Bill Kenwright Productions has acquired the console to operate at the FOH position of their legendary musical 'Blood Brothers' at The Phoenix theatre in London's West End, whilst Sussex-based sound rental company KAVE Theatre Services has augmented the potential of its hire fleet with the addition of the PM5D.
Combining the features of Yamaha's DM2000 and the ground-breaking PM1D in a mid-priced digital console, complete with a third generation operating system, it is designed as a robust workhorse for all but the largest sound reinforcement projects.
Bill Kenwright's Production Manager, David Stothard, commented: "We have a long-running relationship with Orbital - their support and equipment demonstrations enabled us to make an informed decision to acquire the console. Blood Brothers is now celebrating its 17th anniversary in the West End and we're delighted that the show is offering the PM5D its West End debut."
Jonathan Ericson of KAVE Theatre Services added: "We've enhanced our product offering with the purchase of the Yamaha PM5D. The desk has been put to immediate use on a production of 'Return to the Forbidden Planet'. The console complements our extensive sound hire stock of d&b, Trantec S6000 systems and full production inventory that the company hires, and the PM5D is perfect for the theatre market, while the service and support we've received from Orbital has been second to none."
Having championed the PM1D four years ago and the subsequent digital revolution in theatre, Orbital is well placed to offer informed advice and technical backup for the PM5D.
(Mike Lethby)
