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Friday, May 03, 2013
Chris Huff
05/03/13 02:17 PM,
This article is provided by Behind The Mixer. The most common mixing mistakes for church band instruments occur with the acoustic guitar. It’s a staple instrument of praise bands, and for this reason, it’s an instrument that needs to be correctly mixed. Let’s look at the eight most common mixing mistakes with the guitar as well as how to avoid them. 1. No EQ. I’m not one to say which is worse of these but in my book, this…
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
PSW Staff
04/16/13 05:12 PM,
The new RCF AX 8042 is a versatile digital matrix mixers designed on a powerful DSP platform, dedicated for install sound and commercial audio applications. It is outfitted with universal mic-line inputs (one can be set as noise detection input), and 6 outputs on 4 lines. With the available processing power, a large number of audio parameters can be set. Moreover, the possibility of linking two AX 8042 to create a 16-input 12-output matrix is available due to the in/out…
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Friday, April 12, 2013
PSW Staff
04/12/13 07:06 AM,
Solid State Logic has introduced Sigma, a remote controlled analog mix engine, at the ongoing Prolight+Sound 2013 show (Hall 5.1, Stand B.73). Designed for the DAW user that seeks the sound of an SSL console while retaining the convenience of working in the box, Sigma is housed in 2U rack unit that is remote controlled using MIDI via Ethernet using a DAW or an iDevice compatible software interface. Using proprietary MDAC control technology first seen in the Duality and AWS…
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
PSW Staff
04/11/13 08:12 AM,
At the Prolight+Sound 2013 show in Frankfurt, Yamaha has introduced the MGP32X and MGP24X analog mixing consoles the latest addition to the MGP Series, which combine analog authenticity with comprehensive digital capabilities. In addition to offering expanded mixing capacity with the addition of more channels, the new consoles add three new digital features: USB device recording and playback, graphic EQ and a multi-band compressor. The new consoles also include newly developed discrete studio-grade Class-A D-PRE mic preamps that employ an…
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
PSW Staff
04/10/13 12:29 PM,
Rupert Neve Designs has announced the new 5060 Centerpiece 24 x 2 analog desktop mixer—designed to be the class A analog heart of a recording studio. The 5060 Centerpiece delivers the tonality and center section features of the company’s flagship 5088 console, cementing outboard equipment together with custom transformers, flexible monitoring, DAW transport controls, and the power of a Rupert Neve-designed 24x2 mix-bus. In a modular, hybrid analog/digital mix system built around the Centerpiece, existing gear can be seamlessly integrated…
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PSW Staff
04/10/13 09:10 AM,
Allen & Heath has announced the new Qu-16 rack-mountable digital mixer, incorporating technologies pioneered in the company’s GLD and iLive digital mixing systems. An overview of the facilities of the new Qu-16: —16 Mono Inputs (TRS + XLR)—3 Stereo Inputs (TRS)— 4 Stereo FX Returns—16 Buses—12 Mix Outputs (LR, Mono Mix 1-4, Stereo Mix 1-3)—4 FX Engines—AES Digital Out—19-in Rack Mountable—Moving Faders—Recallable AnaLOGIQ Preamps—Qu-Drive direct Multitrack Recording / Playback on USB drives—800 x 480 Touchscreen—iLive FX Library—dSNAKE Remote Audio Port—Compatible…
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Tuesday, April 09, 2013
PSW Staff
04/09/13 05:10 PM,
PreSonus has introduced the StudioLive 32.4.2AI 32-channel performance and recording digital mixer. This new mixer features next-generation Active Integration technology, including a dual-core computing engine that packs over 64 times the processing power and 10,000 times more RAM than the StudioLive 24.4.2. Its sophisticated, integral communications also makes possible wireless control of the mixer without requiring an external computer. The new console includes 32 Class A XMAX mic preamps with individually switched phantom power (plus an XMAX preamp for the…
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Monday, April 08, 2013
PSW Staff
04/08/13 06:01 AM,
The latest update to the Master Fader control application for the Mackie DL1608 and new DL806 digital live sound mixers is now available for free download from the App Store here. Master Fader v1.4 launches for iPad with a host of new features, including a new selection of channel plug-ins and improved snapshot operation. It also offers an entirely new selection of vintage processing. After analysis, development and testing, the new vintage EQ, compressor and gate deliver the musical characteristics…
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Friday, March 22, 2013
PSW Staff
03/22/13 08:25 AM,
The new Behringer EUROPORT EPS500MP3 PA system includes an 8-channel, 500-watt powered mixer with built-in MP3 player as well as wireless microphone capability; two loudspeakers, each with an 8-in woofer and 1-in compression driver; and a storage compartment for the included XM1800S mic and cabling. The 8-channel powered mixer can be left attached to the back of the speaker or detached for easy positioning and access. Channels 1 - 4 include XENYX mic preamps, accept balanced XLR mics, as well…
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Monday, March 04, 2013
Bruce Bartlett
03/04/13 04:20 PM,
Sound systems can be confusing because they’re made up of complex devices that need to work together to deliver the desired results. Some of the questions I’ll answer here include: How do I hook up a mixer to the rest of the system? What jacks are best to use? How do I use graphic equalizers? What are compressors used for? How do I use groups? How do I set up monitor mixes? How do…
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