USA - Audient's ASP8024 high resolution mixing console has been installed at Angry Chair Music, a project studio catering to local talent in Turners Falls, MA. The success of Staind, Shadows Fall, Kill Switch Engage and All That Remains, who originate from the same district, is fuelling and inspiring the music scene in the area, bringing in more recording bands to the recently upgraded studio.

Studio owner Paul Interlande thoroughly researched his options before the purchase. "I am definitely 'old school', so I wanted an analogue desk with great features and a great sound," he explains. "The ASP8024 fell neatly into all these categories, as well as coming well within budget.

"The desk is a joy. It seems with every new project I discover another useful feature to conquer problematic scenarios," he continues. "Having 14 auxes enables me to hardwire the most used FX and create five hardwired headphone mixes; four mono and one full stereo, so very handy.

"Set up time alone is cut down, I can be up and tracking or mixing more quickly. The EQ section and mic pres are very musical and the board's layout is ergonomically smart, too."

(Jim Evans)


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