Passion for sound

Sébastien Bruneau, manager of the company Alive, and Olivier Lemoine, the sound engineer for this company, are passionate about sound and big fans of Funktion-One sound systems.

Sébastien Bruneau founded the company Alive (Audio Light Video Event) in 2009 in the outskirts of Bordeaux. From the start of his business, the manager has engaged with Funktion-One. "I successively bought four Funktion-One sound systems, the last two in 2022 (Evo 7) and in 2024 (Vero VX). I place Funktion-One sound systems above the rest. I love the philosophy of this brand, the spirit of this company that always strives to improve its products."

Alive mainly rents its sound systems to electronic music events, a lot in Bordeaux (Millésime Festival, La Molécule Anniversary, Les InsolAntes) and in the Southwest, as well as throughout France. For instance, in May 2024, for the Sunset parties alongside the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix (with DJs like Todd Terry, Luciano, Kenny Dope, Folamour, or Louie Vega). "Offering Funktion-One sound systems to our clients is a mark of quality. They know that the audience, who loves to dance, will be able to enjoy the music at its best. Especially since the visual impact of Funktion-One is very strong. These sound systems are easily recognizable, and as soon as you see a Funktion-One, you know you're going to have a good night."

When describing the quality of Funktion-One sound, Sébastien Bruneau is enthusiastic: "Funktion-One sound systems are warm, enveloping. Even when they play loudly, it's always pleasant. What I particularly appreciate is the tone of the sound and the generous bass. The sound pressure is incredible!"

Olivier Lemoine is the lead Funktion-One sound technician at Alive. He too loves the sound systems of the English brand: "Over the past forty years, I’ve followed the journey of Tony Andrews, the creator of Turbosound and Funktion-One. There is a continuity in quality. I love working with Funktion-One sound systems. I enjoy their dynamics, this very lively aspect of the system."

The technician also appreciates the quality of the output: "If a Funktion-One sound system is well-tuned, I hardly need to adjust the signal coming from the speakers. I make very few corrections, and I can enjoy the sound: I close my eyes, and I get goosebumps!"