The new L-Acoustics sound system installed in the performance space at Marshall Studios in Milton Keynes is, according to Studio Manager Adam Beer, ‘super musical and, for me, the pinnacle of live sound’.
Supporting everything from recording, mixing and general music production to studios for podcast work and photography, as well as a conference space, the studios are part of a recent expansion at Marshall Amplification’s headquarters.
The space includes a world class, 250-capacity live performance space, where artists can record and prepare for live shows.
‘Marshall started because artists needed amps,’ Beer says. ‘Sixty years on, we asked ourselves what modern artists need. This led us to found a record label, a live agency and now a recording studio to enable up-and-coming artists to access the resources needed to become successful musicians.
‘In this live space, we host events, album launch parties and performances from visiting artists,’ he continues. ‘Our sound system needs to reflect the high quality of the building and the work that we do here, and the system that was previously installed was not up to our standards.’
Marshall connected with L-Acoustics Certified Provider Solotech to meet its requirements. ‘Solotech were amazing to work with from the start,’ Beer continues. ‘They quickly sent a project team who spent time getting to know the studio space and listening to our needs,’ Beer says. ‘They rapidly came up with an amazing plan to make the space work flexibly.’
The Solotech solution for the space comprises four A10 Focus and two A10 Wide flown in two hangs to serve as the main PA system, along with four KS21 subs. One SB15M, one X8, and nine X12 were chosen for monitors. The system is powered by three L-Acoustics LA4X and a single LA12X amplified controller.
The installation of the A Series system has made Marshall Studio a multi-purpose space, serving as a live room for studio recordings, as well as a fully functional, top-class venue for live shows and events. ‘So far so good,’ Beer enthuses. ‘Everything we do in the live room can either be recorded to our DAW or to tape. If we do something live, we can capture a crystal-clear live recording via Dante.
‘I really, really wanted this L-Acoustics system.’ he adds. ‘For me it’s the best sound reinforcement rig in the world. The speakers sound amazing; they are so clear, and Solotech were able to make sure I got just what I wanted – I couldn’t be happier.’
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