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Soundcraft Si2 Scoops ABTT award
Andy Barrett Jun 26 2009, 10:45am
Size, layout and ease of use cited as major reasons for award
The new Soundcraft Si2 digital mixing console was awarded Best New Sound Product at the ABTT Annual Awards. The ABTT judges were impressed by the desk’s ease of use, compact size and intuitive layout and thus gave the desk, which was making its debut at the show, the coveted ‘Hook Clamp’ trophy.
ABTT Chairman, Mark White, commented: “The Si2 was commended for its easy and intuitive layout, making the transition from analog to digital very simple.”
The younger brother to the Si3, the console uses the same operating platform within a more compact form factor – a feature certain to appeal to theatres looking to avoid sacrificing seats. The Si2’s extensive cue list library ensures that theatre sound engineers can move easily between snapshots and recall their scenes.
Another bonus for theatre sound operators who use VCA’s extensively is that the 12 VCA groups — a rare feature in a console at this price point — are accessible all the time.
In addition, the Si2 has 24 Group/Aux busses available at all times, eight matrix busses and a full complement of monitor talkback and main bus outputs. One compelling feature of the Si series is that every input and output has its own dedicated I/O socket on the rear of the console.
In the same press release, Soundcraft announced the first of a series of free monthly Vi training days will be hosted at Soundcraft’s Potters Bar offices on June 17th. All professional sound engineers and designers welcome. More details can be found at the Sound Technology website.
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