Eddy Sound

12/30/2024

It was a truly MEGA Christmas at Discovery Church Colorado for their “Simply Christmas” Christmas Eve services. With regular services on Sunday the 22nd, we had to get creative in implementing our signature over-the-top production—without it being noticed before the services on the 23rd and 24th. As the saying goes, “out of sight, out of mind,” and that’s exactly what we did. To complete the installation of additional lighting for Christmas Eve, we strategically hid the fixtures overhead, blending them seamlessly with the COSCityHub house rig. While there were a few extra fixtures on stage, the production team ensured they stayed out of sight until the Christmas Eve services to keep the surprise intact.

So, what made it so MEGA? The majority of the fixtures we used came from our MegaLite inventory: 16 EB1s, 16 EW1s, and 4 M-Spheres, all of which made a remarkable impact. To enhance the backlighting, we placed 8 Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 2Cs on the ground, upstage of the performers. While we’ve added more lighting in the past, this time, careful fixture selection allowed us to create a substantial visual impact with just 44 additional lights, filling the room with epic beams of light.

Based on the thousands of photos we captured, we can confidently say that Christmas at DCC was once again a resounding success!

12/07/2024

X-Laser’s LDI 2023 Booth → A Sneak Peek of 2024!

For the past two years, Eddy Sound has proudly partnered with X-Laser to design, transport, build, and program their booth for the Live Design International trade show in Las Vegas. Of course, this massive effort takes a team—so many talented people and companies collaborate to make this vision come to life. We’re just one piece of the puzzle!

Tomorrow, the 2024 show floor opens, and X-Laser will debut their Triton T Series IP65 laser projectors. We’re stoked to play a small role in showcasing such awesome innovation!

Throughout the day, don’t miss laser shows by , , , and . If you’re curious about the unfair advantage of programming with Mercury, the booth is loaded with lighting fixtures and lasers—all seamlessly controlled from the console. Witness how easy it is to integrate lasers into large-scale lighting rigs with Mercury!

11/25/2024

In early November, after nine months of planning and preparation, Eddy Sound was ecstatic to work alongside Visit Aurora to present the inaugural Aurora Borealis Festival. Our initial contact with Visit Aurora was to discuss the creation of an Aurora Borealis effect produced with high powered lasers. Of course no man-made effect can perfectly re-create the Northern Lights, but we were able to provide a breathtaking and immersive experience for the thousands of people in attendance each evening.

In addition to the Aurora Borealis effect, we time coded three laser shows. Each evening, we ran one 10-minute and two 5-minute shows when not showcasing the Northern Lights effect. To make this happen, we had 9 X-Laser Skywriter HPX M-20 laser projectors and 4 X-Laser Skywriter HPX M-10 laser projectors. To generate the atmosphere to see the Aurora Borealis and laser shows, we used 6 Ultratec Radiance Hazers, 8 HazeBase Hazer Pros, and 4 Antari F-6 Fazers. These units worked non-stop to assist in making what you see in this photo.

06/23/2024

All in-ears on stage with one incredible sounding Martin Audio XE300 providing additional monitoring to singer, songwriter, and piano player Phil Vassar. Bi-amped with an iKON iK81, there were no issues providing clear and impact audio at the keyboard position. Not only does the XE300 sound incredible, it looks beautiful bathed in the stage wash, but we’re probably a little bias in our opinion. If you’re looking for some unbelievable monitors for you next event, we’d love to show you just how epic the XE line of speakers are.

Thanks to INSPIRE Event Solutions for allowing us to assist with another concert at the award winning Broadmoor Hotel! We’re fortunate to be invited to work in such an iconic and world-class venue.

04/30/2024

Join Eddy Sound and Rokbox Entertainment at the Meanwhile Block as we transform a raw warehouse space and push the boundaries of what is possible for live events. We’re deeply committed to providing opportunities and solutions for creative individuals, particularly those with ambitious visions that may seem out of reach. Our goal with the second annual showcase is to cultivate relationships with those who wish to elevate their events to the next level, and inspire those with ideas never thought possible. With the combination of industry-leading technology and creative design, we will showcase the endless possibilities that will fuel you with ideas for your next live event.

At the showcase you’ll experience:
- Over 375’ of Global Truss, arranged in multiple distinctive structures, providing the base infrastructure for the creative deployment of AVL equipment in limiting spaces.
- 132 panels of SquareV V3w 3.9mm outdoor rated video walls with over 2 million pixels, deployed as standard 16 by 9 displays as well as creative layouts to greet you as you enter the room.
- Our growing X-Laser Skywriter HPX inventory with (4) 10-watt, (4) 5-watt, and (4) 2-watt projectors with a time coded laser show, programmed entirely on Avolites Titan.
- The breadth of our Martin Audio inventory including our wavefront precision WPC and WPM line arrays, CDD Live series speakers, XE300 monitor wedges, and SX Series Subwoofers, all powered by our iK Series amplifiers.
- A unique lighting rig consisting of our new ADJ Lighting fixtures including Encore and Jolt Series Bars and Panels and UV LED Bars, as well as our extensive Blizzard Lighting inventory (over 200 fixtures on display!)

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of something truly extraordinary in downtown Colorado Springs! Dream big and join us at the Meanwhile Block on Tuesday, May 7th from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. What you might believe to be unattainable can become a reality at your next event.

03/31/2024

Discovery Church Colorado - Easter 2023

A quick look back before we capture new images from a completely different design tomorrow morning. Interested in seeing what we dreamt up this year? Services are at 8:30, 10:00 & 11:45 a.m. .am.greer has programmed some incredible lighting to go alongside a beautiful stage design. It’s definitely nothing you’ve seen at DCC before. Swing through COSCityHub to be part of a spectacular celebration.

03/13/2024

As we load-in for the 2024 edition of the Pine Creek High School Senior Capping Ceremony, let’s reflect on our journey since 2022. When Pine Creek sought to transition their ceremony from a hotel ballroom to their gymnasium, they turned to us for assistance. Initially, we provided lighting and pipe and drape. In 2023 (pictured here), we enhanced the experience with sound reinforcement.

Now, as we prep for the 2024 event this evening, we’re once again offering a comprehensive package: sound reinforcement, lighting, and soft goods, along with the technical expertise to set up, manage the event, and dismantle it later tonight.

Congratulations to the Pine Creek seniors who will graduate in just a few months! We’re honored to be a part of this memorable occasion.

02/29/2024

Vlogging in 2024; yes Eddy Sound is making a solid effort to show some of our day to day happenings. It’s a look behind the scenes of an AVL company and what we do in the live event industry.

With work comes the need for play. To test a concept for an Esports competition set-up, we hosted our own internal “game night” and invited our industry friends over for some friendly competition.

Shoutout to squareV for providing us with such an incredible product.

Join us for an evening of excitement, as our team gives “Game Night” a new meaning. In this video, our team takes you on a journey through the ideas, setup, ...

02/12/2024

We were fortunate enough to travel with X-Laser to the 2023 LDI Conference and Tradeshow to assist with their booth design, set-up, and show programming. Here's the first of three time coded shows shown throughout the show. McKenley crushed this on Vista by Chroma-Q. Enjoy and go watch the full video on X-Laser's YouTube channel.

02/11/2024

It's time to get back into the vertical video game. You can find this video as an Instagram Reel, TikTok, or YouTube short. We don't have a preference on where you watch it, but feel free to follow, subscribe, and like our channels across the social media universe. It would be greatly appreciated. It's going to be a year full of posts.

with X-Laser Skywriters (with Mercury) and the stunning Jesalyn. David Vicker provided the edit.

In March 2023, we held one of the last documented Lighting Labs at Eddy Sound, featuring model Jesalyn Rae as our muse. She demonstrated exceptional professi...

02/08/2024

And we're BACK!!! Vlogs are a thing for 2024 at Eddy Sound. Interested in seeing how we use X-Laser's Mercury Systems with their XLERATE software? McKenley, our lead lighting designer, takes you behind the scenes as he works on a dual-zoned laser time code to the song "Vienna" by James Mercy.

After a two year long hiatus, we're back with vlogs! In this video, Eddy Sound’s lead lighting designer, McKenley, takes you through the process of programmi...

02/01/2024

We always love a good time lapse! Here’s one from the 2023 Pueblo County Courthouse Lighting that was held on Tuesday, November 21st. A tradition since 2001, Eddy Sound has been involved the last 3 years bring lasers, lighting, and some sound reinforcement. It’s a truly wonderful community event and we’re elated to be a part of it.

Every year since 2001, Pueblo County has kicked off the holiday season with a public lighting ceremony of the county courthouse. This annual tradition was st...

01/28/2024

The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC 2024 State of the Chamber held at the COSCityHub. This event provides a comprehensive update on the state of the Colorado Spring business community; highlighting the significant achievements of the past year while sharing the vision for the year ahead.

As a strategic partner to COSCityHub, Eddy Sound steps in to assist with technical services and equipment rentals when needed. Having key partnerships with venues and other live event companies throughout Colorado Springs allows us to serve our clients all over the community. Regardless of our location, we consistently maintain our dedication to precision and attention to detail, qualities our clients have come to rely on.

01/26/2024

SquareV V3w, a premium 3.9 pixel pitch LED panel we added to our inventory in late 2022. With 132 panels in our inventory, we can deploy two 66 panel walls (18.04 ft. wide by 9.84 ft. tall) simultaneously. Of course, they can be used creatively in many other ways.

Recently, we held a game night in the Eddy Sound warehouse, also known as the Lighting Lab, for our employees and some close industry friends. In Eddy Sound fashion, we couldn’t just set-up a single wall. Instead, we developed a great concept to use for an esports tournament and tested some of our idea within the set-up. Two 45 panel walls with our new ADJ Jolt Panel and Bar FXs for eye candy. Throw in our DataVideo HS-3200 Mobile Cast switcher and a Martin Audio sound system; the impact was simply incredible. With four separate gaming systems to switch between, it made for hours of enjoyment and fierce competition. We can’t wait to take this set-up to one of our clients.

01/16/2024

Here’s a throwback to December 31, 2022 when the Night of Magnificence was held at the COSCityHub in Colorado Springs, CO. Since we’re easily enamored by wide shots taken from front of house that are filled with confetti, we’d figured it would be a good time to share another. Even though we love the look of confetti, our appreciation goes out to all of the hard working facilities personnel that are in charge of the clean-up. We know the struggle, as we find confetti in our cases months after such joyous nights. Remember, it’s the hard working people behind the scenes that make events great.

01/08/2024

It’s become a tradition; midnight on New Year’s Eve 2023 with DJ on the ones and twos. A special thanks to for trusting us with the Annual Bash while they’re taking care of the NYE Gala in a separate event space on property.

When looking at the lighting concept for this year’s event, we went a little old school. We pulled out the Blizzard Lighting Blockhead II’s, Blockhead Big Eyes, and COBZilla RGB’s. Mixed with G-Max 200’s, Stiletto GLO19’s, Hotbox EXAs, Skybox W-DMX’s and TOURnado IP W-DMX’s; we were able to saturate the room with vibrate colors and immense intensity when needed. In total, we deployed just over 80 fixtures and 4 lasers in the space. To have a little fun, we had 4 LD’s operating across two Vista by Chroma-Q systems, busking all night long.

Another successful year of live events complete! We can’t wait to see what 2024 brings us.

12/27/2023

Banger Machine by ; a laser banding time code completed in the March of 2021. After having it hidden away on a hard drive for 21 months, it is now live and viewable on our YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/BangerMachine).

Laser Banding. A technique we challenged ourselves with in the Lighting Lab throughout COVID-19 and in our opinion, resident lighting genius , crushed it on this time code. It started with “Slap!” and crescendoed to this beautiful work of art. 2020 through 2021 made quite an imprint on the history of Eddy Sound; our development and exploration into laser banding will forever be one of the positive outcomes from the pandemic.

Interested in the science behind what you’re seeing (in the video)? Laser banding involves the manipulation of the exposure triangle of a camera while altering specific attributes of the laser projector. The results cannot be seen with the naked eye, as in, you cannot see it while standing in the room with the lasers. You have to view the lasers through the camera while in a video format. This still photo cannot provide a look at what was created. To really understand, you have to go watch the video. Trust us when we say, you won’t be disappointed.

12/26/2023

Pulled from the Eddy Sound vault and prepped during the 2023 LDI Conference and Tradeshow to play in the X-Laser booth; we present to you "Banger Machine" by Castion. A time code that will blow your mind. In our opinion, it's some of McKenley Hoelmer's best work. Please enjoy some minding bending lighting physics!

From our vault of unreleased projects comes the “Banger Machine” timecode; a COVID-time project finished nearly two years ago in March of 2021. Featuring 9 X...