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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



			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.



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	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.



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11/02/2010 PMC chosen to provide the speaker system for the Music Producers Guild Awards, and winner of the HI-FI Choice Product of the year 2009 award for the IB2i





	www.pmc-speakers.com

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!



		www.slateproaudio.com

24/01/2010 AnaMod AM670 Stereo Limiter now available! Classic Variable-Mu compression profile and vintage tone Six 670 time constants plus two vocal-friendly variations Three Modes of Compression All analog - no latency or conversion Contact us to try out the new AnaMod AM670 yourself!


		www.anamodaudio.com

24/01/2010 Josephson C715 Variable Pattern Studio Microphone The C715 uses a unique single large diaphragm capsule with an adjustable vent allowing cardioid or omni operation, and includes a new, patent-pending metal foam housing for minimum acoustic coloration due to the elimination of many internal reflecting surfaces. The C715 features the new single-sided capsule with a 5 micron evaporated gold diaphragm. The backplate has an adjustable vent, reached through an opening in the back of the grille, that allows the mic to be adjusted from cardioid to omni. The single diaphragm capsule has a particularly smooth sound, usable for many studio applications where some conventional dual diaphragm mics are too harsh or bright. The internal circuitry uses a class-A cascode FET front end, driving a large nickel core Lundahl output transformer for compatibilty with a wide range of preamps and consoles. The internal high voltage linear supply generates capsule polarization voltage without using a switching oscillator, for very low noise.


	www.josephson.com

01/12/2009 SSL Duende Mini winner! We are happy to announce the winner of our SSL Duende Mini giveaway! Ief Dams was the lucky winner amoung all the participants who visited our SSL product presentation days. Congrats from the whole Joystick Audio team!


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27/11/2009 Tube-Tech RM2 Tube Box is now available! The new RM2 rack is holding 2 of the powerful Tube-Tech RM modules. These RM modules deliver the best Tube-Tech quality ever. There is the PM1A mic pre module and the EM1A EQ and CM1A compressor, which both are improved designs, to offer you the choice to build your own Tube Box. The small RM2 package makes it handy to take with you everywhere!



	www.tube-tech.com




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26/10/2009 Brauner Valvet X review in MEET MUSIC Magazine Have you ever experienced a real great tube microphones breathtaking intimacy? Have you ever noticed its charming detail and inspiring presence? If so, you will know that these attributes come at a price. - Introducing the Valvet X, Brauner releases a dedicated cardioid only microphone which really unites these precious attributes within a microphone unparalleled in its class and pricepoint. Read the MEET MUSIC review of the Valvet X in Dutch and French on our reviews page.



	www.brauner-microphones.de

20/10/2009 Solid State Logic I/O Bundle special deal We now have a special deal Solid State Logic I/O bundle available which includes an AlphaLink MADI AX, a MADI Xtreme64 PCIe card and the required MADI cables! This I/O solution offers no less then 48 I/O at once (24 analog I/O, 24 digital I/O) and offers the best performance at the most attractive price!



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18/10/2009 Solid State Logic wins two 2009 TEC Awards The SSL Matrix won the Technical Excellence & Creativity Award for Small Format Console Technology and the SSL AWS 900+ SE won the TEC Award in the Large Format Console Technology category.


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18/10/2009 New products at AES NYC 2009! AEA showed their new A840 active ribbon mic as well as a special edition of the R92. AnaMod released a new machinecard and a new tapecard for the ATS-1 analog tape simulator, to give you even more options. Cedar presented version 6 software for the Cambridge mastering/restoration/forensics system. Daking showed their new 500-series rack, and their first module for it: the Daking mic pre in 500 module format. Josephson presented the special C715 microphone. Little Labs brings us the VOG: the Voice Of God, an interesting tonal shaping tool. Thermionic announced availability of the Little Bustard summing box and also showed a red-faced limited edition of the Phoenix Mastering compressor using Mullard tubes. Tube-Tech presented the RM2, a lunchbox-style 2-module frame for the Tube-Tech modular series. Contact us for more info about any of these new products!



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22/09/2009 Stereo Compression bundles from SSL For 1 month only you can enjoy the different flavours of SSL channel compression for 25% less. The sound of SSL’s channel strip compressors is the stuff of living legend. This offer gives you the chance to own a slice of the big console sound that makes hit records every day. Each of these bundles gives you a pair of SSL channel strip dynamics processors that can either be used individually in mono or linked to form one stereo processor. SuperAnalogue Dynamics Bundle The SuperAnalogue Dynamics module is the perfect transparent channel compressor. The combination of separate Compressor and Gate/Expander section is powerful, graceful and ideal for gentle and unobtrusive level control. Bundle includes: 1 x Mynx + 2 x SuperAnalogue™ Dynamics Modules E Series Dynamics Bundle The E Series Dynamics Module features the classic warmth and tonal character of the original 4000 E Series console channel strip dynamics section. Bundle includes: 1 x Mynx + 2 x E Series Dynamics Modules This offer closes at 5pm GMT on Monday 19th October 2009.



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16/09/2009 Daking FET III stereo compressor The Daking FET III is a new dual channel limiter from Geoff Daking, built in the US with the same audio path and detector circuits as our highly successful single channel Daking FET II limiter. The FET III compressor circuitry and gain stages are all discrete and fully Class "A" with sound quality that will be at the very top of the scale. Our previous single channel FET II was known for its speed, high performance and its unique ability to sound great on an extraordinary variety of sources. The FET III will equal this benchmark plus add several unique features to improve user control, like variable sidechain high pass filter and variable stereo linking.



		www.daking.com

16/09/2009 Thermiomic Culture announces Culture Vulture Mastering Limited Edition Following on from the hugely popular Culture Vulture Limited Edition Anniversary Model, Thermionic Culture have announced that they have already started production of the Culture Vulture Mastering Limited Edition Anniversary Model which will start shipping in two weeks. Order yours now, limited production run of only 99 units in total! This will feature all the same new features as the previous CV LE but also include detented input drive & output controls and sowter transformer balanced inputs & outputs.



		www.thermionicculture.com

08/09/2009 Get an SSL console demo in Amsterdam (RAI) at the IBC Exhibition from 11th till 15th september 2009
		Contact us for more info and to book a personal SSL console demo at IBC in Amsterdam (RAI) ! The following SSL consoles are on display: the new SSL C10 HD compact broadcast console the SSL C100 HD-S scalable broadcast console the SSL Duality state of the art analogue production console




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03/09/2009 Soundfield SPS200 Software Controlled Microphone The new SPS200 Software Controlled Microphone brings the advantages of SoundField Technology to a wider audience and provides the perfect 'front end' to capture both stereo and 5.1 surround. It is ideally suited to those working in the field on laptop based recording systems or in the studio on fully fledged Digital Audio Workstations. The SPS200 Software Controlled Microphone uses the same established SoundField multi-capsule technology as the high-end models in the SoundField range. This relatively lightweight microphone (approximately 220 grams) is powered by standard 48v phantom power and incorporates four low noise, studio grade condenser capsules. A short break-out cable outputs the four signals generated by the SPS200 at mic level on four balanced XLRs, ensuring compatibility with all equipment. The SPS200 Software Controlled Microphone is the first SoundField microphone that does not require an accompanying control unit. All the processing - such as stereo and surround sound decoding and manipulation - takes place in the Surround Zone software which is included with the SPS200. The software is currently available for Pro-Tools HD and all platforms supporting VST Multichannel such as Nuendo, Cubase, Soundscape, etc. on both PC and MAC platforms. A special bundle including a custom Zephyx windshield is also available.



			www.soundfield.com

27/08/2009 Interview with Timbaland about his SSL Matrix console



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23/07/2009 5 Brauner VMAs delivered to Peter Gabriel Peter Gabriel has purchased five Brauner VMA microphones and uses them currently for his latest project “Scratch My Back”. Peter became aware of Brauner Microphones after his guitarist Richard Evans bought a VMA. They then used VMAs for a National Geographic music score he was doing in Budapest. Five VMA were used there for the main surround system, augmented by sixteen Brauner Phantera for orchestra spot mics and a custom vintage mic pre rack carefully refurbished by Brauner. The large orchestra recordings were a success, and this year when the “Scratch My Back” sessions started Peter had to have those VMAs for the new recordings again augmented by twelve Phantheras as spot mics. Test recordings were a great success and we are waiting for some further reply...


		www.brauner-microphones.de

18/07/2009 CEDAR Retouch™ is used to clean the complete Beatles catalogue and to create the Beatles Rock Band game On 30th June, Simon Gibson of Abbey Road Studios and Gordon Reid of CEDAR Audio co-presented a lecture to the IBS (Institute of Broadcast Sound) entitled Audio restoration at Abbey Road Studios and the role of CEDAR Retouch™. In this, they showed how CEDAR has been used to clean the Beatles catalogue, and as a vital component in the creation of the forthcoming Beatles Rock Band game. Read more here





	www.cedar-audio.com

01/07/2009 AEA Summer Special - Win an AEA R84 microphone and more! It's simple. All you have to do is fill out the form from the link below. From all correctly-answered entry forms, one entry will be picked at random to receive the award-winning AEA R84 microphone (pictured). But everyone who participates is a winner because all those who complete correct competition forms are eligible to receive a $75 rebate certificate good towards the purchase of AEA equipment. Enter today!. Fill out and submit the online entry form.


	www.ribbonmics.com

Benchmark Media Unveils Their Flagship DAC1 HDR with Remote Control The DAC1 HDR is an all-in-one reference-quality stereo pre-amplifier. This stereo pre-amp brings together all the best features and performance of the award-winning DAC1 family with the convenience of an intelligent remote control solution. The DAC1 HDR combines some of Benchmarks finest engineering accomplishments into one device: the DAC1 digital-to-analog audio converter with UltraLock clock system, AdvancedUSB computer audio playback interface, and the legendary HPA2 headphone amplifier. The unique remote control solution of the DAC1 HDR is built around Benchmarks new HDR-VC (high dynamic range volume control). Read more about the Benchmark DAC1 HDR here.



	www.benchmarkmedia.com

SSL Frankfurt Musikmesse 2009 New Products At the 2009 Frankfurt Musikmesse, Solid State Logic presented 5 new products: X-Desk: X-Desk fulfils a demand for an extremely high quality, world class, no audio quality compromise, SSL Mixing Desk in a compact, versatile, portable unit. X-Desk combines a 16 channel SSL SuperAnalogue summing mixer with a compact analogue audio hub for your studio. With 100mm faders, professionally featured artist and studio monitoring with Dim & Cut buttons, Stereo and Mono Aux sends, channel and Master Bus Inserts and accurate bar graph level metering X-Desk elegantly fulfills all of the essentials of the audio mixing process, with SSL attention to detail and depth. Several X-Desks or X-Desk & X-Racks can be cascaded via D-Sub connection to expand up to 150 inputs on mixdown. MX-4: MX4 delivers outstanding performance to demanding inside the box users who refuse to compromise on quality. It combines three central system elements; a very high channel count/high quality audio interface, an extremely versatile Software Mixer, and DSP powered plug-ins that provide console grade precision processing with legendary SSL audio characteristics. Duende V3: Duende V3 doubles the power that the Duende platform can be upgraded to with the introduction of an entirely new audio engine. Duende's new Hybrid Core Processing engine combines all of the advantages of dedicated DSP with use of your computers CPU processing power. V3 enables users to upgrade Duende Mini to 64 channels and Duende PCIe and Classic to 128 channels. Hybrid Core Processing is one of the very first professional audio engines to make full use of the latest generation of Intel processors to deliver incredible stability and performance. X-Verb: X-Verb for Duende v3: X-Verb by SSL delivers the density, warmth, depth and stunning detail usually only associated with high class hardware reverb units. The power behind the true professional quality of X-Verb is simple; it is not a Convolution Reverb based on impulse responses, it is a true Reverberation Generator based on unique SSL algorithms. The algorithm based approach generates stunning sonic results, with lowest possible latencies and allows dynamic access to all of the fine detail parameters of the Early Reflection and Reverb structure. The sheer sonic might of X-Verb is wrapped in a stunning GUI that provides comprehensive editability. The new Morph feature allows MIDI Controllable crossfading from one Reverb Preset to another. ProConvert MAC: Pro-Convert enables workstation users to convert session files from one format to another. The new Mac version supports the most popular workstation formats; ProTools 7.x, Cubase/Nuendo, Logic, Final Cut Pro and SSL's own Soundscape.


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SSL DAW Partner Products Distribution Joystick Audio now carries all Solid State Logic products, adding the Digital Audio Workstation partner products to its distribution. These DAW partner products consist of 3 families: The XLogic I/O series, including Alpha-Link convertors, Delta-Link ProTools HD MADI interface, MADI Xtreme and Mixpander DAW audio interfaces. The Duende family of SSL Console DSP processing for your DAW The Pro-Convert Digital Audio Project Translator to transfer projects between different audio applications.



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SOLID STATE LOGIC ANNOUNCES TWO NEW MODULES FOR X-RACK/MYNX MODULAR SYSTEM New E Series EQ & Dynamics Modules Reproduce the Legendary Sound of the Classic SSL 4000 E Console The E Series EQ Module features two different EQs found on editions of the console produced between 1979 and 1987. Each EQ has unique response curves and tonal character. They are distinguished by the colors used on the LF knob caps so the two flavours have become known as the Brown and Black EQs. On the E Series EQ Module you can switch between these two different flavors of EQ that have been loved by generations of professional producers. E Series EQ key features: • Immortal SSL 4000 E Series circuitry • Black-242 and Brown-02 twin EQ design • Bell curve option on HF and LF • Fully parametric LMF and HMF with Q • Based on classic 611E console channel strip The Brown EQ featured on the original SSL E-Signature Channel Strip is now uniquely available on the E Series EQ Module. The E Series Dynamics Module features a compressor/limiter and an expander/gate, both of which return faithfully to the circuitry and key components which define the sound of the original SL 611E Series channel strip. A true RMS converter is used in the side chain while the gain element is an all discrete design identical to the Class A VCA chip used in the original unit. The compressor contains additional switching options to defeat the over-easy curve and to use a linear release instead of the more usual logarithmic curve. The result is a compressor with three distinct voices, each with its own musical character. • Immortal SSL 4000 Series circuitry • Class A VCA replication • Expander/Gate with Key input • Based on classic 611E console channel strip


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New brand: Analoguetube The Analoguetube AT-101 is a faithful recreation of the original Fairchild 670 stereo limiter. The AT-101 is built using traditional point-to-point wiring methods and standard turret component mounts. The audio path and power supply are completely free from any printed circuit boards. The AT-101 like the original Fairchild 670 has been assembled completely by hand and uses high quality modern components. The tube complement is exactly the same, using a new generation 6386 remote cut-off triode developed to replace the original 50 year old tube types many of which were used in the Fairchild 670.



			www.analoguetube.com

Brauner Benelux Distribution Joystick Audio now is also the Brauner Microphones distributor for the Netherlands, in addition to Belgium and Luxemburg.


		www.brauner-microphones.de

Brauner Valvet X review in MIX Have you ever experienced a real great tube microphones breathtaking intimacy? Have you ever noticed its charming detail and inspiring presence? If so, you will know that these attributes come at a price. - Introducing the Valvet X, Brauner releases a dedicated cardioid only microphone which really unites these precious attributes within a microphone unparalleled in its class and pricepoint. You can read the MIX review of the Valvet X on our reviews page.


	www.brauner-microphones.de

Daking Mic-Pre One Daking Mic-Pre One single-channel microphone/instrument preamplifier. Sharing the gain structure and Class A, fully-discrete transistor circuitry design of the popular Daking Mic-Pre IV, the Mic-Pre One additionally features a unique variable high-pass filter and ships in a freestanding 'DI-style' steel enclosure, ensuring both strength and noise immunity. Essentially a single channel of the Mic-Pre IV, the Mic-Pre One features switchable phase, 20dB mic input pad and +48V phantom power, plus a selectable 1/4-inch line/hi-z instrument input, all utilizing relays with gold bi-furcated contacts. A unique feature, the Variable High Pass Filter (0-200Hz) offers a higher level of low-end control for recording. Two large knurled aluminum knobs control the variable high-pass filter and continuously variable 70dB of input gain, which is complemented by a full-width, twenty-segment bi-color LED meter. The rear of the unit offers a Jensen transformer-isolated mic input and fully-balanced XLR output, plus a 1/4-inch line output. A fourth connector introduces DC power from the external power supply to the unit


		www.daking.com

SSL unveils MATRIX at Musikmesse Frankfurt



MATRIX was developed as a high-quality solution for the Professional Project Studio. Matrix is at the same time a 32-input SuperAnalogue line mixer, a multi-function DAW-controller, an electronically recallable patchbay, and a full studio and artist monitor controller. With an unprecedented and unique set of features, Matrix brings a tremendous improvement in workflow, allowing you to focus more on the creative process. SuperAnalogue design Matrix features 32 line inputs, of which 16 analogue channels with 4 aux sends, pan, fader and record/mix bus assign, plus 16 additional channels with level and pan control which can be routed to a stereo cue bus. Four stereo-returns are located in the master section and can be routed to either of the two stereo buses. The complete analogue signal path features the same SuperAnalogue design of the AWS900+, Duality, and X-rack, delivering the pristine, clear and deep soundstage which SSL is famous for. DAW control Similar in functionality to the AWS900+ and Duality, Matrix’s DAW control consists of 16 + 1 faders, 16 D-pots, full transport control, and a programmable set of soft-keys. The soft-keys can be programmed to simulate keyboard shortcuts for immediate access to any DAW function. Pressing the Focus-button switches the faders between analogue and DAW mode; Matrix can control up to four different DAWs simultaneously without the need for reboot in between. DAW control works through HUI and MCU protocols via an Ethernet connection. As a bonus, Matrix is equipped with moving faders which can be controlled using DAW automation. SuperAnalogue Router: Connect your outboard Unique to Matrix is the 32x16x16 routing matrix, which lets you connect all your outboard equipment to the routing matrix’s in- and outputs, and then assign any piece of outboard to any channel of your choice simply by mouse-click. A PC application allows you to manage the sends and returns of up to sixteen channels of outboard processing. In addition FX-chains can be saved, making recalls of mix-setups at a later time almost as easy as recalling a DAW session. Monitoring Apart from the standard monitoring and communication features found on most analogue consoles, Matrix has a built-in high quality stereo AD and DA, providing a digital output of the mix, plus a digital input for monitoring digital sources.


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TUBE-TECH RM8 Modular system The basis of the Tube-Tech RM8-system is the RM8 Tabletop frame, which holds up to 8 modules in any combination. It comes with internal power supply with all voltages stabilized (+270V, +48V, +/-15V and +12V), XLR in-and output for each module, DB25 in-and output ( 8in-8out) and a power supply monitor module, which shows that all DC voltages are present. The DB25 in- and output makes it possible to connect the frame directly to the DAW. The RM8 is launched together with three modules; A compressor module modelled after the Tube-Tech CL1B, an EQ module similar to the Tube-Tech PE1C eq, and a preamp module modelled after the Tube-Tech MP 1A.


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THERMIONIC CULTURE launches THE ROOSTER The Rooster is a valve based design mic/line & DI pre-amp with EQ and a distortion section based around the same 5725 valve used in the ever-popular Culture Vulture. The input stage uses a custom 1200-ohm input Sowter transformer and an ECC81/12AT7 valve. The neatly laid out EQ section has all the Boost or Lift controls on the left, with a broad bass lift control, peaking at 60Hz, and a selectable mid/high lift at 2.5k, 4k ("bell" shaped) and 7k (shelving) respectively. All the Cut controls are on the left hand side, the mid cut is 700Hz, the 6 position bass cut is straight off the Earlybird 2 pre-amp. There is also a switchable LPF ( low pass filter ). The same 5725-distortion tube which is employed in the Culture Vulture is used in the new Rooster. It offers a subtle distortion characteristic in the triode position, more so than a Culture Vulture due to the higher HT voltage, and so has a very low (about 0.01%) distortion when the 'Attitude' control is set to 1. In the pentode mode it generates more 3rd harmonic distortion. Distortion can be pretty radical when the Attitude control is to 'Max' and the input is high. The output valve is ECF80 which combines high output with low impedance (less than 100 ohms). There is +48v phantom power, and phase reverse. The output is unbalanced as standard but a balancing transformer option that is used in the Culture Vulture Mastering will be available. All Thermionic Culture valve equipment is manufactured in the UK, and is hand-wired using the best quality components.



		www.thermionicculture.com

CEDAR announces DNS3000 and DNS1500 Cedar DNS3000 The DNS3000 is the latest generation of CEDAR's Dialogue Noise Suppression technology, combining the tactile control surface of the original DNS1000 with the Pro Tools integration (Mac- and PC- based) of the DNS2000, plus much more. Additional features include on-board scenes with a simple and intuitive recall system, automation to timecode, moving faders and sample rates up to 96kHz. As before, the hardware provides the processing power and audio I/O, and near-zero latency continues to ensure that there is no loss of lip-sync. With CEDAR's Academy Award®-winning DNS algorithm at its core, the DNS3000 eliminates all manner of noises from recordings and live transmissions. Features: Extremely effective noise suppression Near-zero latency means no loss of lip-sync Pro Tools (Mac OSX and Windows XP) integration On-board scenes and automation Sample rates up to 96kHz The DNS3000 will be available in Q1, 2008. Cedar DNS1500 The DNS1000 was the most successful product of its type ever manufactured, installed in and used by TV, film and post studios the world over. It made otherwise unusable interviews intelligible, saved huge costs in ADR and looping, and rescued dialogue for movies such as The Lord Of The Rings, Spiderman, Castaway, as well as countless others. It was also a valuable tool in audio forensic investigation, used for cleaning audio signals in the lab and during live surveillance. Today, the DNS1500 updates the style, design and performance of its predecessor. With an improved chassis and updated processors, it couples the perfect ergonomics of the DNS1000 with improved 2-channel performance and up to 96kHz capabilities for increased compatibility in today's audio environments. If you work with dialogue, the speed, flexibility, and ease of use of the DNS1500 provides solutions to audio problems that you could not previously solve. Furthermore, the DNS1500's near-zero latency means that you do not need to slip the audio against time-code, making it possible to use the DNS1500 in real-time on the dubbing stage. For location sound engineers (who do not have the luxury of random access to the material) the near-zero latency means that the DNS1500 is simple to use with video, and removes the need for a video frame store. Furthermore, the combination of low latency and 24-bit fidelity means that you can leave the DNS1500 permanently in the signal chain without fear of signal degradation. The DNS1500 is also a valuable tool in audio forensic investigation, used for cleaning tapes and for live surveillance. And in the audio forensic laboratory, the DNS1500 can remove motor noise from small covert recorders, eliminate electrical interference, and help to clean up recordings suffering from unfavourable acoustics and poor microphone locations.





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BENCHMARK MEDIA introduces the DAC1 PRE stereo playback pre-amplifier The DAC1 PRE is a reference-quality stereo pre-amplifier, headphone amplifier, and computer audio playback device, incorporating the 24-bit, 192-kHz DAC1 digital-to-analog conversion system. With the DAC1 PRE, the music engages the listener with a stunning delivery and breath-taking realism. The DAC1 PRE is the culmination of years of high-precision analog and digital audio circuit design. Benchmark has achieved unprecedented sonic purity in their audio systems through an intelligent engineering philosophy - establish a pristine analog delivery path and eliminate digital distortion artifacts. The DAC1 PRE continues this tradition of excellence. With six stereo inputs and four stereo analog outputs, the DAC1 PRE anchors expansive media systems and provides a pristine audio path from source to amplifier. The six stereo inputs include an analog input, a USB computer input, an optical input, and three coaxial digital inputs. The output section includes stereo XLR balanced, RCA unbalanced, and two headphone jacks driven by Benchmark's HPA2™ 0-ohm headphone amplifier.



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New Brand: AnaMod AnaMod was founded in 2006 by two industry veterans, Dave Amels (Bomb Factory, Voce), and Greg Gualtieri (Pendulum Audio). Its mission: to design, manufacture, and market audio equipment based on an entirely new concept. The same patented mathematical modeling procedures used by Dave Amels to create digital plugins for Bomb Factory have been applied to the creation of AnaMod's analog products. Analog audio products designed by this method use the AnaMod process in their creation, are entirely analog, and do not process audio in the digital domain.



ANAMOD ATS-1 Analog Tape Simulator The ATS-1 Analog Tape Simulator is the first product that uses the AnaMod process for modeling complex analog circuitry entirely in the analog domain. Specially developed analog building blocks are 'coded' to emulate the behavior of a complex analog system. Unlike digital plug-ins or processor-based outboard gear, there is no latency, and no A/D or D/A conversions to compromise the sound. The result is a faithful recreation of the original response, without using the original analog hardware. All of the important features of a two-track analog tape machine are found in the ATS-1, including speed selection, bias, LF record and HF Repro EQ, and the option of adding tape hiss, if desired. The reference 'record' level, as indicated on the illuminated VU meters, can be adjusted from 0 to +12 dBu in 3 dB increments. The ATS-1 accurately models the behavior of specific tape machines and tape formulations, and allows the user to select from up to four machine and tape types. Optional machine and tape types are available on easy-to-install SIMM cards. Standard tape formulation cards shipped with the ATS-1 are the GP9 and 456. Standard machine cards are the A800 and M79..


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