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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Chris Shepard keeps expanding the number of TRUE Systems Precision 8 preamps in his remote recording setup since buying his first
unit seven years ago.
Shepard, who records many of the largest music
festivals in the country, has now added a brand new, 2008 Freightliner
recording truck, dubbed 'American Mobile' to his mobile arsenal. This
addition brings the total channel count of Precision 8 preamps to 64 - and
he has announced plans for a further expansion in 2008.
"I'm set up to record multiple stages at festivals this year," shares
Shepard, chief engineer of 'American Mobile' who's also the studio manager
at the legendary Chicago Recording Company studio complex. "There are many
bands who can't afford the 'big rig' and need to have a smaller, cheaper
solution for their recording needs. I'm putting together another smaller
mobile 24-channel system to accommodate them as well. I've got three more
TRUE Precision 8s coming in the near future."
Shepard's TRUE Precision 8s have withstood years on the road, he reveals. "Being on the road, they can really get bounced around. The TRUEs never let
me down. I've never missed recording a note - ever. I thank [TRUE
president/chief engineer] Tim Spencer for his design and support over the
years. You can get him on the phone and he'll take care of you. I'll
continue adding more TRUEs to my arsenal for their smooth warm sound and
reliability."
In addition to the detailed, transparent sonic character of the TRUE
Precision 8, Shepard relies on the units for their parallel balanced DB25
and TRS outputs, allowing him to feed redundant recorders, a necessity at
any LIVE recording. "The TRUEs split off to Pro Tools|HD, 64-in, and 72
inputs of RADAR just in case the computer decides to take a break. When
you're locked to video with word clock and time code, there's always the
chance that the clock stops and so does your computer, like when a tractor
runs over the cable. You want to be protected and have a backup running."
American Mobile (www.americanmobilestudio.com) has been on the road
recording non-stop. "We recorded the artists on the main stage at
Lollapalooza in Chicago again this year. We recorded Rage Against The
Machine at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin. For the past three years we have
recorded the main stage at the Vegoose Music Festival held on Halloween in
Las Vegas, as well as the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Tennessee the past five
years.
The recording truck traveled to Texas twice in October, he recalls. "We
recorded a stage at the Austin City Limits Festival for the fourth year
running. We also recorded the Big State Festival down in College Station at
the Texas World Speedway. That was a nice mix of a little music.... and a
little NASCAR! Now that was fun!"
TRUE Systems, Tucson, Arizona designs, engineers and manufactures
high-value, high-end professional audio products at reasonable prices for
the domestic and international marketplace. Tim Spencer is the principal
designer and engineering force behind the company. Tim has been with TRUE
Systems since it's inception in 1997. The U.S. built line includes the SOLO
series, the P2 Analog and Precision 8 multi-channel mic preamps.
TRUE Systems can be reached via e-mail at sales@true-systems.com or via
phone at (520) 721-2735.
