While LSD-fueled visions inspired Owsley Stanley to create “The Wall of Sound” for the Grateful Dead, its impact on live sound engineering was groundbreaking. Addressing issues with amplification and feedback, the innovative design revolutionized concert sound. Consisting of over 600 speakers behind the band, the system provided crystal clear audio by isolating each instrument and voice. The band members could even control their own sound in real time. Despite logistical challenges and financial strain, the Wall of Sound left a lasting legacy in live sound engineering, setting a new standard for concert sound systems. Its influence continues to be felt in the music industry today.
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