WESTMINSTER, CO – Chris Jacobs, owner of Jacobs Audio, needed to update his aging analog mixing console inventory. The APB-Dynasonics Spectra Ti met his needs, both in terms of features and price.
Along with VCA control on inputs and outputs, mono/stereo/3-speaker LCR monitoring, 10 aux sends, and versatile output and matrixing capabilities, each of the Spectra Ti's four bands on the EQ section is sweepable.
"I hooked the APB to a batch of Clair 12 am wedges and cranked the level," Jacobs said. "I was immediately struck at the channel EQs response. With most consoles I would be looking at outboard EQ to assist in getting the sound I'm looking for, or to get the levels that I need. The Spectra Ti has sweepable high frequency, high mids, low mids, and low frequency controls, plus a sweepable high pass filter. It sounds great."
Jacobs Audio provides production, audio, lighting and backline for events throughout Colorado and the western states. Although many clients want digital desks, there are plenty of riders and sound mixers who still want to be able to grab a fistful of faders. "We have a show coming up with Lyle Lovett, and his FOH mixer will only use an analog console," Jacobs noted. "The APB Spectra Ti will fit the bill perfectly."
Plans are also underway to use the Spectra Ti for an installation at the nearby Arvada Center. The 500-seat theater presents many Broadway style shows as well as concerts. Citing the Spectra Ti's matrix capabilities, Jacobs feels that the console will quickly find a new use and home there.
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