On FOH was engineer Peter Whitelaw, who says, "The show was the first to fully showcase the complexity and dynamic diversity of Paloma's song writing. With 15 people on stage, including brass, strings, and backing vocals, I knew I needed a dynamic and comprehensive console. The Profile would have been my normal choice, as I'm a big fan of it, but with the launch of the SC48 I was keen to get my hands on the new console and test it out. With its launch being the night before, we got it just in time for the show thanks to Andy Huffer and HD Pro Audio."
He continues, "With all 48 channels being used and every bit of DSP maxed out (can't get enough of the Eventide plug-ins). I well and truly tested it out. It worked like a familiar friend with some very useful enhancements. Being able to keep a finger on Paloma's lead vocal via the Centre Flex Channel, which provides immediate access to any key input without having to go through fader layers, was comforting as I flipped through the four banks. The new LED colour coded aux / EQ / dynamics section is another very welcome improvement."
Sam Kruger comments, "From my point of view the SC48 means that even though this is a new artist, I have an affordable option that can deal with the complexities of such a production at an early stage in her career, rather than having to compromise with whatever we're given."
(Jim Evans)
