Each of the two Antipodean educational facilities had a definite idea of what they wanted. Senior studio technician in Brisbane, Louisa Lachi says, "When we were looking for a replacement, we needed a console that was future-proof, sturdy, looked sexy and sounded great."
Brad Toan, studio technician in Melbourne was of the same mind. "We needed a console that will be able to withstand almost constant use all year round, along with being stable and built with quality components that will last. As audio engineers we also want something that sounds fantastic and was easy for students to use and get their heads around.
"We also wanted the 'wow' factor of a large format analogue console," he adds, which is exactly what they've now got with the Audient ASP8024. With 48 channels and Dual Layer Control, the desk certainly makes a big statement. "The Audient looks fantastic in the room, it's a very clean looking design. The console's signal flow and versatility was a big pro for us, and the inclusion of the DLC [Dual Layer Control] module really adds to its flexibility."
(Jim Evans)
