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Klang immerses Max Mutzke’s tour experience

Jan Brandt is an engineer with over twenty years’ experience. Co-owner of 040 Audio, alongside Eike Brameier, the pair supply the audio equipment for Brandt’s current client, German singer-songwriter and TV personality Max Mutzke. This year, they upgraded their setup by adding Klang:Vokal, adding the immersive monitor mix processor to their Yamaha DM7 Compact.

Since 2018, Brandt has toured with Mutzke. For the latest tour, Brandt was looking for a way to elevate the band’s monitor mixes. “I introduced the band to Klang”, he says. “We’d worked hard on the monitor mixes, and they were sounding great, but it felt like Klang was the next big upgrade achieving something no other products could do. After testing a demo, the improvement was undeniable, so we purchased a Klang:Vokal system.”

Brandt showcased Klang’s attributes with virtual soundcheck, which he says came in handy in encouraging the band to try something new. “The band were all open to explore new technical options, so whenever we had a free moment, I would invite a musician to experiment with the virtual soundcheck”, he furthers. “We listened together, playing with placement and from this, I created individual mixes for the band. Standing together at the desk, they were able to fine-tune their mix, just with their finger on my tablet.”

“The band’s trumpet player happens to be Max’s brother, Menzel Mutzke, who is a very accomplished player”, notes Brandt. “For him Klang was a game changer, and the best in-ear monitoring experience he has ever had. We positioned his trumpet front and centre, then positioned the other instruments to give him a much better experience and more space in his mix.”

“Klang has been a fantastic upgrade. Paired with our compact monitor desk, it’s the perfect setup”, he concludes. “The Vokal+ upgrades are interesting too - if there is an opportunity to do more, we will always use it.”

(Photos: Niklas Bieler/Snikbert/040 Audio GbR)

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