India Cocktail Week (ICW) returned for its 5th edition on 30th November and 1st December 2024 at Mumbai’s Jio World Garden, with a rich line-up of entertainment and immersive experiences.
PP Sound Light Productions was responsible for planning and commissioning the immersive soundscape at the event.
Prasad Parkar, founder and director of PP Sound Light Productions, commented: “India Cocktail Week is a celebration of sensory experiences, and sound plays a crucial role in amplifying the audience’s connection to the event. Our goal was to deliver an immersive and consistent audio experience across the expansive festival grounds, ensuring every attendee enjoyed impeccable sound quality, regardless of their location.”
The soundscape for ICW 2024 was centred around the deployment of Meyer Sound’s Panther line array system. A total of 16 units of the Panther modules were deployed as the main PA in a stereo configuration, with 8 modules per side. To complement the line arrays, 16 units of Meyer Sound 2100-LFC high-performance subwoofers were ground stacked. Additional Panther modules were deployed as front-fill reinforcement.
In addition to the main PA, team PP provided a monitoring solution for the performing artists. The stage monitoring system featured d&b Audiotechnik’s V-series modules paired with B22 subwoofers. Each side of the artist console was equipped with two V-series modules and one B22 subwoofer.
The artists were further supported by wireless microphone systems, including Shure’s Axient Digital and Sennheiser’s 6000 Digital series, as well as in-ear monitoring solutions from Sennheiser’s IEM 2000 series. Additionally, the DiGiCo Quantum 338 digital mixing console, was provided by team PP and deployed at the FOH position.
Prasad highlighted the significance of these choices: “The combination of Meyer Sound PA rig, d&b stage monitoring, and industry-leading solutions from DiGiCo, SHURE, and Sennheiser, allowed us to meet the technical requirements of a diverse line-up of artists. The reliability and performance of these systems were crucial in delivering a flawless experience.”
Prasad concluded: “When technology and artistry come together seamlessly, the result is nothing short of magic. This year’s ICW was a testament to what’s possible when we push the boundaries of live event production.”