Pro Audio Review - June 2008 - (Page 62) The latest news and products NEW PRODUCTS SOLID STATE LOGIC Mynx Desktop X-Rack Module Chassis The new Solid State Mynx is a cool, new desktop chassis that allows you to load your choice from the popular X-Rack module range into a simple two module desktop box. Using identical circuit design and manufacturing to SSL’s Duality and AWS 900+ consoles, X-Rack is a modular system that delivers SSL SuperAnalogue sound in a versatile form. The X-Rack system enables you to combine different modules to create a range of recording and mixing tools; available modules include the SuperAnalogue Mic Pre, EQ, VHD Input, Stereo Bus Compressor, Master Bus, and Line Input. Mynx is a rugged metal enclosure made from 4mm thick extruded aluminum. It measures 105mm x 190mm x 185mm and has two X-Rack Module capacity. Power supply to the modules is via an external supply and audio connections are made directly to the back of your selected modules. Mynx has no Total Recall capability. PRICE: $595 CONTACT: Solid State Logic | ☎ 212-315-1111 ➲ www.solid-state-logic.com NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS POST “Sure, plug-ins are okay,” offers prolific music-scoring mixer Alan Meyerson,” but I need a worldclass external reverb for creating realistic-sounding ambiences and reverberant spaces for my motionpicture soundtracks. As soon as I heard the new Bricasti Model 7 I knew that I had found what I was looking for. I’m so impressed with this powerful unit that I ended up purchasing a total of six Model 7 Stereo Reverb Processors. They sound amazing!” MINNETONKA discWelder STEEL Version 3 Software Minnetonka Audio Software (MASI) is now shipping an all-new version of discWelder STEEL with the release of Version 3. The new release is infused with a subset of features from MASI’s authoring application, discWelder CHROME II, recently used for authoring “Ringo 5.1,” a DVD-A release by Ringo Starr [see PAR March 2008’s ‘Single Slice’ for more about the “Ringo 5.1” sessions]. New to discWelder STEEL v3.0 is Automirror, a DVD-A-to-Dolby Digital DVD-V creation tool; DSD import/convert to PCM, DSD to PCM conversion folder for off-line editing, and Red-Book CD burning. PRICE: $595 CONTACT: Minnetonka Audio Software | ☎ 952-449-0187 ➲ www.minnetonkaaudio.com The aforementioned Meyerson has also recently utilized Eventide’s Anthology II TDM Plug-ins bundle on the soundtrack of ‘Iron Man’ starring Robert Downey, Jr. The largely rock soundtrack for the film was mixed at Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Studios, where Meyerson reportedly used the plug-ins to create a live feel. Prism Sound has announced an important upgrade to its multichannel Orpheus FireWire computer interface, a 1U, 19-inch rackmount 192kHz-capable unit. The new upgrade enables Orpheus users to convert their audio inputs to ADAT outputs, and vice versa. This substantially improves the unit’s stand-alone capabilities by allowing users to connect directly to a variety of digital audio workstations, including Pro Tools LE. Orpheus units with the new upgrade incorporate an AV/C model that behaves as ADAT Send & Return, but also works when the Firewire cable is connected. This provides users operating in DAW mode with pure audio conversion. In other Prism Sound news, following its acquisition of the business and intellectual property rights of SADiE, the company signed a License Agreement with CEDAR Audio that enables it to restart sales of CEDAR for SADiE processes. CEDAR for SADiE is a complete suite of processes optimized for cleaning audio in areas such as multi-track re-mastering, surround, post, and film soundtrack restoration. Originally introduced in 1996, the software now incorporates five processes — Declick, Decrackle, Denoise, Dethump and Retouch V3. LSI Storage Systems-Certified SNS Ellipse Enterprise HBA Studio Network Solutions (SNS) has announced that its Ellipse Enterprise HBA has been certified for use with LSI storage systems and Mac OS X. The Ellipse Enterprise Fibre Channel HBA (Host Bus Adapter) from SNS delivers the ability for Macintosh servers and workstations to take full advantage of the fault tolerant, multi-pathing I/O and failover/failback features found in Redundant Disk Array Controller (RDAC)-enabled storage systems from LSI. The certification process ensures interoperability between the SNS and LSI products and brings advanced enterprise-class SAN performance and fault tolerance to Mac OS X customers. The Ellipse Enterprise HBA is compatible with Mac OS X Leopard and Tiger. It is now available worldwide and can be ordered in single-, dual-, and quad-port configurations of PCIe or PCI-X. PRICE: POA CONTACT: Studio Network Solutions | ☎ 877.537.2094 ➲ www.studionetworksolutions.com NEUTRIK ConvertiCon Unisex XLR Connector In direct response to high professional and consumer demand, Neutrik designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, has officially introduced the world’s first unisex 3-pin XLR connector, ConvertCon. ConvertCon (NC3FM-C) is a new 3-pin male and female cable connector in a single housing also available with black chrome housing and gold contacts (NC3FM-C-B). By simply sliding the housing back and forth, ConvertCon is transformed from a male to female connector. This new male/female cable end XLR allows for use of one connector, as it can mate with either a male or female 3-pin XLR. ConvertCon shares some of the features and benefits of Neutrik’s best-selling XLR XX series. ConvertCon also features an improved chuck type strain relief that provides higher pull-out force and makes assembly easier and faster. PRICE: POA CONTACT: Neutrik USA | ☎ 732-901-9488 ➲ www.neutrikusa.com 62 | ProAudio Review | June 2008 Subscribe to the Digital Edition of Pro Audio Review http://www.myparmag.com www.proaudioreview.com http://www.solid-state-logic.com http://www.minnetonkaaudio.com http://www.studionetworksolutions.com http://www.neutrikusa.com http://www.proaudioreview.com http://www.myparmag.com
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