The team plans to increase its live sound activities with the help of SD8, taking advantage of the fact that Switzerland holds claim to having the most open-air events in the world.
Markus Zehnder, DreamSound business manager, is very happy with the new acquisition. "We have had a Soundtracs DPC2 in our studio for almost 10 years," he says. "The application software is consistent to a greater or lesser extent and that's half the battle. Our old MADI 19" I/O racks are still compatible with the SD8 and can be used if absolutely necessary. The compact form of the console and its technical configuration are a good fit for our range of equipment. This is why we were completely confident in DiGiCo's new development when it came to the decision to buy a live console.
"DiGiCo is now able to go head to head with the manufacturers that are at the lower end of the price range and the SD8 has taken over as our favourite digital console for live applications. We needed a digital console that is reliable for rock'n roll and folk productions and is also applicable for musicals, theatre and live recording. So, the 'GO' button for the SD8 was quickly pressed once we'd had a chance to assess both the SD8 and the offer from atlantic audio, DiGiCo's German distributor."
DreamSound first used its SD8 for the Schindellegi Dorffest in May. The event lasts several days with a wide range of music from rock'n roll to brass bands to pop to folk interspersed with speeches. Noted Swiss band Tempesta made a successful appearance. May and June saw the SD8 working hard, with more than 10 events already under its belt and Markus Zehnder expects a profitable future for this investment.
(Jim Evans)
