AVCorp Invests in Soundcraft Si Compact 32 Digital Console In order to keep up with the digital audio console market, the Sydney, Australia-based corporate events firm AVCorp was recently on the hunt for a new console. "We needed a console that had 32 channels, was small and compact and had everything at your fingertips," explained Mike Papas, owner of AVCorp. The Soundcraft Si Compact 32 console fit the bill, with its' 32 recallable mic preamps plus four stereo returns, neat footprint, and the layer-free analog feel of its smaller brothers. Although tempted to look at other digital consoles on the market, Papas said that he didn't seriously consider doing so for a simple reason. "I know that if you get product from Jands you always get very good back up service," he said. "Our Soundcraft Si has proved to be a very cost-effective, powerful mixer and a natural choice for a company such as ours. Oh, and it sounds great too. "My guys love it," he added. "They were wary at first as it's a relatively new console to the market and they weren't familiar with it. However we discovered that you only need an hour or two to get your head around it. Now, even the most skeptical have become the biggest fans." One feature that Papas particularly favors is the FaderGlow which illuminates the fader slots according to function with clearly defined colours for FX, Stereo, Linked Mono, GEQ, POST Fade Aux, PRE Fade Aux. "it's very neat and functional," he concluded. Soundcraft gear is handled in Australia by Jands. 
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