Moving to new purpose-built premises, gave Adelaide-based broadcaster Three D Radio an unmissable opportunity to upgrade its on-air equipment. Chaired by independent technologist Glen Donhardt, the station’s technical committee assessed the technologies supported in Australia, and chose Lawo’s crystal mixing consoles.
Professional Audio Technology (PAT) delivered, configured and commissioned base configurations for two crystal consoles and a simple configuration for an MCR frame. Operated by volunteers, Three D Radio wanted to configure the system itself and preferred to have in-depth training, rather than having the system completely configured to their specifications. As a result, three technically savvy Three D volunteers attended a three-day training course at PAT’s premises in Sydney before the consoles were shipped to Adelaide. ‘The Lawo technology has taken our community radio station to the next level, says Three D Radio Board Chairman, James Murphy. ‘As a community station, we rely upon the hard work of our volunteers and the generosity and faith of corporate entities like Lawo. The training provided to David Corkhill, Ian Moore and ‘Charley’ Mark Farley by Lawo was outstanding, and will continue to serve us well into the future.’
The decision to go with Lawo’s crystal technology was based on functionality, support and budget: ‘We have used our move as an opportunity to future proof, as far as practically possible, our station,’ says Three D Radio’s Robert Ayliffe. ‘The Lawo equipment was chosen after a lot of research as being the most suited to meet our needs now and into the future.’
‘The station sounds fantastic, an un-expected immediate improvement in sound quality, being an added bonus,’ says Donhardt. ‘Phase one of the refresh being a like for like functional replacement of aging analogue broadcast desks, with a second phase that will allow the station to further expand it’s capability as a community broadcaster. Our selection process identified Lawo as the correct choice for Three D Radio, our smooth transition to going live in February, validates the decision to go with Lawo. PAT’s after sales services and support was outstanding, a true partnership rather than just a supplier…’
‘This is a great story to tell,’ says Professional Audio Technology’s Patrick Salloch. ‘A community broadcaster building a cutting-edge Lawo facility with very little outside assistance. It is testament to the capabilities of the technical volunteers at Three D Radio and the ease of use of Lawo’s technology. I am looking forward to seeing the new facility and of course hearing it.’
