Recently the Academy made HK Audio its PA brand of choice. The Electric Theatre, the venue located next to the ACM's main building that hosts weekly live performances, is now equipped with a flown HK Audio ConTour Array system comprising six CTA 208 2x8"/4x1" mid-/high-range units and four CTA 118 Sub bass bins. Four D.A.R.T enclosures serve as monitors, while an Elias PX provides the drum-fill.
The ACM is also relies on HK when it comes to the school's portable rig. This combination of a D.E.A.CON system and D.A.R.T. monitors is compact and flexible, packs a powerful punch, and delivers excellent audio performance. On top of all that, it is remarkably user-friendly. The D.E.A.CON's built-in protective circuits ensure the entire system runs reliably even under critical conditions. Before ACM opted for HK Audio, UK partner JHS & Co set up a live demo, which "thoroughly convinced the decision-makers at ACM".
The Academy and JHS & Co aim to extend their cooperation beyond audio equipment bearing the HK Audio brand. Students will be offered the opportunity to travel to HK Audio's facilities for seminars. These fact-finding missions will take them to the St. Wendel plant, where they will see HK Audio products being developed and manufactured on-site, and learn to make the most of these advanced systems.
The ACM's James Connell notes: "As one of the leading training centers for music education, we opted for HK Audio because that way we are equipped with world-class products. With more than 1,000 students, all the equipment we have at the ACM is used regularly. Both students and tutors praise HK Audio products, especially for their quality and reliability."
(Jim Evans)
