EQ Magazine - January 2008 - (Page 17)

■ BTE AUDIO AEQ2 AMERICAN CONSOLE EQ The AEQ2 algorithm, implemented in C++ and suitable for implementation in plug-ins, processors, mixers, etc., was designed to simulate the symmetrical curves and proportional Q characteristics of typical American mixing consoles in the late 1960s. It supports sampling frequencies up to 384kHz in both 32- and 64-bit processing. www.bteaudio.com ■ DIGIDESIGN MBOX 2 MICRO Mbox 2 Micro ($279) is a pocket-sized Pro Tools LE system that combines audio output/monitoring capabilities with Pro Tools LE software, allowing Pro Tools users to edit and mix sessions easily, even while on the road. Its 1/8" stereo output jack supports up to 24-bit/48kHz audio playback. www.digidesign.com ■ BRAUNER MICROPHONES PHANTOM CLASSIC CONDENSER MIC The Phantom C ($1,750) utilizes solid-state circuitry and a fixed cardioid pattern based on their VM1 capsule. A fullbodied midrange with high-end sizzle makes it ideal for vocals, voiceovers, and other sources that need to cut through the mix. www.braunerusa.com ■ SAMPLEBASE.COM SATELLITE PRO The Satellite Pro ($149) sample player loads REX, Wave, and Acid files and includes features such as auto-mapping, sample editor, batch processing, patch editor with three ADSTR envelopes, effects module, and more. In addition, Samplebase offers a wealth of sounds in their various SoundBlocks to download and incorporate into your music. www.samplebase.com ■ EVIDENCE AUDIO MONORAIL CABLE Monorail installation cable comes in a compact (.155") size that fits in tight spaces. The materials and design are intended to minimize electromagnetic interaction, distortion, and grounding problems. www.evidenceaudio.com ■ KRK SYSTEMS PROTECTION GRILLS FOR VXT4, VXT6 KRK Systems Protection Grills (VXT4 $39.99; VXT6 $64.99) are sold in pairs and are designed to protect the woofers and tweeters while preserving their performance. Rubber gaskets and mounting spacers eliminate vibration transfers. www.krksys.com ■ STUDIO DEVIL GUITAR AMP VST PLUG-IN The Virtual Guitar Amp ($79; VST for Windows) emulates 18 vacuum tube guitar amplifiers by capturing the distortion curves and dynamic characteristics of tube circuitry. The speaker emulation section can be bypassed for use with other impulse modeling cabinets and room simulators. www.studiodevil.com All prices are manufacturers’ suggested retail price. Toolbox material is provided courtesy of Harmony Central, Inc., and is used with the express written permission of the publisher. www.eqmag.com JANUARY 2008 EQ 17 http://www.digidesign.com http://www.bteaudio.com http://www.braunerusa.com http://SAMPLEBASE.COM http://www.samplebase.com http://www.evidenceaudio.com http://www.krksys.com http://www.studiodevil.com http://www.eqmag.com

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EQ Magazine - January 2008 Contents Talk Box Sounding Board Robbers On High Street Rafter RTX Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Toolbox Rahim Dimmu Borgir Wu-Tang Clan Special Feature! Mastering for Musicians Guitar Trax Bass Management Key Issues Drumheads Vocal Cords Mix Bus Cheat Sheet Cakewalk Sonar 7 IK Multimedia Virtual Instruments Yamaha MSP7 Shure KSM137/SL K+H O 300 & O 800 Sonica Livetracker Apple Logic Studio Novation XioSynth 25, Audio-Technica ATH-M50, Samson G-Track

EQ Magazine - January 2008

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