Las Vegas, NV, March 4, 2008 - RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider, is debuting its new RFX-RMR-II 2 GHz and 5.8 GHz rack-mounted receiver units at NAB 2008 (Booth C6622). While the 2 GHz is primarily designed for ENG news remotes and the 5.8 GHz is geared toward live sports stadium and arena coverage, both offer complete HD upgradeability with the latest in high-quality, low-delay, HD decoding technology. more

Toronto, Ontario, Canada - March 2008 … Lawo, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of digital audio networking and console systems for production, post production, broadcast, and related applications, is pleased to announce that the company‘s new plug-in integration, using the Lawo Plug-in Server, is now available. Designed as a dedicated environment for VST-type audio processing plug-ins, the server facilitates seamless integration with the company‘s mc² series third generation consoles while providing greater flexibility in the use and routing of processed signals–all while freeing the host recording platform from the system overhead typically associated with numerous plug-in processors.

The Windows OS-based plug-in server accepts all VST-type audio processing plug-ins without any modification whatsoever. Installation appears as though the plug-in is being installed to a standard audio workstation environment. Subsequently, the plug-in server is integrated with the Lawo HD Core processor, with control of the system originating at the console. Once an audio plug-in is installed on the plug-in server, the mc² control system identifies it as a “known plug-in”. Applying a plug-in is as easy as assigning it to an effects slot. Additionally, audio tielines are handled automatically and appear in the system‘s routing representation. All plug-in parameters are available directly from within the console.

Among the system‘s features is the ability to use a single audio plug-in for multiple functions–each with its own parameter settings, FX slot, and independent signal routing settings. The only limitations lie within the capabilities of the plug-in itself. All 64 bi-directional audio tielines are fully automated and administered dynamically by the Lawo Plug-in Host.

With Lawo‘s plug-in integration, all plug-in parameters are accessible directly from within the mc² series console, with all visual feedback occurring on the console‘s large, illuminated central display. This arrangement enables the mixing engineer to remain focused on the mixing environment. The mc² mixing console knows all of the plug-in‘s various parameters and all parameters are stored for later recall along with all other mix data for any given project. This includes the plug-in‘s FX slot assignment.

The benefits of the Lawo plug-in integration are substantial. In addition to complete integration with Lawo‘s mc² series third generation consoles, including snapshot storage and recall, installation of a plug-in follows the identical procedure as if it were being installed to a DAW. Compatible with multiple hardware platforms, the Lawo Plug-in Server supports any well designed plug-in and has been tested and found to be fully operational with plug-ins from leading developers such as Sonnox (Oxford), Waves, Universal Audio and TC Electronic.

Herbert Lemcke, President of Lawo North America, commented on the company‘s new Plug-in Server, “Lawo‘s new plug-in integration represents a dramatic step forward in the use of audio processing plug-ins. Installation is no different than if the plug-in was being installed to a DAW, yet the benefits are significant. The system provides operators of Lawo‘s third generation mc² consoles complete integration into the mixing environment, with all parameters available directly from the console–enabling an engineer to remain focused on the task of mixing. Not only are all plug-in FX parameters stored and able to be recalled along with all other aspects of a mix, the system facilitates use in live settings such as televised events with greater ease and minimal latency issues. I‘m confident users of our mixing consoles will find much to like with our new plug-in integration.”

Lawo‘s new Plug-in Server is now available for use with the Lawo mc²66 (V1.10.1.0) and the mc²90 (V1.2.1.0) production consoles. Those parties interested in additional information or acquiring the system should contact Lawo North America‘s technical support services at (888) 810-4468. Users outside North America should contact their local Lawo representative.

About Lawo

Lawo is a manufacturer of digital audio networking systems and consoles for a wide range of applications from small to large scale audio production in television and radio, post production, and live sound. Established in the 1970s, the company‘s manufacturing center is located in the Rhine valley town of Rastatt, Germany. For additional information on Lawo‘s plug-in integration and all Lawo products, visit the company online at www.lawo.ca.

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New York, NY - March 2008… When it comes to producing The Next Food Network Star, the last thing the show‘s technical staff needs are wires getting in the way of the contestants and others involved in creating the show‘s many unique recipes. To address the complex requirements of the show‘s production while facilitating freedom of movement to the on-camera contestants, independent audio engineer Michael Bergman, who serves as the show‘s sound supervisor, was committed to a wireless solution. With assistance from Peter Schneider at New York City‘s Gotham Sound, the ideal audio system was created with key components coming from Lectrosonics and JazzMutant‘s Lemur control surface. more

Cups ‘n Strings‘ Bruce Maddocks Masters “Beautiful Story”

Pictured at Cobaltt Mastering are Pauline Drossart and engineer Bruce Maddocks. Photo by David Goggin.

Popular chanteuse Pauline Drossart recently mastered her new EP, “Beautiful Story,” at Cobaltt Mastering, a division of Bruce Maddocks‘ Cups ‘N Strings Studios.

“I learned about Bruce from Paul Sandweiss of Sound Design Corporation,” recalls Drossart. “He told me he wanted to direct me to the right place and that Bruce was a phenomenal mastering engineer.” For more than two decades, Maddocks has provided technical support for Sandweiss, mixer for such programs as The Academy Awards, The American Music Awards, The Grammy Awards, and the MTV Awards, among numerous others.

A native of Belgium, Drossart relocated to London when she was eleven. By the age of 16 she was performing regularly and got her first recording contract at the age of eighteen. Embarking for Los Angeles in 2000, she fine-tuned her guitar playing and has since gained a following in such well known venues as The Hard Rock Café, The Mint, The Atlas Bar and Grill, and The Sunset Room, to name a few.

“As Bruce mastered my new EP, I felt like everything became very clear and that you could hear the instruments in a really defined way,” continue Drossart. “My voice began to stand out and the overall impression was one sound instead of a bunch of instruments here and there. Everything became focused and balanced.”

Drossart is the founder and leader of The New Earth Collective, a popular 15-piece musical ensemble that performs improvisational World Music in Southern California.

For more info about Pauline Drossart, visit http://myspace.com/paulinedrossart

For info about Cobaltt Mastering, call 310.453.1615,

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