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1. Site Inspection
Deploying a Professional Audio infrastructure to the Col Pradat Lodge, situated high above the main Hotel Kolfuschgerhof, requires strict administrative clearance.
In March 2026, I synchronized operations with Cinzia and the Ebner Family (Wedding Planning & Management at Kolfuschgerhof) to secure official mountain transit and parking permits for our Professional Van (Nissan NV200).
Every contingency was analyzed: we established emergency contact protocols with the Venue owners, and localized shuttle drivers, while pre-arranging backup Multi-Day shuttle transport to guarantee that our Premium RCF and Shure Systems would reach the summit on time, regardless of weather conditions.
The site inspection took place on Monday, June 1st, 2026, immediately following Check-in at the Kolfuschgerhof Resort (which very kindly hosted my technical stay).
While executing a climbing test up the mountain path with the Nissan Van, I crossed paths with Alyssa and Joshua as they descended from their initial Venue walkthrough.
Hannes, the owner of Col Pradat, escorted me through the physical spaces, allowing me to map out the exact placement of our distance rods, subwoofers, and wireless receiver nodes. Back to Menu
2. Logistical Workflow
2.1 Monday, June 1st 2026
03:00 PM – 03:30 PM: Arrival and Crew Check-in at Hotel Kolfuschgerhof. Mauro.
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM: Alpine climbing test and Site Inspection at Col Pradat (2,038 mt s.l.m.). Mauro.
05:00 PM – 07:00 PM: Structural Setup and Sound Check – Wedding Dinner Audio System. Mauro.
2.2 Tuesday, June 2nd 2026
09:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Setup and Sound Check – Ceremony & Open Bar Systems. Mauro.
11:30 AM – 03:00 PM: Final Tuning, Cable Management, and Dance Floor Production Alignment. Mauro.
01:30 PM: DJ Willionaire On-Site Arrival / Seamless Controller Integration & Plug-and-Play Testing.
03:30 PM – 04:45 PM: Guest Arrival in Col Pradat with Dedicated Alpine Shuttle.
05:00 PM – 05:30 PM: Wedding Ceremony (Outdoor Deck). Dj Willionaire & Mauro.
05:30 PM – 06:30 PM: Aperitif & Cocktail Hour (Outdoor Open Bar Zone).
06:30 PM – 06:45 PM: Grand Indoor Entrance, First Dance, and Parent Dances. Dj Willionaire.
06:45 PM – 09:00 PM: Wedding Dinner (Indoor Chalet).
07:00 PM – 07:30 PM: Speeches & Toasts. Dj Willionaire.
09:00 PM – 11:00 PM: High-Energy Dance Floor (Outdoor Deck). Dj Willionaire.
11:00 PM – 03:00 AM: Full Strike, Packing, and Rigorous Load-out. Mauro. Back to Menu
3. Technical Rider
3.1 Consoles & Signal Control
- 1 x RCF F 6X: 6 Channel Mixing Console.
- 1 x RCF F 10XR: 10 Channel Mixing Console.
- 1 x RCF F 16XR: 16 Channel Mixing Console.
3.2 Dj Tech & Backline
- 1 x Accu Stand Pro Event Table 2: Professional Aluminum Dj Table.
- 1 x Accu Stand Pro Event Table Corner Shelves (Pair): Professional Aluminum Dj Table.
3.3 Lighting
- 6 x BeamZ BBP94 Battery uplight Par 4 x 10 W: Wireless LED Battery Uplight.
- 2 x BeamZ Magic1: Derby with Strobe LED Effect Light.
- 2 x BeamZ MHL36: Professional LED RGBW Moving Head.
- 1 x Gravity LS TBTV 17: Professional Lighting Stand.
3.4 Loudspeakers & Subwoofers
- 2 x Gravity SP 2332 B [#4 #5 🟢]: Distance Rod for Sub-Satellite Systems.
- 6 x Gravity SS 5211 B [#1 #2 🔵] [#3 #4 🟢] [#5 #6 🟢]: Audio Speaker Stands.
- 4 x RCF Art 912-A [#8 #9 🔵] [#10 #11 🟢]: Professional Active Speaker.
- 2 x RCF Art 915-A [#12 #13 🟢]: Professional Active Speaker.
- 2 x RCF Sub 705-AS MK3 [#4 #5 🟢]: Active Subwoofer.
3.5 Microphone & Wireless Systems
- 1 x Shure BLX24 / PG58 M17: Professional Wireless Microphone.
- 1 x Shure BLX188 B / CVL M17: Professional Wireless Lavalier Microphone.
- 1 x Shure BLX288 / PG58 M17: Professional Wireless Microphone.
3.6 Power Protection
- 2 x Flyht Pro Rack 4U [#3 🔵] [#4 🟢]: Professional 19″ Equipment Enclosure.
- 1 x Furman M-10X E: Audio Power Conditioner.
- 1 x Furman PL-Plus CE: Professional Power Conditioner. Back to Menu
4. My role at your Wedding
I had the absolute pleasure of working alongside Dj Willionaire, an outstanding professional from Pittsburgh, PA (USA). Our collaboration kicked off over Dinner on Monday, June 1st, 2026, at the Hotel Kolfuschgerhof, where we immediately clicked.
The next day, Wedding Day, Dj Willionaire arrived at Col Pradat at 01:30 PM to find the entire Ceremony Audio infrastructure fully deployed and ready for his Soundcheck.
After Setting Up his All-in-One Console, he started spinning a Custom Playlist at 03:30 PM to Welcome the Guests, setting a beautiful, sophisticated backdrop as everyone arrived. Right before the Processional, Dj Willionaire took the Mic to introduce the Guests and prime the Audience, before seamlessly hitting the Entry Cues for both the Groom and the Bride.
Throughout the Ceremony, I stood right by his side managing the RF Wireless Frequencies, ensuring pristine, crystal-clear Audio for the Officiant’s Lavalier and the Couple’s Shure PG58 M17 Wireless handheld Mic during their Vows.
Once the Ceremony concluded with the Newlyweds’ Recessional Song, Dj Willionaire smoothly transitioned into a Playback Playlist for the Cocktail Hour, routed directly through the Ceremony Setup.
At 06:30 PM, Dj Willionaire took the Mic once again to introduce Alyssa and Joshua for their First Dance with their Parents. I must say, the Choreography the Couple prepared was absolutely stunning. The work of Dj Willionaire continued seamlessly into the Wedding Dinner Service, utilizing our dual Shure BLX288 / PG58 M17 Wireless System to flawlessly introduce every single Toast and Speech.
At 09:00 PM, his Main moment arrived as he took full control of the Dance Floor, managing the crowd like a seasoned Pro. A standout technical highlight was his masterful execution of the night’s “de-escalation” to wrap up the Party at 11:00 PM, timing the Couple’s Grand Exit from Col Pradat through a spectacular tunnel formed by their celebrating Guests.
Working with Dj Willionaire was an incredible experience; he is a true Gentleman—polite, elegant, and exceptionally sharp. One small detail that really shows his level of professionalism: he regularly takes notes on his Notebook throughout his day! It would be an absolute pleasure to share the Booth with him again for future American Destination Weddings in Italy, and I highly recommend him to anyone via his WeddingWire Profile.
A massive thank you to Alyssa and Joshua for bringing us together and trusting our vision of uniting the Audio Technician and the Dj into one flawless, unified Team. Back to Menu
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6. Reviews
*First Name: Joshua
*Last Name: Frey
*Your Experience: I can’t recommend Mauro highly enough. We got married in the Italian Dolomites at the Kolfuschgerhof, and pulling off the audio for an international wedding turned out to be one of the most stressful parts of the planning — until we found him.
A bit of background: we’d booked a DJ we loved from the US, and rather than have him fly equipment across the world, we decided to rent everything in Italy. The hotel couldn’t provide it, so I started reaching out to audio companies all over the Dolomites and beyond. Between language barriers and setups that just didn’t quite fit what we needed, I sent 15+ inquiries and was getting nowhere. Then I found Mauro.
From my very first message through his website, he was a completely different experience. He replied quickly with a thorough breakdown of exactly what he could provide based on our DJ’s requirements, plus his own recommendations. He asked questions we hadn’t even thought to consider. Our ceremony, open bar, dance floor, and dinner/speeches were all in different areas, and he built a plan around that, with smart transitions that used minimal equipment to keep our costs down without sacrificing anything. He even included dance floor lighting I never would have thought of, and it looked stunning on the day.
What really set him apart was how much he took off our plate. After just a few emails and prepaying his fee months in advance, Mauro handled everything else himself. Coordinating directly with the venue, arranging a special driving permit to reach the mountainside location, and even booking his own hotel. He also worked out all the technical details with our DJ ahead of time. Knowing the audio was completely handled was a huge relief in the middle of everything else a wedding demands.
And the day of? Flawless. Our DJ simply showed up with his controller, plugged into Mauro’s setup, and it all worked perfectly. The ceremony had multiple microphones for our officiant and the two of us, and everything came through crystal clear at the right levels. Same with the speeches at dinner. The dance floor sounded incredible. I’m no audio expert, but between the speakers and subwoofers, it was exactly what we hoped for. Not a single hiccup the entire night.
Mauro took care of everything we needed and plenty we didn’t even know we needed. If you’re planning anything that involves audio, especially a destination wedding where so much feels out of your control, he is the person to call. He made the whole process seamless from the very first email, and we could not be more grateful.
*Rate your Sound: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Back to Menu
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