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Radio City Music Hall Installing Sphere Immersive Sound in $7 Million Upgrade Ahead of Christmas Spectacular

The rollout extends the Dolan-controlled tech beyond the Beacon Theatre, positioning the system for wider venue deployments.

Overview

  • MSG Entertainment says the system will debut during this year’s Christmas Spectacular and be available for all concerts and events starting in January.
  • The installation uses more than 7,000 individually amplified drivers designed to deliver the same volume and clarity to every seat.
  • The setup supports spatial audio that can direct different sounds to specific areas of the theater for precise, location-based effects.
  • Artists will gain granular control over the mix, including the ability to carve out or cancel sound in defined zones within the hall.
  • Radio City’s upgrade follows a Beacon Theatre install, remains within landmark constraints without seat-embedded speakers, and reflects a broader strategy under James Dolan.