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The latest news and products NEW PRODUCTS SOLID STATE LOGIC Matrix Is Now Shipping The Solid State Logic Matrix is a SuperAnalogue 16 channel, 40 input mixing console with built-in signal router and multi-layer digital workstation control. It is designed to bring the soul of analogue sound into the process of digital workflow by providing the tools to work effectively in both domains simultaneously. Matrix is composed of five main elements: a 16 Channel Console with Dual Summing Inputs, Aux Sends and additional returns; 16+1 Fader, four Layer DAW Controller using Ethernet connection for DAW control; Integrated, recallable, software controlled 32x16x16 analogue routing matrix; comprehensive monitoring control; a Mac and Windows compatible application that provides platform independent project management and routing control. For more on Matrix, see our ‘First Look’ featuring the Matrix [PAR April 2008]. SSL will be supporting U.S. dealers with a series of Matrix events through the month of July. Product specialists will be visiting local pro-audio stores with a full demo system of Matrix and SSL’s other analogue and digital products. For additional information on pro audio dealer tour dates and seminars, visit SSL’s website. PRICE: $25,995 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 Cars, motorcycles, weapons and other hi-tech gadgets are a key element to the power and mystic of the latest Batman film Batman: The Dark Knight. To give energy and reality to these great “toys,” Hollywood sound recordists John Fasal and Eric Potter employed some high-end technology, using Sound Devices’ 744T field recorders and 442 and 302 field mixers to capture authentic sounds for the film. Under the direction of Sound Designer and AVASTOR SDX Portable Hard Disk Drives Avastor has introduced its new line of SDX portable hard disk drives. Targeting the prosumer market as well as the pro market, the SDX line is more priced lower than the highly popular HDX drive. The SDX line is available in three models: SDX 200 (USB 2.0 model), SDX 400 (dual FireWire 400/USB 2.0) and SDX 1000 (QUAD model: FireWire 400/800/eSATA/USB2.0), each with a choice of 80 GB, 160 GB, 250 GB, 500 GB, 750 GB or 1 TB capacities. eSATA technology offers 3 Gb/s performance in a single drive configuration for data-intensive applications including real-time video editing, digital photography and high-speed data back up. Every SDX hard disk drive is packaged in a compact, reusable box with a convenient carry handle and is backed by a comprehensive two-year warranty. PRICE: Starts at $135 CONTACT: Avastor | ¤ 770-800-9714 · www.avastor.com Supervising Sound Editor Richard King, Fasal and Potter were mandated with the specific task of bringing a variety of vehicles to life. This included the Batmobile, the BatPod (Batman’s new motorcycle), semi trucks, S.W.A.T. vans, armored trucks, as well as a series of the Joker’s automatic weapons, the sounds of which all contributed to the film’s intense and dynamic comic book feel. NKYO Corporation has announced that it will release its first Blu-ray Disc Player for the international market in late 2008. This player is designed to partner with Onkyo’s high-definition A/V receivers equipped with full HDMI processing of 1080p video and decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio surround sound formats. Onkyo was among the first home theater manufacturers to offer full audio and video processing capabilities for HD formats such as Blu-ray Disc. Universal Audio recently installed Focal Professional monitors (Solo6 Be + Sub6 Be) in their studio at their brand new corporate digs. Will Shanks, Universal Audio’s product manager uses the new studio on a daily basis; “Having the new studio is a Godsend,” he says. “While we did a lot of critical listening at our old facility, the room conditions were not exactly ideal — so, for ultra-critical listening and product sign-off, we would often rent studio time, usually in mastering rooms. The design engineers and product managers like myself spend a lot of time in our new room, as this is the best place to get hands and ears on prototype hardware and software.” NEUMANN TLM 67 Microphone Neumann’s TLM 67 microphone is based on the company’s “workhorse” of the 1960s, the U 67. Like the U 67, the TLM 67 incorporates the K 67 capsule. In addition, the new circuit design closely reproduces the sound characteristics of the U 67, without the use of tubes. According to the company, similar Neumann circuit technology has already proved itself in the TLM 49. The TLM 67 has three switchable directional characteristics (omnidirectional, cardioid and figure8), selectable 10 dB pre-attenuation, and high-pass filter permit detailed adjustments to be made depending upon the specific recording situation. PRICE: $3,858 CONTACT: Neumann USA | ¤ 860-434-5220 · www.neumannusa.com FAIRLIGHT Crystal Core CC-1 Installed Nationwide Fairlight’s Crystal Core technology (CC-1) is gaining significant momentum in the US where broadcast and post-production companies have recognized its ability to improve workflow and reduce energy costs and carbon footprints. Incorporated into Fairlight’s key products such as Constellation, Xynergi and Anthem CC-1 has placed the company at the forefront of “green” computing initiatives by providing an alternative processing platform that delivers increased performance with dramatically lower power consumption. In recent months, a number of key Fairlight customers have upgraded their facilities to incorporate CC-1, citing speed, improved workflow and reliability as the main reasons for their decision to upgrade. These include Westlake Village Studios in California, New York-based Penny Lane Studios (pictured is Bobby Sorrentino and Joseph Miuccio), and Back to God Ministries International in Chicago. PRICE: POA CONTACT: Fairlight USA | ¤ 626-793-3940 · www.fairlightau.com 42 | ProAudio Review | July 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.avastor.com http://www.neumannusa.com http://www.fairlightau.com http://www.proaudioreview.com http://www.myparmag.com

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ProAudio Review - July 2008 Contents Publisher's Page: Inside Broadcast Production Studio News and New Products Steinberg Nuendo 4 Digital Audio Workstation Developments & Trends: Digital Audio Workstation I/O JZ Microphones Black Hole BH-1 Apple Logic Studio Behind The Scenes: JBL Professional – A 60-Year Legacy Broadcast News and New Products WLOY: Real World Facilities For An On-Campus Radio Station Post News and New Products Hot Gear InfoComm 08 Chandler Limited TG1 Abbey Road/EMI Series Limiter/Compressor Live News and New Products Cerwin-Vega! Professional Active Series CVA-28 and CVA-118 Speakers QSC Audio Model GX5 Power Amplifier From The Road: A Week In The Life — Gear Essentials Contracting News and New Products Taming The Driving Factor — Drums UpSampler: sE Instrument Reflection Filter Buyer’s Guide: Live Sound Amplifiers Single Slice: Roger Powell “Fallout Shelter”

ProAudio Review - July 2008

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