HiLights’ Cutting-Edge AVL Deployment Powers Spectacular Latino Night at Riyadh Season 2024

Riyadh Season 2024 brought an unforgettable spectacle with Latino Night, blending vibrant Latin culture with the electrifying energy of world-class boxing. Tasked with transforming “The Venue,” a newly introduced zone for the event, Egypt-based HiLights Group joined forces with Sela | صلة and Proline International to deliver a seamless and captivating AVL experience. Despite the tight 48-hour window, the production team turned the space into an immersive entertainment hub, equipped with cutting-edge technology from industry-leading brands like Ayrton, WatchPax, DiGiCo, and L-Acoustics.

To ensure impeccable audio quality, the production team utilised L-Acoustics‘ renowned K2 line array speakers, paired with suspended KS28 subwoofers and Kara cabinets for consistent and balanced sound coverage across the venue. A DiGiCo Quantum 5 console handled the intricate mixing requirements, supported by 85 units of L-Acoustics LA12X amplifiers for robust sound reinforcement. The system relied on an Optocore X6R for AES signal backup, while DirectOut Prodigy.MP leveraged the AVB protocol to transmit audio signals seamlessly to the amplifiers.

Artists benefited from crystal-clear audio courtesy of Shure’s Axient Digital Wireless Microphone system, fitted with SM58 capsules for superior sound capture. Additionally, 10 channels of uninterrupted in-ear monitoring were delivered through Shure’s PSM 1000 system, ensuring pristine audio precision for live performances.

Equally pivotal role in creating the evening’s enthralling atmosphere, the elaborate lighting deployment for the event featured an extensive range of cutting-edge fixtures enhancing the visual narrative. Vari-Lite’s VL2600 Profile, VL3600 Profile, VLZ Profile, and VLZ Wash fixtures were instrumental in delivering versatile effects. Ayrton‘s innovative Cobra, Domino LT, Domino S, and Argo 6 FX fixtures further enriched the design, alongside Claypaky’s HY B-Eye K15 lights, renowned for their vibrant colours and beam-shaping capabilities.

Control was entrusted to MA Lighting’s grandMA3 series, including the grandMA3 Full Size and grandMA3 Light consoles, ensuring precise programming and seamless execution of the dynamic lighting design.

The video setup was equally impressive, featuring 800m² of high-resolution LED screens, which served as the visual centrepiece of the venue. To complement this, 20 units of Barco UDX-4K40 projectors delivered stunning imagery, while the Barco E2 Event Master processor managed content switching with precision.

Dataton’s WatchPax 60 media server provided exceptional video processing capabilities, further supported by 4 units of Novastar processors to ensure flawless and immersive visuals for both the live audience and broadcast viewers.

The HiLights Group’s ability to deliver such a sophisticated AVL deployment within an exceptionally short timeframe exemplifies their expertise and adaptability. Latino Night at Riyadh Season 2024 not only celebrated Latin culture but also set new benchmarks for event production, leaving a lasting impression on audiences both on-site and worldwide.