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Friday, May 07, 2010FDW Announces New Adapter That Allows Audient Black Racks To Fit API 500 Modules
PSW Staff 05/07/10 04:32 PM, 0 CommentsFDW Corp announces that users of the portable signal processing Black Series from Audient can now carry API 500 standard modules in their Black Rack system with the simple addition of the new Black 500 adapter. Made up of a neat metalwork caddy which slips neatly into the Black Series BB4 and BR10 racks, it adapts the Black Series power to suit the API specification, so that any single 500-system compatible module can be housed alongside original Black Series modules.… View this post
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Solid State Logic C100 HDS Installed In Dubai Media Vans
PSW Staff 05/07/10 09:17 AM, 0 CommentsDubai 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… View this post
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Thursday, May 06, 2010FDW Corp Becomes Exclusive North American Distributor For MicW Microphones
PSW Staff 05/06/10 03:53 PM, 0 CommentsFDW Corp announced that earlier this year they began the exclusive distribution of the MicW line of microphones in North America. MicW is a recording, live and conference audio microphones, recently launched 11 new products at this year’s Pro Light & Sound/Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. The MicW microphone lines range from handheld vocal mics to compact, desktop, shotgun and boundary models. “Our aim is to have a microphone that’s right for almost any recording application, at price points that are… View this post
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Nashville Area Pro Audio Community Severely Impacted By This Week’s Flooding
PSW Staff 05/06/10 10:30 AM, 0 CommentsEditors Note: Updated with additional emergency assistance and charity information which is available below. Many pro audio folks have been hit very hard by the extreme flooding that submerged a sizeable portion of Nashville and Middle Tennessee in the wake of last weekend’s record rainfall. The Country Music Television (CMT) website provides an overview of the damage to performance and entertainment venues throughout the area. The latest reports indicate that the flood waters are receding, but what’s going to be… View this post
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SoundField ST350 Braves Antarctic Conditions
PSW Staff 05/06/10 10:03 AM, 0 CommentsChris Watson, wildlife sound recordist chose the SoundField ST350 portable microphone system for recording in the harshest of conditions. Watson has worked closely with respected broadcaster Sir David Attenborough ever since work began on the BBC series The Life Of Birds in 1996. In recent years, he has worked as a location recording engineer and sound consultant on feature films such as The Meerkats and National Geographic’s Galapagos, which required his recordings to be made in surround. After years of… View this post
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The Sennheiser MD 421 Turns 50
PSW Staff 05/06/10 08:53 AM, 0 CommentsThis year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the introduction of the classic Sennheiser MD 421-U large diaphragm, cardioid, dynamic microphone. The MD 421, which is still in production as the MD 421 II, has been one of Sennheiser’s best-selling dynamic microphones for decades. Offering durability, versatility, and the ability to handle high sound pressure levels, the MD 421 continues to be a staple of any microphone collections in the studio or on the road. The MD 421 has been improved over the years with upgrades to… View this post
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Musical Instrument Museum Taps Avid VENUE To Support Live World Music Performances
PSW Staff 05/06/10 08:43 AM, 0 CommentsThe newly opened Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix is using an Avid VENUE digital mixing/production system in its theater to support live performances of internationally renowned artists from every corner of the globe. MIM is the first museum of its kind to collect, preserve and protect musical instruments from every country in the world and share them with the public. For its 299-seat theater, MIM needed a live sound console that would work within a small control room footprint,… View this post
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Engineer Mike Shipley Uses UAD Powered Plug-Ins
PSW Staff 05/06/10 08:15 AM, 0 CommentsGRAMMY winning Engineer Mike Shipley has recently adopted the UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card and UAD Powered Plug-ins. Shipley has worked with Producer Mutt Lange for over two decades, and together they have crafted multi-platinum records for Shania Twain, Def Leppard, Allison Kraus and currently Maroon 5. Whether mixing on an SSL J console or mixing in the box Shipley now relies heavily on the UAD-2 and UAD Powered Plug-ins to achieve the desired sound. Said Shipley, “I’m tracking this Allison… View this post
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010Lectrosonics Captures Audio For Audi Commercial
PSW Staff 05/05/10 11:02 AM, 0 CommentsFor Audi’s latest R8 commercial, the task of capturing the ambient engine sounds was handled by LA-based sound mixer Bob Tiwana who employed wireless technology from Lectrosonics. A seasoned audio pro with a wide background, Tiwana has served as a guitar tech, mixed monitors and FOH for acts such as The Greg Kihn Band, Jefferson Starship, and Santana, and provides both location and studio sound services. Lately, he’s been working as a location sound mixer on Skyline, a new feature… View this post
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Holophone H2-Pro Used On The Set Of Fireproof
PSW Staff 05/05/10 10:01 AM, 0 CommentsHolophone’s H2-PRO was recently utilized for surround sound capture on the set of the independent film, Fireproof. The story follows the struggles of firefighter Captain Caleb Holt as he attempts to save his marriage by adapting the old firefighter’s adage at home: never leave your partner behind. Production Sound Mixer Rob Whitehurst and Sound Designer and Post Audio Mixer Nick Palladino called upon Holophone’s H2-PRO to capture ambiance sound and special effects for the film. When working on a project… View this post
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