The focus of the event was the use of the equipment in a live theatre environment with a comprehensive range of Sony wireless systems and a variety of microphones for attendees to appraise and experience.
Assisted by a team of professional actors the system was put through its paces with a series of duologues and songs, from whispers to high volume singing, exemplifying the accuracy and sound pressure handling of the microphones and wireless pre-amps. Industry standard DPA Microphones were used, including head worn, boom mics and handheld microphones.
A technical team made up of Autograph, Stage Sound Services, Sound Network & Sony personnel supported the busy day and all were on hand throughout to answer any critical questions regarding design, performance and operation.
Autograph's Will McGonagle said afterwards, "We have had the Sony DWX Digital wireless radios for the last 12 months. We have been impressed with the audio performance, low latency and the software features and feel the DWX system offers good value for money." While Stage Sound Services' James Lewis added, "We are really excited about the Sony DWX Digital Wireless. As the industry looks at digital systems more and more due to the contracting radio bandwidth, we will need a digital standard for radio mics and the feature set and sound quality of the Sony DWX makes it a leading candidate."
(Jim Evans)
