An Audient ASP8024 console has been delivered to Capital University in Columbus, OH, and is now the centerpiece for the studio in the Music Technology Area.
Fitted with the fully integrated Dual Layer Control module, this mixing console was chosen to help facilitate the teaching of signal flow to Music Technology students of all levels.
Chad Loughrige, head of the Music Technology Area, explains, “Since the ASP8024 is used in a teaching environment, ease of use is of the utmost importance. The layout and labeling of the components are very intuitive, and after our in-depth discussions of signal flow, our students will be able to easily transfer that knowledge to the console without feeling confused or overwhelmed.
“Finding an excellent teaching desk that also introduced our students to large-format analog consoles was the main goal when searching for a new system. As beginning audio production students, they are able to easily visualize how the audio signal flows through the various components because of the well-labeled screen-printing, color-coding, and metering options.
“During their intermediate years at Capital, our students transition into the use of DAW, mainly Pro Tools,” Loughrige continues. “We want to prepare our students for all that they may encounter in the industry. The Audient ASP8024 can be easy to use, but it also has the ability to perform complex routing options that are not found on low and mid-level consoles.”
Loughrige doesn’t try to disguise his delight at the arrival of the Audient desk. “We’re very excited about incorporating this beautiful console into our curriculum at Capital. So far, we’re very impressed with the console and the customer service at Audient.”
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