One of the most sought-after presentation spaces in Paris, the Gustave Eiffel room hosts a wide variety of events from show cases to seminars and product presentations to business conferences. Sitting on the first floor the Eiffel Tower, the 300-capacity venue provides a 360° view of Paris and dmeands technicla facilities to match.
with sound engineer Alain Phillipon
The desk was supplied by French distributor EVI Audio, and a Midas Heritage 1000.
Once the Pro3 was installed, the sound team at the Eiffel Tower underwent initial training to put the new system through its paces in various situations, including a live concert and a recording session. ‘The team handled the console easily,’ says Phillipon. ‘The system architecture is clearly laid out, making FOH mixing easy to handle. The sound is really clear and warm. We are now ready to challenge it.’
The system’s flexibility is enhanced by the two DL451 modular I/O units that have a;so been installed, allowing connection to remote rooms. Phillipon believes that the user-friendly, ergonomic design of the Pro3 ensured a smooth transition from analogue to digital. Another advantage he cites is the comprehensive package of effects, EQ and dynamics available on a digital console which is compact and mobile to maximise the variety of layouts and set-ups required by clients.
‘Next year we are looking to completely refurbish the space, and I know that the Midas Pro3 will see us into the future,’ Phillipon concludes.
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