Wer ist EAW? Die drei Buchstaben kennt man nun schon seit über 30 Jahren. Aber wer steckt dahinter? Mit der Serie “Inside EAW” möchte ich Euch heute meine Kollegen Bernie Broderick vorstellen.

Bernie, what’s your job at EAW?
B.B.: “My current position at EAW is “Technical Training Manager”. What this essentially means is that I am responsible for getting the technological word of EAW out to our customers and potential customers. I am involved in aspects of tradeshows, customer support, training videos, manuals and seminars on behalf of the company.”

When did you join EAW and what have you done before?
B.B.: “I joined EAW in 2006 after a long run with L-ACOUSTICS. With that company, I was their technical support manager as well as their North American CVE (Certified V-DOSC Engineer) instructor. I was with L-AC for approximately 8 years before making the switch to EAW.”

What do you like at EAW?
B.B.: “Without doubt, its the people and the passion of the company. While EAW may seem large to people on the outside and it certainly is large with regards to its influence on the pro-audio community, it is really a close knit group of people who are in constant contact with one another. The engineering department, headed by Jeff Rocha, Nathan Butler and of course Kenton Forsythe, is legendary in pro audio and I feel blessed that I am able to work with such a talented and dedicated group of people on a daily basis.”

What’s your favourite EAW product?
B.B.: “While there are many products that I could call my favourite in the EAW lineup, I would have to say that the KF740 means the most to me. Its the box I have been waiting for. When I first joined EAW, we were on the backside of the KF760 / 761 system. We developed a series of spectacular enclosures along the way but it wasn’t until the creation of the KF740 that I had a larger format, pro touring enclosure to sink my technical teeth into. Having come from a background in pro touring, it was a relief to know that we had come up with a new system that will make its mark in the pro touring marketplace. We have many interesting things in the works for the KF740. Other systems I enjoy are the KF750 (with focusing), the Microwedge, JFL210 and the NTL720.”

And last but not least - why should customers buy EAW Products?
B.B.: “Thats a tough question as there are so many great manufacturers out there that are pushing the envelope further and further. The one truly distinct trait about EAW products is the companies unwavering policy of creating products that continue to advance the EAW nature. Design techniques and components you see in EAW product today are based on things that the company has proven over many hours of R&D and testing. Nothing is left unchecked when it comes to the sound quality and performance of an EAW product. Some products, the JFL210 for example are “over-engineered” to the point that its technology could have easily been used in a products costing significantly more. I also believe that the KF740 is priced in a region that makes one of the best values of any pro touring line array system on the market today. The engineers were very clever in the way they produced KF740 to make this happen. EAW is a legend and I am proud to be part of it. People who use EAW products rarely turn away from the company and the few that do turn away, usually return!”

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