ITALY – Rezzato-based event specialist Cipiesse, which has been using Outline technologies since the 1990s, recently expanded its equipment inventory with a major investment: a GTO C-12 large-format line-array system. Pictured here, from left, are Cipiesse founder Santo Bertocchi and partner and operations manager Marco Riva.
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With nearly fifty years of experience in live events, conventions, corporate meetings, webinars, and private functions, Cipiesse – based in Rezzato, near Brescia in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region – is one of the most established providers of technical and organizational services in the area. The company has recently expanded its equipment inventory with a major investment: a GTO C-12 large-format line-array system from Outline, designed for the most demanding live sound applications.
Cipiesse’s use of Outline technologies dates back to the 1990s, when the company began incorporating the renowned manufacturer’s point-source loudspeakers into its productions. In the early 2000s, Cipiesse adopted Outline’s now-iconic Butterfly line-array system – still in service today – and has now taken the next step forward by acquiring the GTO C-12. The new system will debut as part of the company’s 2025 summer season, beginning with Skunk Anansie’s performance on July 13 at Arena Campo Marte, as part of the Brescia Summer Music series.
“We’ve always believed in quality and reliability, and Outline has proven to be a valuable choice every time,” says Santo Bertocchi, founder of Cipiesse. “After years of success with the Butterfly and Mantas systems, moving to the GTO C-12 was a natural evolution toward a top-tier technology. Our restart after the 2023 fire, which severely damaged our historic headquarters, was also a moment to look ahead with renewed determination. This investment shows our continued commitment to delivering high-level technical services to audiences in Brescia and beyond, who have always responded with great enthusiasm.”
Marco Riva, partner and operations manager at Cipiesse, echoes the sentiment: “When you’re working on stage every day, you need tools that are reliable and high-performing. Outline has consistently delivered on both counts. Their systems are recognized globally for their build quality, sonic performance, and versatility. And the fact that they’re designed and manufactured just a few kilometers from us adds extra value, allowing us to rely on fast and effective technical support.”
Federico Bianchi, general manager of Audio Link, Outline’s official distributor in Italy, adds: “Investments like Cipiesse’s confirm that a growing number of professionals are choosing our systems for their quality, reliability, and the brand’s international reputation. Just a few months ago, I highlighted how the Outline network is expanding throughout Italy. The fact that there are now two large-format GTO C-12 arrays in Northern Italy – in Genoa and now Brescia – and in the hands of highly competent teams, further strengthens this trend. Demand for top-tier audio solutions continues to grow in Italy, and we are ready to support it.”
In addition to the technical production of major events such as Brescia Summer Music – which has hosted major Italian and international artists for decades, spanning genres from rap and rock to pop and alternative – Cipiesse also manages the Bergamo Summer Music and Vallecamonica Summer Music series, and works closely with Dis_Play, a multipurpose venue inside the Brixia Forum. These projects further solidify Cipiesse’s footprint in the corporate and conference sectors as well.
