Pro audio distributor, beyerdynamic, has recently supplied UK based rental house, Skan PA Hire, with a variety of Opus mics and XTA processing equipment for dance band Moloko’s European tour, which showcases their new album – Statues.

Specified by Moloko’s FOH engineer, Graham Peacock, the equipment integrated seamlessly into Skan’s sophisticated system.
Graham Peacock commented: “I was introduced to these products by beyerdynamic’s Chris Hinds who asked if I’d evaluate the Opus mic range. From the moment I used them in rehearsals, I knew that they would play an integral role in the sound I wanted to create for this tour. I specified the Opus 87’s for use on toms and snare – they’ve been such a success that they will definitely be used for the entire European leg of the tour.”

The Opus 87 Mic from beyerdynamic is a condenser microphone with a cardioid response. Designed and manufactured to the highest specifications, it has been optimised to cater specifically for the snare and faithfully re-produces its very complex sound pattern. It boasts a unique double spring clamp, which not only offers rock solid mounting and isolation, but also contains its integral pre-amplifier.

A combination of XTA processing equipment was also deployed including XTA series 2 gates across the system and its compressors specifically used for bass and vocals.

Graham Peacock further enthused:

“ This is the first time that I’ve used XTA processing and I’m nothing but impressed with the transparent compression and its “look ahead” facility on the gate. For the first time ever, I have a gate that opens and doesn’t produce the all too familiar “gacking” sound.”

Skan Hire also combined XTA’s DP-226’s on systems’ control and speaker management, whilst XTA’s DP-324’s (SiDD) were used on channel inserts.

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