Lars Huang’s “FUN! ONLY” tour unlocks next-gen sound with Quantum 852 and 338 consoles

Chinese pop sensation Lars Huang is making noise — and not just metaphorically. His wildly successful “FUN! ONLY” arena tour has redefined fan experiences with its gamified concept, genre-bending performances, and crystal-clear sound that’s been made possible by a pair of DiGiCo powerhouses: the Quantum 852 at front of house and Quantum 338 at monitors. Supplied by DiGiCo’s Chinese distributor RAC Pro, these consoles were integral to the show’s seamless blend of high production and immersive engagement.

A winner of the Platinum Muse Award 2024 for its innovative design, the tour’s concept celebrates digital culture and challenges audiences to “level up” with every performance. Delivering on that promise meant zero compromises in audio quality. ““The tour is all about letting every audience member really enjoy the music. We insist upon using only the very best equipment and the Quantum 852 delivers excellence for us. At the monitor position, the Quantum 338’s compact design and highly efficient signal processing capabilities provides clear and accurate monitor feedback for all performers. It has been a great pairing.” said Li Wenhao, Senior Product Manager of RAC and Technical Support for the tour.

At the heart of the front of house setup, the Quantum 852 boasts five seventh-generation FPGA processing chips and the latest SHARC DSP processor, offering unmatched processing muscle. Its impressive modular design and software architecture, along with a dual engine and redundant power supplies, ensure it is built not just for today’s challenges but for tomorrow’s innovation. With 384 input channels, 192 Aux/Sub-group busses, and two DMI slots per engine, the Quantum 852 adapts easily to the demands of a show as multifaceted as FUN! ONLY.

Lars Huang, who performs in Mandarin, English and Cantonese, draws from a broad palette of styles, from electronic to hip-hop. To match this sonic diversity, the intuitive surface and customisable layout of the Quantum 852 made every mix flexible and responsive, supporting the dynamic arrangements across the show.

In total, the Quantum combination of the 852 and 338 delivered clarity and punch; as the 338 providing the artists on stage with accurate and consistent feedback—vital when playing to packed arenas of over 10,000 attendees. The synergy between the consoles kept the entire audio experience coherent and powerful, elevating the tour’s connection with fans to new heights.

With over 100,000 album sales in a day and a dominant presence on social media platform Weibo, Lars Huang’s rise has been meteoric. And when the stakes are this high, reliability is everything. The tour’s audio team needed a system that could deliver night after night, city after city—without fail.

“With DiGiCo, sound breaks free from the constraints of physical distance, it is no longer just a concept, but becomes something that we can touch and feel,” added Wenhao. “Our DiGiCo consoles can handle whatever we throw at them, offering better mixing flexibility, and keeping up with the unique style and positive energy of Lars and his countless fans!”