Technical director at the school's CCM (Centre for Contemporary Music), Professor Stuck comments: "The 1608 purchase was a no-brainer, and the best possible option. In choosing an analogue mixer today, there aren't many choices if you want something really good. The 1608 sounds great and has a good reputation; it's a solid, professional console." Jeff Briss, of API dealer Cutting Edge Audio in San Francisco, helped Stuck make the choice for Mills' music department.
Stuck describes the CCM as "small with a large diversity of musicians", explaining that some students are strictly performers while others have more experience in production and engineering. Supporting the various educational directions of the students is important to Stuck, who confirmed that having a high-quality analogue console is essential to Mills' singular teaching style. "A big deal about analogue is the sound quality. I think that's not a simple issue to talk about, so it takes hands-on and listening experiences to learn the difference between formats, techniques and gear."
(Jim Evans)
