INDIA: To stay decisively ahead in a live events market that is growing larger, louder and more technically demanding by the day; Phoenix Networks Global – one of India’s leading rental and comprehensive technical service provider – has made calculated, future-facing investments that mirror the evolving realities of premium production. Following an unprecedented run of international concerts and high-profile domestic shows, the company has executed a major expansion of its control-surface and system infrastructure, adding flagship digital mixing platforms from DiGiCo, Yamaha and Avid, alongside a high-density audio backbone from DirectOut Technologies,

“In the high-stakes world of premium live events, inventory decisions are rarely impulsive. They are calculated, future-facing investments shaped by hard data, on-ground experience and a clear understanding of where the industry is headed. For us at Phoenix Networks Global, the recent expansion of our digital mixing console inventory represents exactly that kind of strategic foresight,” states Animesh Mishra, Founder Director of Phoenix Networks Global.

At the heart of this move is a clear acknowledgement that the scale and complexity of events in India are rising rapidly, with international touring productions, broadcast-ready shows and hybrid live-streamed formats demanding immense processing power, flexible I/O architectures, ultra-low latency, robust redundancy and intuitive operational workflows. For Phoenix, fielding consoles that can adapt to both current and future production requirements has become non-negotiable.

That philosophy is reflected in the company’s first major acquisition: a DiGiCo Quantum852 digital mixing system, complete with SD Racks for expanded I/O, purchased through Hi-tech Audio & Image, the official distribution partner of DiGiCo in India. Its addition marks a significant milestone for Phoenix’s front-of-house and monitoring capabilities at the highest tier of live production. The decision was shaped as much by first-hand experience as by long-term planning, following the console’s deployment by Post Malone’s touring team for the artist’s landmark solo headline concert in India, where Phoenix provided complete audio reinforcement.

“When you’re operating at the kind of scale the Post Malone concert witnessed; you very quickly see what a console is truly capable of,” says Animesh. “What impressed us about the Quantum852 was not just its sheer processing power, but the way that power translated into speed, clarity and control in a real-world touring environment. The channel count, the flexibility of the Quantum engine, the resolution of the processing and the responsiveness of the surface made it exceptionally well suited to complex, high-pressure shows.

The Quantum852 sits at the top of DiGiCo’s live console range, offering all the features and workflow that has now become a familiar standard for international touring engineers. From a business perspective, it was clear to me that this platform aligns perfectly with where premium touring and festival productions are heading, and that made the investment an easy decision.” Paired with SD Racks, the system offers the flexibility required for large festival inputs, orchestral elements, broadcast splits and multi-artist line-ups, while positioning Phoenix to meet the growing number of rider specifications calling for Quantum-series consoles.

Complementing this is the addition of a Yamaha RIVAGE PM7 digital mixing system, purchased through Yamaha Professional India, bringing a different but equally critical dimension to the company’s console strategy. Renowned for its sonic transparency, reliability and hybrid analogue-digital workflow, the RIVAGE platform is firmly established across touring, broadcast and high-profile live production worldwide.

“Yamaha’s approach with RIVAGE has always resonated with engineers who value sonic integrity and operational stability,” Animesh explains. “The PM7 offers enormous DSP capability, highly refined processing, and an ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with both live and broadcast workflows. Basically, it’s a console that delivers repeatable results, show after show, which is critical when you’re handling premium events with zero tolerance for failure. The modular architecture, combined with Yamaha’s well-established reputation for system reliability, makes it particularly well suited to productions that demand long runtimes, complex cue structures and absolute consistency. And so, for us, the PM7 strengthens our ability to service not only headline concerts but also large-scale corporate events, broadcast-centric shows and multi-day festivals where stability and sonic cohesion are paramount.”

Completing the control-surface expansion is Phoenix’s investment in two Avid S6L digital mixing systems, both purchased through Ansata, the official distribution partner of Avid in India. The additions comprise one S6L 32D console paired with the E6LX-256 engine and one S6L 24D console, also equipped with the E6LX-256 engine, bringing Avid’s flagship live platform squarely into the company’s core inventory. Valued for its deep integration with the Pro Tools environment, extensive plug-in support and powerful automation, the S6L ecosystem offers the scalability demanded by modern productions.

“The S6L platform gives us incredible flexibility,” Animesh notes. “With the 256 engine, we have access to immense processing headroom and extremely low latency, which is essential for today’s high-density input lists and sophisticated monitoring requirements. Just as importantly, the Avid ecosystem allows engineers to bring their Pro Tools sessions directly into the live environment, creating continuity between studio and stage. From a strategic standpoint, that interoperability is hugely valuable, because it aligns perfectly with the way modern productions are conceived and executed.” With both 32D and 24D surfaces in inventory, Phoenix can now deploy the S6L across a broad spectrum of event scales without compromising on workflow familiarity or technical capability.

Viewed collectively, these acquisitions reflect what Animesh describes as the realities of a rapidly expanding premium event portfolio. “What unites all three acquisitions is a common underlying motivation: the rapid expansion of Phoenix Networks Global’s premium event portfolio. Over the past few years, we have found ourselves increasingly entrusted with large-scale international concerts, technically ambitious domestic productions and events that demand global-standard execution. In such an environment, maintaining a diverse yet future-ready console inventory is no longer optional; it is fundamental to sustaining growth. Therefore, every investment we make is driven by what we see happening on the ground. The scale of events is increasing, the technical expectations are rising, and artists and engineers are more informed than ever. Our responsibility is to ensure that when a production comes to us, we already have the tools, the expertise and the infrastructure in place to deliver without compromise. These console acquisitions are a direct response to that reality.”

Rounding off the upgrade is Phoenix Networks Global’s continued emphasis on resilient, future-ready system infrastructure, anchored by the integration of the Prodigy.MP from DirectOut Technologies. Designed as a modular, high-density audio platform for complex, multi-console and networked environments, the Prodigy.MP sits at the heart of the company’s evolving signal architecture. “With its ability to seamlessly bridge multiple audio protocols, manage large-scale I/O requirements and deliver rock-solid redundancy, the Prodigy.MP enables our team to architect highly flexible signal flows across FOH, monitors, broadcast and recording with absolute confidence. In an era where touring productions increasingly demand interoperable systems capable of adapting to diverse console ecosystems and evolving network standards, the inclusion of DirectOut’s flagship platform further strengthens our ability to deliver technically resilient, internationally compliant solutions at the highest level of live production,” Animesh explains.

Beyond the technology itself, the strategy signals Phoenix Networks Global’s intent to remain a long-term partner of choice for promoters, artists and touring engineers by offering leading platforms from DiGiCo, Yamaha, Avid and DirectOut in a neutral, workflow-agnostic ecosystem.

Yet, as Animesh concludes, the investments are as much about people as they are about equipment: “A powerful console is only as effective as the engineers operating it, and we have consistently prioritised training, system familiarity and cross-platform expertise within our team. The arrival of the Quantum852, RIVAGE PM7 and S6L systems and the Prodigy.MP platform is therefore not just an inventory upgrade, but an expansion of the company’s collective knowledge base. As India’s live events industry continues to mature, decisions like these reflect a deeper understanding of what sustainable growth looks like. It is not about chasing trends for our own sake, but about recognising which technologies will form the backbone of future productions and investing in them at the right moment.”