Brisbane and Melbourne SAE Institutes turn to Audient
Published: ASIA
AUSTRALIA: A 48-channel Audient ASP8024 console has been installed in to each of the Brisbane and Melbourne SAE Institutes, which were both immediately put to use for various audio engineering teaching programs.
‘When we were looking for a replacement, we needed a console that was future-proof, sturdy and that looked and sounded great,’ said Louisa Lachi, senior studio technician in Brisbane.
‘We needed a console that would be able to withstand almost constant use all year round, along with being stable and built with quality components that will last,’ agreed Brad Toan, studio technician in Melbourne. ‘As audio engineers we also wanted something that sounded fantastic and was easy for students to use. Personally, I love how flexible the internal routing is. It provides the flexibility to work the way you like to work. I also love using the DLC; it becomes very helpful in those large sessions when you need to do some automation quickly on a vocal track. I am positive it will prove to be a fantastic addition to the SAE Melbourne campus.
‘We also wanted the wow factor of a large format analogue console,’ he added. ‘The Audient looks fantastic in the room; it's a very clean looking design. The console’s signal flow and versatility was a big pro for us, and the inclusion of the DLC module really adds to its flexibility. The EQ sounds great, too! You can really dial-in on problematic frequencies with its tight Q values. The preamps are transparent and clean giving you a great sounding signal already when it hits your DAW.’
‘It’s the perfect blend of old-school analogue workflow with a new-age approach to mixing via the DLC module,’ enthused Brisbane associate lecturer Akshay Kalawar. ‘For the size of the console, the simplicity in the layout and functionality is second to none. Our Audient is being used to introduce students to complex session handling using a large console.
‘We have two live rooms that are isolated and are on two opposite sides of the control room,’ he explained. ‘This layout, coupled with a comprehensive industry standard patchbay provides a perfect real-world scenario for our students to put themselves in the right mindset.’
Mr Kalawar teaches Bachelor of Audio Production and Diploma of Sound Production students who are honing their engineering skills using the Audient desk. ‘The ASP8024 is clean and transparent, providing a wonderful avenue for students to strive hard to get their sounds right at the source,’ he furthered.