CHINA: Fox Xia’s “Those Years · Time Cinema” tour arrived at Beijing’s 19,000-capacity Wukesong Arena with a production that blended cinematic storytelling with vocal-driven performance, underpinned by a meticulously deployed L-Acoustics L Series concert sound system. Designed and delivered by Beijing SMILING SAMOYED , a rental partner of L-Acoustics Certified Partner Rightway Audio Consultants (RAC), the system was engineered to deliver pristine vocal clarity across the vast arena while supporting the show’s immersive visual narrative.

Rising to prominence after winning Taiwan’s One Million Star in 2010, Fox Xia has built a strong reputation through his extensive soundtrack work across television, film and gaming, with his breakout hit “Those Years” from You Are the Apple of My Eye amassing over 100 million views on YouTube. The Beijing show, originally scheduled for April but postponed due to weather, transformed Wukesong Arena into a multi-decade journey through Chinese pop culture, demanding a sound system capable of maintaining both emotional nuance and high-output performance.

Covering 63,000 square metres, the venue required precise system design to ensure consistent coverage across all audience zones. The deployment featured L-Acoustics’ new-generation L Series as both the main and side-fill systems. Main left and right arrays comprised three L2 and one L2D enclosure per hang, with six KS28 subwoofers flown in cardioid configuration behind each array. Side-fill arrays mirrored this setup with three L2 and one L2D per side. Low-frequency reinforcement was further supported by six ground-stacked clusters of two KS28 subwoofers each, also configured in cardioid mode, with two Kara II enclosures stacked atop each cluster to provide front-fill coverage.

“L-Acoustics L Series was chosen for both its ultra-high SPL capability and its lightweight design,” explains Zheng Xiaofei, Sound Director. “At the same time, the reduced cabinet weight compared to conventional line array solutions enabled more discreet rigging within the venue while ensuring unobstructed sightlines to the stage.”

System optimisation was driven by the venue’s scale and acoustic characteristics. The upper modules of the L2 arrays utilised L-Acoustics Panflex technology to precisely tailor horizontal coverage, directing sound energy to targeted audience areas while minimising reflections from the arena’s surfaces. Integrated cardioid functionality within the L Series helped reduce low-frequency spill onto the stage, maintaining clarity for performers.

To address time alignment across the expansive space, a Kara II delay system was implemented to compensate for acoustic latency, ensuring a cohesive listening experience for audiences seated further from the stage. The combined output of the L2 arrays and Kara II delays delivered consistent, high-definition vocal reproduction throughout the arena.

“The L Series’ progressive ultra-dense line source technology delivered the clear, authentic vocal reproduction essential for Fox Xia’s performance,” concludes Zheng Xiaofei. “By leveraging the system’s streamlined characteristics and Panflex precision, we ensured that every attendee experienced Fox Xia’s vocal with both clarity and emotional impact – making the concert not just a performance, but an immersive cinematic and musical event.”

With its ability to balance power, precision and coverage in a complex arena environment, the L-Acoustics L Series once again demonstrates its capability to support large-scale productions where sonic detail and audience immersion are equally critical.