Established 50 years ago, Ragam Pro AVL recently invested in India’s first DiGiCo Quantum 225 mixing console in its pursuit of servicing first class events.

‘We planned to upgrade our audio inventory to meet the growing demands of clients,’ explains Biju KV. ‘Our first thought was to purchase one from DiGiCo’s SD series, but then the Quantum 338 and 225 were introduced to the Indian market via distributor, Hi-Tech Audio & Image. Azhar Meem from AVL Marketing, Kerala, the dealer partner of Hi-Tech Audio & Image, told us about the powerful Quantum 225 and we knew it would be perfect for us.’

‘DiGiCo has been challenging its limitations while innovating new product ranges,’ says Rajan Gupta, CEO and founder of Kerala-based Hi-Tech Audio & Image. ‘From the S and SD Series, and now the Quantum 225, DiGiCo has put a ton of power and versatility into a compact work surface. The Quantum 225 is definitely a rider-friendly solution for Ragam Pro AVL.’

Previously, the Quantum 225 had not been seen in Indian live industry. Though Ragam Pro AVL was keen to invest in Quantum 225, the company was initially uncertain. Azhar looked to help in every possible way. ‘We connected with a few sound engineers from our state, who’d had the chance to work with Quantum 225 console in Europe,’ he says. 

‘We have been associated with Azhar for a decade now,’ says Hi-Tech Audio & Image MD, Nirdosh Aggarwal. ‘He has been instrumental in Kerala in promoting brands like DiGiCo among his clients. The inventory requirements for pro audio brands are extensive and it becomes hard for us to cater to everyone. We have a wide span of trusted dealer partners across India like AVL Marketing who are boosting our sales by supporting our brands. Investing in the Quantum 225 is aligned with Ragam Pro AVL’s future business plan.’

When choosing the Quantum 225, Biju wanted a console that would give him the edge in the current market and promise longevity od operation. With the Quantum 225 onboard, Ragam Pro AVL is now able to provide touring engineers with a more comprehensive and user-centric mixing workflow.

Being the first DiGiCo Quantum 225 in India, hands-on training was immediately planned. ‘The Quantum 225 is the best-packaged beast in the industry, with such efficient technology,’ says DiGiCo Application Engineer, Piyush Joshi. ‘Features like Nodal Processing, Spice Rack, True Solo and DMI slots for protocol integration have redefined the digital audio console’s capabilities.

‘What impresses me most, is that after all these extraordinary added features, operating the console is a breeze, and switching between the SD and Quantum ranges is seamless. Ragam’s choice of acquiring a Quantum 225 with MQ-Rack has given them the latest platform of digital audio protocols. The MQ-Rack has set yet another benchmark in terms of AD/DA converters on the Madi protocol and it sounds absolutely phenomenal.’