Sound design including KV2 Audio has helped to bring the story of Janis Joplin’s to life in London for A Night with Janis Joplin at the Peacock Theatre.
The production, which celebrates the life and music of Joplin, utilised KV2’s ESR215,
EX1.8 subwoofers, and ESD5 loudspeakers to deliver pristine sound quality.
The brief was to
recreate the raw energy of a Janis Joplin concert while narrating her life story.
Sound designer Poti Martin turned to KV2 Audio for the challenge, selecting their ESR215
loudspeakers, EX1.8 subwoofers, and ESD5 compact loudspeakers for the installation.
The Peacock Theatre’s layout presented
unique acoustic challenges, particularly the limited options for rigging the loudspeakers. “If we had
used any other system, there would have been significant issues,” Martin admits. “But with
the ESR215s stacked on stage, we solved all potential problems. The system’s directional control
and power meant we could cover the entire space effectively without overcomplicating the setup.”