Adlib provide complete audio infrastructure for multiple stages at HebCelt 2025

Main Stage

The Main Stage required a system that could deliver high SPL with clarity across a large audience area. Adlib supplied Coda AiRAY arrays, with eight enclosures per side forming the primary hangs. Each hang was complemented with two ViRAY down fills, and supplemented by front fill (APS) and lip fill (HOPS 8T) to provide coverage right to the barrier line. Subbass was handled by 16 SCP-F subwoofers, with additional SC2-F low-frequency extensions providing punch and depth.

Monitoring was delivered using 12 L-Acoustics X15HiQ wedges, with a single SB18 sub for drum fill. At front-of-house and monitors, a pair of DiGiCo SD12 96 consoles provided control, supported by SD Racks and a spare SD9 for resilience. Two Adlib 60-channel mic split systems allowed for seamless patching across broadcast and monitor positions.

An Adlib Lake control rack managed processing, and all required amplification, mains distribution, and rigging were included as part of the delivery. A standard festival microphone and stand package was provided, alongside a 4-way RF mic system for performers and comperes.

Island Stage

The Island Stage, positioned for mid-size audiences and high artist turnover, was fitted with Coda ViRAY arrays (six per side), supported by HOPS 12T in-fills and HOPS 8T out-fills. Low-end reinforcement came from a mix of SCP-F subwoofers and SC2-F low-frequency enclosures.

Control on this stage was based around Allen & Heath C1500 control surfaces paired with CDM48 MixRacks, giving engineers the flexibility and compact footprint needed for festival conditions. A DX168 stage box provided additional I/O as needed. Monitoring was via L-Acoustics X15HiQ wedges, and the system was patched through an Adlib 48-channel mic split.

The Island Stage setup matched the same technical standard as the Main Stage, albeit scaled to its audience and performance footprint.

Acoustics Stage

The smallest performance area, the Acoustics Stage, was designed for low-volume sets including singer-songwriters and small ensembles. Adlib installed a compact yet high-quality PA system comprising Coda HOPS8T loudspeakers and SC2-F subwoofers, supported by an SQ6 console and two DX168 stage boxes for I/O.

Stage monitoring was handled by Adlib’s 1214 wedge system, offering clarity and volume in a lightweight package. A standard festival mic and stand package was also included.