Do you think there’s no such thing as Utopia? When the people of Utopia gather their energy around a dream… Then it becomes a reality. UTOPIA Festival is emerging to be the first ideal city of wonder, dedicated to the electronic cultures and solidarities of Marseilles. Democratic, bright and playful, Utopia takes over a historical site that has been redesigned to unite its people around a unique, multi-sensory experience.
Perfection for As the end-section of a musical composition, a coda often revisits themes from within the piece to provide the listener with a satisfying and coherent conclusion. When CODA Audio was created, it was upon this principle that founder Svetlomir Alexandrov based its name. While the audio industry moved in the direction of masking acoustic challenges by electronic means, CODA Audio sought to revisit the first principles of sound, and by design and mechanical engineering, eliminate problems before they arose. CODA Audio’s patented technology, constructed from raw materials at its dedicated production facility, addresses fundamental principles to deliver exceptional outcomes in every sphere of professional audio. Through patented technologies such as its DDP (Dual Diaphragm Planar Wave Driver), DDC (Dual Diaphragm Curved Wave Driver), DAC (Dynamic Airflow Cooling) and SC (Sensor Controlled Subwoofer), CODA Audio delivers crystal clear, distortion-free audio at incredibly high SPLs from the most compact and lightweight enclosures on the market. Utopia’s stages will be supported by systems from across the entire CODA Audio range, featuring all of its patented technologies. In every area of the Festival, from front of house to DJ monitoring, CODA’s next generation products will guarantee that every beat, note and word is clear and powerful… Hearing is Believing.
Immersive Team Aurélien Deloup UTOPIA Festival Director aurelien@cabaret-aleatoire.com
Pierre Alain UTOPIA Festival Director programmation@cabaret-aleatoire.com
Christophe Dupin UTOPIA Concept Sound Design. Technical Support christophe@codaaudio.fr
Lambert Sylvain UTOPIA Sound Engineer/ Immersive Project sylambo@gmail.com
Michael Schwarzer UTOPIA Design Consultant m.schwarzer@media-con.de
Svetlomir Alexandrov CODA Audio Managing Director s.alexandrov@codaaudio.com
David Webster (Webby) CODA Audio Marketing Director webby@codaaudio.com
Dirk Maron CODA Audio Technical Support d.maron@codaaudio.com
Lukas Klingebiel CODA Audio Software Engineer l.klingebiel@codaaudio.com
Philippe Pelmelle CODA Audio France CEO philippe@codaaudio.fr
Yves Guegan CODA Audio France Technical Sales Engineer yves@codaaudio.fr
Patrick Legard CODA Audio France Technical Sales Engineer patrick@codaaudio.fr
Mathias Sawicz CODA Audio France Technical Support mathias@codaaudio.fr
The DG-One System DJ Monitoring at its finest
When it comes to system design, CODA Audio looks deep into what it can offer to obtain Optimal results in any given situation. To this end, when looking into a specification for DJ monitoring, we needed to incorporate all our technologies. CODA’s amplification, Sensor Controlled Subwoofers and Dual Diaphragm Conical Annular Ring Drivers, combine to deliver the best possible sound reproduction, with high SPL and extremely low distortion. Meet the end result. The DG-One System - DJ Monitoring at its finest…
On Each Stage C Equipment Quantity Type 4 APS 2 SCV C Amps
Position L/R L/R
1 LINUS14D
C 64-bit double precision processing (4x the resolution and dynamic range of almost all pro or audiophile amplifiers) C Less than 0.005% THD+N in amplification platform (magnitudes better than all competition, in similar league to highest standards of audiophile amplification, even at high power levels) C DS-FIR corrected phase to 6ms group delay at 40Hz C DDC driver technology (drama tic reduction in Mid / HF distortion, increased SPL capability) C Non horn-dependent Mid / HF dispersion C Sensor controlled LF (subwoofer) distortion reduced by 90%
ELDORADO (Toit Terrasse) ELDORADO (Roof Terrace) 8,000 m² of copper horizon Perched in the heights of UTOPIA, Eldorado offers a breathtaking panorama of the city’s sunsets. With an unparalleled stage, this flagship space offers all conquistadores a space for musical delight, cocktails and dance - head in the clouds… For the Eldorado Roof Terrace, an open-air floor, the main L/R PA features the AiRAY flagship line array system, with 8 x AiRAY units per side. 4 x ViRAY act as front fill, hung directly below the AiRAY - the two systems are designed to be used together without extra flying hardware or frames. The system is completed by 4 x SC2 Sensor Controlled low frequency extensions per side, hung behind the main array, with a sub arc of 12 x SCP Sensor Controlled Subs for a powerful, controlled low end. Driven by LINUS14D and CODA Audio LiNET
Location: Toit Terrasse C Equipment Quantity 16 8 8 12 8
C Amps
Type Position AiRAY L/R ViRAY L/R SC2 Sub Arc SCP Low Extension G715 Delay
16 LINUS14D
Moonbootica 24/09/2021
Abi b2b Melody 25/09/2021
Magit Cacoon 24/09/2021
Cinthie 25/09/2021
Location: Grand Plateau C Immersive C Equipment Quantity Type Position 20 ViRAY Main L/R 6 SC2 Low Extension L/R 12 SCP End-fire 16 G712 Immersive 5 HOPS8 Immersive C Amps
16 LINUS14D 1 SPACE HUB
SHAMBALHA (Grand Plateau) SHAMBALHA (Grand Plateau) Uniting dance & reflection Shamabalha is a mythical country which cannot be located on a map. This land is a place of creation and live performance where everyone is invited. Lucidity and wisdom are within reach. The Shambalha is the place to get a full immersive experience. The new CODA Audio SPACE HUB is the heart of the sound. The main system comprises 10 x ViRAY per side with 3 x SC2 flown directly behind each main hang and 12 x SCP delivering low end without compromise. A further 16 x full range G712 and 5 x HOPS8, mounted in all 3D axes, create an acoustical ‘room’ where those inside are immersed in sound. Driven by LINUS14D and Dante
SIGMA 555 live
Kagabas live
24/09/2021
25/09/2021
Uchronia
Doll Face live
24 & 25/09/2021
25/09/2021
Magic Island 24/09/2021
Extend & Play 24/09/2021
Maraboutage 24/09/2021
Moonbootica 24/09/2021
Jason Case 25/09/2021
Oscar L 25/09/2021
Matt Sassari 25/09/2021
NAUTILUS (Sous Le Module) NAUTILUS (Under Module) Underground diving Nautilus belongs to the underground as Babel belongs to the heights. And for good reason. Located under the Module, this stage has, over time, become the favourite playground of dancers and artists, thanks to its extraordinary architecture. An autonomous submarine for a fiery atmosphere. NAUTILUS is an open-air, round floor located under the Module, with neighbours in close proximity. This led to the deployment of a 4 x 6 ViRAY four-point system, supplemented by 6 x SC2 and 6 x SCP for low end, resulting in a surround sound ‘club’ feel. Driven by LINUS14D and CODA Audio LiNET
Location: Module C Surround C Equipment Quantity 24 6 6
Type ViRAY SC2 SCP
C Amps 8 LINUS14D
Position Main Main Main
LIBERTALIA (Petit Plateau) LIBERTALIA (Small plateau) Right to speak Libertalia is a pirate colony; an Eden of freedom and sharing. Within UTOPIA, the buccaneer and his fleet watch over the freedom of expression of the people. This is an alternative place, where nationalities mix, and the energy to change things is real. The Libertalia is another SPACE HUB, fully immersive location. It comprises a L/R 2 x 9 per side N-RAY system with 4 x SC2 and 6 x SCP for filling the room with low end. 15x HOPS8 and 4 x TiRAY (smallest line array system) mounted in 3D axes create an immersive experience where all present are part of the sound. Driven by LINUS14D and Dante
Dysk
Jack Ollins
24/09/2021
25/09/2021
Archie Hamilton
Maayan Nidam
24/09/2021
25/09/2021
Robert Owens
Markus Nikolaï live
24/09/2021
24/09/2021
Bruno Pronsato live 25/09/2021
Mézigue B2b Mad Rey 24/09/2021
Sonja Moonear 25/09/2021
Location: Petit Plateau C Immersive C Equipment Quantity Type Position 18 N-RAY Main L/R 4 SC2 Main L/R 6 SCP Main 15 HOPS8 Immersive 4 TiRAY Immersive C Amps 10 LINUS14D 1 SPACEHUB
KALLIPOLIS (Cartonnerie) KALLIPOLIS (Cardboard) Plato alongside the headliners Modelled according to Plato’s perfect society, Kallipolis (meaning beautiful city) is the most monumental space in the city of UTOPIA. With only the great masters of electronic music as guides, Kallipolis is based on a fine balance that unleashes the people, and the reason that makes them just and virtuous. The Kallipolis is situated near the Eldorado Toit Terrasse and is the biggest internal location. The system comprises 8 x AiRAY and 6 x SC2 per side, with a further 12 x SCP completely filling the dance floor. This powerful system guarantees a night of thunderous excitement. Driven by LINUS14D and CODA Audio LiNET
Ziris live
Mila Dietrich 24/09/2021
25/09/2021
Sama'
Jack de Marseille
24/09/2021
25/09/2021
Chris Liebing
Miss Kittin
24/09/2021
25/09/2021
Dax J
Dubfire 25/09/2021
24/09/2021
Location: Cartonnerie C Equipment Quantity 16 12 12 C Amps
Type AiRAY SC2 SCP
Position Main Main Main
12 LINUS14D
THÉLÈME (Cabaret Aleatoire) THÉLÈME (Random Cabaret) Sanctuary of life When the people cross the threshold of UTOPIA, they cannot miss the Abbey of Thélème, epicentre of the festive life of the ideal city. As Rabelais recounts, the Thelemites act according to their freewill, as their only law dictates - “Do what you want.” The Thélème system is a permanent installation which delivers a real ‘club’ feel. A main system of 2 x 7 LA 8 (ViRAY’s predecessor) and 2 x APS (arrayable point source), combined with 4 x SC2, 4 x SCV and 3 x SCP, delivers huge sound that defies the surroundings. Driven by LINUS14D
Parfait 24/09/2021
Hector Oaks 24/09/2021
Shlomo live 24/09/2021
Trym 24/09/2021
Varya Karpova 25/09/2021
KI/KI 25/09/2021
Jaëss live 25/09/2021
OTTA 25/09/2021
Location: Cabaret Aleatoire C Equipment Quantity 14 3 4 4 2 1 2 C Amps
Type LA8 SCP SC2 SCV APS G715 G512
Position Main L/R End-fire Main L/R Main L/R Nearfill Outfill Delay
6 LINUS14D
SPACE HUB is a 19”/3U state of the art immersive processor that features highly advanced 3D sound algorithms for positioning and movement of sound objects. Up to 128 audio sources can be rendered into 128 outputs to create an ultimate immersive listening experience in theaters, musicals, HOW, live venues, concerts and production studios. The SPACE HUB web-based control software is an integral part of CODA Audio’s system solution ensuring smooth workflow and integration with Coda’s System Optimiser. Check it out! As we say at CODA Audio - Hearing is Believing.
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