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Monday, November 30, 2009

Ultimate Ears Introduces New iPhone App Complete With SPL Meter

The free Ultimate Ears App features a recreational Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Meter to assist you in measuring the decibel levels at a concert or anywhere else during your daily life.

For over a decade, Ultimate Ears’ custom monitors have changed the way music is performed by the biggest names in the industry, including Madonna, U2 and The Killers. Now, Ultimate Ears has developed a free iPhone App so you can keep in tune with the music scene, just like the stars.

The free Ultimate Ears App features a recreational Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Meter to assist you in measuring the decibel levels at a concert or anywhere else during your daily life. The accuracy of SPL readings will vary depending on which Phone model is used.

In addition, the Ultimate Ears iPhone App provides a direct pipeline to UA artist interviews, backstage footage and photos from performances. Ultimate Ear’s favorite upcoming bands will also be featured monthly to keep users up to date with UA users. 

The Ultimate Ears iPhone app is available now as a free download from the iPhone app store.

Ultimate Ears

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NSCA University Increases Online Training Offerings

Members can save 10% on the CMOOR Group courses through October 2010

Through October 2010, NSCA members can get 10% off security courses offered through NSCA University and provided by The CMOOR Group.

The courses offer systems contractors, designers and technicians valuable technical knowledge as well as Learning Units (LUs) for NSCA’s Certificate of Completion Program (CCP) or recertification.

Convenient, accessible training allows system integrators to expand their skill sets with new products and services that can help them grow their businesses.

Courses eligible for the discount include, but are not limited to:

OSHA Outreach Training Physical Security Network Associated Physical Security Network Field Technician Structured Wiring and Termination Technician Certification

NSCA members also receive additional discounts on other courses available directly through the CMOOR Group. These courses may also be considered for LUs.

“Contractors are seeking accessible, affordable online learning to meet their training needs,” said Chuck Wilson, NSCA executive director.

“By offering these courses through a great partner provider like The CMOOR Group, our members have even more choices for online training.”

“Systems contractors are constantly seeking education on OSHA in order to meet safety standards required on the job site,” said Norah Hammond, NSCA senior director of professional development.

“And, as they move into the security market to meet the growing demand for security technologies and applications, these courses become that much more important.”

“We are pleased to be working with NSCA,” said Connie Moorhead, president of The CMOOR Group.

“We feel that our course library is very applicable to the NSCA membership and will give them a variety of training options to enhance their skills and provide greater resources for LUs as well.”

Online learning courses are available anytime, anywhere with interactive learning tools. These courses can be combined to meet the specific needs of employers. Each course is also eligible for LUs in NSCA University’s College of Technical Knowledge CCP or as credit toward EST-L2 certification renewal. 

To learn more about these and other online learning opportunities, visit http://www.nsca.org/securityceu or http://www.nsca.org/elearning. For more information, contact NSCA at 800.446.6722 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

 

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New, State-Of-The-Art Black Mirror Studio Chooses Dual Euphonix Consoles

"Our intention is to meet the most ambitious recording requirements from pop-rock music to metal, from jazz to classical and chamber music." - Filippo Travani, Owner, Black Mirror Studios

Newly opened in 2009, Black Mirror Studios has installed a Euphonix System 5 digital console and a System 5-MC digital console in its state-of-the-art control rooms. 

Black Mirror is a large, international recording studio located just outside Udine, Italy in the middle of the Alpe-Adria region, making it easily accessible from Austria, Slovenia and Northern Italy.

Studio owner and manager, Filippo Travani, intends Black Mirror to become the benchmark for musicians, record companies and independent labels across Europe.

“Our intention is to meet the most ambitious recording requirements from pop-rock music to metal, from jazz to classical and chamber music. The studio offers services for mastering, recording and mixing, advertising jingles, background music, arrangements, voiceover and musical production,” explained Travani.

“Our dream of a state-of-the-art studio wouldn’t be complete without a Euphonix. That’s why the American manufacturer, famous for over 20 years throughout the world for its large-format consoles for the music production, post-production and broadcasting, was chosen for the mixing consoles.”

Black Mirror’s Control Room A houses a Euphonix System 5 console with 56 faders, analog “vintage” equipment and PMC–BB5-XBD loudspeakers with Bryston amplification.

System 5 is Euphonix’ flagship digital audio mixing system designed for all music recording and mixing applications. It is outfitted with high quality EQ and compression on every channel, surround capability, hundreds of DSP channels, and high resolution metering using on-screen displays.

Alternatively, Control Room B contains a 24-fader Euphonix System 5-MC that controls Digidesign Pro Tools. The System 5-MC is a DAW Controller based on the Euphonix System 5 control surface design and the innovative MC Pro; the System 5-MC tightly integrates with DAWs such as Pro Tools, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Digital Performer and Pyramix using the EuCon Ethernet control protocol.

“We are honored by Filippo Travani’s choice of two Euphonix mixing systems for this incredible new music studio,” said Chris Hollebone, Operations Director of Euphonix Europe. ”We are seeing a solid increase in world class music studios opting for Euphonix digital solutions that take full advantage of EuCon control, thereby avoiding needless conversion from analog to digital and back.

“The System 5 was originally designed as a music console and the quality of its signal path still leads the pack. As Black Mirror builds its reputation and client base, Euphonix is thrilled that we are going to be an integral part of that success.”

Euphonix Website

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Stiernberg Consulting & Lab X Technologies Partner On Connectivity Readiness Check

New service to help manufacturers deal with connectivity challenges in the networked AV world

Lab X Technologies and Stiernberg Consulting have teamed up to provide a new service for manufacturers - the Connectivity Readiness Check - a diagnostic program that helps companies answer the question, “Are you ready for connectivity?”

The Lab X and Stiernberg Consulting partnership will help AV manufacturers by assessing each one’s current situation and making specific, targeted recommendations for how that manufacturer can meet both technical and business challenges head on.

The CRC program is designed to be fast, confidential, and low cost - a natural next step in establishing or improving product development and business development strategies in the interoperability era.

Commercial and residential AV systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated and powerful. The transition from analog non-networked systems to digital networked systems is in full swing.

End users are becoming increasingly demanding. They expect plug and play, fully interoperable audio, video, and media systems that are intuitive, reliable, flexible, and low cost.

Lee Minich, President of Lab X Technologies, comments, “Gear manufacturers who offer only analog or otherwise incompatible AV components are losing market share and industry relevance. Competitors are passing them by with networkable gear that plays well with others.”

John Stiernberg, President of Stiernberg Consulting, adds, “Manufacturers who don’t yet have compatible state-of-the-industry products need to make fundamental business decisions now in response to a rapidly changing market. They need to fully embrace the technological, cultural, and business changes that are occurring, or risk extinction at the hands of more progressive competitors.”

Lee Minich adds, “AV gear that can’t operate on a network will be the Commodore Amiga or Sony Betamax of the next few years. That may sound ominous, but we believe there is no middle ground.”

The CRC is a diagnostic and prescriptive program geared to assessing a manufacturer’s readiness to develop, produce, and profitably sell AV gear (commercial or residential) that is networkable and/or interoperable. It delivers a confidential executive report and interactive discussion that includes objective technical and business assessments, plus recommendations in each area.

Lab X Technologies Website
Stiernberg Consulting Website

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Harman Music Group Promotes Craig Paller To Vice President Of Worldwide Sales

“Craig Paller is an outstanding sales executive with a proven understanding of the markets Harman Music Group serves and deep empathy for the needs of our dealers and customers." - Rob Urry, President, Harman Music Group

The Harman Music Group announces the promotion of Craig Paller from Vice President, Domestic Sales, to group-wide Vice President, Worldwide Sales, where he will be responsible for strategic planning and sales initiatives at the brand, market, and dealer level for BSS Audio, dbx Professional, DigiTech, and Lexicon Professional. 

“Craig Paller is an outstanding sales executive with a proven understanding of the markets Harman Music Group serves and deep empathy for the needs of our dealers and customers,” states Rob Urry, President of the Harman Music Group. “In this new role his experience, enthusiasm, and leadership skills will benefit all of our brands in growing and strengthening in each of their specific markets.”

Paller joined Harman Music Group in November 2005 as Vice President of Worldwide Sales for BSS Audio & dbx professional. In 2007 his responsibilities were expanded to include sales management for Lexicon Professional. In this role he successfully managed the US sales team for these brands and successfully met commercial targets.

Prior to joining Harman Music Group, Paller was the Director of U.S. Sales for Shure and managed all aspects of sales and distribution including policies, forecasting, pricing, dealer programs, as well as promotions and sales goals. 

Paller began his career at Electro-Voice, were he held several positions, including National Sales Manager and overseeing sales for their U.S. MI Market. 

“I’m excited about the opportunity to lead our worldwide sales team and continue to build each brand’s presence in established as well as emerging markets,” says Paller. “I want our customers and dealers to know we have a great team in place that will continue to develop strong relationships and help them meet their goals by providing the highest quality products that reflect the heritage and quality of our brands.”

Paller holds a bachelors degree in Marketing from Millikin University. In addition he also holds Six Sigma Green Belt certification. 

Harman Music Group Website

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