Dierks Bentley’s Front of House and Systems Engineer James “Pugsley” McDermott leveraged Avid VENUE S6L-24C Consoles and a PK Sound Trinity Black Line Source System on the artist’s “Broken Branches” Tour.
According to news on Wednesday, "Spanning over 40 stops in arenas, amphitheaters and outdoor festivals across the United States, Dierks Bentley’s 2025 Broken Branches Tour featured the musician’s full repertoire, including classics and tracks from his latest album, Broken Branches. Delivering high-quality sound across such varied venues demanded innovative solutions, and ACT Entertainment, North America’s leading entertainment technology supplier, provided the audio backbone necessary for such a high-caliber production."
"The tour’s audio workflow was designed by Front of House and Systems Engineer James 'Pugsley' McDermott, who worked with ACT Entertainment to leverage Avid VENUE S6L-24C Consoles and a PK Sound Trinity Black Line Source System for a flexible, fast-deploying setup that was a sonic success. The Avid consoles played a central role in the workflow. The system’s tight integration with Pro Tools and networked audio allowed for seamless virtual soundchecks, real-time adjustments and precise control over dynamics and EQ."
“Traditional system deployment would require waiting for predictions before hanging the PA,” Pugsley explains. “In our situation, we can hang the boxes, connect them to the network, and know immediately when they’re ready to continue via the LCD color codes. This efficiency allowed crews to manage the extensive signal and drive snakes with minimal downtime, saving critical hours in fast-paced tour schedules.”
For more information, check out ACT Entertainment’s videos from the “Broken Branches” tour.
