Raindirk Audio Explained

Raindirk Audio Ltd
Type:Private limited
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Foundation:1973
Location:Long Sutton,
Key People:To follow
Industry:Mixing consoles
Studio hardware
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Num Employees:Unknown
Homepage:www.raindirk.com

Founded in 1973,[1] Raindirk Audio Ltd is a manufacturer of high-end, pro-audio equipment used in both recording studios and live sound reproduction. Raindirk's first console was sold to former Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan's Kingsway Studios.[2] All products are designed by Cyril Jones.

Whilst not maintaining as high a profile as competitors like Solid State Logic, API and AMS Neve, Raindirk consoles have been used on artists as diverse as Pavarotti and Max Bygraves.[3]

Competitors

Historically, Raindirk has produced high-end, large-format, professional recording studio consoles. As such their main competitors have been:-

However, in recent years Raindirk has focussed on high-end live sound applications. A recent development has been the design of high specification DI boxes and microphone pre-amps for use in DAW studios.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.lntech.nildram.co.uk/adverts.html Raindirk official website - 30 year anniversary page
  2. http://www.lntech.nildram.co.uk/adverts.html Ibid
  3. http://www.soundonsound.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UREPORT&Number=226196&Searchpage=2&Main=226091&Words=Raindirk&topic=&Search=true#Post226196 Sound on Sound discussion