Veteran Designer Adds to BMD Brain Trust

Wimberley, Texas – February 25, 2009 — Burgin McDaniel Design, a Texas manufacturer of boutique analog audio gear, is pleased to announce a partnership with freelance hardware designer Drake D. Williams. Williams’ most recent position was with Rupert Neve Designs, where he was responsible for hardware formulation on a variety of products, from Legendary Audio’s Masterpiece to the acclaimed 5008 console and the entire Portico range thru to the Fidelis concept prototype.

Williams, a man of few words, says “I’m a hardware designer, some folks think I’m a damn good one too.� Kevin Burgin, co–owner of Burgin McDaniel Design, elaborates. “Drake and I were two of the three founding members of RND so, to be able to work with him again is quite an honor. Reunited with our old partner, we will be able to continue our mission, supplying the industry with beautifully designed products, both for functionality and sonic quality, in a timely and professional manner.�

Travis McDaniel, the better looking half of Burgin McDaniel Design, adds that “Kevin and Drake work great together. Kevin comes up with the ideas. He thinks something up, and I build a prototype then give Drake the schematic.� Williams takes up the story, “I’ll lay out the board and design the piece…We all pay close attention to quality and sound, only the best will do.� With Williams’ help, Burgin McDaniel is answering the call for a new product that will be released in 2009 and distributed exclusively by Atlas Pro Audio.

About Burgin McDaniel Design
Burgin McDaniel Design (BMD) is a boutique manufacturer of analog audio products for engineers and musicians. BMD–badged lines are notable for their exceptional build quality and superior sonic performance. Their designs are seen on stage and in some of the world’s most prestigious pro audio products. Based in the pro audio hamlet of Wimberley Texas, Burgin McDaniel Design is dedicated to best in class solutions for their customers. More information is available on the web at BurginMcDaniel dot com.

About Drake D. Williams
Drake Williams lives and works near Wimberley, in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas. For professional design services, contact him at drakedwilliams at yahoo dot com.

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