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Erykah Badu Annual Birthday Bash

June 5, 2023

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Erykah Badu kicked off her 2023 birthday bash at The Factory venue in Dallas with the famously-behind artist right on time this year—can you believe that? She took center stage, strutting her stuff, adorned in a mirrored top hat and fluffy white furs. But what made it all come together were the amazing people, props, and stellar sonic experience that laid the groundwork for an epic event.

Erykah Badu has enjoyed another incredible year. Heck, she even graced the cover of Vogue in March this year. And guess what? Her fan base continues to grow despite not dropping any new tracks in 2023.

Onstage Systems was a key player in Badu’s amazing 2023 birthday celebration, thanks to our resourceful solutions and guaranteed wow factor. It’s how we always roll, impressing the crowd with behind-the-scenes creativity. And the confetti explosion raining down from above, filling the air with a burst of multicolored happiness, that was us, too. And let us tell you, no one wanted to miss a beat on Badu’s 52nd cake day, and no one did.

Being in business for over 40 years, collaborating with other event professionals is natural to us. It’s why clients like Erykah Badu and others have us back for their performances time after time.

Committed to Creating Lasting Memories

You, too, can prepare for a wild ride of stimulating experiences and unforgettable memories. Onstage Systems is your go-to full-service live event production company, offering top-level turn-key solutions that guarantee to leave lasting impressions. From your initial concept to our flawless event presentation, we cover every detail, leaving you to take the credit and bask in the glory.

Onstage Systems’ Featured Work Speaks for Itself

Sometimes, Badu decides to improvise, switch things up, and take the production in a new visionary direction. This annual event is always off the charts with its eclectic vibes, spontaneous nature, and unexpected twists. It certainly keeps us on our toes, that’s for sure. But hey, Onstage Systems loves a good challenge; it’s what keeps the team’s creative juices flowing.

Onstage Systems has proven time and time again to be one of the go-to companies for Badu’s epic annual birthday bashes. In fact, we have been rocking the audio and backline support for her parties for the past several years, earning her unwavering trust in our unrivaled expertise for creativity. It’s what we do; pride ourselves on the ability to switch creative lanes and roll with the punches at the drop of a hat.

So when it comes to making Badu’s birthday bashes truly unforgettable events for all, Onstage Systems has her back. We make it our business to know exactly what we must do and how to deliver that magic.

See, Onstage Systems has a family-oriented culture, always putting people front and center of what we do. It’s why we can hold our heads high and deliver seamless, unforgettable big stress-free experiences for our clients every time—without expectation.

Discover How Onstage Systems Can Add Magic to Your Next Event

What Sound Equipment Is Needed For a Concert?

May 31, 2018

The Elements Of Concert Sound

Audio plays a vital role in any live concert performance. Onstage Systems offers the technology and expertise for superior execution of this type of event.

In order to understand what goes into such an event, we offer an introduction to these elements.

Input Sources

In order to present any audio source, we need to be able to capture it. There are several ways to accomplish this task. We will go over a few of the most common applications:

Microphones are designed to capture sounds and send them electronically to a controllable solution, typically a preamplifier
Direct Interface is another way to modify an electronic source of audio and prepare it to send electronically to a controllable solution, typically a preamplifier
Line Source feeds come directly from sources like professional grade video players, digital media servers, wireless microphones, etc

Onstage Systems has an inventory of several types of microphones, direct interfaces and line source equipment from several providers. Feel free to discuss with us the appropriate equipment and its application.

Amplifiers

Amplifiers are overlooked in many cases. When selecting an amplifier, power efficiency and output are strong considerations.

Flexibility with speaker settings is also extremely important. Speakers need signal processing before this stage in order to maximize the effective output of any speaker enclosure.

DSP’s or Digital Signal Processors integrated within the amplifier is the most efficient way of handling these two tasks.

Onstage Systems uses the L’Acoustics line of DSP inclusive amplifiers exclusively. This allows us the flexibility to utilize virtually every amplifier for every speaker enclosure we have in inventory.

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Speakers

We host a large inventory of a variety of speaker enclosures to provide the best coverage for the audience.

The largest portion of our industry comes from L’Acoustics speakers. L’Acoustics technology continues to outperform the competition with the amazing sound quality that is sought after by many audio system designers and audio engineers.

Audio Consoles

Audio consoles, or mixing consoles, are the central hub of signal flow.

They are used to receive all inputs. This equipment also has the pre-amplification that is needed for microphones, Direct Interfaces and other sources of live and pre-recorded sources.

Each source is represented by an input. Each input can then shape the source to the desired sound for presentation.

The audio console then routes the sound through varying paths to include amplifiers and speakers.

Monitors and IEM

Monitoring systems provide artists with a custom mix of some or all of the audio sources.

Traditionally, monitors were custom designed loudspeakers placed on stage directed toward the performer.

This practice has its flaws in the sense that those around the monitor would be impacted by what came from the monitor.

Monitors have the ability to provide anyone in the area with a ready reference of audible sources and are constantly evolving.

With the ever-growing demand for more audible sources, the invent of IEM systems (in-ear monitors) created a way to provide clear, concise and discrete monitoring while reducing the necessity for increases in stage volume.

This also afforded the audience a clear representation of the show with better control. Learn more about what Onstage Systems offers for sound and audio equipment rental and take a look at our AV Checklist.

Audio goes hand in hand with visual equipment, so don’t forget about screens and projectors! Learn more about how Onstage Systems can help you make your next concert sound perfect with our equipment rental service. Call us or fill out this form.

L’Acoustics Syva

March 2, 2018

Our new L-Acoustics Syva is a colinear system perfectly suited for medium throw stealth applications for professional and high-end corporate sound reinforcement applications requiring high fidelity and SPL.

The L-Acoustics Syva is a 140 degree horizontal by 26 degree vertical coverage enclosure coupled with the Syva Low capable of producing the L-Acoustics sonic signature from 40Hz – 20KHz with a 9db contour at 40Hz. Optimized for medium throw up to 115 ft, this enclosure has no equal!

L-Acoustics Syva is a new breed of sound system we have for rent, combining the benefits of line source technology with a plug-and-play approach. Syva’s sleek design is tailor-made for shows where elegance and discretion are paramount.

This versatile, stylish, and impactful enclosure is ready to be deployed right out of the case in any location. Contact us for all your sound system rental needs and corporate event production services!