SOUND.COM invests in DiGiCo SD5 digital mixing console
SOUND.COM, one of India’s foremost rental companies based in Mumbai recently added the DiGiCo SD5 digital mixing console, purchased from DiGiCo’s authorized India Partner, Hi-Tech Audio Systems, New Delhi.
“For me it was a simple decision on choice as there wasn't any other console actually on my purchase radar. It is the most rider acceptable console globally and with StealthCore2’s exceptional processing horsepower increasing SD5’s channel count to 243 inputs, 124 Aux/SubGroups & 24X24 Matrix to begin with. It was literally investing in a SD7 without a dual engine and a far better control surface. Also with DiGiCo and Waves commitment and partnership in developing better products and DiGiGrid interfaces this was an obvious futuristic choice. It's not a secret that DiGiCo is globally the number one choice of all top touring engineers,” said Warren D’souza, Managing Director of SOUND.COM.
What make the SD5 a must have inventory is a host of unique features. SD5's 37 faders are laid out in three convenient banks of 12 with one master fader with the added benefit of three 15-inch full colour TFT touch screens for even quicker access and multi-user applications. In addition, there are two interactive dynamic metering displays (IDMs).
The centrally located master screen has been incorporated into the worksurface meter bridge design to provide a lower profile meter bridge and allow for complete user feedback; this means the engineer never needs to move far from mix position: there is clear visibility of everyone on stage, and all control is less than an arm's length away.
To make life even easier, engineers can recall or save presets on the channel strip; and recall or save snapshots using the master screen or dedicated switches on the console. In addition, special functions can be assigned and accessed instantly via the console's 40 Smart Key Macros- accessible via four layers of 10 RGB backlit keys, at the push of a button.
“This console also doesn’t bear any genre specific tag from concerts, televised events, sporting and global spectaculars this is the only desk according to me that can we wired to any end of the snake cable. Be it FOH, Monitors or Broadcast. It’s just a decision! We also have a tried and tested SD10 that we recently also upgraded to SteathCore2 + Optics. We also had in the past many productions the need two DiGiCo consoles as well as there was a greater for higher buss count and inputs channels, especially on our top tier productions our reasons then to work with DiGiCo and invest in their products was furthermore an obvious choice. Personally to me it just sounds amazing and with the 192 Khz SD Rack on a HMA Connector to the SD5 surface and engine the sound I would reiterate is simply stunning,” he further adds.
Since its inception, SOUND.COM has evolved from being just a sound rental company to re-defining the idea of delivering an experience of 'great sound'. The team at SOUND.COM is committed to enhancing the sound experience by helping the audience build a palette for efficient sound and enabling an artist to amplify their vision in a concert.
Mr. Rajan Gupta, Managing Director, Hi-Tech Audio Systems, adds,” We have been associated with Warren for a long time and have seen him investing only in the best. He was very clear of his requirements and what SD5 could deliver. We congratulate Warren on his purchase.”