First Australian Midas Pro9 upgrade
Published: ASIA
AUSTRALIA: Tasmanian events company Production Works has become the first in Australia to upgrade from the Midas Pro6 to the Pro9 digital audio system. The Pro9 package boasts an 88-channel input count and 35 buses, with dual stage boxes offering placement up to 200m apart and 500m from the front of house position.
Production Works CEO Tony Miller commented on the benefits of the upgrade: ‘The Pro9 gives us identical features to the Pro6 but with expanded input channels live on the surface,’ he explained. ‘This allows us to tackle larger theatre shows and concert events without the need for multiple consoles. Twenty four extra live channels make a big difference when you have 30 or so radio microphones, and a large chorus or choir with a 30 piece orchestra. Now everything is condensed onto one console, with the benefit of the Pro Series features available on all channels.’
Mr Miller has long been a Midas fan, having acquired a Pro6 in 2009. He also holds an XL200, XL250, Verona and several Venice consoles in his inventory. Victoria-based Midas distributor, National Audio Systems, supplied the PRO9 package to Production Works.