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15/02/2013
SSL AWS916: perfect for small pro studios and education!

The SSL AWS916 console is a new lower entry level for the AWS series, for whom 16 mono channels is enough and for eductional facilities where a small high end console like the AWS916 is perfect to teach about console signal flow, processing, workflow, ... It's possible to upgrade to a full AWS924 configuration later on, so the AWS916 is a great way to enter the AWS series!

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Solid State Logic

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16/05/2013 Crane Song Falcon 500 series tube compressor now in stock! FALCON is a classic sounding tube compressor in a 500 series package. FALCON features 3 attack and 3 release time settings, hard and soft knee choices for compression or limiting, two different audio path sounds, wet-dry mixing for parallel compression, and is linkable. The audio path color is changed by modifying the tube circuit so it has negative feedback or does not have negative feedback. This along with the optical like quality of the compressor allows for a colored vintage sound or a much cleaner sound with optical characteristics. When linked the master unit controls all functions on the slave except for wet-dry and make up gain. The link system is capable of doing 5.1 .



	Crane Song

16/05/2013 Ursa Major Space Station SST-206 available again in limited quantities! The new Space Station SST-206 combines the reissue of the Ursa Major Space Station, a classic reverb and effects unit, with a powerful modern reverberation system in a case smaller than a typical paperback book. The new Space Station measures 162 x 122 x 15 mm, provides AES/EBU digital I/O, and accepts 24 bit audio at 48 or 44.1kHz. It is powered by a small external supply built into the breakout cable and operates from all overseas and domestic AC mains.



	Seven Woods Audio

11/04/2013 Musikmesse2013: PMC completes the twotwo range with twotwo.8 From PMC – the producer of true reference loudspeaker monitors – the all-new twotwo series combines PMC’s world-class design pedigree with sophisticated digital signal processing and active amplification to create a range of stunningly accurate, versatile, and compact two-way reference grade monitors. The range comprises of three models – the twotwo.5, twotwo.6 and twotwo.8 – all designed and built in Britain using state-of-the-art technologies and components. The result is unrivalled level of clarity, transparency and accuracy for professional compact monitors. twotwo series models all share the same core design and features – the model number refers only to the approximate size (in inches) of the bass driver, with larger numbers denoting increasing cabinet volume, greater bass extension and higher SPL capabilities. A feature new to the compact range is their ability to operate in either the vertical or horizontal orientations without compromising stereo imaging or tonal accuracy. This makes them ideally suited for nearfield monitoring of music and speech in situations where space is at a premium, such as in outside broadcast vehicles, small radio on-air studios and television sound control galleries, project music studios, video editing and post-production suites and for A&R evaluations.


			PMC Monitors

10/04/2013 Musikmesse2013: SSL Live. The new standard for live mixing. Solid State Logic has been at the leading edge of audio console design for more than 35 years. Many of the concepts, features and creative approaches to audio production taken for granted today as ‘the way things are done’ in Music, Broadcast and Film Post production came to life on an SSL. The SSL name has always been synonymous with design innovation, with inventing intelligent, ergonomically superior audio production tools that enable talented audio engineers to work efficiently, creatively and to make music sound great. The Live may be the first ever SSL live sound console but it carries all of that SSL DNA. We are confident that when you try it for yourself you will agree... this console carries forward the SSL tradition and delivers something special. As with everything SSL does, they have looked carefully at how the world’s leading live engineers work, got under the skin of live audio and then taken a fresh approach. The Live presents a truly superb user interface that can work the way you work today and introduces a collection of powerful new features that could change the way you work tomorrow. It has more sheer power and connectivity than anything else available at its price and of course, as you would expect from any audio console that bears the SSL name... it sounds impeccable. Read more here.


			Solid State Logic

10/04/2013 Musikmesse2013: SSL Sigma, the remote controlled analogue mix engine Sigma is a unique analogue mix engine in a 2U rack unit, that is remote controlled using MIDI via Ethernet using a DAW or an iDevice compatible software interface. Using proprietary MDAC control technology first featured in our Duality and AWS studio consoles, Sigma’s 100% analogue summing engine can be driven by automation data created within your DAW of choice. Sigma features 16 flexible input channels which can be individually switched between being mono or stereo for up to 32 channels at mixdown. There is accurate front panel LED metering for all channels. There are two stereo mix busses with dedicated outputs for convenient printing of stems back to the DAW and individual stereo insert points to facilitate implementation of parallel compression. Each input channel also features an individual direct output. Mix Bus B can also be injected into Mix Bus A for final mixdown. An Artist and Studio monitoring section provides a Monitor and Headphone output. The Main monitor output has Main and Alternative connections to accommodate 2 sets of monitors. A comprehensive switching matrix enables selection of your monitor source. A large front panel rotary control uses a push-select mechanism to determine whether it adjusts Mix A, Mix B, Main Monitor or Headphone levels. There is also a Talkback input with adjustable Dim level. Control and switching of a wide range of functions including; monitor level and source, inserts, talkback, sum B>A and mono check, can all be achieved using any standard MIDI hardware control surface.


			Solid State Logic

10/04/2013 Musikmesse2013: SSL Stereo Bus compressor for 500 rack The legendary sound of the SSL Stereo Bus Compressor has been glueing mixes together for 35+ years...it is now available for the 500 format rack. Often imitated but never equalled, the centre section compressor from the 1980's G-Series analogue console is an audio production legend. It is a simple unit with a simple purpose; it makes complete mixes sound bigger, with more power, punch and drive. It brings cohesion and strength to your mix without compromising clarity. To this day it remains a key element of the SSL sound and has featured on countless classic recordings. The availability of the Stereo Bus Compressor in a module for the 500 format makes this essential audio production tool available to users of the popular API 500 format modular rack platform.



	Solid State Logic

09/04/2013 Musikmesse2013: Thermionic Culture celebrates 15th anniversary with 2 new products Thermionic Culture, the pioneering English valve-based audio equipment manufacturer, is marking its 15th birthday by launching two eagerly-anticipated ‘Special 15’ versions of two of its most sought after and best-loved products. Visitors to the company’s Musikmesse stand (Hall 5.1, D73) will catch an early glimpse of both The Phoenix HG 15, a mono high-gain version of the classic Phoenix compressor, and The Culture Vulture Super 15, which Thermionic Culture co-founder Vic Keary describes as “the best ever version” of this versatile all-valve dual channel distorter/enhancer.




			Thermionic Culture

03/04/2013 Musikmesse2013: the new Tube-Tech MP2A ! At the upcoming Frankfurt Musikmesse, Tube-Tech is unveiling the MP2A, a new stereo mic preamp which in some respects can be seen as a further evolution of the PM1A modular mic pre. After extensive listening, Tube-Tech is confident to say that if any sound engineer, anywhere on the globe, was to pick the 5 best sounding preamps, regardless of cost, this one would be among them. Those of you who are attending the Messe will be listening to a prototype, but the production model is expected to ship in Q2! Contact us for more info!


			Tube-Tech

20/03/2013 NEW BRAND: Pendulum Audio We are now the official Benelux distributor of Pendulum Audio, the brand of designer Greg Gualtieri, who is also part of AnaMod. Pendulum Audio has a wide range of high quality tube and solid state outboard gear, including channel strips, 500-series modules and their unique analog limiter. Check the full range or contact us for more info!


			Pendulum Audio

13/03/2013 SSL Mynx + SSL Stereo Bus Compressor PROMO! Take the famous SSL Stereo Bus Compressor with you everywhere, use it in your studio, take it to live gigs! With this temporary promo you can get the well known SSL 'sounds-like-a-record' bus compressor in the compact Mynx enclosure for a special price, contact us for more info. The centre section compressor from the 1980’s SSL G-Series analogue console is an audio production legend. It is a simple unit with a simple purpose; it makes complete mixes sound bigger, with more power, punch and drive. It brings cohesion and strength to your mix without compromising clarity. The Stereo Bus Compressor Module brings this classic ‘audio glue’ to you with spectacular SuperAnalogue™ audio performance.



			Solid State Logic

05/11/2012
AES2012 San Francisco news

Many of our manufacturers exhibited at AES2012 in San Francisco, with news and new products!

AEA featured the RPQ500 preamp module and the KU4 uni-directional ribbon mic, together with the How It's Made video about the build of an R44 !

AnaMod & Realios 500-modules: TLCompressor is shipping, the Realios EQ and AnaMod XF Tube coloring/distortion module will be available soon.

Benchmark Media introduced the DAC2 HGC PCM/DSD convertor, read the first review.

Bricasti showed their acclaimed M7 reverb and new M1 DA convertor.

Cedar Audio released the post production standard DNS One dialogue noise suppressor plugin in ProTools AAX format, with the other Cedar Studio plugins to follow. Also on show the recently at IBC introduced DNS 8 Live.

Crane Song introduced the Falcon 500-series tube compressor!

Crookwood showed no less then 4 new products: the M4 analog insert only mastering console, a Mix-Master option for all Crookwood consoles and routers to route connected gear between mixing and mastering setups, the MultiDAD 1U MADI multichannelconvertor (up to 32ch) and the MultiPre, successor to the famous iPre.

Daking completed their 500-range with the EQ 500 and Comp 500 next to the already available Mic Pre 500.

Dave Hill Designs had the great Europa 1 preamp and Titan compressor on show.

Josephson exhibited their full range of unique microphones.

Little Labs has some more 19" LMNOpre's available, a hidden mic preamp gem!

PMC showed their new twotwo.5 and twotwo.6 monitors.

Slate Pro Audio drawed a lot of attention with the prototype Raven MTX controller and monitoring console featuring a huge multi-touch screen. Watch the introduction video.

Solid State Logic 's 500-series EQ and DYN modules are now available. Also new is the Duality Pro-Station frame option: a winged layout with space for a big screen in the center section.

Thermionic Culture had their full range on show. The Nightingale wins Resolution Magazine Award for Quality and Innovation in the Dynamic category.

Tube-Tech showed their classics next to their RM2 lunchbox.

Weiss A1 preamp/de-esser for 500 format will be available very soon!

11/10/2012 Benchmark launches new DAC2 HGC Benchmark Media Systems, the creator of the award-winning DAC1 family, is proud to announce the DAC2 HGC, a new reference stereo preamplifier with headphone amplifier and PCM/DSD D/A converter. The DAC2 HGC packs more processing power and features in the same compact DAC1 series form factor. Under the hood, eight balanced 32-bit D/A converters are summed together to form a pair of balanced outputs. DAC2 HGC supports 24- bit/192kHz PCM as well as native DSD conversion. Other features include sample rate and word length display, UltraLock2 jitter attenuation, asynchronous USB Audio 2.0, polarity switch, home theater bypass, bi- directional 12V trigger, additional analog and digital inputs and outputs, digital pass-through, and high-efficiency low-noise power supplies. Benchmark is introducing Hybrid Gain Control (HGC), a system that combines active analog gain control, passive low-impedance attenuators, a 32-bit digital gain control, and a servo-driven volume control. These components are combined to maximize dynamic range while minimizing distortion. Contact us for more info.


			Benchmark Media

10/09/2012 IBC2012 news - new products! IBC2012 brought a number of exciting new products from our manufacturers, see the overview below. Contact us for more info on any of these products.

CEDAR Audio introduces the DNS 8 Live DNS 8 Live offers eight channels of dialogue noise suppression A unique, new DNS algorithm with super-fast '2-knob' setup per channel Detailed DNS mode ideal for permanent installations 1U rackmount with 90V-250V universal PSU and 12VDC input Web-based remote control for laptops, tablets, and other devices


PMC presents the new twotwo active nearfield monitor series The new twotwo series combine digital signal processing and active amplification in a range of stunningly accurate, versatile, and compact two-way reference grade monitors. Soon available are the twotwo.5 and twotwo.6 . The advanced DSP powered twotwo active range sits between the activated DB1S-AII/TB2S-AII series and the top-of-the-range AML-2 nearfield, and can be placed straight up or on their sides without any sonic compromises.


SSL shows ScreenSound ADR and C100 HDS version 5 software ScreenSound ADR is a turnkey system that combines a suite of integrated software applications providing dialogue spotting and session preparation, session control and management and streamlined audio recording, with an industrial-strength hardware platform including host computer, I/O and Nucleus hardware control surface. SSL’s C100 HDS Dual Operator Mode in software version 5 provides two operators the ability to have independent physical controls and access to shared audio assets, through a single console processing engine, Routing and I/O configuration. The system allows for an unlimited number of consecutive eight-channel fader bays to be assigned to a 2nd operator. These bays can be located at either end of a C100 console or separated and installed in a remote location such as a production gallery. The 2nd operator bays can be specified with a dedicated Master Tile to provide access to EQ, dynamics, aux sends and various routing functions, or specified without a Master Tile for simple fader-only operation.

25/06/2012 SSL releases the Alpha-Link MX 16-4 and Alpha-Link MX 4-16 MADI-analogue convertors Alpha-Link MX is the first of a new generation of SSL A-D/D-A converters that deliver superb audio quality and outstanding value. Building on the reputation of the Alpha-Link SX and AX models the new MX range consists of two 1 U units that can be used individually or combined to create larger systems. Each unit features Fibre Optic MADI In/Out connections which can be used to connect to SSL's own MadiXtreme, MX4 or Delta-Link computer interfaces or to cascade multiple MX units. The Alpha-Link MX 16-4 has 16 analogue inputs and 4 analogue outputs, making it an ideal 16 channel capture device with 4 outputs for artist and studio monitoring. The Alpha-Link MX 4-16 has 4 analogue inputs and 16 analogue outputs, making it an ideal solution for 16 channel analogue summing with 4 channels of audio capture. Up to four MX units can be cascaded in any combination in a daisy chain. In this way systems with up to 80 analogue connections can be created. MX units have a switchable reference level to enable matching with the rest of your studio system, with front panel selection of a range of settings between +24dB and +14dB. Bundles of Alpha-Link MX 16-4 or MX 4-16 with MadiXtreme64 PCIe MADI interface are also available, for a very attractive high quality I/O solution. Contact us for more info.



			Solid State Logic

18/06/2012 CEDAR Cambridge v8 - now with video playback and more CEDAR Cambridge V8 is the latest revision of the acclaimed CEDAR Cambridge audio restoration and mastering system, and boasts numerous upgrades and improvements over previous versions. Most obviously, CEDAR Cambridge now supports video playback, allowing you to view the visual content of up to eight A/V files simultaneously while analysing and processing the audio contained within them. At the architectural level, it boasts an expanded file processing system, with powerful new region categories that hugely enhance its ability to perform independent processing on multiple regions of the audio and greatly extend its transcription capabilities. The system also offers improved output mapping, an expanded Hot Keys section, and it has been upgraded to play, record and process at 192kHz. Alongside this, it offers numerous updates within its restoration and other processing modules, such as new tools in the enhanced Retouch 5™ and Respeed™, the addition of the ITU1770-2 and M-weighted standards in the Power Normaliser, and a revised Adaptive Limiter™ that greatly extends the range of limiting and maximising effects obtainable. With numerous other improvements, CEDAR Cambridge V8 remains the system of choice for remastering studios, archives, sound libraries and audio forensic investigation. Read all about it here or contact us for more info.


			Cedar Audio

15/06/2012 SSL Nucleus tutorial videos Nucleus re-defines the professional project studio with a perfect blend of advanced DAW control, transparent SuperAnalogue™ monitoring, high class analogue mic pres, pro quality USB audio interface and bundled SSL Duende Native plug-ins. There is no other product available which offers the professional producer/engineer all these elements, with benchmark audio performance and elegant ergonomics. Up to 3 different DAWs can be connected simultaneously and you can switch between them with a single button push. See how to the Nucleus works with the leading DAWs in these tutorial videos.


			Solid State Logic

27/05/2012 Thermionic Culture Fat Bustard II Limited Edition This Special Limited Edition Fat Bustard II is introduced for those purists who want the facilities of the Fat Bustard summing mixer (special equalisation for the mix, stereo width, bass to centre) but a little less colourisation and even lower distortion and noise, though not as much max "Attitude". The top response now extends to 50+ kHz with consequently less phase shift. It uses 12AY7 double triode input valves in place of 5965s. Both Fat Bustards have exactly the same 14 inputs, and same controls. The black more Aggressive Fat Bustard continues to be made, so the user has a choice until all the Green ones have been sold. Both are the same retail price.


			Thermionic Culture

11/05/2012 SSL Workstation Partner Product Demo Days On May 22nd and 23rd, we are organising SSL Workstation partner product demo days with Andy Jackson from Solid State Logic. Tuesday, May 22nd 14h @ Urgent.fm Stalhof 6, 9000 Gent, Belgium This session will focus on SSL's Nucleus controller, Soundscape DAW and MX4 DSP mixing system. Urgent.fm is a radio station, focusing on Ghent youth and students. A place of creativity and a musical reference, for listeners and volunteers alike. Sixteen years since the first broadcast, it has expanded into a Youth Culture Platform, with two radio studios, a mobile installation and its own music recording studio. Wednesday, May 23nd 11h & 15h @ Joystick Audio Luchterenstraat 25A, 9031 Drongen, Belgium These sessions will focus on SSL's analogue outboard and small consoles. Please register for the session of your choice at info@joystick.be !

26/03/2012
Musikmesse 2012 news

Dave Hill Designs Titan compressor is now available from stock! Ask us for a demo.

Little Labs i-VOG DI & bass resonance tool is coming in very soon!

Solid State Logic showed the new Soundscape v6.2 software which has build-in ProConvert (directly read/write sessions in ProTools, Steinberg, Apple, Samplitude format from Soundscape), support for 3rd party MIDI/LTC interfaces and a brand new DAW control profile for SSL Nucleus and Matrix controllers.
The SSL Nucleus and Matrix not only gained Soundscape support, also Samplitude/Sequoia is suppoted now!

Thermionic Culture showed the new Culture Vulture Solo, which is now shipping.

14/02/2012 Joystick Audio appointed Belux distributor for Bricasti Design Joystick Audio now is the official distributor for Bricasti Design in Belgium and Luxembourg. The Bricasti M7 reverb is the new high end studio standard for reverbs, an essential unit in any serious studio or live setup! Contact us for more info and to try out a demo-unit in your studio setup.


		Bricasti Design

14/12/2011 New Josephson C716 mic now available! The C716 features a cardioid version of the large dual-diaphragm capsule used in Josephson’s C700 series, with a 5 micron evaporated gold diaphragm. The head grille uses Josephson’s patent-pending hard metal foam structure welded to the housing tube, instead of wire mesh or perforated metal. No other structure is needed, so internal reflections are randomized for clean, detailed sound pickup. Read more here. Ask us for a demo!


			Josephson

21/11/2011 Tape Op Magazine review of the SSL AWS948 Read all about the flexible SSL AWS948 console & controller in the Tape Op review here.



			Solid State Logic

17/11/2011 Endless Analog CLASP now available from Joystick Audio! The Closed Loop Analog Signal Processor (CLASP) from Endless Analog lets you integrate your tape-machine seamlessly with ProTools, for the true hybrid setup. More info here.


			Endless Analog

08/11/2011 Softube plugins now available from Joystick Audio! Discover the official Tube-Tech plugins by Softube. Softube makes some of the best analog emulation plugins available today, now also available from Joystick Audio.


			Softube

30/10/2011
News from the 131st AES convention in NYC

AEA presented the RPQ500 preamp for the 500-series format. Perfect for ribbon, dynamic and condensor mics! Available soon.

Realios (by AnaMod) showed the upcoming 'Helios' A9052 500-series EQ module.

Cedar Audio introduced the Cedar Studio plugin range for ProTools PC & Mac. Cedar's Adaptive Limiter, Debuzz and Declip join the DNS One ProTools plugin.

Crane Song 's Phoenix plugin got updated to Phoenix II, an AAX ProTools plugin for tape emulation.

Dave Hill Designs previewed the flexible Titan compressor.

Josephson showed the now shipping new C716 microphone.

Little Labs released the i-vog, the combination of a Little Labs DI with their Voice Of God resonant filter in the well known small Little Labs box form factor.

SSL announced new native RTAS versions of the Duende plugins, as well as new DAW profiles for Nucleus, including one for Ableton Live.

Thermionic Culture showed the upcoming Culture Vulture Solo.

Weiss demonstrated the upcoming A1 500-series preamp with de-esser module. Full analog signal path with digital side-chain.

16/10/2011 Dave Hill Designs nominated twice for the TEC Awards Dave Hill got two 27th Annual TEC Awards Nominations for Outstanding Technical Achievement in the categories of Microphone Preamplifier Technology for the Dave Hill Designs Europa 1 and in Signal Processing Technology/Software for the Dave Hill Designs RA. The TEC Awards will be presented at the NAMM show in Januari 2012. Contact us for more info or a demo of the Europa 1 or RA!



		Dave Hill Designs

12/10/2011 The perfect high end cost effective high channel count ProTools HD I/O solution! We now offer a special very competitive bundle of the SSL Delta-Link ProTools HD MADI interface together with the SSL Alpha-Link MADI SX MADI to analog and AES I/O convertor. This package gives you instantly 48 I/O for your ProTools HD of HD Native system: 24 analog I/O with renowned SSL convertor quality and 24 AES/EBU I/O (including realtime sample rate convertors on the first 4 pairs!). There's also room to grow, contact us for more info about I/O solutions for your specific needs.


		Solid State Logic

23/09/2011 The new PMC IB2S-A now on demo at Joystick Audio in Drongen! The stand-alone IB2S-A offers discerning users the attributes of PMC’s large ATL™ reference active monitors in a more compact form, creating the ideal monitors for high-end reference monitoring and mastering applications. The DSP-controlled, Class-D powered cabinets make use of PMC’s ATL™ (Advanced Transmission Line) bass-loading technology, providing a smoothly controlled, high-resolution low-frequency response. The bass units in the cabinets, which are identical, feature the 10-inch carbon-fibre/Nomex™ piston drivers from the renowned IB1S and IB2S speakers, while the IB2S-A cabinet features PMC’s hand-built 75mm fabric-dome driver to handle the mid range and the 34mm soft-dome tweeter from the BB5 XBD-A. 960W of independent, audiophile-quality power is available to each active master cabinet: 200W for the high-frequency and mid-range drivers, with 560W directed to the LF driver for extended, low-distortion precision monitoring all the way down to 20Hz. The IB2S-A features user-adjustable HF and LF shelving filters, per-channel ±8dB input level trims, an AES3 digital input as standard , and the ability to adjust the input sensitivity of the balanced analogue inputs from +4dB to +20dB. The EQ, level trims and analogue/digital input selection settings may be adjusted from a distance with an RJ45-connected remote, also supplied as standard. The three-way IB2S-A master cabinet may be purchased as a speaker in its own right, or together with the single-driver XBD bass cabinet to form the IB2S XBD-A system, following the pattern established by the popular BB5-XBD-A reference monitor. Contact us for more info and to book a demo!



		PMC Monitors

23/09/2011 Duende Native Essentials Bundle winner! At the SSL demo day on tuesday 20/09 at Joystick Audio, there was a giveaway of a Duende Native Essentails Bundle. The winner is Pieterjan Maertens, congratulations! Read more about the Duende Native plugins here.


		Solid State Logic

31/07/2011 Joystick Audio now also distributes PMC professional monitors in the Netherlands PMC has been our choice for professional studio monitoring for years, for their excellent detail, definition and accuracy, for their deep controlled lows thanks to PMC's Advanced Transmission Line technology and for their wide sweetspot allowing comfortable listening. Now available from us in the whole Benelux! Discover the PMC professional monitor range here.


		PMC Monitors

04/07/2011 Slate Pro Audio FOX preamp The FOX dual mic preamplifier is now available. Each channel of the FOX has two independent mic pre circuits: "VINTAGE" is based on the classic discrete British pre. With one flick of a switch, you can activate the other mic pre circuit called "MODERN". This transformerless preamp is ultra fast, has extremely low distortion, and captures incredible detail. When you activate "COMBO" mode, it takes the input stage of one preamp circuit and the output of the other! This provides the audio engineer with four distinct tonal variations to choose for each source. Each variation has a very unique character.


		Slate Pro Audio

06/06/2011 AEA KU4 Unidirectional Ribbon now available! The KU4 celebrates the legendary RCA unidirectional KU3A, a high- sensitivity microphone designed for the Hollywood movie studios. Also known as a M-10001 for its manufacturing number, it was RCA’s most expensive ribbon microphone. Fewer than 600 were ever manufactured. What made the KU3A special? It combined the smooth ribbon sound of a 44 with a unidirectional pattern, a wide sweet spot and less proximity bass boost. It expanded an engineer’s range of placement choices and became a standard at film studios around the world.



	AEA

06/06/2011 Soundfield new portable location mic system ST-450 The new ST450 Mic System is now available. The portable, battery-powered ST450 is aimed at location recording film and TV sound specialists everywhere, and builds on the success of SoundField's previous ST250 and ST350 portable microphones. The electronics in the ST450 have been completely redesigned, taking advantage of new, improved components, resulting in a superior noise performance, and more accurate stereo and surround imaging. Best of all for location use, the ruggedly designed ST450 weighs just 290 grammes, and may be used at a distance of up to 200 metres from its associated control unit. The weight of the control box is 580 grammes.


		Soundfield

06/06/2011 CEDAR Cambridge updates to V7 with introduction of Respeed and numerous other improvements Based on the latest CEDAR Cambridge Series III hardware, Version 7 is a massive step forward in audio restoration and speech enhancement. It boasts a hugely improved file processing system, a powerful new module, Respeed, a unique new declick algorithm, Manual Declick 'B', the introduction of Reporting, and dozens of improvements to existing modules including Retouch, DNS, NR-4 and NR-5, the Adaptive Limiter and Vintage Decrackle. More info here. Respeed is speed correction that corrects not just wow but random variations and long-term rises and falls in speed. More info here.



		Cedar Audio

27/05/2011 Solid State Logic AWS948 console of choice for Basto's The Blue Room studio Basto is well known in the world of pop and dance as witness the success of his latest single, Gregory’s Theme, that became a favorite with top DJs Pete Tong and Tiësto, as well as attaining number one in the UK Upfront Dance Chart and placing in the Top 10 Sales and Airplay Chart in Belgium and The Netherlands. The first productions using the SSL were a Basto remix of dance hit maker Moby’s upcoming single The Day and a remix for a new Kylie Minogue track. For these projects, the AWS 948 was able to provide better sound and functionality over the previous system. Read the full SSL article here - Read the Pro Sound News Europe article here


		Solid State Logic

09/04/2011 Solid State Logic presents the X-Panda analogue mixer As a standalone product it serves as a compact, high quality 24 input mixer that can be used for tracking (in conjunction with external mic pres) or master mix summing. In conjunction with an SSL X-Desk, X-Panda introduces 24 additional channels, which via the ‘X-Desk Link’ connection, feed directly into the X-Desk Master Buss, Cue and Aux Send/Return system. In conjunction with an X-Rack summing system, X-Panda adds faders and additional inputs to create a versatile mixer. X-Panda can also be used with any other mixer to expand available channel count.


		Solid State Logic

11/03/2011 Dave Hill Designs Europa 1 preamp and RA plugin available now! Unique to the Europa pre-amp are 3 controls for changing the color of the pre-amp. The first control is a SPEED which changes how fast the pre-amp can respond. The even and odd harmonic controls provides 9 levels of color each. RA for ProTools HD TDM is a nonlinear harmonic generating compression plug-in, a true wave-shaping coloring tool. Contact us for a trial period (iLok required)!




			Dave Hill Designs

18/02/2011 SSL Duende Native out now - bundles available The Duende Native Plug-in suite is a collection of audio processing tools which bring professional audio quality, sophistication and benchmark performance within reach of all DAW users. Duende plug-ins provide the superior precision, advanced feature set and legendary tonal characteristics of SSL console products in affordable native VST/AU/RTAS plug-in form. The Essentials Bundle (including Channelstrip and Buscompressor) and the Studio Bundle (including Channelstrip, Buscompressor, X-EQ, X-COMP, Vocalstrip and Drumstrip) are available via us in boxed versions. The bundles will not be available as online downloads.



		Solid State Logic

18/02/2011 New SSL Stereo Dynamics module for X-Rack/Mynx The X-Rack Stereo Dynamics module is a Stereo version of the powerful SSL channel dynamics. Featuring independent Compressor/ Limiter and Expander/Gate circuits, the Stereo Dynamics module provides the familiar SSL Superanalogue level control tools for both Recording and Mixing applications. The Compressor section can switch between a gentle Over easy RMS compression and a more aggressive Peak sensing or Hard Knee mode providing a wide range of levelling control. The secondary circuit can function as either a Noise Gate or an Expander further enhancing the creative sound sculpting possibilities. The feature set is completed by an External Key Input (mono) and the ability for multiple adjacent units to be linked.



		Solid State Logic

22/01/2011 SSL C10 HD roadshow in March In the week of 7th of March, the C10 HD will be coming near you during the roadshow demos in the Benelux. The C10 HD brings an unprecedented combination of size, price and performance to the broadcast console market. It combines the highest standards of reliability and performance for a wide range of on-air applications, with intelligently simplified design and operation, all in an exceptionally cost effective and compact package.



			Solid State Logic

22/01/2011 Solid State Logic YouTube channel Watch product tours, interviews and other cool videos about SSL gear at their YouTube channel.




		Solid State Logic

31/12/2010 Vibe Productions installs first SSL C300 HD in Benelux, together with PMC IB1S monitoring. Ghent-based audio post-production studio Vibe Productions has installed the Benelux’s first SSL C300 HD Master console, which delivers an unbeatable combination of enhanced productivity, secure performance and operator-friendly design. For monitoring, the PMC IB1S system was chosen. www.vibeproductions.eu Pro Sound News Europe article - SSL Presse Release


			Solid State Logic

10/11/2010
AES San Francisco 2010 news!

The 129th AES exhibition in San Francisco demonstrated following new products:

AEA launched the KU4 Unidirectional Ribbon.

Analoguetube demonstrated the AT-101 authentic Farrchild rebuild.

AnaMod unveiled the XF Tube two-stage Transformer/Tube analog simulator for 500-series racks. The AM670 won the Resolution magazine 2010 Dynamics award!

Benchmark introduced the ADC16 multichannel convertor/interface.

Cedar demonstrated the new Cambridge Forensic Audio Starter System. The DNS One won the Resolution magazine 2010 Plug-in award!

Crane Song showed its wide range of outboard.

Dave Hill Designs launched the Europa 1 preamp with colors and speed control, as well as the RA non-linear wave-shaping TDM plugin.

Daking released the Mic Pre One 500 for 500-series racks.

Josephson demonstarted their mic line-up, featuring the C715.

Little Labs updated the Redeye to the Redeye 3D phantom .

PMC featured the AML-2 nearfield monitor.

Slate Pro Audio unveiled the FOX mono and dual preamps with combinable 1073 and modern preamp input and output stages.

Solid State Logic demonstrated the Nucleus and AWS948 console.

Soundfield showed their surround mics & tools line-up, including the recent UPM-1 plugin and hardware upmix/downmix solutions.

Thermionic Culture showed the Earlybird 4 quad preamp and upcoming Nightingale preamp/EQ/compressor prototype.

Tube Tech demonstrated some of their classic units, as well as their recent modular system.

Weiss introduced the INT302 Firewire I/O solution, next to their digital processors.

27/10/2010 New SSL AWS 924 & AWS 948 Launched in 2004, the AWS (Analogue Workstation System) reinvented the professional production console by combining classic SSL SuperAnalogue™ console technology with comprehensive DAW control hardware in a single work surface. Over 550 consoles later the AWS is now used by leading international recording artists, producers and engineers and has shaped expectations for session workflow within today’s and indeed tomorrows’ production environments. Designed for mid scale commercial recording and production facilities, the AWS is now available in 24 input (AWS 924) or 48 input (AWS 948) variants within a compact 24 fader frame. Both models deliver pristine SuperAnalogue™ mixing, 24 ultra-clean SSL SuperAnalogue mic pre’s, classic SSL dual curve EQ on every channel, two assignable SSL Dynamics, legendary Stereo Buss Compressor, TotalRecall™ and full 5.1 monitoring. In addition to on board classic SSL Automation, both models also feature the revolutionary new A-FADA mode where motorised analogue faders follow DAW Automation data.



			Solid State Logic

27/10/2010 On our presentation of new SSL products on 13th and 14th of October 2010 in Belgium and The Netherlands, we had a scoop: The new SSL Nucleus! Nucleus re-defines the professional project studio with a perfect blend of advanced DAW control, transparent SuperAnalogue™ monitoring, high class analogue mic pres, pro quality USB audio interface and bundled SSL Duende Native plug-ins. There is no other product available which offers the professional producer/engineer all these elements, with benchmark audio performance and elegant ergonomics. Not only is it unique but Nucleus is also outstanding value; these elements bought separately would cost more and deliver a less elegant solution. Nucleus is a compact, portable desktop unit that creates a comfortable, efficient, hands on operating environment for DAW based Music and Film/TV Post production. It provides everything you need to record and monitor audio and to control your DAW quickly and efficiently without resorting to your mouse. Nucleus streamlines your workflow and helps you focus on your sound, not your screen.



			Solid State Logic

16/09/2010 New SSL MADI-X8 router and SDI-MADI 3G SDI to digital audio de-embedder MADI-X8 is an affordable, powerful and versatile fibre and coax MADI 512x512 point routing system. In addition to offering simple point to point bulk routing, MADI-X8 offers Source Distribution (one source to many destinations), Device Splitting (any combination of individual channels to any destination) and Source Aggregation (a single 64 Ch. output consists of any combination of channels from various inputs). The 1U SDI-MADI provides the interface between SDI video bitstreams and digital audio. SDI-MADI extracts up to 16 audio channels from each of the unit’s four SDI inputs to provide a total of up to 64 audio channels in both MADI and AES3 formats. All SDI inputs independently auto-sense between 3G, HD and SD standards and are provided with loop-through connectivity for downstream equipment.




	Solid State Logic

04/08/2010 Cedar updates DNS One and the DNS Control System for DNS2000 and DNS3000 CEDAR Audio has released a major upgrade for the DNS One dialogue noise suppressor plug-in and its associated DNS Control System (which also supports the DNS2000 and DNS3000 dialogue noise suppressors). In response to customers’ requests, the Control System now supports PPC-based Macs running OS X 10.4 onward. This means that the DNS One, the DNS2000 and the DNS3000 may all be used with and controlled from appropriate versions of Pro Tools running on these hosts. What’s more, AudioSuite capability has been added to the DNS One, which will enable it to fit more productively into the workflow of many post-production engineers and other users. A number of functional improvements to the Control System have also been implemented. This update is free of charge!


	Cedar

02/08/2010 New stereo EQ module for SSL X-Rack The X-Rack Stereo EQ Module is a stereo version of SSL’s console Channel EQ. It is a classic SSL four-band parametric EQ that is a superb all round frequency adjustment tool kit. Whether you need pinpoint accuracy for surgical problem solving, smoother broader sound shaping, or a little more aggressive character the SSL Stereo EQ will give you what you need. This stereo version introduces a ‘Selective Mode’ switch which enables independent switching of high & low bands and mid bands between SSL’s E & G series console EQ characteristics to provide an even more versatile EQ design.



	Solid State Logic

02/08/2010 Electric City first AT-101 user for mastering in Europe! The Analoguetube AT-101 is a faithful recreation of the original Fairchild 670 stereo limiter. www.electriccity.be Pro Sound News Europe article



			Analoguetube

14/07/2010 PMC TB2S-AII review in this months Sound On Sound “Neutral & accurate with excellent dynamics, 3D imaging, extended accurate bass – A very convincing package” SOS 2010



	PMC


05/07/2010 Tube Tech is 25 years!


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	Tube Tech


05/07/2010 Cedar DNS One praise in Audio Media Although it has only been available for four months, there are already many compliments and plaudits in the press for the CEDAR DNS One. Here is another, this time from Audio Media magazine. Read more here.



	Cedar


	25/04/2010 AEA is celebrating 25 years of sales & servicing Ribbon Microphones with the R84 Silver LE AEA is pleased to announce the special release of the R84 Silver Limited Edition Microphone. Only 125 of this collector’s issue series will be made. Shipping late May, 2010 - Taking Orders Now!



		www.ribbonmics.com


	17/02/2010 Little Labs VOG analog bass resonance tool arrived! The VOG analog bass resonance tool is the latest creation from Little Labs, and is Little Labs first entry in the popular API 500-Series module format. The VOG was originally designed to capture the chest resonance of vocalists or voice over artists, enabling them to still have a proximity type effect without havingto be so close to the mic, hence the name, VOG, or Voice of God. However, when I heard it on kick drum and bass, it became clear this would be the go to device to make these instruments sound huge. The VOG lets users sweep a sharp peak resonance from 20 to 300 Hz, while anything below the peak is rolled off at a steep -24dB per octave. This lets users focus on the low end they want, while eliminating low-end mush and unnecessary woofer excursion. A subharmonic can be the focus, or the fundamental, or upper harmonics. On a kick drum, for example, the overall effect of turning VOGs frequency knob sounds like someone is tightening or loosening the drumhead. In a mix, VOG allows users to place the bass spectrum instruments so they do not interfere or get in the way of each other.



		www.littlelabs.com


	16/02/2010 CEDAR introduces the DNS One dialogue noise suppressor plug-in software CEDAR Audio is proud to introduce one of the most significant product innovations in the field of audio post. DNS One signals the arrival of CEDAR's Academy Award winning DNS series as a Pro Tools plug-in. The DNS One is everything you ever wanted from a software-based dialogue noise suppressor. A Pro Tools plug-in that runs on both Mac OS X and Windows, it makes no compromises in sound quality and offers the same Academy Award winning performance as its illustrious siblings, the DNS1500, DNS2000 and DNS3000. Coupled to a superb new user-interface that allows you to control hundreds of channels of DNS (software and hardware, in any mix you choose) from a single Pro Tools host, DNS One is the most powerful and flexible noise suppressor ever developed.


				www.cedar-audio.com


15/02/2010 PMC launch the AML2 - The ultimate nearfield monitor PMC is pleased to announce the launch of the AML2 – The ultimate no compromise nearfield ATL™ (Advanced Transmission Line) monitor. The AML2 supersedes the legendary AML1 and takes the AML monitoring concept to new levels of audio transparency with an array of significant technical improvements that further improve its already unassailable resolution. These include new micro engineered, improved power supply board, enhanced cabinet structure and new eye catching cosmetics. The AML2 provides a level of resolution and extension that cannot be matched and therefore is the ideal monitor for the quality conscious who will not accept compromise.



			www.pmc-speakers.com


11/02/2010 Music Producers Guild Unsung Hero Award for 'Mr SSL' Chris Jenkins The Unsung Hero Award rewards the contributions made by people who work tirelessly for our industry but don't necessarily get the recognition they deserve. This year 12 people were nominated and the final decision was handed over to PSNE readers who took part in an online vote. We can now reveal that the winner is Chris Jenkins, SSL's director of commercial applications. Jenkins moved full time into SSL's engineering department in 2000 to focus on product design and specification for the C series digital console range, the AWS 900, Duality and the Matrix analogue consoles.



	www.mpg.org.uk

26/01/2010
NEW BRAND: Slate Pro Audio, introducing the DRAGON

The new SLATE PRO AUDIO DRAGON is unlike any dynamic audio processor you've heard before. Simply put, the DRAGON was created to be the most versatile compressor, limiter, and sound shaping tool that the pro audio industry has ever seen.

Classic FET compressor circuit, with a compression quality that is rich and warm, but also capable of sharp and aggressive tones
Three character settings that change the way the unit sounds and responds: BOOM, BITE and SHEEN
'VINTAGE' button for more harmonics, a bit of 'grit', and an overall more aggressive sound
A three setting saturation selector, from subtle harmonics to gritty distortion
Sidechain hi pass filter
A gentle 2:1 setting that sounds amazing on full mixes.
One of the finest drum compressors ever
Famous "all buttons in" mode called 'Squash'.
A 'Mix' knob to control the wet/dry ratio of the source. This allows you to parallel compress sources.

Contact us to demo the new Slate Pro Audio DRAGON!