Chris Kathman: There are some follow-up questions that go back to when you were discussing the PRISM system. M.L. Procise: OK. Tucci: So you're saying the "system" is timed differently in each section so that it meets at the same time in its long throw plane? or vice versa in the near field? M.L. Procise: Answer: the system is not timed differently in each section. Bart: When you are bidding a tour and it comes down to a price war, how do you know when to pass and let the other company take the job? M.L. Procise: The purpose is to make money so we can build new products and advance the technology, and give people jobs. Chris Kathman: Copy that. M.L. Procise: When you get to the point where you don't have the possibility of making any money then obviously, you pass or cut & run as they say. Chris Kathman: What were some of the challenges of mixing Jane's Addiction? M.L. Procise: You know the answer to that. Perry Farrell singing a foot from the microphone and standing in front of the PA and then trying to keep it from feeding back: it's impossible. Chris Kathman: Did I say the word "Elvis"? No! Did he use his famous personal EFX rack that he controls? M.L. Procise: Yes, a very cheap delay line and a very cheap multi-effects processor, at his total control. Chris Kathman: Ah, you are a gentleman of discretion! A.V.D.: Can I ask about the SRM ( monitors )...can you tell what they are loaded with or is that proprietary too ? By the way, they are the best sounding wedges I've heard, Scott Tatter rattled my teeth with them! Chris Kathman: Who is Scott Tatter? M.L. Procise: Korn's ME. M.L. Procise: As far as the components in the SRM, they are high powered JBL components, a twelve-inch and a two-inch. Harry: Is there a minimum number of cabs needed to acomplish that "acoustical power" critera you mentioned? M.L. Procise: Harry, the answer to your question is no. You can do it with one cabinet or a hundred cabinets. Chris Kathman: I was surprised today to learn the Showconsole has physical motors turning the knobs, and ... M.L. Procise: Mind-bogglin' Chris Kathman: more surprised that only one of the little motors has failed in the last two years! M.L. Procise: pretty good huh? Chris Kathman: It is an interesting design, as opposed to the PM1-D or the Innova Son. Why did you decide not to go 100% digital? M.L. Procise: I believe the answer to that could be better answered by the great Howard Page. He is the brain behind the SHOWCONSOLE. From my POV, the idea of having the mic-pre onstage still gives you the warmth and earthy sound of the analog mic pre-amp. Eliminating the copper wire mic snake gave a sound beyond our highest expectations, without the strident sound of 100% digital. A.V.D.: Will the Showconsole ever be accessable to the buying public? M.L. Procise: The SHOWCONSOLE, GLW or better known as Harrison, offer a version of the SHOWCONSOLE called the LPC, and I believe is commercially available, but probably won't ever be as reliable as our road version. Harry: ML, why does Showco bring in so much more PA to a typical venue than most anyone else in the same venue? M.L. Procise: The answer to this: in other words, why do we do a much better job than everyone else with our speaker system? Chris Kathman: You are the man, sir! M.L. Procise: Thank you Chris, there is a reason why we have seventy active touring clients. Chris Kathman: I'll bet you play a mean game of tennis! M.L. Procise: If only I did. Tucci: I certainly benefitted from the Syn Aud Con workshops you've led. Are you still involved there each year? M.L. Procise: No Paul, unfortunately I am not. I handed the torch off to the incredible Howard Page, who can definitely be a better teacher of basic audio principles than me. Also, I had to take a back seat, when I took a bigger administrative and sales role in the company. Abdul EQ: Abdul is unfamiliar with the cold weather in the United States, though he may be touring there next winter. Do you have a favorite warm pair of socks? Chris Kathman: Again, ML, I apologize for this moron! M.L. Procise: no comment. Jack Arnott: ML, when you bid shows, is it by the book, a formula, or does "what the market will bear" have any consideration? M.L. Procise: Good question. It is a combination of the formula of the capital equipment investment of the equipment, what the market will bear, is it a new client, and what time of year is it. Chris Kathman: Please give us all the secrets to your success. Right now. For free! :-) M.L. Procise: In answer to your question Chris, passionate love for what I do, hard work, and my friends... comrades, associates, fellow engineers. Chris Kathman: OK, gang, thanks for stopping down, I am going to take the transcript of this to give to some kids at a sound school I am lecturing at next month. ML, that is my way of saying that I think you really said some good things! M.L. Procise: Thanks. Chris Kathman: This has been a production of Universal Concept Inc. chat.boy: Thanks to ML for sharing his time with us this evening. The moderator was Chris Kathman, CK. M.L. Procise: ML OUT. Chris Kathman: Thanks, ML!!! chat.boy: Stay tuned for news for our next set of chats Chris Kathman: what he said chat.boy: send CK or Keith your suggestions Chris Kathman: Hey! chat.boy: or to volunteer Chris Kathman: this is a wrap
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