DiGiCo Quantum consoles are handling the increasingly complex production requirements of pop star Alex Warren’s Finding Family on the Road world tour, with a Quantum338 at front of house and Quantum7 on monitors.
Front-of-house engineer James Butera is using the Quantum338 alongside two SD-Racks, two Orange Boxes and an SD-Mini. The system now handles 64 channels of Dante, B-stage inputs and outputs, and extensive MADI, analogue and AES connectivity, with Butera saying he has almost exhausted the console’s available DSP.
Monitor engineer Rob Brazinski is using the Quantum7 to manage around 95-96 inputs, including the band, talkbacks, communications, video and playback. The console provides 16 dedicated mix outputs feeding 20 transmitters, while its additional fader banks and metres give Brazinski more control over the expanding production.
The Quantum consoles are also being used extensively for onboard processing, with both engineers relying on DiGiCo’s Mustard and Spice Rack processing and internal effects. Brazinski has also programmed around 150 hours of console macros and snapshots, including OSC control that allows backline technicians to trigger communications with musicians and crew.
Butera said: “I’ve almost maxed out the Q338 – I think I have two outputs of DSP left. But I love the Q338. It’s my favourite physical layout aside from the Q852, and I love the screens.”
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