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  • Wednesday, February 08, 2012
    How To Archive Multitrack DAW Recordings
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    Rob Schlette 02/08/12 09:18 AM,
    This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files.   Multitrack DAW recordings are dependent on a complex system of primary and secondary technologies. As discussed in An Introduction to Archiving Music Recordings, each of these technologies represents an obstacle to the long-term viability of a multitrack archive. Simply put, if the various software and hardware products you’re using today aren’t going to be around in their current versions for the useful life of the sound recordings you’re creating (i.e.… View this post
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  • Tuesday, February 07, 2012
    In The Studio: Three Mid-Side Processing Tricks (Includes Audio Samples)
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    Jon Tidey 02/07/12 02:04 PM,
    This article is provided by Audio Geek Zine.   In this article I’ll explain how I use mid-side (MS) processing on stereo sources for practical or creative effects. Mid-Side? Two channels of audio can be combined in a way that gives us control over what is the same in each signal, the middle, and what is different, the sides. The middle is where the kick drum, snare, bass, vocals and a lot of other instruments are, the sides have any… View this post
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  • Mojave Audio Debuts MA-101SP Matched Pair Cardioid Condenser Microphones
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    PSW Staff 02/07/12 12:16 PM,
    Mojave Audio has introduced the new MA-101SP, a matched pair of MA-101fet cardioid condenser microphones for use in a range of stereo recording and live sound reinforcement tasks, with instruments such as drums and guitar amplifiers, as well as capturing room ambience and general stereo recording. Each MA-101fet in the matched pair provides warm, full-bodied reproductions of instruments without the shrillness and high frequency artifacts so often encountered with modern condenser microphones. The microphone’s warm FET circuitry and externally polarized… View this post
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  • Monday, February 06, 2012
    Radial Introduces Shuttle Multi-Function Effects Insert Module For 500 Series
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    PSW Staff 02/06/12 03:09 PM,
    Radial Engineering has introduced the Shuttle, a new multi-function effects insert module for the 500 Series frame format and the Radial Workhorse. The Shuttle offers three insert loops: —Loop-1 is a front-panel insert that employs 1/4-inch TRS connectors for fully balanced connectivity—Insert-2 is an unbalanced insert that is also front panel mounted that easily interfaces to standard effects devices—Insert-3 is available on the Workhorse using the Omniport, which is wired following convention with tip-send, ring-return, making it ideal to interface… View this post
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  • Lexicon Offering Individual Plug-Ins From PCM Native Effects & PCM Native Reverb Bundles
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    PSW Staff 02/06/12 11:00 AM,
    Lexicon has announced the availability of the individual plug-ins from its PCM Native Effects and PCM Native Reverb Bundles, with a total of 14 plug-ins available, including Pitch Shift, MultiVoice Pitch, Chorus, Resonant Chords, Random Delay, Dual Delay, Stringbox, Vintage Plate, Plate, Hall, Room, Random Hall, Concert Hall and Chamber. “Offering the individual plug-ins from our PCM Native Effects and PCM Native Reverb Bundles represents our commitment to provide Lexicon users with greater flexibility and ease to obtain exactly the… View this post
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  • In The Studio: Elliot Scheiner Interview Excerpt
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    Bobby Owsinski 02/06/12 10:04 AM,
    This article is provided by Bobby Owsinski.   Here’s an excerpt of an interview with Elliot Scheiner from The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook. Ells has long been recognized as one of the finest engineers working today and has a shelf full of industry awards (five Grammys, four Surround Music Awards, Surround Pioneer Award, Tech Awards Hall Of Fame and too many total award nominations to count) from his work with The Eagles, Beck, Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac, Sting, John Fogerty, Van… View this post
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  • RE/P Files: A Quadraphonic Microphone Development
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    Chris Huston 02/06/12 07:56 AM,
    As a complete oversimplification, a microphone is an instrument which measures differences in air pressure. It is not surprising that somebody would, in light of the interest in Quadraphonic sound, experiment and perfect an instrument which would measure and transduce the differences in air pressure around a full 360 degrees - to effectively create a quadraphonic microphone. Figure 1 (click to enlarge) Such a truly Quadraphonic device, developed by engineer Carl Countryman and producer Brad Miller, is in external appearance… View this post
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  • Sunday, February 05, 2012
    Unit Audio Announces Affordable New Line Of Passive Summing Mixers
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    PSW Staff 02/05/12 12:07 PM,
    Unit Audio has introduced the Milli-Unit and Micro-Unit, two new 8-input by 2-output compact passive summing mixers for studio/recording applications.  Both units are outfitted with eight balanced line-level inputs and two balanced microphone level outputs, all with Neutrik TRS connectors. Input impedance is 20 Kohms, while output impedance is 220 ohms. Resistors are hand-selected, metered Xicon 1/4-watt, with 1 percent tolerance. The units are hand-wired at the company’s headquarters in Nashville, TN, and are housed in rugged aluminum cases. The… View this post
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  • Friday, February 03, 2012
    Blue Announces Mikey Digital Microphone For iPod touch, iPhone, iPad
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    PSW Staff 02/03/12 01:37 PM,
    Blue Microphones announces Mikey Digital, a plug-and-play external microphone for recording stereo audio on the latest iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models using iOS audio apps or the video function.  It offers automatic and manual gain control and a multi-source auxiliary input for direct recording of guitar and other sound sources. “Mikey Digital is the highest quality and most versatile solution for capturing professional recordings on your iOS device with most audio apps or the built-in video camera,” says John… View this post
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  • Thursday, February 02, 2012
    MXL Introduces V67 Recording Microphone Kit
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    PSW Staff 02/02/12 03:30 PM,
    MXL has introduced the V67 Recording Kit, which includes the V67GS microphone as well as two V67N microphones, as well as mounts, adapters and a case. The V67GS is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser mic that combines Class-A FET circuitry and a transformer /coupled output for an open sound. The gold-sputtered diaphragm is 6 microns thick, and the capsule measures 1.26 inches. Frequency response is 30 Hz to 20 kHz. The V67GS offers a smooth rising presence peak which is preferred… View this post
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