Showlab immerses Ramón’s Oslo Spektrum Arena show with KLANG

In October 2024, Norwegian singer-songwriter Ramón headlined the 10,000-plus seater Oslo Spektrum Arena. Normally, monitors would be looked after from the front of house position by Espen Husby, but due to the size of the show, it was decided that Jonas Vikanes Alfhei - project manager and sound engineer for Norwegian full-service production company Showlab - would supply monitor mixes position using the KLANG:vokal system.

With guest musicians, artists and playback being added to the arena date, the channel list grew to more than 80 inputs, so reportedly, making the switch to KLANG:konductor was essential.

“The Oslo Spektrum is one of Norway’s largest arenas. It was the first time Ramón had performed there, and this performance was his biggest ever. There were 12 IEM mixes for the band, dancers, guests, crew and Ramón himself, a huge step up in terms of production elements,” said Alfhei. “The change to :konductor made it possible for me to expand and deliver a robust solution. It was so easy to take my :vokal show-file and transfer it, delivering all the features I need, just more of them!”

The interoperability of the KLANG ranges reportedly makes it simple to transfer and adjust show files, improving workflow and saving engineers’ valuable time. The files can be transferred seamlessly via KLANG:app. If the show file has been created in the offline editor, it can simply be re-saved wherever it is required. Knowing the system is robust, flexible and secure is said to have been a huge bonus for Alfhei.

For the smaller touring shows, such as his regular client Astrid S, he relies on his KLANG:vokal system, paired with an Allen and Heath dLive CTi-1500 console, and Shure PSM1000 package. This compact system allows him to easily navigate the expanse of Norway while keeping his baggage within aircraft size and weight limits.

“My system is ideal for air travel, I will be taking it on a European tour with the band Kalandra this summer. It ensures I can achieve consistent, professional results wherever we go,” Alfhei expanded. “My KLANG:vokal system has become an integral part of my workflow. Its lightweight design makes it easy to bring high-quality audio solutions to venues worldwide.”

Using a system that works for both the engineer and the artist has reportedly a positive effect on a show. With KLANG, Alfhei has found a solution that works every time, as he continued:

“KLANG has so many features that I find valuable,” he said. “The 3D sound placement is the stand-out one. It allows me to create a true-to-life experience for the artists, helping them feel like they are in the room, not enclosed by the in-ears. It has a huge impact on their performance, overall comfort on stage and helps to reduce the overall levels.

“KLANG’s intuitive interface and straightforward setup mean I can focus more on the creative and technical aspects of the production, rather than troubleshooting or setup issues,” he concludes. “It really is a game-changer and brings a whole new level of depth and immersion to my work.”