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Monday, February 28, 2011
Acid Test: A Look At iZotope RX 2
Kyle P. Snyder
02/28/11 09:35 AM,
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Imagine for a moment one of the “must have” tools in your arsenal. I’d bet a large number of you out there jumped to ProTools (perfectly valid), or a favorite piece of outboard gear (I’ve been there). However, one of my “can’t live without it” tools is noise removal and spectral repair, which is why I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to check out iZotope RX 2 when it came out this past fall. However, the reason for…
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Barry’s Toolkit: First Look At The New Lexicon Native PCM Reverb Plug-In
Barry Rudolph
11/20/09 08:28 AM,
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The Lexicon Native PCM Reverb plug-in offers great, usable factory preset reverb sounds and, at the same time, “deep as you want” intense programmability for modifying or designing your own unique reverberant treatments. Programming is now more precise due to the vast collection of algorithmic specific parameters and the three-dimensional RTA (real-time analyzer) color display that allows the visualization of the reverb’s shape, character and evolution over time. Ported in VST, AU and RTAS Native formats for both MAC and…
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Monday, November 09, 2009
Road Test Underway: Switchcraft SC800 Instrument Direct (DI) Box
Mark Frink
11/09/09 04:28 PM,
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Ten years ago, in the process of putting seven active direct boxes (DIs) - including the original Radial JDV - to a critical measurement and listening test, I discovered what has gone on to become an industry standard, Radial’s JDI. passive DI. You know, the green one with a genuine Jensen transformer inside. Now there’s another classic passive direct box, the Switchcraft SC800. Over the years, Jensen transformers have established themselves as a reference benchmark. Other manufactured Jensen DIs include…
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Friday, August 07, 2009
Recent Wireless Technology Series: Shure UHF-R Series
Mike Wireless
08/07/09 10:49 AM,
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The Shure UHF-R currently reigns as the most widely rented and specified wireless microphone system. It’s been on the market for four years and has garnered legions of fans. Let’s look at some of the features and technical specifications that make the UHF-R system tick. Components Receiver options include the single-channel UR4S and the dual-channel UR4D. Most often seen, of course, is the dual-channel variant. Three transmitters are available, including the UR1 standard bodypack, UR1M micro bodypack and UR2 handheld.…
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Recent Wireless Technology Series: Sennheiser 2000 Series
Mike Wireless
07/20/09 01:35 PM,
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Sennheiser has long been one of the top wireless system manufacturers, respected for solid technology, high audio quality and a wide range of products, all evidenced by a long and varied user list. Earlier this year at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) show in Las Vegas, Sennheiser introduced the 2000 Series, its latest wireless system development. Pricing of the new 2000 Series is in line with the Shure UHF-R Series, and it now represents the “middle” of the Sennheiser…
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Thursday, July 02, 2009
Product Review: DiGiCo SD8 Digital Mixing Console
PSW Staff
07/02/09 11:47 AM,
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DiGiCo has come out with a steady stream of digital consoles utilized in a wide range of sound reinforcement applications, including larger church sound reinforcement systems. The company’s most recent development, the SD8 digital console, has 60 stereo or mono channels available (the equivalent of 120 channels of DSP)—plenty for most churches—and certain key functions are available on all channels all the time, in contrast with some digital consoles that don’t offer consistent processing on all channels. How does it…
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Barry’s Toolkit: Inside The Peluso P12 Tube Condenser Microphone
Barry Rudolph
04/20/09 01:16 PM,
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The “love” is obvious in every microphone John Peluso turns out by hand at his Floyd County, Virginia lab. Peluso’s 29 years of experience repairing and restoring all brands of vintage and modern microphones, his extensive stock of vintage parts, and diaphragm repair lab make him precisely qualified to produce his modern classics. The P12 is inspired by and styled after AKG’s legendary C12 and is indicative of his whole line of microphones with its custom design and handcrafted quality.…
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Me & The Audio-Technica 4000 Series (Or How A Single Wireless System Can Make An Impact)
Gary Zandstra
04/14/09 04:14 PM,
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Times are tight. The last thing most of us want to do right now is spend scarce church funds on new audio equipment. The solution, however, lies not in completely shutting the door, but in setting clear priorities, choosing carefully, and investing wisely. In doing a complete inventory of what we have that works well, works OK, and works horribly to the point of seriously compromising our primary goal of the Word being heard. Because right now, as we grapple…
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Barry’s DAW Toolkit: Review Of The Novation Nocturn With Automap 3 Pro
Barry Rudolph
03/18/09 02:02 PM,
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My DAW desktop surface is more crowded than ever—-and I’m loving it! I just added the new Novation Nocturn Plug-in Controller to my small army of DAW accessories. As DAW plug-ins become more complex and intense, their GUIs (graphical user interface) have become more jam packed with more parameter controls than ever! And in order to keep their GUI’s screen size to a minimum, the controls and buttons keep getting smaller and smaller. Even though I get new glasses often,…
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Friday, March 06, 2009
Barry’s DAW Toolkit: Review Of The X-Tempo Pok DAW Wireless Footswitch Controller
Barry Rudolph
03/06/09 08:59 AM,
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I go for any “crutch” that gets me out of a work rut. You know - where you find yourself doing the same things over and over for each gig. Even though I rely on certain gear and plug-ins to get “my sound,” it’s a good idea to try and take a fresh approach for each project. For me, using new gear, software or a new accessory are good ways to enliven my spirit. And if the accessory also saves…
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