{"id":148819,"date":"2026-04-23T22:52:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T02:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148819"},"modified":"2026-04-23T22:52:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T02:52:35","slug":"artsquest-unveils-new-state-of-the-art-sound-system-at-levitt-pavilion-steelstacks-ahead-of-2026-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148819","title":{"rendered":"ArtsQuest Unveils New State-of-the-Art Sound System at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks Ahead of 2026 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
New PA system elevates free concerts and live events with touring-quality audio for artists and audiences alike<\/em><\/div>\n

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Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, April 23, 2026 –\u00a0\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/a>\u00a0today announced a major upgrade to the sound system at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health. The installation of a new, state-of-the-art PA system for the Levitt stage will deliver improved sound quality, broader coverage and an enhanced experience overall for performers and audiences.<\/p>\n

The upgraded sound system will debut with the Levitt Pavilion\u2019s 2026 summer season, enriching more than 50 free concerts, movies, community events and performances that draw over 50,000 attendees annually to the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks.<\/p>\n

The new system, installed in partnership with Bauder Audio Systems of Horsham, Pa., replaces a decades-old PA system and will ensure that every performance\u2014from concerts to summer movies on the lawn\u2014meets modern production standards.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur new sound system is a significant investment for the Levitt Pavilion and for everyone who experiences live music and entertainment at SteelStacks,\u201d said Cory Stevens, Executive Director of Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks. \u201cWe believe free shows should deliver the same level of production quality as ticketed events, and this new system allows us to provide that for our artists, our audiences and our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new audio system features a full L-Acoustics ecosystem, widely regarded as an industry standard for touring and live event production. The configuration includes KARA II main arrays, KIVA II side arrays and KS28 subwoofers, supported by advanced amplification and processing technology designed to deliver consistent, high-quality sound across the entire Levitt lawn.<\/p>\n

The system\u2019s design enables:<\/p>\n