The
Mike Bullard Show (now entering it's 6th season), changed networks
this year, and in so doing, moved to a new studio located at 98
The Esplanade, in downtown Toronto. The space accommodates both
studio performance areas and audience seating for approximately
150 guests of the show. The studio space is completed by numerous
dressing rooms, offices, tech service areas, etc. Vertex has had
a very good relationship with Global Television over the years,
having previously worked together on many live broadcast events,
so it was a natural progression for Global to contact us when
it came time to select a quality audio production installer for
the new studio. For Vertex, this installation was a challenge
we were very excited to be invited to undertake.
The
new studio required a completely new installation of high-specification
audio equipment, from microphone kits to multiple large format
mixing consoles, including monitor and FOH speaker systems, in-ear
monitor systems, and an extensive complement of wireless equipment.
Additionally, we were under a great deal of pressure due to the
show's short timeline for the installation process. In the end,
the job was completed on time, and on budget.
Shooting
live to tape on a show of this type requires that live performance
audio mixing be done in one take, with an absolute minimum of
resetting, and without permitting any compromise in audio quality.
The Mike Bullard Show has had a reputation for excellent broadcast
audio quality for many years, and Global was adamant that this
level of audio quality be maintained throughout the new installation,
yet keeping cost levels to a reasonable level. The system we have
supplied has drawn rave reviews from both in-house guests as well
as the home viewing audience since the show debuted on Global
in November of 2003, and the show's operators have been quite
pleased as well.
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