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Equipment file · Large-format line-array system

GSL System

d&b audiotechnik · April 2018

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The first large-format member of d&b's SL-Series, designed to control directivity through the low and mid frequencies.

Introduced
April 2018
Category
Large-format line-array system
Intended use
Arena, stadium, and festival reinforcement
Production
2018 onward

Equipment photographs · 1

GSL8 line array loudspeaker

1 / 1 · GSL8 line array loudspeaker

GSL8 line array loudspeaker·d&b audiotechnik·© d&b audiotechnik, used for identification and historical commentary

Why it mattered

  1. 01

    Extended directivity control below the high-frequency horn into more of the system bandwidth.

  2. 02

    Made reduced rearward energy a core property of the array element rather than only an external subwoofer arrangement.

Engineering record

Horizontal options
GSL8 and GSL12 provide nominal 80° and 120° horizontal coverage respectively.[1]
Rear rejection
Side-firing low-frequency drivers and processing produce broadband directivity control toward the rear of the array.[1]

Original pricing

No public launch price located

2026 equivalent

Not calculated without a reliable original price.

A complete deployment depends on cabinet count, amplification, rigging, transport, and control infrastructure.

Use in the field

d&b introduced the GSL System at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt in April 2018.[1]

Professional reactions

Release-period reaction · 2018

Butcher described the new GSL as a major step forward during Gorillaz’s early touring deployment. His enthusiasm concerned the new PA in the context of an evolving arena production.

Matt Butcher, Gorillaz front-of-house engineerEarly GSL touring use; trade-published supplier and engineer account. · Manufacturer-published case study · Paraphrased account[2]ProSoundWeb · Gorillaz On Tour With d&b audiotechnik

Release-period reaction · 2018

Guerin called the move to GSL a revelation, echoing the front-of-house team’s enthusiasm as the production adopted the new system.

Dave Guerin, Gorillaz monitor engineerGorillaz early GSL tour; subjective professional reaction. · Manufacturer-published case study · Paraphrased account[3]ProSoundWeb · Gorillaz On Tour With d&b audiotechnik

Release-period reaction · 2018

Lemoine felt GSL revealed microphone, compressor, preamp and EQ differences clearly enough to encourage new choices. He described hearing those nuances as thrilling and wanted to use the system daily.

Kevin Lemoine, Green Day front-of-house engineerEarly Green Day deployment at Estadio Vélez, Buenos Aires; the front-of-house engineer’s listening impressions. · Manufacturer-published case study · Paraphrased account[4]ProSoundWeb · d&b audiotechnik Reinforces Green Day In Buenos Aires

Manuals & original documents

No authoritative manual or original document has been located for this profile.

Sources

  1. 1The SL-Series GSL System introduced at Prolight + Sound 2018d&b audiotechnik · reference · 2018
  2. 2Gorillaz On Tour With d&b audiotechnikProSoundWeb · case study · 2018
  3. 3Gorillaz On Tour With d&b audiotechnikProSoundWeb · case study · 2018
  4. 4d&b audiotechnik Reinforces Green Day In Buenos AiresProSoundWeb · case study · 2018

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