Chris Jordan, head of audio at Blitz Sound and Vision, was instrumental in the supply and installation of Phantom of the Opera's original Cadac analogue console, back in 1986. He was also key in supplying its 21st century replacement.
"The PM1D was the choice of Mick Potter, who designed the new sound system for Phantom," says Jordan. "He has a long history with Yamaha consoles, as we do at Blitz, so we were pleased to continue our association with both the production and Yamaha by supplying the new console."
Phantom Of The Opera's technical refit was accomplished in just four days. "Three weeks prior to the show temporarily closing, a crew was pre-wiring the new system around the old one," says Jordan. "But it was still a major achievement to have an entire new system in and running in such a short space of time. And I cannot overstress how marvellous the team at Yamaha was in its support of us, in what was a very time-constrained project."
(Jim Evans)
