How Washington D.C.'s The Anthem Hosts Arena-Level Artists in Intimate Space

Washington, D.C.’s The Anthem recently upgraded its FOH and monitor mix positions with new DiGiCo SD12-96 desks.

The Anthem is a 57,000-square-foot, $60-million venue accommodating 2,500-6,000 patrons for as many as two shows a night. Recently the Washington D.C. hotspot needed a technology update and turned to a new pair of DiGiCo SD12-96 consoles.

With the venue focused on brining a mid-sized music venue—able to host arena-level artists that want a smaller, more intimate space—to the nation’s capital, top-tier technology was needed from day one. They found that in a pair of DiGiCo SD12 consoles, which served the venue for hundreds of shows since it opened in 2017.