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Heroic Productions Adds First DiGiCo Desk To Its Audio Arsenal
What started as a behind-the-scenes solution for staging and lighting needs for the Temporary Heroes Orchestra 15 years ago, Heroic Productions has evolved into one of the Twin Cities' largest and most well-respected audio, lighting, and video production houses. In keeping with the commitment to provide top-of-the-line technicians and state-of-the art equipment, Heroic recently added a DiGiCo SD8 to its production arsenal. Since the acquisition, they’ve placed the SD8 on a slew of gigs, ranging from musical concerts and multi-act festivals, to high-end corporate conferences. Most recently, the console held forth, front and center, at an NFL Draft Party for the Minnesota Vikings.
“This is our first DiGiCo product,” confessed Kirk Schutrop, Heroic’s Audio Department Manager. “We were looking into investing in a new digital console, and after doing a lot of research on different brands, I came across the SD8 online. At the same time, I had heard that Matt Larson, who was local here in Minnesota, was working with DiGiCo. I gave him a call and within a few days, we had an SD8 here for a demo. We were very impressed with the level of service we received from Matt, and from DiGiCo’s US distributor, Jack Kelly at Group One. Once we received the demo, and eventually the console itself, we loved all that it offered.”
On the Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft Party in late April, they had 22 inputs including wireless mics, video playback channels, computer/iPod inputs, a satellite feed, plus a Dugan Automixer inserted across the wireless channels. Additionally, there were seven outputs driving the main PA, subs, onstage monitors, video record, a mix-minus feed to the host radio station, and a feed to the VIP area.
“All of the features on this console are excellent,” Schutrop raved. “The EQ’s are fantastic, the dynamics are seamless, and I’m amazed at how much processing this desk has. Having everything in the console eliminates the need for extra stuff that takes up truck space and physical space at FOH, where space is a premium. Also, the coax snake that is included with this system is great for us. Not having to haul around copper everyday is a huge plus!”
Schutrop says of all the digital consoles they’ve used, the SD8 is one of the best sounding. “This desk is the most transparent and by far sounds the most natural. And others have noticed, as well. We’ve had several comments made to us by the engineers of artists we’ve worked with. They are very excited to actually use the SD8 after hearing about it or seeing it in a demo… Many have said they plan to spec one for their next tour.”
About Heroic Productions
Heroic Productions is a Minneapolis-based audio, lighting and video company that stages and produces indoor and outdoor concerts, meetings and special events.
About DiGiCo
DiGiCo is a UK-based manufacturer of some of the world’s most popular, successful and ground-breaking digital mixing consoles for the live, theatre, broadcast and post production industries and is exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Group One Ltd. of Farmingdale, New York. For more information, go to: www.digico.org
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Dave Webster at DiGiCo
Tel: +44 1372 845600
Email: webby@digiconsoles.com
Web: www.digico.org
Diane Gershuny
DGPR
Tel: 562-366-8869
Email: dgershuny123@gmail.com
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