Phoenix rises ahead with DiGiCo’s Q852
Phoenix rises ahead with DiGiCo’s Q852
Phoenix Networks Global (PNG) has added the DiGiCo Quantum 852 to its inventory, marking its third Quantum console following two Quantum 338s. In addition, PNG has also invested in a Yamaha RIVAGE PM7 sound desk and AVID S6L-32D digital mixer which supports up to 256 channels.The move reflects the company’s efforts to expand its technical capacity for large-scale live events across India.
“Phoenix Networks’ original investment in the DiGiCo SD10 and Quantum 338 positioned us as one of the providers for large-format DiGiCo consoles in Central India,” said Phoenix’s owner, Animesh Mishra. “Upgrading to the Quantum 852 follows the natural trajectory of scaling up technical capability to meet growing market demands, including massive shows, multizone mixing and high channel counts.”
The Quantum 852 offers 384 input channels, 192 aux/sub busses and extensive processing power, supporting complex events such as stadium concerts, festivals, high-profile televised events and corporate productions. According to Mishra, the console’s high channel count and workflow familiarity make it suitable for both local and international touring productions.
“With the Quantum 852 now in our inventory, we see it becoming the backbone for our largest and most technically demanding productions,” he said. “It strengthens our appeal to international touring artists and production managers, many of whom specify flagship DiGiCo consoles on their technical riders. Combined with our existing Quantum 338, we now have a scalable ecosystem that allows us to deploy the right console for each production size while maintaining consistency and efficiency.”
The decision for the upgrade was influenced by several capabilities beyond channel count. “The Quantum 852’s ability to handle extremely large input lists, multiple outputs and complex routing without compromise gives us the freedom to design systems for the biggest shows without splitting workflows across multiple consoles,” explained Mishra. “The surface flexibility, control density, advanced processing tools and integration with our existing DiGiCo and Optocore infrastructure were also key factors.”
According to PNG, the new console is the third Quantum 852 in India and the first to be acquired in a non-metropolitan city.The console was provided by the manufacturer’s Indian distributor, Hi-Tech Audio & Image. Mishra noted that hands-on training was a critical part of the onboarding process: “The support we received from Satyam, application engineer for DiGiCo at Hi-Tech, was extremely valuable. The training was aligned with the kinds of large-scale shows we handle, which helped our engineers gain confidence quickly and ensured the console could be deployed reliably from the outset.”
PNG also sees the Quantum 852 as a means to elevate live sound standards regionally. “The console gives us the ability to deliver audio performance on par with international touring productions,” Mishra said. “It also makes the region more attractive to international artists and production teams, who can now rely on their DiGiCo flagship locally.”
Looking ahead, PNG anticipates that the investment will attract larger, more technically demanding shows to Madhya Pradesh and strengthen its position as a regional hub for world-class audio production. “Flagship consoles like the Quantum 852 are often a key decision-making factor for touring artists and production managers,” concluded Mishra. “Over time, this investment also supports the growth of local talent and infrastructure, raising overall competency and professionalism in the region.”
