{"id":21702,"date":"2020-04-15T11:31:59","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T10:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=21702"},"modified":"2020-05-07T17:48:10","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T16:48:10","slug":"gorilla-group-calrec-brio-rwc-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2020\/04\/15\/gorilla-group-calrec-brio-rwc-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Gorilla Group chooses Calrec Brio 36 audio console for S4C\u2019s coverage of the Rugby World Cup 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<html>\n<head>\n<style>\np {\nfont-size: 14px;\n}\nhr {\n  margin: 5px 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorrila-Group-TV-Calrec-Brio-36-audio-console-S4C-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-21731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorrila-Group-TV-Calrec-Brio-36-audio-console-S4C-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"Gorrila Group TV - Calrec Brio 36 audio console - S4C - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"325\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorrila-Group-TV-Calrec-Brio-36-audio-console-S4C-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorrila-Group-TV-Calrec-Brio-36-audio-console-S4C-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorrila-Group-TV-Calrec-Brio-36-audio-console-S4C-Synthax-Audio-UK-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorrila-Group-TV-Calrec-Brio-36-audio-console-S4C-Synthax-Audio-UK-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a>Shaun Farbon, Head of Production Sound explains why Gorilla Group chose to upgrade to the Calrec Brio 36 broadcast audio console<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Hemel Hempstead, UK<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 <a title=\"gorillagroup.tv\" href=\"https:\/\/gorillagroup.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gorilla Group<\/a> is a full service post-production house based in Cardiff, Wales. Specialising in film and broadcast media, the facility delivers hundreds of hours of content to both UK and international Broadcasters, providing post-production services for a range of projects including Season 12 of Doctor Who (BBC), the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special (BBC) and One Born Every Minute (Channel 4).<\/p>\n<p>In addition to their post work, Gorilla provides live-air services to the Welsh-language television channel S4C, the UK\u2019s fourth-longest running TV channel (after BBC One, ITV and BBC Two), including the Welsh-language coverage of the Rugby World Cup 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Here, Gorilla\u2019s Head of Production Sound Shaun Farbon tells us about the improvements the team have observed since upgrading their facilities with a <a title=\"www.synthax.co.uk\/calrec\/brio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/calrec\/brio\/\">Calrec Brio 36 broadcast console<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur weekly TX\/RX output for S4C ranges from continuity links with several presenters in a green screen, to a two-hour live kids show called \u2018Stwnsh Sadwrn\u2019 (\u2018Saturday Munch\u2019)\u201d Shaun explains, \u201ccomplete with audience, games, phone-ins and gunge! We also provided S4C\u2019s coverage of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving seen the Brio when it first appeared at IBC, it was clearly the perfect size and fader count for our needs, and with built in I\/O to easily integrate into our (then) current setup. The reputation and sound of Calrec desks has always been something I&#8217;ve been aware of, so to be able to get one into our studio is incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur Brio 36 is equipped with several of Calrec\u2019s option cards \u2013 AES I\/O, Line outputs and MADI I\/O, connected to a Ferrofish I\/O box &#8211; and replaces the job previously done by two Yamaha desks, in the same footprint with slightly more faders, and offering more functionality.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorrila-Group-TV-Ferrofish-A32-Dante-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-21733  alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorrila-Group-TV-Ferrofish-A32-Dante-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"Gorrila Group TV - Ferrofish A32 Dante - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"325\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorrila-Group-TV-Ferrofish-A32-Dante-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorrila-Group-TV-Ferrofish-A32-Dante-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorrila-Group-TV-Ferrofish-A32-Dante-Synthax-Audio-UK-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorrila-Group-TV-Ferrofish-A32-Dante-Synthax-Audio-UK-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a>Ferrofish AD\/DA Converters<\/h4>\n<p>The Gorilla Group studios also feature a <a title=\"Ferrofish A32 Dante - Product Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/ferrofish\/ferrofish-ad-da-converters\/ferrofish-a32-dante\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ferrofish A32 Dante<\/a>, providing an additional 32 channels of analogue I\/O via MADI and Dante. Designed for use in any multi-channel audio application, the German manufacturer\u2019s range of high-quality and cost-effective AD\/DA converters have become equally popular in broadcast and live audio.<\/p>\n<p>Available in both 16 I\/O and 32 I\/O variations, Ferrofish converters feature a simple to use front-panel interface with full metering for all analogue I\/O, and an on-board headphone output allows for direct monitoring of all analogue inputs and outputs.<\/p>\n<p>Digital connectivity options include ADAT, MADI and Dante, with the 32-Channel versions offering redundant power supplies for an additional level of fail-safe.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Ferrofish AD\/DA Converters - Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/ferrofish\/ferrofish-ad-da-converters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about Ferrofish AD\/DA Converters<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Mixing with the Brio<\/h4>\n<p>\u201cThe Brio has enabled us to move towards mixing to loudness standards, for both pre-recorded material and live, with its clear in-built metering and meter options,\u201d Shaun continues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCalrec\u2019s Automix feature has really aided us in the \u2018fader chase\u2019 of working with child contributors &#8211; in the heat of a game show, anything can happen &#8211; and also gives us precious extra time for cueing the many grams we need during the busiest of live game shows. The other broadcast features, such as Mix Minus and Off-Air Conference, have streamlined our talkback routing, and added an extra level of operation.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cthe sound of the Brio, particularly the preamps and compressors,<br \/>has vastly improved the quality of our audio output overnight\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cOur studio setup has also been greatly simplified, by being able to house and manage all our I\/O in one place. Patching signals in and out could not be easier, and being able to mix and access Inputs, VCAs, Groups and Mains all on the same fader layer means everything is available instantly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe large and separate resource pools for DSP mean we can run high output bus counts without taking away from input resources. The flexibility of the show file\/memory system also works extremely well for us, as we can switch between very different show setups instantly, and each operator can have their own individual memory for that show.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFinally the sound of the Brio, particularly the preamps and compressors, has vastly improved the quality of our audio output overnight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithout all of this flexibility and multiple I\/O options, coupled with the processing power and broadcast specific features, we wouldn&#8217;t have been able to cover the Rugby World Cup broadcasts anywhere near as comprehensively.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorilla-Group-Calrec-Brio-36-Console-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-21713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorilla-Group-Calrec-Brio-36-Console-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"Gorilla Group - Calrec Brio 36 Console - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"325\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorilla-Group-Calrec-Brio-36-Console-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorilla-Group-Calrec-Brio-36-Console-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorilla-Group-Calrec-Brio-36-Console-Synthax-Audio-UK-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Gorilla-Group-Calrec-Brio-36-Console-Synthax-Audio-UK-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a>Ease of use<\/h4>\n<p>To finish off, Shaun commented on how easily the Gorilla team have found making the transition to the Calrec workflow.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNone of the four man team here have had any experience mixing on Calrec desks before, which makes it all the more amazing how quick and easy it\u2019s been to set up and get comfortable with the Brio,\u201d says Shaun. \u201cHaving experience on lots of other digital broadcast and live desks, I&#8217;ve found the Brio\u2019s UI and touch-screen one of the most simple and logical to navigate yet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Our thanks to Shaun Farbon and Gorilla Group. To find out more about Gorilla Group, visit <a title=\"gorillagroup.tv\" href=\"https:\/\/gorillagroup.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/gorillagroup.tv\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information on the Calrec Brio 36, please visit;<br \/><a title=\"www.synthax.co.uk\/calrec\/brio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/calrec\/brio\/\">https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/calrec\/brio\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>About Synthax Audio UK<\/h4>\n<p>Synthax Audio UK is a professional audio distributor and equipment supplier based in Hemel Hempstead near London.<\/p>\n<p>Brands represented include RME Audio, Ferrofish, Calrec Brio and Type R, DirectOut, Appsys, Icon, MicW &amp; Lauten microphones.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11542 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Calrec-Audio-Logo-Synthax-Audio-UK-e1530099244563.png\" alt=\"Calrec Audio Logo - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"202\" height=\"46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Calrec-Audio-Logo-Synthax-Audio-UK-e1530099244563.png 902w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Calrec-Audio-Logo-Synthax-Audio-UK-e1530099244563-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Calrec-Audio-Logo-Synthax-Audio-UK-e1530099244563-768x175.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to know more about the Calrec Brio and Hydra2 network, or would like to arrange a practical demonstration, give us a call on<br \/><strong><a>01727 821 870<\/a><\/strong> to speak to one of our team.<br \/>You can also <a title=\"Contact Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shaun Farbon, Head of Production Sound explains why Gorilla Group chose to upgrade to the Calrec Brio 36 broadcast audio console Hemel Hempstead, UK \u2013 Gorilla Group is a full service post-production house based in Cardiff, Wales. Specialising in film and broadcast media, the facility delivers hundreds of hours of content to both UK and&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":21744,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[4,494],"tags":[1374,1294,614,1291,1028,1270,1292,1672,1293,1668,1669,1674,1671,1675,1670,1047,1673],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21702"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21702"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21702\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22024,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21702\/revisions\/22024"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21744"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21702"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21702"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}