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PXL Media In India Invests In Martin Audio WPL

WPL arrays and SXH 218 subwoofers chosen by leading LED screen company to kick start new SXL pro audio division serving the South India market.
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Left to right: Jeff Mandot and Kekul Sheth of VMT with Pratheesh Michal of PXL and some of the new Martin Audio WPL inventory. ​

Kerala, India-based PXL Media, a leading provider of large-format LED screen rentals, recently forayed into the professional touring audio domain by adding Martin Audio Wavefront Precision (WPL) line arrays to its inventory, becoming the country’s first WPL users.

PXL Media has launched SXL, a division providing touring audio systems. “Together with VXL (Video) and LXL (Lights) we can provide a complete solution to our customers,” says Pratheesh Michael, CEO, PXL Media. “We will quickly expand into all of South India soon.”

Sachin Babu, sound engineer, PXL Media, adds, “PXL Media believes in investing in top-level gear to match international standards. Martin Audio’s reputation in the market is exemplary. Martin Audio was perfect for this. “We are proud to be associated as their first WPL users. We wanted to invest in a system that delivers top-notch performance, is rider friendly, ensures efficiency and functionality, while being flexible and scalable.”

The system inventory for Pixel Media includes WPL three-way bi-amp, 2 x 12-inch large-format line array elements and dual 18-inch horn-loaded SXH 218 subwoofers. Audio power is supplied by two racks of Martin Audio iKON iK42 amplifiers, network switches, signal and power distros.

Tony Sawyer, applications manager at Generation AV, Martin Audio’s APAC sales representative, conducted the initial software and rigging training at the PXL warehouse in Kochi. “Martin Audio has always prioritized training and support. We ensure that our touring partners are taken care of and that their purchase is protected,” Sawyer states. “The team at PXL are exceptional learners and will soon be a force to reckon with.”

“The team at VMT [Martin Audio’s Indian distribution partner] is highly approachable and supportive. They go out of their way to help us, whether industry related or not,” Michael adds. Their pricing structure is business friendly and allows us to plan our growth systematically.”

“It was great working with the PXL team throughout the sale, and we continue to back them with all the support,” concludes VMT national sales manager Jeff Mandot. “Pratheesh, Biju, Sachin, Kiran and team have a long way to go and team VMT wishes them all the luck with their current system and the many more systems to come.”

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