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The latest news and products NEW PRODUCTS KRK SYSTEMS 10s Powered Subwoofer KRK has launched an updated version of its 10-inch recording subwoofer, the new KRK10s. Matching the styling of the company’s recently-introduced VXT Series and RokitG2 monitors — mainly via research and development into baffle design and fabrication for the two lines — the KRK10s is designed to complement either of these main monitor products. Updated electronics include a ground-lift switch for combating less than perfect electrical and audio grounding and a bypass footswitch that allows the subwoofer and crossover to be easily enabled and disabled. The bypass footswitch allows users to easily switch a mix from stereo or 2.1/5.1 sound environments. Improved amplifier heat sinking results in lower distortion at high power levels and the KRK10s has a lower noise floor than its predecessor. Voicing has been slightly enhanced to provide even better mix clarity and precision and the scientifically designed front firing port reduces wall coupling and port turbulence. PRICE: $399 CONTACT: KRK Systems | ¤ 818-534-1500 · www.krksys.com NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS STUDIO Russ Berger, president of Russ Berger Design Group, has recently been elected president of the National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC). He begins a two-year term as president. Berger’s duties will include supervising all affairs of the Council as well as serving as an ambassador for the consulting profession. “It is an honor to be selected by my peers to help bring to light the importance of acoustics in everyday living,” says Berger. “NCAC member firms are working hard to find better ways of communicating solutions that serve society by controlling and managing noise, vibration, and the acoustical environment.” OBEDIA announced a promotional partnership with IK Multimedia to offer the AmpliTube 2 Duo software, free. This offer is available to new and existing OBEDIA members between, August 1st 2008 and September 30th 2008, limit one per customer. OBEDIA currently offers training and support for Apple Logic, Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase, Digidesign Pro Tools, and other popular computer recording software platforms. Waves Audio announces the latest in its series of educational events, The Waves Logic Studio Tour. The Tour will feature legendary producer/engineer Eddie Kramer, along with Waves Product Specialists, demonstrating Waves’ award-winning plug-ins in conjunction with Logic Studio and other Apple professional audio applications. These events, presented in association with Apple Pro Audio Resellers, are free and open to the public. Latest tour date updates and news are available online at www.waves.com. Disc Makers, the leader in CD and DVD manufacturing for independent artists and filmmakers, announced today the acquisition of CD Baby, the largest independent music seller in the world, following a 7-year close strategic partnership between the two companies. CD Baby enables independent musicians to sell their music in both physical (CD) and digital (download) format through its online store cdbaby.com. MCDSP “Create Your Own Native Bundle” Limited Special Creative high-end plug-in purveyors McDSP have extended the “Create Your Own Native Bundle” special for the month of August, due to popular demand. During this month, interested parties may purchase a native plug for as little as $295. All McDSP native plug-ins are included in this one-time-deal to create a unique bundle: Analog Channel, Channel G, Chrome Tone, CompressorBank, DE555, FilterBank, FutzBox, MC2000, ML4000, NF575, Revolver and Synthesizer One. The McDSP Native product line supports RTAS and AudioSuite formats, and operates on Pro Tools HD, LE, and M-Powered. Purchase is electronic delivery only; all plug-ins purchased within a bundle must be deposited to the same iLok account. The offer expires on August 31, 2008. PRICE: $295, $495, $695, and $795 for 1, 2, 3, and 4 native plug-ins, respectively. CONTACT: McDSP | ¤ 650-318-0005 · www.mcdsp.com REALTRAPS “All About Diffusion” Instructional Video RealTraps has announced the new educational video All About Diffusion as the latest release in their “See and Hear” video lecture series. According to the company, “Most people have no way to hear what diffusers do or how they sound in a room. This video explains diffusion in plain terms with no math, then lets you hear an acoustic guitar recorded in close proximity to five different surface types: a QRD diffuser, a poly diffuser, absorption, a bare wall, and a typical bookcase. The video is 16x9 wide-screen and the audio is at 256 kbps for highly accurate sound.” “All About Diffusion” is available on the “RealTraps Video” page” at the company’s official website. PRICE: Free CONTACT: RealTraps, LLC | ¤ 860-210-1870 · www.realtraps.com NEW BOOK: “Artists on Recording Techniques” Author Jeff Touzeau’s new book — “Artists on Recording Techniques”— examines the recording process through an unlikely pair of eyes: those of the artist. Everything from vocals to guitar and drums are covered through exclusive full-length interviews from Touzeau’s “Music, Etc.” column in Pro Sound News and bonus material. These one-of-a-kind interviews are published in the book, unabridged and in their entirety, for the first time. The discussions dip into an array of musical styles and genres, providing insight into the recording process from such wellknown pop and rock artists as Roger Waters (Pink Floyd), Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran), Gerry Beckley (America), Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies), Joe Jackson, Tony Bennett, and John Fogerty. “Artists on Recording Techniques” is available at courseptr.com, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, and other book retailers. 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ProAudio Review - August 2008 Contents Publisher's Page Broadcast News and New Products Yamaha Pocketrak 2G Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder Bench Test Marantz PMD620 Flash Recorder TASCAM DR-1 Portable Digital Recorder Tips From The Pros: Location/Production Audio Prosumer Portables in a Pro World Studio News and New Products Apogee Ensemble Solid State Logic Duende Mini FireWire DSP Live News and New Products Avril Lavigne's The Best Damn Thing World Tour Behringer Eurolive B412DSP and B415DSP Active Loudspeakers Gear for FOH Engineers — A PAR Contributors’ Wish List Contracting News and New Products Buyer's Guide Single Slice

ProAudio Review - August 2008

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