Journalism Courses at Southampton Solent University Use Sonifex S1 Mixers

Based in the South of England, Southampton Solent has been a University since July 2005. Incorporated as an independent higher education institution in 1989, the Universitys origins can be traced back to a private School of Art founded in 1856. Over the past ten years it has made vast improvements to its campus enabling it to offer the latest state-of-the-art facilities.

In June 2016, Southampton Solent University purchased eight Sonifex S1 radio broadcast mixers from UK dealer Proactive UK Ltd. Steve Middleton is the Technical Instructor (TI) for Music & Radio at the University. He was involved at all stages in the purchase, installation and use of them. Steve told us:

I started at Southampton Solent University as a student in 2007 where I did the Popular Music Production BA Hons degree course. I graduated in 2010, then began working for the University on a part-time basis helping to run events and then went on to become a full-time Music and Radio TI in 2014.

As A TI I do the radio studio training and induct students on how to use the equipment as well as showing them recording techniques and best practice. Lecturers can book and attach myself to their units so, therefore, I am on hand for the duration of the lessons in the studios to assist with the technical aspects. I was also involved with installing the desks in the studios with the aid of a couple of other work colleagues - we purchased new furniture which meant I could get the table tops cut for the S1's to drop into creating a flush finish.

We chose the Sonifex S1s because of their simple yet powerful look and functionality

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