Phil McDaniel of rental company ESS suggested Sword try out the new Cadac desk. "The great thing about Cadac products is that they sound amazing; they're known for really great sound quality. 10cc were pioneers of studio production in the 70s and their work still has to stand up in concert halls now; everything has to be heard with this band," says Sword. "I never get feedback with this desk; it just sounds so musical. It gives me the best clarity with the least effort, allowing me to mix, rather than having to fight problems.
"The wonderful thing about this desk is just how simple it is," continues Sword. "The simplicity is key. It has an innovative workflow layout to complement its unequalled audio quality.
"Over 29 years, my career has had me using all types of consoles and making the best of them. I can honestly say that this is, hands down, the best sounding and most musical digital desk I have ever used. The clarity and space of the audio it gives, makes it a pleasure to use each and every day.
"This isn't a band that you can stand away from the desk with; you've always got to be hands-on to deliver. It's a multi-talented, complex set up," continues Sword. "The wonderful thing about this desk is just how simple it is. The simplicity is key. It has an innovative workflow layout to complement its unequalled audio quality."
Sword also makes special mention of the support provided him by Cadac. "The support of the Cadac team has also made the transition to a new desk a smooth operation. We've had an open and engineer-led feedback program via Cadac's UK sales manager, Rob Hughes, and any issues we have had have been rectified straight away. In fact there have been a number of new and improved features added to the desk since I first used it back in February."
After a short rest after the Royal Albert Hall, 10cc, Sword and the CDC eight are back out with the Sheet Music show on another couple of previously unannounced additional dates, on 21 and 22 August, at Worthing Assembly Hall and Sedgefield Hardwick Live, respectively.
The two set show features the Sheet Music album in its entirety followed by a set of other hits; the whole performance encompassing songs such as I'm Mandy Fly Me, Life is a Minestrone, Art for Art's Sake and Rubber Bullets.
(Jim Evans)
