Fine food, drinks, a bonding experience involving crossbows, rifles, and 12-gauge over/under shotguns (accompanied by traditional Pimm's cocktails) – and the unveiling of two new digital consoles.

That was the scene at the Midas pre- PLASA launch of its new PRO2 and PRO2C digital consoles at the New Hall Hotel & Spa in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham in August. Secluded just off the beaten path in England's West Midlands, New Hall features its own moat, extensive gardens, and other trappings that were all quite interesting, but let's shift the focus to the new audio desks where it belongs.