DB Professional – a world-renowned leader in international touring, production and audio-visual solutions, helmed by CEO, Creative Director and Founder Fabian Hamers – kickstarts 2025 with the announcement that they will now be offering L-Acoustics’ ground-breaking L2 PA system for its ever-expanding portfolio of events. First piloted at The Brit Awards and Coachella Music and Arts Festival, the L-Acoustics L2 system will now be offered by DB Professional to optimize artists’ tour budgets by providing high-quality sound alongside significantly lower operational costs.
Winning the “best of show” award at the 2024 ISE tradeshow in Barcelona,
the L-Acoustics L2 system has become the efficient choice for international tour promoters and event producers, offering an innovative solution for those who strive for maximum sound quality and cost control on tour. Adopted by some of the world’s most prestigious events, including Coachella Music and Arts Festival and The Brit Awards, this system is designed to significantly reduce operational and logistical burden, delivering immediate financial benefits without sacrificing on performance. Over a tour of 30 shows, artists can expect to realize a cost saving of €66,300 by choosing L-Acoustics L2. With these benefits, L2 offers promoters the opportunity to operate more efficiently and reduce their overall operating costs, while delivering the same high-quality sound you expect from L-Acoustics.
For tours with high quality requirements and tight schedules, efficiency is crucial, and the L-Acoustics L2 system not only offers superior sound quality but also significant cost savings on transport, labor and hall rental. The core benefits of the L-Acoustics L2 include:
Lower Rental Costs due to fewer amplifiers and cabling:
The compact and powerful L2 system offers the same sound coverage as a K2 line array, but with only three amplifiers instead of seven. This means that you need four fewer amplifiers per array, which results in direct savings in rental costs. At a rental price of €115 per amplifier you save €460 per setup, which translates to €13,800 less rental costs over 30 shows. This gives you more room in your budget for other essential show elements.
Truck Space and Transport Savings:
The L2 system is 40% lighter and 30% smaller than comparable systems such as K2. This lightweight configuration saves at least 2-meter square of truck space per array and reduces the overall weight of your equipment. Fewer trucks required not only means lower transport costs, but also simplified logistics. Over the 30-show tour, this will save artists on fuel and transportation costs, allowing their teams to work more efficiently and reduce the tour’s environmental footprint.
Labour cost savings:
Thanks to L2’s modular and simple installation, teams will save 1 hour and 15 minutes per show on set-up time. For a team of three technicians (at an hourly rate of €50 per person) this means a saving of €187.50 per show in labour costs. Over a tour of 30 shows, this savings amounts to €5,625. This not only shortens setup time but also ensures a smoother and faster transition to the next location. In addition, compared to a K2 system, the L2 system requires 75% fewer actions and 1 L2 cabinet is equal to 4 K2 cabinets.
Lower Hall Rent:
Shorter construction time saves an average of €1,250 per show. The saving in set-up time also means that you need to rent the hall for 1 hour and 15 minutes less per show. With an average hall rental price of €1,250 per hour, you save €1,562.50 per show in hall rental costs. Over 30 shows this amounts to a total saving of €46,875. This shorter rental time allows you to plan more flexibly and quickly move to the next location. This takes into account a hall rental of €1,000 to €2,500 per hour.
Fabian Hamers is a Dutch creative director, audio engineer and entrepreneur renowned for his contributions to the live event and touring industry. With over 15 years of industry experience, Hamers has established himself as a trusted collaborator for globally celebrated artists and productions, crafting ground-breaking solutions in audio system engineering, show design and live video production. With an impressive and vast portfolio of projects to his name, his work has redefined the way performances are experienced, bridging technical innovation with artistic vision.
Starting his journey in the music industry from humble beginnings, Fabian worked his way up from assembling event infrastructure to freelancing in audio engineering while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Audio Engineering. Determined to excel, he entered freelancing in the audio sector, steadily building both his expertise and reputation. In 2018, he founded the now world-renowned DB Professional B.V., a Netherlands-based company specializing in technical design production and touring logistics for A-list artists. Under his leadership, the company has grown from a solo venture to an industry powerhouse, employing seven core team members and over 64 freelancers monthly, delivering more than 280 shows annually.
Hamers’ extensive portfolio reflects his global influence. He has collaborated with iconic artists across diverse genres, including leading names in the electronic music scene such as Kid Cudi, Ne-Yo, The Chainsmokers, Charlotte de Witte, Chris Liebing, Lil Nas X, and Tiesto. In the Persian music scene, he has become a trusted creative director and audio engineer for legends such as Shadmehr Aghili, Moein, and Googoosh, playing a pivotal role in their international tours. His expertise has also been sought for major international festivals including Tomorrowland, Awakenings, SAGA Festival and A State of Trance, where he has delivered top-tier audio engineering, system design, and sound production.
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