The Düsseldorf Opera continues to rely on Lawo to update its audio system

To the mc²56 console and AoIP infrastructure, the Düsseldorf Opera has incorporated the Crystal solution Theirs. The combination of flexible control and sound quality ensures that the venue offers its audience an optimal listening experience.

As part of its continued advancement in audio infrastructure, the Düsseldorf Opera added a mixing console Lawo Crystal to your configuration. This is used wirelessly, mainly to remotely control the Consola Lawo mc²56 larger size, located in the sound control room, allowing for flexible, location-independent adjustments in the auditorium and other areas, like the lobby, for smaller events.

In 2022, the opera installed a comprehensive audio over IP infrastructure (AoIP) of, featuring three IP-native mc²56 audio production consoles with a redundant A__UHD core as a shared audio engine. A__line stage boxes handle microphone signals and playback effects for the stage over the Ravenna network. (More information at DAV)

Since then, The Opera has used a mc²56 with 32 faders in the sound control room and a console 16 faders in your production studio. The third mc²56, also with 16 faders, It is designed for mobile use, with an extender 16 Faders available for optional console expansion. Integration into existing Dante networks for auditorium sound reinforcement, Stage and foyer monitoring was achieved using a Lawo Power Core with six Dante interfaces.

The new Crystal console expands the possibilities of this infrastructure, similar to the Lawo MixKitchen previously installed. Integrated into the Opera's existing WiFi network, and accessible through a laptop, Crystal console can be operated wirelessly, simplifying sound control and offering greater mobility.

With an intuitive user interface, Allows quick adjustments to audio settings, ideal for dynamic requirements. The Crystal console's six banks of faders allow precise control of the sound mix, adaptable to different room configurations and event types.

“The Crystal console provides us with a flexible solution that optimizes our processes, especially for smaller events”, explains Thomas Gabbert, sound director at the state company of the German Opera on the Rhine (German Opera on the Rhine). “Crystal's intuitive interface allows us to work quickly and efficiently, which is a great advantage for making last minute adjustments, how to change microphone settings.

'Controller Mode' integrates into Lawo's existing audio environment and allows flexible control of the mc²56 console, which is responsible for the main sound reinforcement in the auditorium.

Recognized for its sound fidelity, mc²56 console enables Düsseldorf Opera to deliver an immersive and detailed audio experience.

“The sound quality of the mc²56 console is impressive”, Gabbert adds.. “Being able to evaluate the sound in the room itself and make adjustments from there through the Crystal allows us to apply this quality even more precisely and efficiently”.

With the new Crystal console, Proven mc²56 technology and AoIP infrastructure, Düsseldorf Opera is well prepared to meet the demands of modern audio production. The combination of flexible control and sound quality ensures that the venue will continue to perform to the highest technical standard, offering your audience an optimal listening experience.