Darrin “B-SIDE” Younger,  Director of Enterprise Improvement

What impression has DAS Audio made on the trade? 

Since 1971 DAS Audio has constantly advanced, most not too long ago using the newest Bluetooth expertise for Audio streaming AND speaker management in Skilled Audio.  The largest impression might be the truth that we offer a top quality European made product with out the boutique sticker shock (price ticket). 

What kind of legacy do you need to go away for DAS Audio? 

A legacy that lasts for ages, that we have been an audio firm that cared concerning the earth, it’s individuals, and the sound trade. For instance, we’re part of the Forest Stewart Council. The FSC certification ensures that our merchandise haven’t been manufactured on the expense of the forest, animals, vegetation and individuals who rely upon it. We’re a household owned enterprise since 1971, and we plan to remain that method. And that we manufacture over 98% of our catalog in home making certain a stage of high quality and sonic constancy that’s not sacrificed for the sake of a greenback. (not shopping for a bunch of different individuals’s merchandise and simply placing our title on it). #DASgood

Other than colleagues at DAS Audio, who do you admire within the trade?

For firms, I love the small guys who’re making massive modifications, firms like Serato (DJ Software program), BPM Supreme (On-line DJ Pool) & others like PHASE (French firm making wi-fi units that change the needle for turntables). For artists, I love individuals like Will.i.Am, Diplo, Jazzy Jeff, A-trak, Calvin Harris & Lil’ Jon, I really feel these people have been capable of blur the strains between DJ, Artist & Producer all whereas always evolving, popping out with new sounds and defying style’s and labels. It’s laborious to remain related within the recreation as of late, however all of those artist have carried out it for years and nonetheless proceed to do it effectively!

What are you doing that’s revolutionary?

First I’ve to acknowledge what I’ve already carried out, LOL…  Serving to re-define the trendy DJ and DJ expertise as a complete, with patented participation of merchandise like Stanton’s Last Scratch [the first DVS – DJ Software that connected to your turntables manipulating audio files (pre-Serato)], Turntable growth (Together with USB connectivity), and enhancing options on KRK Studio Screens. Now, I’m impacting the options and designs of audio system for DAS Audio, for transportable DJ use {and professional} set up and touring. Bettering the design, use and acceptance of wi-fi expertise in knowledgeable audio realm, whereas it was principally client a couple of years in the past.

What motivates and drives you to proceed to enhance and innovate?

That feeling of by no means being happy with “status-quo” actually bothers me! Irrespective of how outdated I’m or how skilled I’m; I do know that there’s a lot extra to study and do…  I by no means need to cease the try of perfection. Some individuals say I’m a perfectionist (in a unfavourable tone); I do know that nothing might be good however that doesn’t imply you must cease making an attempt to get there!

What can we anticipate from DAS Audio in 2020?

Progress and Improvement… Extra new merchandise, with enhanced expertise however simplified for the lots.

New partnerships with some thrilling massive names within the nightlife trade (to be introduced in January on the NAMM present). 

Extra model ambassadors and sponsorships to unfold the phrase of the model and what we do, and the way we do it in another way.



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