SOUND.COM, a prominent distributor in India, has invested in DMI-KLANG cards to accompany its fleet of DiGiCo consoles, as well as the KLANG:konductor in-ear mixing system for use with its range of other consoles.
Mumbai-based SOUND.COM believes that KLANG, an immersive personal monitor mixing system, is especially suited to Bollywood music and is gaining popularity with Indian artists. SOUND.COM also says many international artists are requesting KLANG for their Indian tour dates.
Most recently, academy award-winning instrumentalist and composer, A. R. Rahman, has been using the immersive KLANG:konductor system for his live dates. A.R. Rahman wrote the music for the movie Slumdog Millionaire and is responsible for the big hit Jai Ho.
Mark Thomas, long-time SOUND.COM employee and monitor engineer for A.R. Rahman, said: “KLANG’s clarity in rendering spatial audio means that even complex mixes with many layers remain clean and intelligible. Using KLANG’s immersive in-ear mixing technology has significantly transformed how I approach mixing. The depth of spatial audio that KLANG offers has allowed me to elevate the sonic experience in ways that were previously difficult or even impossible to achieve.”
He added: “KLANG’s spatial audio tools enable me to place each element in a mix with a heightened sense of direction and depth, crucially without muddling. This means that whether it’s intricate arrangements or the layering of different instruments, I can ensure that every sound feels like it’s coming from its own distinct position in space, creating a more dynamic and immersive monitoring experience.”
The company is owned by Warren D’souza, who concluded: “Our KLANG:konductor and DMI-KLANG solutions are both highly popular and effective, and we share a fantastic relationship with the KLANG team. In keeping with our tradition of naming our consoles and rack-mounted equipment after Star Wars characters, the Konductor has been christened ‘Podracer.’ The name draws inspiration from the immersive spatial surround effects of the Boonta Eve Classic podrace in The Phantom Menace, famously driven by Anakin Skywalker.”
