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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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06/16/09 05:36 AM,
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At the 2009 InfoComm show in Orlando, Lectrosonics announces the introduction of the ASPEN (Audio Signal Processing Expansion Network) product line that employs sophisticated proprietary algorithms developed by Lectrosonics and the latest in high-speed DSP hardware. The ASPEN Series also includes TCP/IP control over Ethernet, unlimited input expandability, real-time clock, 48-channel matrix bus, 1 Gbps expansion port, and true 48-Volt phantom powering for all inputs. All ASPEN Series products are RoHS-compliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and will include the SPN812,…
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06/16/09 05:22 AM,
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At 2009 InfoComm in Orlando, Sennheiser (Booth #5733) is introducing the MZD 8000 digital module for its MKH 8000 Series microphones. Specifically, the MKH 8000 Series can now be digitalized directly at the microphone head, ensuring a natural sound without any loss of quality. “A warm, natural, yet fantastically clear and powerful, sound is what makes the MKH 8000 series really stand out,” explains Dawn Birr, Sennheiser’s product manager for professional products. “The new digital module ensures that this sound…
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009
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06/09/09 10:02 AM,
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Over the past year, Spike Stent who has recently mixed records by Beyonce, Madonna, Lily Allen, Goldfrapp and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, has been utilizing a Universal Audio 1176AE limiting amplifier. The 1176AE is a custom, limited-run, “hod-rodded” version of the company’s noted studio limiter, the 1176LN. It includes enhanced features such as a “super-slow” attack mode and a low 2:1 compression ratio. When mixing Beyonce’s Double Platinum selling album “I Am…Sasha Fierce”, Stent discovered the UA 1176AE, and it…
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Monday, June 08, 2009
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06/08/09 07:30 AM,
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EDIROL has announced several updates for the R-44 compact, lightweight field recorder, including new v1.05 software, the ability for users to add effects in Pre Record mode, and updates for the BWF (Broadcast Wave File) marker format, notable with previously recorded data. Further improvements include quicker shutdown times in some modes with SD cards, and a smoother overall workflow helped by minor bug fixes. The R-44 has up to four channels of uncompressed audio available at selectable 16- or 24-bit…
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Friday, May 22, 2009
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05/22/09 09:42 AM,
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At the upcoming 2009 InfoComm show in Orlando, Ashly Audio is introducing two new loudspeaker processors to its line of Protea DSP products. The Protea 4.8SP four-input/eight-output and Protea 3.6SP three-input/six-output 1RU digital signal processors offer an extremely intuitive user interface, plus PC control software, and comprehensive DSP, including crossover, equalization, delay and limiter functions. Gain, delay and six filters (each a choice of parametric, low- or high-shelf) may be applied to every input, each of which employs 24-bit, 48…
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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04/29/09 11:39 AM,
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IK Multimedia has announced that users may now purchase and download T-RackS 3 Singles individual processor plug-in modules from the company’s award-winning T-RackS 3 Deluxe mastering and mixing suite. Each of the processor modules now operates also as a native VST, AU, or RTAS plug-in, for more convenient usage inside any popular DAW when mixing individual tracks. Available plug-ins from the T-RackS 3 Singles series include: - Vintage Compressor 670 - Vintage Tube Program EQ EQP1-A - Opto Compressor…
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Monday, April 13, 2009
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04/13/09 12:53 PM,
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There are several types of audio software plug-ins (or “plugs”), third-party software developed to enhance the functionality of software-based digital audio workstations (DAW). Most plug-ins use host-based or “native” processing. These include Steinberg’s VST (which runs on many platforms), Digidesign’s own RTAS (Pro Tools LE) and Apples’ AU (Logic). We’re interested in TDM (Time Domain Multiplex), a format used by Pro Tools HD that employs DSP cards, reduces latency and is used by Digidesign Venue live sound consoles. Venue input…
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Monday, March 23, 2009
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03/23/09 07:10 AM,
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TC Electronic is offering three new collections of TDM plug-ins for Pro Tools: Mastering, Production, and Studio Complete. The Mastering bundle provides all of the tools needed to bring professional quality mastering to DAW in one convenient software pack. It includes the MD3 Stereo Mastering package for quality in mastering, Brickwall Limiter, Unwrap for stereo to 5.1 upmixing, and Master X3, a virtual incarnation of the industry standard TC Electronic Finalizer. Production bundle has six plug-ins to give mixes a…
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Friday, February 06, 2009
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02/06/09 10:18 AM,
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TransAudio Group, U.S. distributor of Drawmer products, has announced the availability of the Drawmer S2 Signature Series dual-channel tube limiter. The S2 is one of the latest products to emerge from Ivor Drawmer’s high-end designs and features an “all tube – no technical compromise” circuit composed of only the highest-grade components. In addition to a fully-balanced internal signal path, dual mono or stereo operation, class A design, all signal-path tubes, and isolation transformers on inputs and outputs, the S2 features…
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