US Company Morris Light & Sound Take Nexo STM Rig

Nashville-based Morris Light & Sound is the first rental company in North America to take delivery of the new flagship NEXO STM modular line array system, supplied by Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. (YCAS).

L to R: Morris L&S V.P, John Mills; Paul Furtkamp, YCAS National Sales Manager; David Haskell, President, Morris L&S

“From our first trip to NEXO headquarters over a year ago, we immediately embraced the concept of STM,” states David Haskell, President, Morris Light & Sound. “The ability to scale the system for audiences from 1,000 to 100,000 got our attention. And, after working closely with the NEXO team, I can proudly say they have delivered the most flexible and best-sounding system I have heard in many years. We are proud to be a developmental partner with NEXO and YCAS in bringing this wonderful new product to the market and look forward to a lasting relationship.”

The first gig for Morris with their new STM Rig – Kenny Chesney in Florida

“We are extremely pleased to be collaborating with Morris Light & Sound on the new STM system and excited to introduce them as our first NEXO STM associate in North America,” states Paul Furtkamp, National Sales Manager of Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc.

Kenny Chesney with STM in Florida

Morris’ new inventory includes 68x STM M46, 80x STM B112 bass, 48x STM S118 subs, 22x NUAR Racks, 12x PS10R2 speakers, 18x RS18 Subs, and 16x GEO S12 line array loudspeakers. Two Yamaha DME64N Digital Mix Engines have also been purchased to run 16 channels of Lake Mesa EQ for zone control when required. The company also owns 24x NEXO 45°N-12 line monitors.

Morris Light and Sound is a full-service production and integration company with more than 25 years experience in the entertainment industry providing professional audio, video, and lighting services for live events, tours and the fixed installation marketplace throughout North America.

“Involved with STM since its early stages, Morris L & S has provided very valuable input to NEXO on its development. Both NEXO and YCAS are very proud to be aligned with a company like Morris Light & Sound that truly defines what it means to be on the cutting edge of a new technology like NEXO STM. We look forward to a very long and productive relationship between our two companies.”