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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Audio-Technica Launches Next-Generation AT-DMM828 Digital Matrix Mixer
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06/18/13 01:57 PM,
Audio-Technica has debuted the new AT-DMM828 digital matrix mixer, the next generation of the company’s SmartMixer family of automatic mixers. The AT-DMM828 is a microprocessor-controlled, programmable, automatic-switching 8-channel matrix mixer. Designed for a variety of applications, including installed sound/sound reinforcement, houses of worship, broadcast, recording and more, the AT-DMM828 is designed to improve audio quality through a number of sophisticated methods. One way it achieves this is by keeping the number of open microphones to a minimum, thus reducing background…
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Soundcraft Announces Enhancements For Si Compact Series Consoles
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06/18/13 08:22 AM,
Soundcraft has announced a software update for Si Compact consoles. It includes several new features, support for the new Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 16 and 32, as well as support for the forthcoming Soundcraft Dante and BSS BLU link interface option cards. “This latest software update to the Si Compact line demonstrates our commitment to our large customer base of Si Compact owners,” says Keith Watson, marketing director, mixing, Harman Professional. “As a company, we know that industry-leading customer service and…
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Yamaha CL Firmware Upgrade Now Available; Includes Collaboration With Shure
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06/17/13 11:35 AM,
Yamaha Commercial Audio has announced the availability of version 1.51 firmware upgrade for the CL Series of digital consoles. New features include scene preview functionality, and the help function is further supported by an on-screen reference guide, which once loaded, resides in the console permanently. The recently launched Ri8-D, Ro8-D, and NXAmp with NXDT104 have been added as Dante devices that can be detected/patched into the CL Series. A cue level knob has also been added to the cue section,…
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Allen & Heath Launches GLD-112, Larger GLD Digital Mixer
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06/17/13 09:19 AM,
Allen & Heath has introduced the GLD-112, a larger version of the popular GLD-80 mixer, with an extra bank comprising 8 control strips, increasing the channel count to 28 fader strips in 4 layers. The GLD-112 is for applications where visibility of more channels in a single layer is required. It also offers a dedicated shelf to hold an iPad running the free GLD remote app that allows extended processing and custom views. GLD-112 retains the same analog-style channel processing…
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Aviom Introduces D800-Dante A-Net Distributor
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06/17/13 07:12 AM,
Aviom has introduces the D800-Dante A-Net Distributor, a product designed in collaboration with Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems. The new D800-Dante A-Net Distributor offers Dante connectivity for seamless integration of Aviom Personal Mixing Systems with Yamaha CL Series consoles and Rio Series I/O racks. With a D800-Dante A-Net Distributor connected to the Dante network, up to eight Aviom personal mixers can be connected in parallel in an Aviom personal mixing system, eliminating the need for any A-Net cards in the Yamaha…
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Friday, June 14, 2013
AKG Introduces Revamped Digital Automatic Microphone Mixers
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06/14/13 01:32 PM,
Adding to its family of microphone mixers, AKG proudly introduces its new line of digital automatic microphone mixers: DMM6 and DMM12. With an intuitive user interface, numerous DSP functions and high signal to noise ratio (S/N), the DMM series provides users with the highest quality in automatic mixing technology. DMM12 offers 12 inputs, while easily adjusting the mic to line level. Its four line outputs (2x stereo) are individually assignable for each input. The stereo record outputs are individually assignable,…
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
DiGiCo/Group One Launch Master Series Training Seminars Providing Educational Resources
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06/11/13 06:35 AM,
Working in conjunction with its U.S. distributor Group One Limited, DiGiCo recently launched a series of educational training seminars — “DiGiCo’s Master Series: From Power On to Expert” — focused on showcasing the current line of SD Series systems. Full Sail Live, the award-winning school for entertainment media located in Orlando, FL, hosted the inaugural seminar, facilitated by DiGiCo/Group One’s top audio trainers, national sales manager Matt Larson and technical sales & support Ryan Shelton. More than 90 were in…
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Monday, June 10, 2013
Church Sound: Getting Our Heads Around The True Cost Of Systems
Tom Walter
06/10/13 01:11 PM,
As the only “audio guru” in my subdivision, I regularly field a variety of questions ranging from product reviews on brand-name table radios to “are these guys ripping me off?” When I interface with the architectural design community, I get the same questions in addition to one more: “How much will the cost be for a sound system for this particular space?” Most often, the conversation focuses on church venues, and as this information is not yet available from construction…
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In The Studio: Mastering As Another Mix Layer
Samuel O'Sullivan
06/10/13 10:31 AM,
This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. I often hear the question (especially from non-engineers), “why do I need mastering?” This question is puzzling on many layers, but let’s break it down philosophically: —Does your mix sound radio-ready after you’re done mixing? —Does your mix fit harmonically and dynamically with the other mixes (on an album)? —Have you thought about how your audience is going to respond to the mix (especially as compared to the other mixes…
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GMT Electronics Deploys Soundcraft Si Expression 3 Console For East Brunswick, NJ Church
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06/10/13 09:41 AM,
Michael Matta of South River, NJ-based GMT Electronics recently installed a Soundcraft Si Expression 3 console at St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church in East Brunswick, NJ. Matta also purchased a Soundcraft Si Expression 1 for GMT Electronics for a variety of applications. When considering a new console for St. Mary’s, Matta required a board that offers ease of use and high-quality mixing capabilities. “What I like about the Si Expression is its simplicity because you don’t have to use a…
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