Galley's friend Gareth Jones of Villa Audio suggested that they hear a new sound system that had just been presented to him. "To say that he was excited would be a vast understatement," said Galley. "Anyway, when we got there we were not disappointed. We immediately took into account its size, efficiency and versatility. To obtain such an acutely high definition of sound with such impact, authority and power was a really enjoyable experience." Added to this, the system allows them to use various combinations of modules depending on the job specifications. "This means we can bring to the market excellent sound quality with the versatility to handle most venues, both inside and outdoors," Galley commented.
When they came to put it all to work, their first major project was an outdoor event, the D-Day celebrations at Hylands House, organized by Chelmsford Borough Council, and featuring the Squadronairs Big Band. Galley says: "Our brief was to provide a PA system for an outdoor audience of up to 2,000 people, depending on the weather. The main thing for the show was the vocals, they had to be heard everywhere." The company needed to create a warm, even sound throughout Hylands House's garden. The system performed extremely well and the organizers were delighted, say the company.
. Galley reflects on the decision to invest in KV2: "We have had the system for just over a month now and it has gone out twice a week without fail. Everyone who has stopped and listened to it has been subjected to an experience of exceptional clarity, even coverage and an output that creates the 'Wow' factor every time. You usually get listeners asking 'who is the band, or who is the artist', now they are asking 'what is the PA?'"
Other shows Event S&L have worked on with the system include a local band night supporting up-and-coming thrash metal bands, four outdoor festivals and corporate parties. The KV2 system has also survived nine hours of 'Drum and Bass' for a Cambridge Ball. A delighted Paul Galley enthused: "Every job we have applied the KV2 to has surpassed our expectations and is actively creating a consistent amount of interest and extra work."
(Lee Baldock)
