With over 120 million records sold worldwide, multiple Grammy Awards, and a global fanbase propelling him forward as one of the highest-grossing touring artists of his generation, Harry Styles commands a production budget of staggering proportions. His current ‘Together, Together’ world tour, which includes a 30-night residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden, represents a high point in stadium entertainment, and at the heart of its complex audio infrastructure lies a comprehensive wireless package from Sound Devices.
The tour, described by Production Manager Andrew Thornton as “one of the biggest shows many of us have ever worked on” has integrated Sound Devices’ Astral Series wireless ecosystem to manage the production’s demanding audio requirements. The deployment includes the Astral HH handheld microphone system, Astral TX transmitters, Astral Mini units, Astral Outpost, Astral Opto, and the ARX32 receiver- each designed to deliver pristine audio quality across the vast expanse of stadium environments.
“We’re trying out some Sound Devices kit that I have never tried before, which has been great,” said Monitor Engineer Francois Pare, who oversees the show’s monitor mix alongside fellow engineer Michael Flaherty. The production’s channel count has nearly doubled from previous campaigns with the addition of a string section and dancers, making the reliability and performance of the wireless system critical to the show’s success.
The Sound Devices Astral ecosystem, featuring the company’s patented SpectraBand technology, offers a global tuning range of 470-1525MHz, providing the flexibility required for a tour spanning multiple nations and regions. “It gives us the ability to work in most places across different bandwidths and territories,” noted RF Technician Adam Field, praising the system’s adaptability.
Known for their rugged, broadcast-quality audio solutions, Sound Devices has long been a trusted partner for award-winning film and television productions, as well as major touring artists requiring uncompromising audio performance with global frequency agility. See more from the official Sound Devices website.
