ATLANTA — Hailed as an R&B supergroup, New Edition embarked on a tour this summer. Nearly 40 years since they first formed, the original six members are once again out on the road. Georgia-based Atlanta AV and Raleigh, NC-based Alpha Productions supported the tour, providing an RCF TT+ system. The setup includes 32 TTL55-A three-way line array modules for primary coverage, 12 TTL33-A three-way line array modules for outfills and 18 TTS56-A dual 21-inch subwoofers set up in cardioid configuration for the low end.
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The RCF live sound team was on hand to provide assistance during a recent stop at the Barclay Center in New York with New Edition and Babyface. “We are happy to assist one of our longest standing touring partners Atlanta AV at one of the country’s premier concert venues,” commented RCF National Sales Manager Tarik Solangi. “This was a very exciting opportunity for RCF, and we appreciate the chance to support these legendary acts.”
RCF System Engineer Oscar Mora oversaw the setup, design and system processing. The 18 TTS56-A were positioned in six clusters of three each, creating a cardioid configuration which covered that large arena while keeping the low frequencies off the stage.
New Edition rose to fame in the early ‘80s at the forefront of the boy band craze with hits including “Candy Girl,” “Cool It Now” and “Mr. Telephone Man.” The group went on hiatus in the ‘90s with the various members embarking on solo careers as well as other projects including Bell Biv DeVoe and Heads of State. They re-united in 2011. The tour continues through the end of summer.
