A Studer Vista 5 SR console was on mixing duty for Sting in Durham Cathedral
UK - Sting recently performed two intimate concerts at Durham Cathedral, marking the first time the musician played selections from his upcoming album, If On a Winter's Night. Sting recorded the performances live for DVD release and audio supplier Audio-Rent Clair provided the sound system for the event, which included a Studer Vista 5 SR digital console for front-of-house mixing.

Sting's performances featured an unconventional setup of Sting with a 16-piece string section, multiple percussionists, a brass section and backing vocals, as well as a large selection of traditional English instruments such as the Welsh harp, lutes and Northumbrian pipes. Rehearsals took place over a two-week period in the Chapter House adjacent to the main cathedral.

Howard Page, Clair senior director of engineering, mixed the performances, utilising the Vista 5 SR to overcome the challenges of a 62-input orchestra in a cathedral setting. "The transparency of the Studer Vista 5 SR was certainly a great help to achieve a breathtaking experience for the invited guests," Page said.

(Jim Evans)


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