"I'm not one to always use the same equipment - no 'cookie cutter' specs, if you will. I believe in picking the tools that are best for each production and not spending a lot of the producer's money on gear for the sake of it," he says.
"Merrily We Roll Along was all about sonic clarity and fast operation. It needed a straightforward system, just exactly what was needed to deliver a sound which was very clear and true to the original. Three of the main reason why I chose the PM5D was because it has great audio quality, it is the right size and it's super-reliable - I have never been let down by one."
Although the PM5D's inputs and outputs were all in use, Gareth maintained the clearest possible signal path, just using some internal reverbs for the nine-piece band's drummer and a couple of 'old school' Lexicon PCM reverbs for outboard.
(Jim Evans)
