From one arena to the next the system behaves the same way, so the mix translates very well every night.”
Cecilio “Tintin” RuizFront of House Engineer
Ricardo Arjona’s “Lo Que el Seco No Dijo” tour is traveling with Meyer Sound PANTHER large-format linear line array loudspeakers and 2100‑LFC low-frequency control elements, supplied by Miami-based LPS Production. The 33-date arena run, following a historic stretch of 23 sold-out performances in Arjona’s native Guatemala, launched January 30, 2026 in Chicago and visited more than 30 venues across the United States before continuing internationally.
A Proven Partnership
“We chose the PANTHER system because of its precision and because Ricardo Arjona has used Meyer Sound systems on previous tours,” says LPS’ owner, José Laria. “In past productions with him we deployed other Meyer Sound systems, such as LEO, so there was already a level of trust in the brand. The decision was also supported by Tintin Ruiz, the front-of-house engineer, who preferred Meyer Sound for this tour.”
The scale and pace of a multi-city arena run demand a system that supports efficient touring logistics. “One of the things we appreciate most about PANTHER is the balance between size, weight, and performance,” says Laria. “It’s very efficient to rig, and that’s extremely important when you’re moving a full production from city to city. When you’re doing a 33-date run, you need a system that is fast to deploy, efficient to load in and out of trucks, and reliable night after night.”
Vocal Clarity at Arena Scale
At front of house, engineer Cecilio “Tintin” Ruiz is tasked with preserving vocal clarity across music that shifts between intimate passages and full-band arrangements—a challenge that scales considerably in a 33-date arena run. “Artists like Ricardo Arjona are all about storytelling,” he says. “The songs are stories, and the interpretation matters. With PANTHER it’s easy to keep the vocal right in front of the mix while still having the power and pressure you need in an arena.”
Clean, Controlled Low End
The touring system comprises 16 PANTHER loudspeakers per side and 12 PANTHER out fills per side, supported by eight ULTRA‑X40 front fills plus 24 2100-LFC low-frequency control elements configured in both flown and ground-stacked subwoofer arrays. “If you walk around the arena, the low end is very even everywhere,” says Ruiz. “The flown and ground-stacked subs work together so the impact stays consistent across the whole venue.” Cardioid configuration also helps maintain a tightly controlled stage environment. “We have 12 musicians on stage,” he explains. “With the cardioid sub array there’s almost no low-frequency energy coming back to the stage. The pressure goes forward to the audience, so the stage stays very clean.”
Ruiz notes that the system has delivered consistent results from venue to venue: “From one arena to the next the system behaves the same way, so the mix translates very well every night.” For him, that reliability supports the most important goal of the production: ensuring every audience member hears a faithful representation of the music, regardless of where they are seated. “You can hear the vocal clearly in front of the mix, even from the top rows of the arena,” he says. “That’s what matters most for this music.”