During the live shows and pre-recording a CRESCENDO is used for the live band premixes. The singer's microphone signal is fed to the HD1 control room on a separate line, enabling the sound supervisor to concentrate on the voice.
An interesting aspect of this production is the plug-in server that replaces all external sound processing devices. Its plug-ins are controlled by the CRESCENDO scene automation. This enables the sound engineer to create a plug-in setup for each contestant during the sound check and to recall it later from the console. This intelligent combination supports a rapid succession of contestants and vastly improves the workflow of the seven week-long production marathon.