Inside the audio and mixing process at The Sphere in Las Vegas

August 20, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

The Sphere really is a technological marvel. I saw one of the U2 shows in December 2023 and I was completely blown away by…well, everything, really. I paid particular attention to the sound because I’d read The Sphere employs 163,000 speakers. And no, that’s not a typo.

How do you mix for that kind of system? Let’s take a look. (Via Rick J)

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Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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