DWTC invest in new high resolution audio recorder

NMK supply the DN9696 from Klark Teknik

Nicolas Kyvernitis Electronics, local distributors for Klark Teknik products in the United Arab Emirates, have recently supplied the Dubai World Trade Center’s rental division the new DN9696 to complement their Midas XL8 live performance system.

The DN9696 is a High Resolution Audio Recorder that offers 96 tracks of 96kHz audio at 24bit, with a massive nine hours of internal storage. There is no need for external computers linked to multiple non-roadworthy systems with complicated interconnections, just a simple plug and play unit with dedicated Play, Stop and Record front panel transport controls. The screen based software interface offers in-depth control of both recording and playback functions.

There are echoes of the unique features of Midas’ digital audio systems within the DN9696, for example the use of POPulation groups to view, colour and edit tracks, an ‘Input Sheet’ for quickly naming all tracks as well as ‘dual operator’ control of the system. The DN9696 occupies only 5U of rack space with very simple cable requirements and does not demand the expense of a dedicated recording technician.

“This is the first DN9696 system being used in the Middle East,” commented Chicco Hiranandani, Business Development Manager. He added, “together with the XL8 from Midas, DWTC now have a complete solution that allows them to record their events, providing additional services to the end user. Plus a pre-recorded live event can be used to carry out virtual sound checks when the time for rehearsals are limited.”

NMK Electronics Ent:
Founded in 1985, NMK Electronics Ent. has been serving the professional audio and lighting industry in the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman. NMK is the exclusive dealer for some of the renowned brands as Shure, Clear-Com, Midas, Klark Teknik, Electro-Voice, Cloud, Rane, T.C. Electronic, Dynaudio Acoustics, Sabine, Focusrite, Blue Microphones, Konig & Meyer, Neutrik, Van Damme, Pearl, Vestax, Littlite and Pulsar.

Photo: Klark Teknik DN9696

Midas live performance mixing consoles have been used by the world's most demanding sound engineers, performers and rental companies for three decades. The company strives to raise the standards of sonic quality through its programme of continual research and development, implementing new control functionality and user-friendly desk operation to anticipate and accommodate the ever-evolving needs of audio professionals who specify Midas consoles for their major tours, festivals, international events, broadcast projects and prestigious fixed installations.

Klark Teknik was founded in 1974 and in the years immediately following, their innovative approach to design and development allowed them to introduce some truly groundbreaking designs. Klark Teknik was responsible for one of the world’s first digital delay and digital reverb units, however it was their concepts for equalisation devices that really changed the world of professional audio resulting in the DN370 and the famous DN360. Today Klark Teknik continues to bring innovation in design and dedication to engineering and sonic quality in both the analogue and digital realm of signal processing, with the Square ONE and Show Command and Creative ranges updating the brand.