For over three decades, Brisbane-based company IJS has supported a wide array of clients, venues and events in navigating the often-complex landscape of production; providing high-end audio, lighting, staging and backline for concerts, festivals, corporate events and beyond. Further strengthening its technical capacity, IJS recently welcomed DiGiCo’s latest digital mixing platform, the Quantum 852, into its ranks.
Fundamental to IJS’ operational philosophy, is its investment in class-leading hardware and technologies. Over the past decade, the company has compiled an impressive inventory of DiGiCo consoles- including 3 x Quantum 338 consoles, 2 x SD11i and 1 x SD10 systems- and now, the Quantum 852. The addition highlights IJS’s focus on future-ready solutions that support a variety of production scenarios.
“IJS has been updating and scaling up its audio inventory in recent years. As part of this, it made sense to have a large format, high-input-count console such as the 852 in our growing console fleet,” notes General Manager Jay van Lieshout . “It’s important that our consoles are rider-friendly, reliable, and remain current with market trends. DiGiCo consoles are highly sought after, thanks in part to the workflow advantages of the DiGiCo ecosystem. In short- Engineers love them, so it just makes sense for us to stock them in our hire inventory.”
The Quantum 852, DiGiCo’s new flagship console, leverages the unique processing power of the manufacturer’s seventh-generation FPGA engine, offering up to 384 input channels, 192 Aux / Sub-Group busses, and a 64 x 64 processing matrix- all with full channel processing. Advanced tools like Nodal Processing, Mustard Processing, True Solo, and Spice Rack enhance its versatility and sound-shaping capabilities.
Redefining the scale and flexibility of digital mixing consoles, the Quantum 852 retains the exceptional sound quality of the Quantum hardware that has gone before it- ensuring capability in production environments where uncompromising audio quality is critical in supporting top-tier talent. IJS’ client roster spans some of the biggest names in live entertainment, with 2025 already seeing IJS piloting the likes of Woodford Folk Festival, Blues on Broadbeach, Six60 at Brisbane Riverstage, and Ministry Of Sound: Classical at HOTA. Now equipped with the Quantum 852, IJS is well-positioned to build on its legacy while ensuring adaptability to evolving production demands.
To learn more about the Quantum 852, visit the official DiGiCo website.
