Dallas-based live events, systems integration and production company Pittman Media Group has come to rely on a selection of products from Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW), and currently has 24 NTX Series dual 10-inch powered line array loudspeakers, 12 SBX dual 18-inch high-output subwoofers and multiple RSX Series self-powered point source speakers in stock for its clients’ projects.
‘We first began looking to invest in EAW back in 2018 and were immediately impressed,’ says Pittman Media Group President and Owner Zack Pittman. ‘EAW has always been focused on making really good sound. The ease of use of EAW’s gear is second to none, and we were excited to add it to our inventory.
‘I love that our EAW gear is active powered,’ he continues. ‘Having Dante as well as DSPs built into the box without adding much more weight per box was incredibly appealing. The same goes for having amplification built into it without needing to worry about heavy speaker wire going up to the truss. Our EAW gear simplifies setup time and it also sounds great. The ability to easily zone delay is also fantastic.’
Another selling point for Pittman Media Group was the flexibility of EAW loudspeakers. According to Chad Clark, Pittman Media Group Sales & Client Relations, ‘one of the reasons we invested in the NTX boxes was their ability to adapt to our various needs. The fact that the NTX boxes are big enough to handle a decent sized musical act, but at the same time small, light and sleek enough for our corporate events, was a big selling point. With the EAW NTX 210L boxes, we can do an NHL arena and turn around and do a ballroom at the same time. It’s the fantastic sound combined with that kind of versatility that makes EAW a winner.’
EAW’s NTX Series offers large-format performance in a compact and efficient-to-deploy system. Each array module wirelessly communicates with other modules above and below it via IR sensors, reducing set-up time and the potential for errors while maximizing performance. Similarly, the RSX Series makes setup and design straightforward by coupling unique and intelligent features with intuitive performance. Compatible with both speaker options is EAW’s SBX Series Subwoofer, which was engineered for a wide range of events from small gigs to large concert systems.
On a recent site survey at the Concord Church in Dallas, church production staff sang the praise of EAW as well. ‘They love their EAW QX series speakers that are installed at their beautiful house of worship,’ adds Pittman. ‘It took very little tuning and processing to get the incredible EAW sound we have come to expect. They are really pleased with the sound of it. In fact, so happy, they like the sound of their EAW QX500 point source out fill better than their existing custom non-EAW line array. For Pittman, that’s another testament to EAW’s high-quality sound.’
