"I started using Martin consoles in 2004 with Sting and have been using them ever since," Robinson commented. "I have programmed nearly every modern lighting console available and there are things I love and hate about all of them. I have found over the years that the Martin consoles consistently match my programming style. Naturally, I went with the M1 because I am familiar with it and because it is a terrific desk for television."
This year's Farm Aid took place at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 2 October and was headlined by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews. Robinson described the challenge of creating big energy to match the performances in a huge baseball stadium, coupled with his satisfaction with the M1's performance. "I like combining the concert lighting with the audience lighting because it allows me to bring the energy and color of the show out into the house," he says. "This plays very well on TV."
Martin lighting used on the show included MAC 2000 Washes, MAC 2000 Profiles and MAC 250.
(Jim Evans)
