"Clair Brothers has always been at the forefront of touring sound technology, and our decision to incorporate the PLM into our systems is no exception," stated Troy Clair. "The PLM Series makes both business and technological sense for us. Lab.gruppen has a long-standing reputation as a manufacturer of reliable high-sonic-quality amplifiers. Using their recent high-power/high-density FP+ Series amplifiers as a springboard and combining it with Dolby's industry-standard Lake processing to create the PLM Series, takes the touring sound market to the next level.
"We've reduced our standard rack size by half, which reduces the floor space used near the stage and the truck space used during transport, both of which are at a premium. We've also significantly reduced the weight. And with the PLM's integration of Dolby Lake processing we've eliminated the need for a traditional FOH drive rack as well. All this means it's an excellent value move for us."
Tomas Lilja, managing director, Lab.gruppen commented that engineers from Lab.gruppen, Dolby and Clair Brothers have collaborated during the past three years to help create the PLM Series product. "We (Lab.gruppen) have always worked hard to keep on top of market desires and greatly value the relationships we have built up in the process of our research," noted Lilja. "This landmark agreement with Clair Brothers is a tribute to both our engineering department and to the excellent work of our products management group who have tirelessly pursued the goal of creating a series of products perfectly suited to the demands of modern tour sound."
(Jim Evans)
