an installed matrix processor in a conference center or a FoH mixer in a theatre , the option of WAN control meant our customers could stay put in lockdown regions or while self-isolating , and remote into a system thousands of miles away for diagnostics , troubleshooting , system commissioning , or even to take the helm of a live mix .
This was the case with engineer Rich Bryant mixing a broadcast feed from his studio in Sydney - a distance of 1400 miles ( and two timezones ) from the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington , NZ , for the Passionate Women ' s Conference . A dLive DM64 was deployed at the venue by local hire company Lampros Sound , for Rich to control remotely from his Sydney studio over a WAN service .
Passionate Women ’ s Conference - event location , Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington , New Zealand
Elsewhere in a more permanent setup , a global media network deployed AHM-64 across locations in Europe and APAC , but set up a single office in Hong Kong to control the matrix processors deployed in all locations for remote configuration and diagnostics .
CONCLUSION We are now getting used to the idea of at least some of the effects of COVID staying with us for the foreseeable future , but even if it weren ' t , I believe some of the technology changes our industry adopted and adapted to are here to stay . Take remote control for example . Sure , there will always be situation where a visit in person is the best option , but I can see integrators logging into AV installations more regularly from the comfort of their office . Similarly , BYOD control of AV and live streaming facilities will be standard features of new projects with architects and consultants probably wondering ' how could we manage without that before ?’
Passionate Women ’ s Conference - broadcast mix location , Sydney , Australia
Nicola Beretta A Pro Audio enthusiast with decades of experience in sound engineering , audio networking and system design , Nicola is currently the Head of Product at Allen & Heath . If he isn ’ t out enjoying long motorcycle rides or gliding through the skies , he ’ s busy leading a team of talented Product Managers , Support Engineers and regional Technical Marketing Managers .
Passionate Women ’ s Conference - broadcast mix location , Sydney , Australia