The television-production arm of Lucas Oil, Lucas Oil Production Studios has chosen Calrec Audio’s Brio broadcast mixing console in a comprehensive upgrade of its 35ft mobile production unit.
Lucas Oil Production Studios operates its own HD production facility for the production of more than 400 hours of television each year for CBS, CBSSN, NBC, NBCSN, the Lucas Oil-owned MAVTV Motorsports Network, and LucasOilRacing TV, a 24/7, on-demand worldwide motor sports app.
‘When evaluating audio mixing consoles for our truck upgrade, we had specific requirements,’ says Lucas Oil Production Studios Audio Engineer, Justin Conenna. ‘Since this is our smallest truck, things can get pretty cramped, so it was critical that the console have a compact footprint.
‘Our owner is committed to giving exposure to smaller, grass-roots racing events that appeal to a niche set of motor-sports fans, so of course we were also on a strict budget. Besides its compact size and attractive price point, the Brio is highly flexible, modular, and easy to configure and reconfigure, and it comes with Calrec’s outstanding reputation in the industry.
‘I’ve used a lot of audio consoles in a lot of trucks, and I can tell you that there simply aren’t any competing products that can match Calrec’s ease of use, sound quality, and robust processing.’
As one of America’s leading manufacturers of automotive oil, additives, and lubricants, Lucas Oil also owns or sponsors race teams, events, and series across a broad range of motor sports, including Nascar, IndyCar, NHRA, PPL and USHRA events. The company also owns and operates high-profile racing series, including the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, and Lucas Oil Modified Series.
The Brio joins a Calrec Omega console that is still in heavy use in Lucas Oil Production Studios’ larger, 53ft production truck. Targeted for completion by September, the upgraded 35ft truck will be used to cover the full range of Lucas Oil motor sports, from motorcycle racing to drag car, drag boat, and off-road racing.
‘Lucas Oil’s choice of Brio for this upgrade represents one of the very first smaller-truck deployments of the desk in the US. It’s a perfect showcase for Brio’s advanced capabilities and precisely the type of installation for which we designed this compact and powerful audio workhorse,’ says US. Regional Sales Manager, Dave Lewty. ‘Lucas Oil gives fans all of the thrilling action they can handle across virtually every type of motor sport, and it’s exciting to know that Brio will be along for the ride.’
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