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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CLP Audio and Staging selects Violet Audio dMix 128 as its next-generation live sound platform
— Veteran production company owner and Grumpy Sound Guy host JR Everhart says the dMix 128 delivers the sound quality, workflow and expansion capabilities typically associated with consoles costing significantly more —
Los Angeles, CA, August 12, 2026 – Violet Audio announces that CLP Audio and Staging LLC has selected the Violet Audio dMix 128 as the next-generation digital mixing platform for its live production business after an extensive evaluation of today’s most popular mid-market consoles.
The evaluation was conducted by veteran live sound engineer JR Everhart, owner of CLP Audio and Staging, a production company that provides audio services for concerts, festivals, corporate events and houses of worship throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Everhart is also the host of the popular YouTube series Grumpy Sound Guy. After building his business around other manufacturers’ console platforms for many years and evaluating virtually every major console in the category, he ultimately transitioned to the dMix 128. According to Everhart, the console distinguished itself by delivering the performance and workflow of a large-format mixing system while offering the flexibility, feature set and price point that make it especially well-suited for regional production companies.
“I’ve mixed on just about everything in this market,” said Everhart. “The dMix 128 isn’t simply another rack mixer; it sounds like a console from an entirely different class. The preamps have the warmth and headroom I expect from high-end touring desks, the processing is outstanding, and the workflow just makes sense. For what it delivers at this price, I honestly don’t think there’s anything else like it.”
Everhart began beta testing the dMix 128 months before its commercial release, using it in demanding real-world production environments rather than controlled demonstrations. That experience, he says, gave him confidence in both its sonic performance and long-term reliability. “The more I used it, the less processing I found myself needing,” he explained. “The console sounds incredibly natural right out of the gate. The dynamic EQ, saturation, effects and overall signal path give you the tools you need without getting in your way. After months of use, it has been rock-solid.”
Designed around a high-resolution 96 kHz audio architecture, the dMix 128 is a high-performance FPGA-based live mixing platform delivering full processing for 128 channels and 88 busses, 32 microphone inputs and 24 outputs all in a compact, scalable design. Featuring integrated effects, redundant power supplies, optional Dante® connectivity, MADI/AES3 with AES67 redundant networking, browser-based control and Q-SYS/Crestron integration, it supports live sound, touring, broadcast and installed audio applications.
For Everhart, one of the biggest advantages is how the system fits the realities of regional production companies. “Most regional production companies aren’t looking for a $40,000 console,” he said. “They’re looking for something that delivers professional performance while still making financial sense. The dMix 128 gives you capabilities that simply haven’t existed in this segment before. It opens doors for companies that want to take on larger productions without making an enormous investment.”
Everhart also praised the mixer’s intuitive operation, noting that engineers familiar with popular rack-mounted digital consoles can become productive quickly while still benefiting from significantly expanded functionality. “The workflow feels familiar where it should, but the feature set goes much further,” he said. “Once you start exploring everything it can do, from routing and networking to processing, you realize this isn’t an incremental upgrade from your standard rack mixer. It’s a completely different platform.”
According to Violet Audio US CEO Phil Wagner, feedback from experienced engineers like Everhart has played an important role throughout the product’s development. “JR works in exactly the environments we designed the dMix 128 for,” said Wagner. “He depends on his equipment every day, and his business is built on reliability, sound quality and efficiency. Seeing him put the console through months of real-world production before deciding to make it part of his company’s future speaks volumes about what the platform is capable of.”
As the dMix 128 becomes more widely available, Everhart expects it to become an increasingly common sight in regional production, corporate events, houses of worship and installed sound systems. “When engineers finally get behind one and hear it for themselves, they’re going to understand why I’m so excited about it,” he said. “I genuinely believe this is one of the most important new consoles to hit the middle market in years.”
For more information on Violet Audio, please visit www.violetaudio.com.
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Photo Caption 1: JR Everhart of CLP Audio and Staging, host of the popular YouTube series Grumpy Sound Guy, has produced several public and members-only videos that take a closer look at the dMix 128 and explore its technical capabilities in greater depth.Photo File 2: CLP_VioletAudio2.jpg
Photo Caption 2: JR Everhart of CLP Audio and Staging, host of the popular YouTube series Grumpy Sound Guy, has produced several public and members-only videos that take a closer look at the dMix 128 and explore its technical capabilities in greater depth.About Violet Audio/Violet Audio US
Violet Audio is a professional audio technology company specializing in the development of high-performance, network-based mixing and processing solutions for live sound, broadcast and installed audio applications. Founded by industry veterans with decades of experience in electronic engineering, software development and live touring, the company leverages advanced FPGA-based architecture to deliver powerful, scalable systems that combine high channel counts, flexible connectivity and modern control workflows at a competitive price point. With global offices in Australia, Brazil, Singapore and Germany, Violet Audio continues to expand its international footprint. Supporting its North American growth, Violet Audio US, founded and led by industry veteran Phil Wagner, provides sales, distribution, training and technical support across the United States, Canada and Mexico, ensuring customers and partners have access to the resources and expertise required for successful system deployment.Media contact:
Robert Clyne, Clyne Media, Inc.
robert@clynemedia.com
615-300-4666Violet Audio US contact:
Phil Wagner
info@violetaudioUS.com
747-222-9888
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