Estádio da Luz wins MONDO-DR award

Built by NAN Audiovisuais, the new sound system at the Estádio da Luz received the MONDO-DR award - presented by the entertainment technology magazine of the same name - for the world's best stadium installation project in 2023.

The Cathedral had the world's first installation of a totally cardioid sound system from d&b audiotechnik, providing Benfiquistas with a unique and immersive sound experience.

The exceptional standard set by this installation is thanks to the d&b XSL 8/12 cardioid line array, along with the new XSL SUB and A-Series augmented array. Together, these produce an even and powerful sound distribution, based around a series of small arrays just 1.7 meters in length.

With each array providing more than 60 meters of vertical coverage from the uppermost seat to the very front row, this is one of the most discreet systems ever installed. The impressive broadband frequency control achieved by the cardioid technology of the XSL system minimizes reverberation times, taking intelligibility to a new level, one never achieved before in the stadium.

In terms of technology and performance, the installation was expected to place the Estadio da Luz at the top of the list of worldwide reference venues. The aim is to ensure that the facilities continue to be as attractive as possible to the public, business clients and promoters, always meeting the high standards set by UEFA and FIFA, a goal achieved!

The sound renovation was carried out as part of the modernization of Estádio da Luz's image at the beginning of 2023, which also included better lighting, LEDs in the rings and new giant screens.