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2008 PAR Excellence Awards Soundcraft Si3 Digital Live Sound Console www.soundcraft.com “A walk through of the Si3 draws the simple conclusion, ‘It’s a console,’ bridging the simplicity and familiarity of an analog console with the power and flexibility of digital it is conceived as a plug-and-play replacement for a conventional mid format analog console it’s a shoe-in for HOWs and theaters looking to make the analog to digital jump that so many have been putting off over the past few years.” quality controller. The CC121 offers tactile control of all Cubase parameters in a small footprint. Once again, Steinberg has well addressed the needs of desktop audio professionals.” Summit Audio ECS-410 Everest Processor www.summitaudio.com “This is the most impressive channel strip that I’ve ever come across. It includes a tube/solid-state preamp, passive EQ, dual mode dynamics processor, and a drive circuit. These four killer components that can be accessed independently or in virtually any combination.” Teaboy Audio Digital Recall Sheets www.teaboyaudio.com “A computerized version of the classic ‘pencil marks on a scrap of paper’ or ‘Polaroid photo of the console or processor,’ Teaboy comes preloaded with a large library of both new and vintage signal processors and console channel strips. It’s an online service, which allows pros to grab info no matter where they find themselves in the world of audio.” Steinberg CC121 Advanced Integration Controller sE Microphones Rupert Neve Active Ribbon Series www.seelectronics.com “Mr. Rupert Neve has his name on some of the best and most legendary audio products in modern audio recording history. These attractive and sturdy-feeling active ribbon microphones from sE have piqued our interests like few other mic offerings in recent history. What will the mind of Neve bring to microphone technology? We can’t wait to hear all about it!” Solid State Logic Matrix Workstation www.solidstatelogic.com “Smart as a Prius, stylish as a Lexus Matrix will amplify your productions and impress your clients. It looks like a pretty normal console with 100mm motorized faders, but it’s also an extensive I/O router, full monitor section for both the control room and studio. In its ‘digital clothes,’ it’s a HUI, MCU, or MIDI DAW control surface with the faders and rotary knobs assigned to DAW functions. ” Sonnox SuprEsser DeEssing Plug-In www.sonnoxplugins.com “More than de-esser, it’s a creative ‘de-whateverer’ the SuprEsser is the new standard for deessers and redefines the frequency-specific compressor category. I highly recommend it!” Soundcraft Si3 Digital Live Sound Console Teaboy Audio Digital Recall Sheets SPL “The Analog Code” Plug-In Series www.soundperformancelab.com “SPL has answered the prayers of engineers around the world with the release of ‘The Analog Code’ Plug-In Series, which includes plug-in versions of the Transient Designer, Full Ranger, Bass Ranger, and Vox Ranger modules from the popular SPL RackPack. All four plug-ins look awesome, but I’m most excited about the Transient Designer, which seems to do an amazing job of emulating the hardware version.” Steinberg CC121 Advanced Integration Controller www.steinberg.net “Legions of Cubase users now have their high- Sonnox SuprEsser DeEssing Plug-In Three-Zigma Studio Kit Microphone Collection www.hybridmic.com “New company, Three-Zigma Audio, offers a bargain in its Studio Kit, featuring two ‘Capsule Hybrid Integrator’ head amps and a variety of ‘lollypop’ or ‘lipstick’ capsules.” WAVES Dorrough Meter Plug-Ins www.waves.com “Who couldn’t use a Dorrough meter? WAVES has recognized this, and now, in-the-box audio pros get the familiar look of this industry standard meter right on the ol’ computer screen. It’s a simple concept with simply great rewards for WAVES customers.” 12 ProAudioReview | November 2008 www.proaudioreview.com http://www.soundcraft.com http://www.summitaudio.com http://www.seelectronics.com http://www.teaboyaudio.com http://www.solidstatelogic.com http://www.soundperformancelab.com http://www.sonnoxplugins.com http://www.hybridmic.com http://www.steinberg.net http://www.waves.com http://www.proaudioreview.com

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ProAudio Review - November 2008 Contents Technically Speaking First Look 2008 PAR Excellence Awards New Studio Products Studio Sense Review: Solid State Logic Matrix Review: Arsenal Audio by API R24, V14, and R20 Mini-Review Review, Second Opinion, and Benchtest Review: A-Designs HM2EQ HAMMER Review: Sontronics Sigma Phantom Powered Ribbon Microphone Analog In The Studio: Nostalgia Ain’t What It Used To Be New Live Products Worship Audio Review: Community VERIS Series Loudspeakers Installation Profile Single Slice

ProAudio Review - November 2008

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