Nestled in the heart of Reggio Emilia, Italy, Ruote da Sogno is known for its exquisite collection of classic cars and motorcycles. When the car dealer’s showroom began hosting events, Marco Gianferrari - Technical Manager for the venue - chose two DiGiCo S31 consoles and DQ-Racks, supplied by Audio Link, to ensure unrivalled audio quality and flexibility.
Ruote da Sogno’s new events space is 10,000 square meters, arranged with flexible divisions, reportedly offering a variety of possibilities for clients. A Dante network links all areas of the space, so the DQ-Racks are an ideal addition to ensure complete connectivity and reliability. Each rack is a 6U unit, with dual redundant power supplies and DMI-Dante, this provides all the power of a larger rack in a more compact package. Each rack delivers 48 mic inputs and 24 line outputs, with the final four being switchable between stereo AES/EBU outputs and line outputs, offering a possible 8 AES/EBU outputs in total.
The space is used for a wide range of events, from fashion shows to product launches and even weddings and private parties. The flexible networking options for the DiGiCo S31 setup mean that it is easy to accommodate any requests, from recordings via the UB-MADI card, to facilitating additional external equipment.
Gianferrari said, “It was important to retain the elements of choice and flexibility. The customisation of the mixing surface and the processing power of the S31, alongside the guaranteed audio quality of the DiGiCo brand, are fundamental characteristics that ensured that our only choice for the multiplicity of events managed here was a DiGiCo console.”