Interview with Metallica's FoH legend Big Mick Hughes • WorldWired Tour

On the current WorldWired tour of Metallica "Big" Mick Hughes is once again the mastermind behind the live sound. For EventElevator he shares new technically insights and sound secrets regarding the outrageous heavy metal band.

• Technologically he still keeps up with the times and masters all challenges behind his audio desk. At the moment he is using a Midas XL8 digital console.

• The new Metallica WorldWired stage setup is different from classic stage sets. Moving, networked heavy video cubes are flown over the central stage. This is why Mick and his team had to come up with new solutions and positions for the line array and PA components.

• The FoH engineer uses a Meyer Sound LEO system. As a special feature, Big Mick uses the new VLFCs (Very Low Frequency Control) this time around. These › super subs ‹ for 13 Hz to 30 Hz are not intended for music, but support the special effects of the show for a more realistic feeling.

The new stage position in the center of the hall is also vulnerable to vibrations. This is why the subs had to move. But Big Mick is an expert in large venues. He can't be disturbed by anything and of course never loses his sense of humor in any situation.

Recorded at Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg.

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Interview by Thomas Wendt for EventElevator: http://www.ictw.de/

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