Thanks to its collaboration with Gahrens & Battermann, Absen delivered exceptional performance, vibrant colour reproduction, and broadcast-quality clarity at Germany’s leading music awards ceremony, setting a benchmark for live entertainment technology.
Germany’s biggest music and radio award, the 1Live Krone, is renowned for its electrifying performances and visually stunning stage designs.
For this year’s edition, production partner Gahrens & Battermann trusted Absen to supply an LED solution capable of meeting the demanding requirements of a live broadcast environment, while creating an unforgettable experience for the audience.
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The production team faced a tight build schedule, with the need for rapid scene changes between live performances and the pressure of delivering flawless visuals for a nationally televised broadcast. This required a solution that combined exceptional image quality with speed and reliability, ensuring every element of the show could be executed seamlessly at the iconic Lokschuppen nightclub in Bielefeld. Absen was strategically selected for its proven product reliability at live events, consistent technical support and responsiveness, as well as a strong long-term relationship with Gahrens & Battermann built over more than ten years.
Absen’s award-winning SA2.6, with a 2.6 mm pixel pitch, was chosen for its ability to deliver stunning visuals, featuring SMD technology for superior stability and performance. With 99.9% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage, a 7,680 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz frame rate, the SA2.6 brought impactful clarity and smoothness to these influential music awards. Integration with NovaStar processing and Pixera playback simplified calibration and colour management, enabling the technical team to maintain consistent performance under dynamic conditions.
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We’ve worked with Absen for more than a decade, and that long-standing trust was one of the key reasons for choosing them for the 1Live Krone, a fast-paced live event where timing and precision are critical. The Absen SA2.6 was the perfect choice and delivered exceptional results that went well beyond client expectations, explained Arne Dulas, Project Manager at Gahrens & Battermann.
The lightweight and flexible design of the SA2.6 panels allowed seamless integration into the complex stage layout, demonstrating why it is a trusted product among leading event professionals.
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Its robust mechanical design enabled fast installation and high durability, reducing stress during critical live moments.
Seeing the client’s vision come to life at Germany’s biggest music and radio event is a real source of pride for us. It is motivating to know that innovative technology helps create memorable experiences around the world and reinforces the confidence we have in our long-term partnerships. Moments like these remind us why service, support and uncompromising quality are at the heart of everything we do, said Fabian Lembach, Business Development Manager at Absen Europe.
