"I wanted the best, so it had to be a Midas," says Pratama. "Their analogue consoles are renowned for providing lots of gain and headroom but here, for a 21st century facility with some space constraints, I opted for a digital board."
Pratama has found that going digital has required no compromise on audio quality. "The EQ and dynamics are similar to those on the Midas Heritage console, and the EQ does exactly what I expect; the first time this has happened with a digital console," he says. "The desk's reverb and delays sound natural, while the reverb on vocal performances are very warm. I can combine this with some delay effects when needed."
Pratama was also impressed with the PRO6's user-friendly design. "I'm not naturally a live sound man," he admits, having spent most his pro-audio life in the studio, working on top of the range analogue recording consoles. "However the control surface works with all the parameters of a channel strip and the POP(ultation) groups make it clear, bringing everything to where you want it on the console."
The installation marks a step change for UBM's privately-funded facilities, which previously lacked an auditorium. The new space caters comfortably for a diverse range of activities, from graduation ceremonies, seminars and lectures for UBM to classical concerts, karaoke and corporate events for external clients.
(Jim Evans)
