The UK’s Southampton Solent was incorporated as an independent higher education institution in 1989 and has held university status since 2005. Over the past ten years, it has made vast improvements to its campus in order to offer the latest technical facilities. Part of this programme is the purchase of eight Sonifex S1 radio broadcast mixers from UK dealer Proactive UK.
Steve Middleton is the Technical Instructor (TI) for Music & Radio at the University. He was involved at all stages in the purchase, installation and use of them. ‘I started at Southampton Solent University as a student in 2007 where I did the Popular Music Production BA Hons degree course,’ he says. ‘I graduated in 2010, then began working for the University on a part-time basis helping to run events and then went on to become a full-time Music and Radio TI in 2014.
‘As a TI, I do the radio studio training and induct students on how to use the equipment as well as showing them recording techniques and best practice. Lecturers can book and attach myself to their units, therefore, I am on-hand for the duration of the lessons in the studios to assist with the technical aspects. I was also involved with installing the desks in the studios with the aid of a couple of other work colleagues – we purchased new furniture which meant I could get the tabletops cut for the S1s to drop into, creating a flush finish.
‘We chose the Sonifex S1s because of their simple yet powerful look, and their functionality.’
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