After
recently investing heavily in HARMAN’s Soundcraft Vi platform, Mark Chant’s
Kent-based Phonophobia has now added a next-generation Soundcraft Vi3000
digital console to its inventory. The console was sold through Sound Technology
Ltd., HARMAN’s UK and ROI distributor.
“Having
MADI and Dante built into this desk gives Soundcraft a massive advantage as
does the additional functionality, with the local ins and outs on the board,”
Chant observed.
The
Vi3000’s first high-profile appearance was at a University of Kent Summer Ball
in Canterbury, attended by around 4,000 students and headlining Ella Eyre,
supported by several DJs. Phonophobia’s Vi1 was down at the stage and the
company also brought its Vi rack, running 60 inputs over 30 outputs.
“Visiting
engineers patched in through Dante or MADI, and since we have a lot of riders
now showing Vi1 or Vi6, most seemed excited to be using the new desk,” Chant
added. “They turned up with their show files and used the Universal Audio
plugins.
“Although
it was a stressful gig, none of my headaches came from the console—we could
leave it and just walk away from it,” Chant said.
Summing
up, Chant said, “This feels like a Vi desk—but is vastly superior, and the
Vi3000 will be out constantly. Since we have advertised it on our website, we
have received a steady flow of inquiries and the interest has been incredible.”
