Brio36 delivers 5.1 mix for Live Concert broadcasts

Brio36 delivers 5.1 mix for Live Concert broadcasts

INDONESIA: 

The live concert special Cerita Tentang Cinta (A Love Story) was a significant event in Indonesia’s music and broadcast landscape. Held at the prestigious Balai Sarbini concert hall in Jakarta, this event was organized, broadcast, and streamed live by Trans7 under its Musik Spesial Concert banner. The concert featured performances by some of Indonesia’s most prominent stars, including Krisdayanti, Rizky Febian, Marion Jola, and Devano, making it a highly anticipated event for music lovers across the country.

A groundbreaking aspect of this concert was the use of a Calrec Brio36 digital audio mixing console to mix the event in Dolby 5.1 surround sound. This marked the first time a live Musik Spesial Concert had been broadcast and streamed in this advanced audio format in Indonesia. The achievement was a collaborative effort that involved close cooperation between Trans7, Dolby Singapore, and support from Calrec distributor JAA Systems, along with its local Indonesia dealer, Goshen Swara. This collaboration ensured that the entire audio setup was meticulously prepared and optimized for the broadcast, providing an immersive listening experience for viewers.

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The Brio36, a versatile and powerful digital audio mixer, was central to the audio production of the concert. It was equipped with a Br.IO stagebox and a Dante I/O card, which were used for reverb and multi-track recording. The mixer was responsible for handling 10 channels of ambient microphones and 18 inputs from various other feeds, effectively managing both the stereo downmix and the 5.1 surround sound mix for the broadcast. This setup not only highlighted the Brio36’s capabilities but also set a new standard for live concert broadcasts in the region.

Pak Tommy, Trans7’s sound engineer, faced the challenge of operating the Calrec Brio36 for the first time during this concert. Despite his initial unfamiliarity with the mixer, the Brio36’s user-friendly interface and intuitive controls allowed him to master the console and begin mixing in 5.1 surround sound within just half an hour. This quick adaptation was a testament to the mixer’s design, which is tailored to meet the needs of both seasoned professionals and those new to the

Chang Wee Lee, project engineer at JAA Systems, praised the Brio36 for its simplicity and efficiency, noting how quickly Pak Tommy was able to get up to speed with the equipment. David Chan, Managing Director of JAA Systems, echoed these sentiments, stating, “This proved once again that Calrec’s Brio36 is a versatile, compact, yet powerful digital audio mixer. We are honored to have been a part of Trans7’s live concert show.”

The successful use of the Calrec Brio36 in Cerita Tentang Cinta not only enhanced the concert’s audio quality but also demonstrated the capabilities of JAA Systems in delivering cutting-edge audio solutions for live events. This event set a new benchmark for live concert broadcasts in Indonesia, showcasing the potential of advanced audio technology in enhancing the viewer experience.

Source: Pro AVL Asia