Eric Bergsma with the ML5000.
UK - Allen & Heath's Dutch distributor, TM Audio, has provided a 40-channel ML5000 to one of Holland's biggest commercial broadcasters, RTL4. The live sound VCA console has been installed to cover all live elements of the popular Barend & Van Dorp talkshow, which features performances from local Dutch talent to well-known artists such as Norah Jones, Tindersticks, Stereophonics, 16 down and Peter Frampton.

Broadcast daily from Monday to Friday, the well-known journalist duo provide a mix of satirical comment on current affairs and interviews with special guests, supported by writer and ex-professional soccer player, Jan Mulder. "We provide monitor mixes for visiting artists and bands and FOH mixing for the studio," comments Eric Bergsma, head of sound for RTL Netherlands. "The ML5000's versatility, quality, flexibility and compact size are perfect for our needs."

(Lee Baldock)


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