Scott Mason, a sound engineer from NEXO company looks on during the crash course on sound engineering at Dimapur, Nagaland on Thursday, November 3. (Photo: Caisii Mao)
Sound gadgets in Nagaland moved one step ahead by introducing “Line Array” from NEXO brand. Credit goes to Promoter, Akum Jamir and Crescendo. Organizers unveiled the equipment at the local stadium last evening. Scott Mason, sound engineer and representative from NEXO explained how the sound works with Line Array. Mr. Mason also commented why people prefer NEXO over any other brands in the world. Anticipated crowd also gathered at the venue to witness the new score that was first introduced in Nagaland.
Akum Jamir, the promoter mentioned, “This is a huge step for us. We can’t keep depending on others. We usually bring good sound system from Assam, Bangalore and other places. No international band wants to perform without a good sound system. Bringing Line Array to Nagaland is a major step.” He further added, “This will cater to international bands and also let our people also experience how it feels to play in Line Array.”
Crescendo owner of Line Array, struggled for two years to bring Line Array to Nagaland. They spent half a crore to buy the special gadget. They have already planned to rent out the equipment in the entire North Eastern region. Stade de France in Paris and Carriage Hall in New York also use the same brand and gadgets. Besides, if you are wondering, Line Array is a loudspeaker system made up of number of loudspeakers coupled together in a line segment to create a line source of sound.
To spectators delight, Divine Connection, the winner of MTV Rock On and Incpit band, the runner’s up at Hornbill festival 2010 took the stage. This makes them one of the first bands to experience the special sound equipment introduced last evening.
Morung Express News
