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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
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05/06/09 05:06 PM,
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Avid today introduced Digidesign VENUE SC48: a fully-integrated audio and processing live sound solution developed for small to mid-sized houses of worship, clubs, and corporate A/V companies, as well as touring customers. VENUE SC48 combines I/O, digital signal processing and tactile control and offers built-in support for a number of professional audio plug-ins that provide more creative mixing options. Building upon the company’s VENUE family of professional live sound systems, the VENUE SC48 system delivers the same sound quality and…
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Friday, May 01, 2009
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05/01/09 07:09 AM,
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Odds On Records & Studios of Las Vegas has announce the launch of its new record label of the same name. “By having the studio and label under one roof, we are able to save time and money for the artist, since the studio and label will work in tandem of one another,” says Odds On Records & Studios Label President Ted Joseph. “In addition, our boutique operation allows us to respond much more quickly to the changes in the…
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Monday, April 27, 2009
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04/27/09 12:26 PM,
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Following last month’s launch of the compact Soundcraft Si2, Soundcraft has announced a new software revision to include graphic equalizers on the desk and the availability of an offline editor, Virtual Si, for the platform. Si software version 2.0 adds the capabilities to display composite EQ curves on the touch screen for any channel or output, but perhaps more importantly provides a BSS Audio 30-band graphic equalizer on every output (groups, auxes and matrices), which is controlled by the faders…
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04/27/09 05:35 AM,
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Avid (Digidesign, M-Audio, Avid and other leading brands) has reported revenues of $151.6 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2009, compared to $198.3 million for the same period in 2008. The GAAP net loss for the quarter was $17.3 million, or $.47 per share, compared to a GAAP net loss of $21.1 million, or $.54 per share, in the first quarter of 2008. The GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2009 included amortization of intangibles, stock-based…
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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04/21/09 11:48 AM,
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Harman Professional Chief Executive Officer Blake Augsburger has been named a recipient of Texas Tech University’s Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering Distinguished Engineer Award. The prestigious award is a recognition of University alum who have excelled in their profession, have provided inspiration to their peers and have demonstrated a continuing interest in areas outside of engineering. Augsburger joins Chi-Ming Chang, James A. Edmiston, Shelby Johnson and J. G. Soules as 2009 Distinguished Engineer Award recipients for outstanding contributions…
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Friday, April 17, 2009
James Cadwallader
04/17/09 10:09 AM,

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A few nights ago, I attended the gig of a friend of mine who plays guitar. He’s a great player and a pretty cool guy. Sound-wise, there was a lot of stage wash that helped make the room sound muddy, and the house mix wasn’t doing much to help bring some presence and clarity to the whole picture. I took a peek at the console and was glad to see the main fader at unity, though the submix faders were…
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
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04/16/09 03:21 PM,
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Solid State Logic (SSL) has announced the release of the new MX4, which combines in one package a very high channel count/high quality audio interface, a versatile software mixer, and DSP powered plug-ins that provide console grade precision processing. The MX4, which debuted at at the 2009 Prolight+Sound & Musikmesse in Frankfurt, is a solution for audio professionals working in complex recording and mixing environments. The 128-channel MADI I/O can be combined with SSL Alpha-Link audio format converters connected directly…
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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04/15/09 03:16 PM,
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Clear-Com Communication Systems is debuting at NAB 2009 (Booth C6521) the new Production Maestro add-on module for its Eclipse Version 5.1 digital matrix intercom system. This flexible, intuitive software lets operators interact directly with the Eclipse to quickly set up and manage live dynamic voice communications for small or large networked intercom systems. Production Maestro lets operators manage the number of conferences and ports handled through their facility’s intercom network by simple drag-and-drop actions. Screen functions can be tailored to…
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Friday, April 10, 2009
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04/10/09 07:37 AM,
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Producer and engineer Greg Ladanyi, known for his work with Jackson Browne, Fleetwood Mac, Don Henley and Toto, has installed a pair of ATC (Acoustic Transducer Company) SCM50ASL Pro active three-way monitors in his studio at Maple Jam Music Group. The one-room facility focuses on pre-production, tracking and mixing for the group’s roster of artists, which include Anna Vissi, Type O Negative, and Hollywood Undead. The SCM50ASL Pro mid-field systems, which each incorporate a one-inch dome tweeter, three-inch custom Super…
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Friday, April 03, 2009
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04/03/09 05:50 AM,
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At the 2009 ProLight+Sound/Musikmesse in Germany, Cakewalk has introduced the SONAR V-Studio 100 compact music production studio, which integrates a USB 2.0 Audio Interface, DAW Controller, Digital Mixer, SD Recorder, and VS Production Pack for Mac and Windows. Customers can take control of their music productions by using the VS-100 as a 24-bit/96 kHz high speed USB 2.0 audio, MIDI interface and universal DAW controller. SONAR V-Studio 100 also includes the VS Production Pack, a powerful suite of high quality…
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