Summary
Chris Hwit has meticulously recreated Pink Floyd's iconic immersive PA systems from their Pompei and Dark Side of the Moon tour, complete with original loudspeakers, power amps, and microphones. His collection also includes vintage live and recording gear, showcasing a system with 14 base bins, 28 sets of silver horns, and multiple sets of bullets. The video delves into the unique quadrophonic console custom built by Alan and Heath, discussions on quad mixing techniques utilized by Pink Floyd, insights on effects routing and the mixing process, and the innovative design by Charlie Watkins using parabolic dishes for projecting high frequencies. Additionally, details on the transition from front mixing to wedge monitors, introduction of Sennheiser vocal mics, and the conversion of Phase Linear Amplifier for Pink Floyd's use are shared in the video.
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Reassembling Vintage PA Systems
Chris Hwit has reassembled Pink Floyd's immersive PA systems used at Pompei and on their Dark Side of the Moon tour, including original loudspeakers, power amps, and microphones. He recreated Floyd's unique quadrophonic console custom built by Alan and Heath.
Description of Vintage Gear Collection
Chris Hwit's collection consists of vintage live and recording gear, with a system comprising 14 base bins, 28 sets of silver horns, and multiple sets of bullets.
Overview of Dark Side of the Moon Rig
A scaled-down version of the original Dark Side of the Moon rig is discussed, featuring an Allen and Heath desk based on the same controls as the Allen and Heath minimix.
History of Quad Mixing and Effects
Details about the quad mixing used by Pink Floyd, including effects routing, the azimuth coordinator, and Tascam four-track reel-to-reel for various sound effects.
Mixing Techniques and Effects
Insights into the minimal effects used by Pink Floyd, the mixing process by Peter Watts, Chris Mickey, and Alan Parsons, as well as Mick the Polekazinski's role in managing sliders for effects.
Evolution of Monitoring Systems
The transition from front mixing to wedge monitors for musicians, the introduction of Sennheiser vocal mics, and the Phase Linear Amplifier's conversion for Pink Floyd's use.
Development of PA Over Long Distances
The innovative design by Charlie Watkins using parabolic dishes to project high frequencies over long distances, its effectiveness, and limited production.
Collaboration with Allen and Heath
Discussions on developing the mixing desk prototypes with Allen and Heath, the functionality of the desk's red and green push buttons, and plans for future demonstrations.
PA System Configuration
Details on the configuration of the PA system, including 14 base bins, panning controls for quad sound, and the display of vintage gear at events.
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