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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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04/24/13 06:23 PM,
Radial Engineering has announced a new addition to the 500 series range of modules, the PreComp combination preamp and compressor. The design begins with a high-performance preamp equipped with Radial’s unique Accustate gain control that simultaneously sets the output and sensitivity to maximize signal-to-noise at all levels. This is particularly important when recording in the digital domain where background noise can often be audible during quiet passages. A full-feature compressor follows with adjustable threshold, compression ratio and make-up gain control…
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Monday, February 11, 2013
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02/11/13 06:09 PM,
Radial Engineering has announce a new addition to the 500 series range of modules, the PreComp combination preamp and compressor. The PreComp is a single wide module, with a high-performance preamp equipped with Radial’s unique Accustate gain control that simultaneously sets the output and sensitivity to maximize signal-to-noise at all levels. This is particularly important when recording in the digital domain where background noise can often be audible during quiet passages. A full-feature compressor follows with adjustable threshold, compression ratio…
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
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01/31/13 09:55 AM,
Aphex has introduced the USB 500 Rack, a four-slot API 500 Series rack that offers users considerable flexibility. The USB 500 can function as a USB interface, allowing users to connect their 500 Series modules to their favorite digital audio workstation via USB. For instance, the USB 500 could be loaded with up to four mic pre-amps, with signals sent to the DAW via USB, and played back through the monitor section of the rack, which features volume, mono/stereo and…
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
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01/24/13 06:15 AM,
Earthworks will introduce its first 500 Series module, the 521 ZDT at the 2013 NAMM show this week in Anaheim, CA (Booth 6882). Based on the ZDT Preamp technology designed by David Blackmer, the 521 ZDT brings the exacting standards of the Zero Distortion Technology preamplifiers to the convenient 500 series format, providing a “wire with gain” option to the 500 series rack. The solid state ZDT 521 features switchable phantom power, polarity invert, and peak amplitude clip detection, just…
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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01/22/13 10:23 AM,
TransAudio Group will introduce the Drawmer DS101, the first noise gate module designed specifically for the 500 Series rack system, at this week’s 2013 NAMM Show in Anaheim (booth 6945). The new DS101 is based on a single channel of the company’s renowned DS201 and incorporates the fully variable high- and low-pass filters and “key listen” monitoring functionality pioneered by Drawmer that enable frequency conscious gating. The DS101, which can be used for both gating and “ducking” (for voice-over applications…
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Monday, January 21, 2013
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01/21/13 03:51 PM,
For the 2013 NAMM show, Rupert Neve Designs is announcing two new 500 Series modules: the 511 Mic Pre with Silk, and the 542 True Tape Emulator with Texture. As two of the only 500 Series modules actually designed by Mr. Rupert Neve, the 511 and 542 combine the classic tone and versatility expected from a Rupert Neve design with the form factor and value of the 500 Series format. 511 Mic Pre with Silk With a truly legendary preamp…
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
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12/11/12 04:29 PM,
Radial Engineering has introduced the SixPack, the latest Workhorse power rack designed for the 500 series module format. The SixPack is Radial’s sixth power rack in its growing 500 series range, joining 15 modules that are currently available and a clear indication of the company’s proactive stance with respect to building and supporting the 500 series standard. According to Radial president Peter Janis, “Given today’s ever changing digital environment, recording studios must be agile for them to adapt and they…
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Friday, December 07, 2012
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12/07/12 08:52 AM,
Radial Engineering has introduced the ChainDrive 1x4 distro and line driver, the latest in the company’s ever-growing range of 500 series modules. The ChainDrive is a single-wide audio distribution module that accepts either a balanced or unbalanced source via the 500 series power rack input and distributes the signal to four front-panel 1/4-inch TRS outputs. Four conveniently positioned front panel level controls make it easy to optimize signal-to-noise levels. For those equipped with a Radial Workhorse, the Omniport is set…
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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11/20/12 09:42 AM,
Radial Engineering has introduced the Submix 4x1 mixer, the latest in the company’s growing family of 500 Series modules. The ergonomically simple design begins with four front-mounted 1/4-inch input connectors with individual level controls. Unlike a traditional mixer that requires a separate input pad and level control, the Submix employs Radial’s unique dual-gang Accustate input circuit that allows adjustment of sensitivity with gain. This enables the Submix to be used with low level instruments and high output line level sources…
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
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10/31/12 03:19 PM,
Aphex has introduced several new 500 Series modules, including the J PRE 500 mic pre; EQF 500 parametric equalizer; Dual RPA 500 mic pre; A PRE 500 mic pre, and the COMP 500 optical compressor. The new modules join the previously unveiled EX•BB 500 Aural Exciter/Big Bottom module. The J PRE 500 mic pre is inspired by the flagship Aphex 1788A remote controlled preamp. Both have the same Jensen JT11K8 nickel input transformer and Aphex patented mic limiter technology. The…
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