Based in the town of 's-Hertogenbosch, north of Eindhoven, company proprietor 'Funky' Fred van Turenhout had become increasingly dissatisfied with the audio system he was using. He recently investigated a range of systems from various manufacturers and, via Coda Audio distributor Apex Belgium, found what he was looking for in the Coda LA5.
"I need a system that is active, powerful and compact, but still produces superb sound quality," he says. "After looking at several, I found precisely what I wanted in the LA5. Something that's very important for me is to know that I will receive ongoing, high quality after-sales support. Both Coda and Apex Belgium give me the confidence that they will deliver that."
Fred has invested in six LA5A cabinets and four LA5A-SUBs, including the flying hardware. Already he has used it on three very different events, all with great success.
"The first event was the party after a show jumping grand prix in an equestrian centre, the second was a live performance at a party of up to 300 people and the third at an outdoor BMX cycling grand-prix event. They all produced different challenges, but every time the LA5 system delivered superb sound - and a big smile to my face," he says.
In the immediate future Fred will be using the system on another BMX event and at the celebrations of the coronation of the Netherlands new king, Willem Alexander, on 30 April. Dutch royal coronations traditionally involve a huge, nationwide party and Fred is looking forward to letting his LA5 system's biggest audience yet enjoy its quality for themselves, as it relays performances by a variety of live artists.
"In addition, I have already had enquiries about dry-hiring the system," he says. "And I will soon be investing in more LA5A-SUBs and PW418s. For me, it's very important that both the customer and I are happy that the sound at any event is optimal. The Coda system allows me to achieve that."
(Jim Evans)
