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The latest news and products NEW PRODUCTS MARANTZ PMD580 Solid State Recorder D&M Professional, manufacturer of Marantz Professional, has introduced the rackmount PMD580 Solid State Recorder, the newest addition to its highly successful family of rackmount digital recorders. Most importantly, the new PMD580 features network connectivity; via its Ethernet port, the PMD580 can be positioned as a network device, allowing users to set menu parameters, schedule recording events, and transfer and archive audio files, all by using a web-based GUI interface from any PC or Mac in the network. The new unit offers balanced XLR inputs and outputs, S/PDIF as well as AES/EBU digital interfaces and RS232 control. The new PMD580 offers MP3 and WAV Recording formats, and users can select between 16-bit and 24-bit resolution. PRICE: $1,399 CONTACT: D&M Professional | ☎ 630-741-0330 ➲ www.d-mpro.com MINNETONKA SurCode For Dolby E Minnetonka Audio Software, Inc. has added to its SurCode product family with the introduction of SurCode for Dolby E. The SurCode for Dolby E product line will offer Dolby E software decoding and encoding for various platforms. SurCode for Dolby E Decoder is the first product available for both Pro Tools and Minnetonka AudioTools AWE. Dolby E, as the standard for surround audio using stereo delivery, has grown into a standard exchange format and is therefore also required for non-broadcast facilities. According to the manufacturer, SurCode for Dolby E Decoder is the perfect way to integrate Dolby E into existing workflows. One or more instances of the SurCode for Dolby E Decoder or Encoder on an iLok allow studios to use their Dolby E licenses on different audio workstations in different studios and in various plug-in or standalone formats. PRICE: $3,195 CONTACT: Minnetonka Audio | ☎ 952-449-0187 ➲ www.minnetonkaaudio.com NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS BROADCAST With the exception of the oncea-year telecasts of the Super Bowl and the Oscars, FOX’s American Idol is the most highly watched program on television. This year, all American Idol contestants are using the Sennheiser MD 5235/SKM 5200 combo. Shown is David Cook, one of leading contenders for the coveted title. WBRZ-TV has invested in Ross’ newest switcher platform with the purchase of a Vision Quattro 3.5 Multi-Definition Video Production Switcher, along with Ross openGear terminal equipment, to equip their new HD build out. Vision Quattro provides 4 keys per ME and up to 4 MEs, available in both a small and large chassis. Symetrix, Inc. has appointed Pearson and Pearson Marketing, Inc. (PPM) to represent its products in the Rocky Mountain Territory that encompasses Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, southern Idaho, and eastern Montana. For its extensive NFL and NASCAR coverage, FOX Sports conducts on-site audio/video production from a multi-truck unit provided by Game Creek Video. FOX Sports Audio Consultant/Senior Mixer, Fred Aldous, chose Tannoy for all of the unit’s monitoring environments. Mixing is provided via Calrec Alpha Bluefin and Sigma audio consoles. HOLOPHONE N-CODE portable multi-channel encoder Ideal for larger remote productions requiring surround recordings, the Holophone N-CODE takes six channels of audio from the H2-PRO or H3-D and converts them to two channels using Dolby’s Pro Logic II technology, allowing full 5.1 channel surround sound audio to be captured or transmitted to virtually any stereo recoding device, or broadcast over the existing stereo infrastructure. The N-CODE features six XLR quarter-inch inputs with mic/line selection and comes equipped with two XLR outputs that connect the encoder to the recording device or transmission line to a remote broadcast truck. Further, it provides 48v of phantom power through six high-quality microphone pre-amps and is battery powered for portable, real-world applications. PRICE: TBA CONTACT: Holophone | ☎ 416-362-7790 ➲ www.holophone.com AUDIO-TECHNICA AT8004 AND AT8004L ENG Microphones A-T has introduced its AT8004 and AT8004L Omnidirectional Dynamic Microphones, two new microphone solutions designed specifically for the broadcasting market. The AT8004 (5.93 inches) and the longer AT8004L (9.43 inches) both offer exceptionally natural sound reproduction; both are ideal for handheld interviews, ENG/EFP and sports broadcasting applications, or as the "mono" mic when used in conjunction with a stereo mic. Additionally, the AT8004L's longer handle easily accommodates a microphone flag while still providing sufficient space for the talent to grip the microphone. The AT8004 and AT8004L offer a frequency response of 80-16,000 Hz and an omnidirectional polar pattern. In addition, they each feature a rugged housing and a hardened-steel grille as well as internal shock mounting PRICES: $135 (AT8004) and ?$149 (AT8004L) CONTACT: Audio-Technica | ☎ 330-686-2600 ➲ www.audio-technica.com 32 | ProAudio Review | April 2008 Subscribe to the Digital Edition of Pro Audio Review http://www.myparmag.com www.proaudioreview.com http://www.d-mpro.com http://www.minnetonkaaudio.com http://www.holophone.com http://www.audio-technica.com http://www.proaudioreview.com http://www.myparmag.com

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