Avid Technology : Dual S6L’s Deliver Pristine Sound for Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall

DH: What about some of the newer features-do you use S6L's custom fader layouts?

DM: You know, that was a really important one for our sound team here, specifically with having over 100 channels distributed throughout the building. You can park the house wireless mikes down at the end, but always have them on top easily.

DH: How are the systems sounding now that you have everything installed and dialed in?

DM: It's exceptional. We have a Meyer PA with Galileo front end and Optocore transport, but previously we were feeding the system analog from the PM1D. So A, being able to switch to AES from console to speaker; and B, the increased sample rate and just the quality of the pre's and converters-it's far more open and clean and pristine. The audio is noticeably different, even just playing a CD.

In 2002 Roy Thomson Hall went under a substantial acoustic enhancement and we've been very particular about doing everything we can to enhance and improve both the audience and artist experience on an ongoing basis. Having the right system that supports the diversity of the venues programming is essential.