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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Bobby Owsinski
08/10/10 11:20 AM,
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What makes a live recording sound live? The audience, of course. A live recording is all about the energy of the event, and that energy comes from the crowd, so some real thought has to be given as to how it’s captured. Just setting up some microphones haphazardly usually produces less-than-desired results. To avoid that scenario, let’s have a look at some proven mic techniques for live recording. First, it can be tempting to use approaches that engineers recording classical…
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Monday, June 07, 2010
Kyle P. Snyder
06/07/10 09:51 PM,
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Apple today presented the new iPhone 4. With features like the new Retina display, a 5 megapixel camera with an LED flash, HD video recording, and Apple’s A4 processor, it’s hard to even imagine what this means for pro audio. iPhone 4 comes with iOS 4, the newest version of Apple’s advanced mobile operating system, which includes over 100 new features and 1500 new APIs for developers. iOS 4 features, among a multitude of other new features, Multitasking, which is…
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Wednesday, June 02, 2010
PSW Staff
06/02/10 11:00 AM,
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Sanken Microphones has announced the introduction of a new shotgun microphone, the CS-2, which captures distant sound with natural tone. This, the newest model in Sanken’s comprehensive shotgun microphone line offers extended reach in a standard length mic using the company’s gradient tube length and rectangular diaphragm design. The CS-2 achieves supersharp directivity with a 120mm (4.75") long acoustic tube in a standard 250 mm (10") length / 19mm (3/4") diameter body. As a result, a natural tone is produced…
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Friday, May 07, 2010
PSW Staff
05/07/10 10:17 AM,
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Dubai Media has installed two 32-fader, Solid State Logic C100 HDS consoles in two new remote OB vans as part of the network’s move into HD broadcast. The C100 HDS consoles primarily support live to air coverage of horse racing at the new Meydan Racecourse and other local and international sporting events. The positive experience with a C100 HD in the main studio helped Dubai Media with its decision to use the C100 HDS consoles in the new vans. “The…
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010
PSW Staff
05/05/10 08:48 AM,
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Sennheiser and Neumann Canada are presenting a technical seminar at the upcoming MIAC/PAL Trade Show in Toronto, Canada on Sunday, May 16th. Michael Nunan, post sound supervisor for CTV will discuss “Demystifying AES-42 Digital Microphones” The Most Misunderstood Newcomers on the Technology Scene. One of the most exciting and potentially revolutionary developments to come along in decades, they’re also one of the most misunderstood. Unlike many new technologies and products that are supposed to be better simply because they’re new,…
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Thursday, October 08, 2009
Bruce Bartlett
10/08/09 11:45 AM,
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In house-of-worship sound system installations, one of the biggest challenges is miking the choir. We want to achieve a good balance, a natural sound, and high gain before feedback. Another goal is to make sure that the microphones are invisible! It’s a tough assignment. What mics work well for the choir? Where should the mics go, and how many are needed in each situation? The suggestions that follow should point you in the right direction.. Mics for Choir The most…
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009
PSW Staff
09/02/09 06:41 AM,
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Allen & Heath is shipping a host of new interface cards for the iLive and iLive-T Series digital consoles, including the RAB2 remote audio interface card host; the Mini Multi-Out Card for ADAT, Aviom, iDR 8-bus and Hearbus; the EtherSound Network Card; Allen & Heath’s proprietary ACE (Audio and Control over Ethernet) Card for 64 channel bi-directional link; and the new MADI 64 Channel Multi-link Card. RAB2 is a remote audio card, enabling iLive digital mixing systems to work with…
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009
PSW Staff
09/01/09 07:20 AM,
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CAD Professional Microphones and Astatic Commercial Audio Products are re-branding as CAD Audio to expand the company’s product offerings across several markets, optimize the efficiencies of its sales and distribution channels, and streamline its marketing, PR and promotional efforts. The company’s original roots can be traced back to the Astatic Corporation, established in 1931 in Conneaut, Ohio by two radio engineers dedicated to the development of a static-free or “Astatic” microphone. The company evolved into Astatic Commercial Audio products, which…
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Bob Buontempo
08/25/09 01:02 PM,

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To begin with, there are many things that you cannot do in a home studio. A competent recording of a live band - still the mainstay of the recording industry - is usually impossible in your bedroom. Fitting an orchestra in there is also challenging. And even though the topic of this piece is whether award -winning (i.e., GRAMMY®) music can be conceived, recorded and mastered in a home studio, there’s nothing to indicate that any such recordings actually have…
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Monday, August 24, 2009
PSW Staff
08/24/09 10:11 AM,
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Novation is now shipping the new SL Mk II range of controller keyboards featuring Automap 3 technology. With seamless support for Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic, Nuendo, Cubase, Sonar, DP, RTAS, TDM, VST, AU plugins and software instruments, the new SL Mk II is the most powerful controller on the market for any modern recording and performance set up. The SL Mk II features over 70 controls including touch-sensitive faders and ringlet rotaries, backlit switches, and pads all tightly linked…
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