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Marquee Supply Major Tom with PM5D’s for Judas Priest
These were acquired specifically for Judas Priest’s current eight-week European tour, at the request of FOH engineer, Martin Walker.
“Rather than sub the desks in we decided to bite the bullet and make an investment,” said Major Tom’s Chris Marsh. “I was pleased we could do business with Marquee. I am aware of Andy Huffer’s reputation and great knowledge of Yamaha digital products; I knew I would get an honest opinion.”
Although Martin Walker has been Judas Priest’s sound engineer over a long period this will be Major Tom’s first outing with the veteran band. “Martin is Yamaha through and through and wanted to move into the digital domain,” reports Chris. “As far as I was concerned there was no alternative to buying the RH version of the desk — there is no point having a digital desk if you are not going to have the Recall facility.
“Also, with some theatre shows on the tour, Martin wanted a desk with a tidy footprint, which the PM5D certainly offers.”
Martin responded: “I finally took the jump into the digital world after using the PM5000 last year; the new Yamaha head amps on that are fantastic and when I learned the PM5D had the same amps it finally convinced me that I would have something to work with.
“Being a ‘meat-and-two-veg’ engineer I was a little daunted by the thought of moving into the digital domain but I have been amazed at how easy the operating system is to pick up — I feel that by the end of this run of shows I will feel comfortable enough with the desk to be able to give lessons!”
Working behind the second PM5D on stage is monitor engineer, Kevin ‘Tater’ McCarthy.
In picture: Martin Walker at the FOH PM5D
1st April 2005
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