In step with the gradual return of live music to concert venues and worship spaces, Atlanta Sound & Lighting has been upgrading its rental stock with a focus on technology, flexibility and ease of use. Notable among their recent acquisitions are MFX-15MC multi-functional monitors and X12-128 dual-18” subwoofers from Electro-Voice, powered by TGX series DSP amplifiers from EV’s sibling brand Dynacord. Set up and control come via Dynacord’s latest SONICUE Sound System Software.
“Our original plan was to invest in new line arrays,” notes ASL President and General Manager, Scott Waterbury. “But that was before we tried the new TGX amps. They were nothing short of a revelation.” Along with market-leading power density and reliability, Dynacord’s flagship TGX (live sound) and IPX (install) amplifiers include powerful DSP for loudspeaker optimization, plus integrated Dante networking and bulletproof system protection features.
When the TGX demo rack arrived, ASL lead audio tech Derek Babb, along with engineers Roby Dail and Steven Keith, put them through their paces. “Instantly, they loved the results,” says Waterbury. “The big surprise was how they made our existing stock sound newer and better. They breathed new life into everything we tried them on – especially our EV XLC and XLD arrays. So we ended up buying four full Dynacord TGX racks.”
ASL then brought in some Electro-Voice loudspeakers for evaluation, including the new MFX monitors and X12-128 subs. Both found favor with the Atlanta Sound & Lighting crew. Available in 12” and 15” coax configurations, the MFX series features tour-grade ruggedness and a rotatable 40º x 60º coverage pattern, ideal for either short-throw stage monitoring or pole-mounted FOH applications. “We went with the fifteens for their bigger low end,” adds Waterbury. “They’re also shockingly lightweight, which adds to their flexibility. In fact, we used them vertically at a corporate event that required a low-profile look. We put them along the edge of the room with multiple time delays, which was super-easy using SONICUE and the DSP from the amps. The client loved it.”
Speaking of low-end, ASL has begun upgrading their beloved Xsubs to the current top-of-the-line X12-128, which is the recommended sub for their existing X2 full-range line-array boxes. “Both these subs are dual-18s, but the improvements in the X12-128 are huge,” notes Waterbury. “The output is astonishing, but it’s the sound that sold us. Things we used tweak with EQ are just naturally in the box. You just bring the channel up and there it is – that warmth, the roundness, and a big punch when you want it. It has upgraded every system we’ve tried it with – both EV and others.”
Another thing that sold the Atlanta Sound & Lighting team is how Dynacord electronics and Electro-Voice loudspeakers work together across various of products generations while adding the latest powerful system control. “When you do everything from festivals and tours to installs and rentals, reliability and flexibility are critical to our purchase decisions,” continues Waterbury. “Now we have four TGX racks and another dozen IPX amps – in addition to our existing Dynacord C3600 amps – and they all talk to SONICUE. No matter what system we put out there, it all runs on the same piece of software, which is fantastic.”
Equipment list:
27x Electro-Voice MFX-15MC multi-function monitors
40x Electro-Voice X12/128 dual 18-inch subwoofers
4x Dynacord SR20TGX System Rack (3x TGX20 DSP amplifiers per rack)
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
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By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
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