In order to cope with the additional voices, Clarke deployed the new Zaxcom digital system for the first time. Running alongside the Trantec S6000 system, it proved "invaluable", he says. Remote control of the transmitter's gain is achieved through a separate 2.4GHz RF link, unique to Zaxcom. Now the London production is planning to upgrade all the radio mics to Zaxcom.
Rick Clarke, commented: "The time pressure on the day was immense so the first time we heard the Zaxcom system was at the mic check. The difference in quality was very noticeable to everyone at the sound desk, sounding very natural and clear."
In 2006 Chicago moved to the Cambridge theatre from the Adelphi on the Strand. As a more intimate environment, the product specification took on a new look in line with contemporary demands. Clarke switched from the Amek FOH solution in favour of the PM5D-RH from Yamaha, which had been successfully deployed throughout the UK for its touring production.
Apart from being a powerful workhorse in its own right, the PM5D's reduced footprint has created room for ten more seats.
Chicago boasts three international tours and has played in 25 countries worldwide. Having clocked up in excess of 18,000 performances, it is estimated that 19 million people have seen the show.
In order to cope with the additional voices, Clarke deployed the new Zaxcom digital system for the first time. Running alongside the Trantec S6000 system, it proved "invaluable", he says. Remote control of the transmitter's gain is achieved through a separate 2.4GHz RF link, unique to Zaxcom. Now the London production is planning to upgrade all the radio mics to Zaxcom.
Rick Clarke, commented: "The time pressure on the day was immense so the first time we heard the Zaxcom system was at the mic check. The difference in quality was very noticeable to everyone at the sound desk, sounding very natural and clear."
In 2006 Chicago moved to the Cambridge theatre from the Adelphi on the Strand. As a more intimate environment, the product specification took on a new look in line with contemporary demands. Clarke switched from the Amek FOH solution in favour of the PM5D-RH from Yamaha, which had been successfully deployed throughout the UK for its touring production.
Apart from being a powerful workhorse in its own right, the PM5D's reduced footprint has created room for ten more seats.
Chicago boasts three international tours and has played in 25 countries worldwide. Having clocked up in excess of 18,000 performances, it is estimated that 19 million people have seen the show.