that designed the system, aimed to fix a problem live performers have faced for decades.
The company says Source Intelligence blocks background noise, such as crowd noise and other instruments, that would previously blur a singer’s voice through the speakers. The upgrade has received praise from those who have used it.
Ryan John, a front-of-house engineer, called it the biggest improvement to live vocal quality he has experienced in his career. Source Intelligence is not only installed at the Hollywood Bowl, but it is also touring with major acts such as Harry Styles, The Weeknd, and Bruno Mars.
By Milan Manesh