MAINTENANCE & REFURBISHMENT


To provide the music industry with first class recording facilies, The Bieber Studio based in Oenbach in Germany, relies on FLIR thermal imaging technology. Indeed, it takes condionbased maintenance very seriously as it minimises technical issues so sound engineers can focus on creavity


Rüger, a guitarist and producer who has headed the operation since its establishment in the 1970s. “These racks contain many professional effects units, pre-amps, amplifiers and a crucial large patch bay that enables each signal to be sent precisely where it is needed for recording or further processing.”


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Thermal imaging ensures trouble free recording


Not only do we check the electrics in the studio on a regular basis but also take a close look at the 19-inch racks,” explained Oli


Help from a thermal imaging camera


Regular testing of all studio equipment using the FLIR ONE Pro thermal imaging camera gives the team the confidence that older technology also works as required. Over the years Rüger has built-up an impressive collection of classic effect units and vintage instruments. This equipment is still highly-valued by today’s musicians as it creates special sound effects; the Fender fuzz pedal from 1960s is a good example.


The FLIR ONE Pro helps users find invisible problems fast. It offers 4x the native resolution than the standard model and its sharper image clarity is further enhanced by FLIR’s VividIR™ imaging processing technology. The camera can measure temperatures from -20°C to 400°C with up to three spot temperature meters and six temperature regions of interest. “Of course, I would have preferred a top-of-the-range FLR T1020 and if the Foo Fighters or Bruce Springsteen were to come here next month for a recording then I’d have to think


about making such a purchase!”, Rüger continues. “Until then I’m happy with the FLIR ONE Pro. It’s a couple of decimal places cheaper, very robust and it works well for our purposes.”


Founded in 1978, FLIR Systems is a world- leading industrial technology company focused on intelligent sensing solutions for defense, industrial, and commercial applications. FLIR Systems’ vision is to be “The World’s Sixth Sense,” creating technologies to help professionals make more informed decisions that save lives and livelihoods. For more information, visit www.flir.com and follow @flir.


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uThis 60channel mixer produces a lot of heat


uEect units and amplifiers in the 19inch rack


uOli Rüger at the mixing desk


uFLIR ONE Pro in use


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