The DMM 8008 is a high performance 8 input x 8 output digital matrix mixer, specially designed for commercial and professional application such as conference rooms, auditoriums, sport utility buildings, house of worship, pubs and disco. It includes 8 independently switchable Line/Mic inputs with Phantom power supply, 8 Line outputs, managed by a powerful 48kHz 24 Bit DSP engine, in addition to high performance 24bit AD/DA converters.
The DMM 8008 supports a full matrix mixing mode where inputs may be routed/mixed in any ratio to any output. Each Mic/Line input channel provides Lo/Hi pass 1st order filters, 3-band parametric EQ, Noise Gate function and Gain control. In addition, Mic inputs include a Feedback Eliminator function, based on a powerful algorithm, particularly suitable for voice applications. Auto mixing function automatically adjusts input level to make operating easier using either NOM (Number of Open Mics) attenuation function or Gain sharing algorithm. In addition, ducking process enforces an of open microphones in order that high-priority inputs attenuate lower-priority inputs. Each output offers up to 5-band of parametric equalization, crossover filters, RMS compressor, Peak limiter, Phase and Delay controls 8 digital in/out ports are provided for general purpose (preset recall, trigger third parts or device) 8 front knobs provides a quickly way to control input gain; Up to 32 units can be managed by software applications.
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.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
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.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
