![](//www.4rfv.com/images/no_image.jpg)
Harvey is an engineer with over 25 years of experience touring with exceptional artists. For the Keane20 tour the brief was clear: working within the ethos of a striped back, clean-lined stage design, the sound set-up needed to justify every centimetre of space and DiGiCo's hard working consoles were the way forward.
In the formative days of the tour, the request was made to keep production as simple and as compact as possible, Harvey says. The Quantum 338 features were a key factor in the choice to use DiGiCo. The availability of dynamic EQs and multi-band compressors on every channel provides a safety net to catch and compress potentially offending frequencies that might jump out of an input (or output) inadvertently from song to song.
Brodrick has also toured with high profile artists for many years and is co-director and co-founder of Women in Live Music. For her, it is KLANG that has been a surprise bonus. DMI-KLANG integrates seamlessly into the workflow of the SD12, creating immersive mixes without any additional outboard equipment.
I'm using an SD12 96, running at 96kHz, with one SD Rack and a Nano Rack for extra inputs, all with 32bit input cards, she says. I don't need any external kit for KLANG or recording, just the two cards that sit in the back of the desk and a couple of bits of ethernet! I had read an article about rock band Sigur Ro s's monitor set up and they were using a SD12 with KLANG. Everything fitted neatly into a flight case that was the same width as the desk sitting on top and I thought Yep that's how I want to roll (quite literally) this summer!'. I was a little daunted by the idea of KLANG to begin with, but talking to Phil Kamp and following the YouTube videos really helped. It's a compact set-up and the processing power of the SD12 is just right.
Having an intuitive set-up is important for any console, but when mixing monitors it is important that response times are quick. The onboard Macro function guarantees that often-used functions can be executed at the touch of a button, and the versatility of the SD12 has meant that Brodrick is very comfortable using it on this extended tour.
I needed a powerful desk that can handle anything I throw at it. With DiGiCo I never have to reply to an outlandish request with Sorry that's not possible, Brodrick continues. I can programme a Macro to fire several commands at once which other desks simply can't do. Timecode functionality for Snapshot changes is useful and although I'm quite happy using other consoles for smaller one-off gigs, I'm sure I would hit a limit with most, in terms of versatility and automation in the long run.
Macros are also an important function at the front of house position, with Harvey using them in a variety of ways.
There are a couple of key features that I really love about DiGiCo consoles; namely Macros, but also the availability of dynamic EQs and multi-band compressors on every channel, he says. I have a few Macros set up: engage Copied Audio for virtual soundcheck; select the Alt Input for our Lead Vocal Spare mic; turn drum gates on and off; as well as Save Session and engage my Between Songs' setting. This last setting mutes all vocal effects, but leaves the vocal mics unmuted so all band members can speak to the audience as they prefer. I rely on the Macro buttons quite heavily.
The powerful flexibility of DiGiCo consoles ensures they suit any engineer perfectly. With so many features and often so little time, it is easy to get stuck with the safe and familiar but, for Brodrick and Harvey, unusual solutions have arisen throughout the tour, with Brodrick using built in features to support her artists on stage and Harvey utilising the onboard integrated technologies to stay ahead of the game at front of house.
Years ago, I started incorporating timecode to fire my Snapshots, which I've really grown to appreciate, says Harvey. It keeps my mind in creative mode and means I can think of mixing moves vs logistical ones. I'm also really enjoying the different types of Mustard compressors for use in parallel on the Groups with my introduction to the Q338. These are a really nice addition to the Quantum desks.
I used the onboard oscillator to help a backing vocalist pitch once for a particular song, Brodrick explains. I dialled in 440Hz (middle A) and would fade it into her mix so she could make sure she was in tune. We also had a short notice stand-in guitarist for a few shows. I set up sessions for him where he could practise playing along with the live multitrack using the listen safe function on guitar and talkback channels. This allowed me to work with him on his mix, if another band member wanted to join in, it was great to be able to just hit listen safe and switch from playback to live without having to stop the session.
Keane20 is a celebration of 20 years of growth and evolution, with music that has defined a generation and is still being enjoyed today's teens. With the release of the DiGiCo D5 Live in 2002, it is a timeframe of growth that DiGiCo consoles align to.
I still remember mixing on the D5! Harvey concludes. I think the evolution of DiGiCo's desks, with their technological and user workflow advancements, has been extraordinary. The Quantum Series is definitely the pinnacle of this evolution. The ability to walk up to one of these desks and easily dial in a show on the fly with a limited amount of time to do so, or drilling deep down and creating very complex programming for a mix is equally attainable. With the inclusion of technologies such as OSC, L-ISA, KLANG and Fourier all natively onboard, DiGiCo is really keeping pace as well as pushing the envelope in the evolution of live shows.
[ENDS] Hi res images available CLICK HERE to download.
Please credit the followin
More from DiGiCo
01/09/2024
LONDON - September 1, 2024 - PLASA Stand G11 - When the DiGiCo Quantum338 made its official 3:38pm launch at the 2020 NAMM Show, the crowd that was there to wit...
01/08/2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 2024 - The Anthem opened in 2017 with a mission: bring a purpose-built, mid-sized music venue-able to host arena-level artists that wa...
01/07/2024
Charlie Dale has been with the band since meeting them at his day job, mixing sound at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. The band had arrived without an engineer, s...
01/07/2024
NASHVILLE, Tennessee - July 2024 - As the only musical artist in history to have released nine RIAA Diamond-certified albums, Garth Brooks doesn't just hold...
01/07/2024
T&B Events are a production company on the UK's South Coast specialising in live events and during the summer they are kept very busy with festivals. Owned ...
01/07/2024
The event was planned as part of Olympic Celebrations and live streamed via Amazon Music's Twitch channel to huge audiences. The entire proceedings, from se...
01/07/2024
We had been using our previous desk for about 10 years, Bonifacio explains. Every investment is thought about very carefully, we have to think in terms of lon...
01/07/2024
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - July 2024 - The United States' historic dominance of the Olympic swimming competitions makes the sport a central one for fans here a...
01/07/2024
The theatre's educational programme is central to the ethos of opening up theatre for all, with regular visits from nursery and primary school aged children...
01/06/2024
So, too, were DiGiCo's rider-friendliness, GerrAudio's ability to deliver the Quantum consoles, and willingness to provide dedicated and ongoing support...
01/06/2024
Harvey is an engineer with over 25 years of experience touring with exceptional artists. For the Keane20 tour the brief was clear: working within the ethos of a...
01/06/2024
We had been using another system for about seven years, Curtis explains. But when we heard the Quantum, we all knew it was really good. I was able to do a rec...
01/06/2024
At ProRent, we are committed to delivering top-notch solutions for our clients, and the addition of the SD12 aligns perfectly with our mission to provide cuttin...
01/06/2024
AIG stands alone within the genre as a flagship event and enhancing the experience every year takes planning and determination. Thanks to technical partnerships...
01/06/2024
NASHVILLE, Tennessee - June 2024 - When fans of Noah Kahan come to see one of the shows on his We'll All Be Here Forever North America Tour-assuming they ca...
01/06/2024
CHICAGO, Illinois - June 2024 - Most artists of significant stature will name their tours, perhaps inspirationally, perhaps whimsically. Andrea Bocelli, the 11-...
01/05/2024
The first season focussed on various eras of the rich history of Hong Kong pop music. It showcased the grandeur of the 20th-century Hong Kong music scene throug...
01/05/2024
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - May 2024 - Pretty much any time the church staff calls me up and asks if we can do this or can we do that, the answer I can always give...
01/05/2024
Audiences don't realise that the songs they love are all sampled from classical orchestrations, so when they hear them played by a real orchestra they'r...
01/05/2024
Zepp Halls are large, popular live music venues and recently we have also opened overseas in Kuala Lumpur and Taiwan, says Ueno. The first venue opened in 199...
01/05/2024
fac365 has been operating successfully since it was established in 2009 by Managing Director Mike Hayes. Expansion is now very much on their minds. The purchase...
01/05/2024
Founded in 1993, Subfrantic is a South London-based production house supplying high end solutions to many different situations. Its long client list includes ho...
01/05/2024
Having the Theatre software for our Quantum 7T has really helped, he says. It gives us a great overview of the cues in the show, and quickly being able to cha...
01/05/2024
LONDON, UK - April 2024 - At last October's AES Convention in New York City,...
01/04/2024
NAPLES / FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - April 2024 - One state, two coasts, and a pair of classic performance venues are all united by a single great choice: the Di...
01/04/2024
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - April 2024 - For nearly a century, The Assembly Theatre at The Woman's Club of Minneapolis has hosted lectures and shows from an in...
01/04/2024
Sited on the beachfront in Bexhill, East Sussex, De La Warr Pavilion boasts an impressive variety of music, comedy, and theatrical performances each year. On to...
01/04/2024
W E Audio's Luke Ireland and Samuel Cooper agree that there is always the opportunity to find a new DiGiCo convert and providing the full audio package for ...
01/04/2024
CHESSINGTON, UK - April 2024 - DiGiCo announces the release of its latest software release, Version 1742, designed for all SD and Quantum consoles. Now availabl...
01/04/2024
Heading the technical operations at the theatre is Pieter-Louis van Twisk, a seasoned professional in the live events industry and the recipient of the prestigi...
01/04/2024
A 2,500-seat theatre with professional acoustic design features DiGiCo Quantum digital mixing consoles to handle a large number of channels during live performa...
01/03/2024
First performed at National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in 2012, The Ballad of the Canal was the first original folk opera presented. The recent revival u...
01/03/2024
With a DiGiCo Quantum 7 throughout at front of house, and a Quantum 5 at the monitor position, for the latter portion of the tour, The 1975 can be assured their...
01/03/2024
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada - March 2024 - Drake, the artist credited with popularizing the expression YOLO- you only live once -has managed to pack enough accompl...
01/03/2024
CHICAGO, Illinois - March 2024 - I don't know that there's another desk that we could really do it all with, says Chad Olech, front-of-house mix engin...
01/03/2024
Our previous console was pretty tired, and it was getting to the point where we were having to spend time explaining the features to visiting engineers, which i...
01/02/2024
NASHVILLE, Tennessee - February 2024 - Good things come in threes: Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, home to the NHL Predators, has been named the top arena in...
01/02/2024
MILTON, Pennsylvania - February 2024 - Christ Wesleyan Church (CWC) celebrated its centennial last year, a 100-year-old church community that has maintained its...
01/02/2024
DiGiCo is a super machine. The company produces faultless consoles that can adapt to many different scenarios, says Mr Tetsuya Matsunaga, audio department mana...
01/02/2024
Predominately working alone this One Man touring solution' enables Marynissen to deliver high-end results with a tiny footprint, both physically, environme...
01/02/2024
From humble beginnings 50 years ago, Kodaly, Kerala-based Ragam Pro AVL has created a reputation for delivering first class events.
Recently we have planned t...
01/01/2024
ANAHEIM, California - NAMM Show stand 17901, LVCC North Hall, Level 2 - January 25, 2024 - Following on from the recent news that DiGiCo has acquired Fourier Au...
01/01/2024
ANAHEIM, California - NAMM Show stand 17901, LVCC North Hall, Level 2 - January ...
01/01/2024
Reflecting on his induction into the band, Parker recalls being recruited by Hard-Fi's management before their debut album release in 2005. I remember rece...
01/01/2024
Kennedy started using DiGiCo consoles in 2012, and says the workflow immediately resonated with him, stating, What goes in, comes out exactly as you've fil...
01/01/2024
We've been discussing this investment for quite some time, beams Kyle Robson from DWR Distribution. When it comes to emerging technology, it's truly r...
01/01/2024
The primary objective of our company is not just to produce a multitude of shows; it's about delivering experiences that excel both technically and creative...
01/11/2023
NASHVILLE, Tennessee - November 2023 - Since he signed with Warner Music Nashville in 2021, Wyoming native Ian Munsick's star has risen rapidly. He's ea...
01/11/2023
Situated in the capital of Vilnius, and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania, the L l Puppet Theatre was established in 1977 in th...
01/11/2023
NASHVILLE, Tennessee - November 2023 - Nashville-based band Big Daddy Weave has been raising the roof and bringing down the house on their ongoing 2023 Heaven C...