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recording news streaming news @ www.audiomedia.com NEW PRODUCT Terratec Electronics iQuader Developed in collaboration with Braunder Microphones, the Terratec iQuader is purportedly the world’s first USB stereo interfacial microphone, and features a builtin mic pre-amp and fast-acting analogue filter for fast, simple recording. www.terratec.co.uk www.terratec.net NEW PRODUCT Digidesign Transfuser Preview Digidesign has unveiled Transfuser Preview, a free three-month pre-release version of Transfuser, an upcoming RTAS real-time loop, phrase, and groove creation virtual instrument plug-in for Pro Tools. www.digidesign.com PRODUCT UPDATE VSL VIENNA ENSEMBLE 3 Vienna Symphonic Library (VSL) has introduced Vienna Ensemble 3, the first MIDI and audio LAN solution that enables users of its Vienna Instruments to set up a crossplatform network of Macs and PCs using an Ethernet cable. www.timespace.com www.ilio.com NEW PRODUCT Softube Acoustic Feedback Deluxe Softube is shipping Acoustic Feedback Deluxe, a TDM plug-in featuring harmonic and subharmonic selectors, adding a sub-harmonic growl and more detailed control of timbres. www.softube.com PRODUCT UPDATES Yamaha 01V96VCM, 02R96VCM Yamaha Corporation of America has relaunched its 01V96V2 and 02R96V2 Digital Mixing Consoles as the 01V96VCM and 02R96VCM; retail pricing remains unchanged, as does the powerful V2 features, but the new models come complete with a host of preinstalled VCM effects that were previously only available as ‘addon’ effects packages. These effects are based on Yamaha’s Virtual Circuitry Modelling technology, simulating the model’s original analogue circuitry – right down to the last resistor and capacitor. Included are an array of 70 vintage-sounding classic compression and EQ units, simulations of several analogue open reel recorders, plus a complete suite of REV-X reverb effects, a high-quality surround post-production package, and even a selection of vintage stomp boxes. Customers who purchased a 01V96V2 or 02R96V2 from January 1, 2008, onwards are eligible to receive a free update CD. Yamaha Music (UK) +44 (0)1908 366700 Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems +1 714 522 9011 www.yamahaproaudio.com NEW PRODUCT Blue Microphones Snowflake Blue Microphones has introduced the Snowflake, effectively a portable version of its popular Snowball Professional USB Microphone, combining a USB bus-powered capsule with a classcompliant design for true plugand-play on Mac and PC computers. The mic itself folds into a compact case that also houses a USB cable to aid transportability; unfolded, the case itself serves as a desktop stand or a laptop clip – perfect for podcasting, webcalling, or song sketching on the go. Blue Microphones www.bluemic.com NEW PRODUCTS/UPDATE CEDAR Declick for NOA, CEDAR Dehiss for NOA, CEDAR for SADiE PRODUCT UPDATE Apple iMac Apple has updated its all-in-one iMac desktop computer line, with the 24-inch flagship model’s buildto-order options including a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4GB of DDR2 SDRAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics card with 512MB of video memory, and up to a 1TB Serial ATA drive. Standard features include built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi networking; BlueTooth 2.1+EDR; Gigabit Ethernet; built-in iSight video camera; five USB 2.0 ports; and single FireWire 400 and 800 ports. Apple (UK) +44 (0)845 600 1683 Apple +1 408 996 1010 www.apple.com NEW PRODUCT Dangerous Music DAC-ST Cambridgeshire-based audio restoration hardware and software specialist CEDAR Audio, and archive audio specialist NOA Audio Solutions, have announced availability of CEDAR Declick for NOA and CEDAR Dehiss for NOA, respectively based upon CEDAR’s Declickle and Auto Dehiss algorithms. CEDAR Audio has also licensed Prism Sound to resume sale and support of CEDAR for SADiE. CEDAR Audio +44 (0)1223 881771 CEDAR Audio USA +1 207 828 0024 www.cedaraudio.com Edmeston, New York-based DAWbased recording product designer/ builder Dangerous Music, is shipping the DAC-ST Additional Switching System, a mastering-quality, stereo digital-to-analogue converter option for its Monitor ST controller. All four rear panel-sited digital inputs accept AES or SPDIF formats, and have active Thru outputs for routing these input signals to other devices. Dangerous Music (European Division) +49 2236 393731 Dangerous Music +1 607 965 8011 www.dangerousmusic.com AUDIO MEDIA JUNE 2008 7 http://www.audiomedia.com http://www.terratec.co.uk http://www.terratec.net http://www.apple.com http://www.digidesign.com http://www.yamahaproaudio.com http://www.timespace.com http://www.ilio.com http://www.softube.com http://www.bluemic.com http://www.cedaraudio.com http://www.dangerousmusic.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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