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OCTAGON

Hi Everyone,

Arnold lanni here. 
I just wanted to thank you all for sharing your knowledge, your help, and your cooperation.
I really appreciate everyones effort in getting my console up and running again.

Duco... I LOVE this desk!!! You and your company made a beautiful sounding console and I've been extremely happy with it ever since the day I purchased it. Ive been d&r's biggest cheerleader and supporter from the beginning and even though my octagon is 15 years old, i still believe its the best sounding and ergonomically designed console in its class. 
I love D&R not just for the brilliant design and quality of its products but because D&R stands behind its name and company. 
It's says a lot to me when a company is still willing to take the time to make sure an old client is looked after. 
At a time when business's are cutting back and constantly being governed by their bottom line....its so encouraging to me to know that people like you and companies like D&R still exit.
You are a shining example of how every company should treat their customers. I'm very proud to be a D&R customer.

Gerry and Paul.... again you guys have demonstrated to me why you're the best company of your kind in not only Canada...but in all of North America.
Every time I've had any problem, no matter how big or small, you guys have always been there for me. 
I realize the side of the music business that I've been involved in over the past 35 years has been decimated and is for all intents and purposes .....dead, and i can no longer afford to invest in equipment like i used to ...so i would totally understand it if you guys didn't want to deal with me or if you didnt return my calls. But thats never been the case... 
Paul, i think youre a genius!!! Youve always been generous with your time and knowledge and even though im in California these days, it's amazing to me that I can still reach out to you and Gerry for help and advice and you're always willing and able to give it to me.

Gerry, thank you for being at the other end of my phone calls...sometimes just hearing a familiar voice is comforting enough but you always have an answer to my questions and you always have a solution to my problem.
This time it was introducing me to Rick! Thank you so much for putting me in touch with him...he has been amazing!!

Rick, you are awesome!!! 
You came into a situation where you didnt know my studio, didnt know my console, and didnt have all the proper documentation. Despite having to drive for hours to get here and then having to drive back home...you stayed right to the bitter end fighting your way through all the different problems until my console was up and running and now it sounds as good as new....no small feat considering its vintage. Unbelievable!!
Your work ethic and your passion is inspirational!!

I realize there are still a few issues that we decided to leave until your next visit up here....but im really really happy with where the desk is now.

Thank you once again to all of you for helping me in a time of need. 
Maybe its just that I'm getting older and im more emotional these days but the way all of you worked together has restored my faith in the human condition. 
I'm very proud of all of all of you!!

I wish you all lots of good health and happiness....and success!! 

Bye for now....arnold

 
AXUM

Showbizz NL, supplier of mobile radiostudiofacilities on event-locations in Europe, presented the D&R Axum-studio’s first time on Netherlands Zwarte Cross (an event with over 100.000 people attending) and experienced responses like ‘cool’, 'awesome' and 'sensational' to the brandnew D&R AXUM radio mixer, delivered by Dutch broadcast supplier Niehoff Sound en Light.

Eric Holzhauer, owner of the Showbizz NL explains: never before was I able to really design my own ideal mixer without compromises: but Niehoff and D&R made it possible - in a nice and pleasant way of working with both Niehoff and D&R: these are people with the so important heart and passion for radio.
The AXUM platform offers nearly unlimited possibilities for hitradio, sport programs and the more serious news programs. And even more new ideas in developing the Axum-software are in the pipeline.
The new Showbizz NL mobile radiostudio has some almost decadent features like automatically opening microphone-motorfaders by just the touch of a button; every input source can be selected on every fader by a simple twist of a knob out of the large digital matrix, at the same time switching all related functionality like EQ, dynamics, routing, clean feeds instantly too. Remotestart switches above and below the faders, just what you prefer; a dump rail for seperate off-air recording and editing of phonecalls and interviews while simply staying on air. All in a beautiful and very easy to understand 20-channel lay-out; plus a neat playback-rack with the more technical things like the reliable professional Axum-patchfield at the back. The real decadence comes when simply pushing the button that adjusts the height of the workspace for easily presenting sitting or standing, just what you prefer. But most important of course is: how does it sound and feel? Really great! Making radio this way is really fun and makes you feel great. Optimaal FM used Showbizz NL's brand new mobile Axum-studio first time for three days presenting live being the official event-radio at the 'Zwarte Cross', a mega open air event in the Netherlands with almost 100.000 people attending and enjoying a truly unique programming like tractor pulling with rocket engines, demonstrations, shows, races, many artists performing, camping, fun, lots of food and drinks and amazing stunts with motorcycles like jumping off a 75 meters high tower - a few days having fun and escaping real world: in a unique, very positive and fun atmosphere.
More info at: www.niehoff.nl www.showbizz.nl
LYRA Field test from Line-Up August/September 2004
SCORPIUS Comments from Media school for radio & sounds Östersund, Sweden
OCTAGON "AUDIO MEDIA"  Bit a Beat Studios, Barcelona.  May 2000
OCTAGON "Studio Sound" documents the first installation at Meta Sound
OCTAGON "Octagon at Bavaria studios
OCTAGON "Octagon at MetaSound studios
CINEMIX

"Sound For Picture MIX", April 1997 /  "Audio media"  Oct 1999.
TELEPORTER-2 "Radio World" gives a product evaluation by Alan R. Petersen
ORION "Mix" Magazines George Petersen has tried an Orion.
AIRMIX "Audio Media" Simon Croft looks at the Airmix radio console
VISION "Pro Audio Magazine" a Dutch evaluation of the Vision
SIRIUS "AES daily" announcement of digital ON-AIR mixer