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recording news streaming news @ www.audiomedia.com PRODUCT UPDATE Brauner Phanthera, Phantom Classic German microphone maker Brauner is now offering more budgetfriendly versions of its cardioidonly Phanthera and variable Phantom Classic. According to the manufacturer itself, “The basic versions of our popular FET microphones are equipped with an essential set of accessories – the microphone and a sturdy mount, delivered in a robust box, [which] can be extended at any time to match the standard versions by purchasing optional accessories.” SEA Distribution & Consulting +49 5903 9388 0 www.sea-distribution.com NEW PRODUCT Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 NEW PRODUCT Solid State Logic Mynx Oxfordshire-headquartered British analogue and digital console manufacturer Solid State Logic has introduced Mynx, effectively a costeffective (£250 RRP, excluding VAT) ‘mini’ version of the acclaimed X-Rack modular rack system that allows users to slot in up to two modules from the company’s complete range of X-Rack modules – namely, the XR618 Dynamics Module; XR621 Mic Amp Module; XR622 Master Bus Module; XR623 Four Channel Input Module; XR624 Eight Channel Module; XR625 Channel EQ Module (direct copy of the XL 9000 K Equaliser, as used on the Duality and AWS900+ consoles); XR626 Stereo Bus Compressor Module (centre section module from the 1980s-vintage G-Series analogue console); and XR627 VHD Input Module (with the new Variable Harmonic Drive circuit). Example applications include combining the XR618 and XR621 to create a front-end recording system for vocals, or pairing up an XR625 with an XR618 to achieve characteristic SSL channel strip processing. The Mynx itself features a rugged metal enclosure made from 4mm-thick extruded aluminium, measuring a desktop-friendly 106mm (W) x 192mm (H) x 186mm (D). Power supply to the mounted modules is via the Mynx’s external power supply while audio connections are made directly to the rear of the modules themselves. Solid State Logic (HQ) +44 (0)1865 842300 Solid State Logic (Eastern Region) +1 212 315 1111 Solid State Logic (Western Region) +1 323 549 9090 www.solidstatelogic.com NEW PRODUCTS KRK Rokit 5, Rokit 6, Rokit 8 Floridian powered recording monitor manufacturer KRK Systems has launched the second generation of its Rokit monitor, replacing the current five-, six-, and eight-inch models. Also available in five- (Rokit 5), six- (Rokit 6), and eight-inch (Rokit 8) variations, the new models incorporate several technologies from the company’s flagship VXT and Exposé E8B lines, including a curved front baffle, engineered to minimise diffraction of high frequencies, purportedly resulting in a sweet spot that is significantly larger than products with square or rounded baffles. Stated Tony Rodrigues, Vice-President of Marketing for KRK Systems: “Even in this day of ‘sweet’ sounding monitors that demo well in the store, but fall down in a mixing environment, KRK has stayed true to its commitment of providing accurate, honest tools for home, project, and professional studios.” Focusrite Audio Engineering +44 (0)1494 462246 www.focusrite.com KRK Systems +1 954 316 1580 www.krksys.com NEW PRODUCT RNDigital D1 RNDigital has released D1, a graphics dynamics processor based on its DYNAMIZER Zone Audio Level technology, developed in order to make the company’s dynamics control technology more intuitive. www.rogernicholsdigital.com PRODUCT UPDATE Sonnox Oxford SuprEsser UK distributor Source is shipping Sonnox’s Oxford SuprEsser professional de-esser and dynamic EQ native (RTAS, AU, VST) plug-in. Those purchasing the product before June 30 will save themselves 10% off its standard price (£180, plus VAT). www.sourcedistribution.co.uk PRODUCT UPDATE zplane.development vieklang zplane.development’s vielklang audio harmonisation instrument is now available from UK distributor Time+Space. vielklang allows users to generate up to four voices, edit their harmonies and single pitches, control playback speed, and convert audio to MIDI. www.timespace.com PRODUCT UPDATE Equator Audio Research Q8 San Diegan studio reference monitor manufacturer Equator Audio Research is shipping its two-way active Q8 studio reference monitor, featuring an eight-inch woofer and one-inch compression horn driver. www.handinhand.uk.net www.equatoraudio.com Audio-Technica has unveiled its new ATH-W5000 dynamic headphones (SRP: £699.95); featuring a striped ebony housing carved from a solid block for acoustic matching, its large aperture (53mm) neodymium magnet-based transducers produces an ultra-low (5Hz) to super-high (45kHz) frequency response, while the Wing Support Housing vibrationproof mechanism and patented Double Air Damping System ensures comfort and accurate reproduction. Audio-Technica (UK) +44 (0)113 277 1441 Audio-Technica US +1 330 686 2600 www.audio-technica.com 6 AUDIO MEDIA JUNE 2008 http://www.audiomedia.com http://www.rogernicholsdigital.com http://www.sourcedistribution.co.uk http://www.sea-distribution.com http://www.solidstatelogic.com http://www.timespace.com http://www.focusrite.com http://www.handinhand.uk.net http://www.audio-technica.com http://www.krksys.com http://www.equatoraudio.com

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AudioMedia - June 2008 Contents Recording Post Broadcast AES Review What's Up UK? Geofocus: Australia For the Record Special Report: Videosonics Newstalk: DPA New Microphones Novation SL Compact Allen & Heath IDR-8 Eastwest Quantum Leap SD2 & Goliath Final Cut: Indiana Jones Merging ADR Module Koolworld SSL Duende Good Product Sampler: Microphones Video Guide AMSR Meyer Sound The Blue Planet Live! Royer Labs Mics R-121 & R-122

AudioMedia - June 2008

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