For Andy Reed of APR Audio, an existing X-Array user, the decision to invest in X-Line was straightforward. "I had been looking to increase my inventory for some time, and as an existing X-Array user, my first port of call when looking for a new system was naturally Electro-Voice. I was invited to go and see how the X-Line system performed on Rod Stewart, and frankly I thought it sounded stunning. I had several conversations with the guys involved in the tour who were running the system, and of course with Paul Barretta and Sean Maxwell at Shuttlesound, but essentially I decided there and then that I was going to invest in a full stadium-sized system. The icing on the cake was being able to package it with the remote amps with all of the built-in processing. In fact, I was so impressed with the amps that I'm taking a further 10 to run my X-Array system."
In order to get maximum use out of the new X-Line package, APR Audio has set up an exclusive arrangement with Britannia Row who will be APR's sole rental customer. As a result, Brit Row will be given exclusive access to the system when APR is not using it on its own events. According to Brit Row's Bryan Grant: "Our own X-Line system has been in constant use since we've had it, so this relationship helps a lot. We have projects and tours stacking up out of sight throughout the autumn and into next year, so we'll definitely be making full use of it."
(Ruth Rossington)
