Beach Boys Co-founder Completing Unfinished Gershwin Works

Pictured in Ocean Way’s famed Studio B are (L-R) Todd Sucherman, drums; Mark Linett, recording engineer; Paul Von Mertens. co-arranger, horns, harmonica; Probyn Gregory, guitars; Brian Wilson; Scott Bennett, keyboards, vibes, vocals; Jeffrey Foskett, vocals, guitars; Brett Simons, bass; Nelson Bragg, percussion; Nikki Wonder, guitars, vocals. Photo by David Goggin.

Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson is recording the music of George Gershwin at Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood. Wilson has been authorized by Gershwin’s estate to complete unfinished songs Gershwin left incomplete when he died in 1937. Initially, two songs are being recorded for a proposed album due out in 2010.

Gershwin’s great-nephew Todd Gershwin is a trustee of the family trust and has stated that both Gershwin and Wilson were musical visionaries known for combining various musical genres more

Re-Interpretation of the classic Stanley Church/MGM Design

Pictured at Germano Studios in NYC with a matched pair of TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik CineMics is producer/engineer Ed Tuton.

Troy Germano, owner of Germano Studios in NYC, has purchased two TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik large diaphragm tube CineMics. The matched pair are an interpretive recreation of the rare Stanley Church/MGM design, bringing the total number of TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik microphones to eight in the studios’ extensive collection.

“I was looking for a great matched pair of U47-style mics and there were less than 200 of this rare CineMike produced, so very few engineers have even experienced them,” explained Germano. “I’ve had such good luck with my other re-issues from TELEFUNKEN that I thought this pair, Serial #001 and #002, would really round out our collection. They’ve already created quite a sensation among our clients.”

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New High Transient Response, Transformerless Microphone

Pictured at AES 2009 in NYC are (L-R) Ed Cherney, George Massenburg, Phil Ramone, Michiko Takeuchi (Sanken president), Yutaka Chiba (Sanken R&D), Ryoichi Asada (Gen. Mgr. Product & Marketing), Chuck Ainlay, and Frank Filipetti. Photo by David Goggin.

Sanken Microphones, manufacturer of a wide range of products for broadcast, film, studio and live recording, has been granted Music Engineering & Technology Alliance certification for the CU-44X MkII transformerless condenser microphone. The new CU-44X MkII is the latest dual-titanium capsule microphone from Sanken, offering the best of both worlds: a small capsule for high frequencies and a large capsule for low frequencies.

The METAlliance is comprised of a group of globally-recognized, award-winning audio engineers and producers who have been deeply involved in establishing techniques and technical standards that are the foundation of more

Tube Condenser Mic Uses New Diaphragm Membrane Material

Pictured is the new TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustic ELA M 251T large diaphragm microphone system with stand-mount cable connector, ruggedly-built power supply, wooden microphone box, and classic leather bound locking tweed flight case.

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik of South Windsor, CT, introduced at AES 2009 the new ELA M 251T. The microphone features the new TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik CK-13 capsule. While based on the classic ELA M 251 models, the ELA M 251T adds a very modern twist.

That twist is the implementation of Alloy 2213(tm) as the diaphragm membrane material for the CK-13(tm) capsule. Alloy 2213 is an amalgam of Titanium and Aluminum, which was originally developed for the aerospace industry.

Traditionally gold has been sputtered onto Mylar(tm) for the diaphragms of the historic CK-12 capsule. By employing Alloy 2213, which more

 Debut of 8260A Monitors Demos New Stereo-to-5.1 Process

Pictured at the AES Genelec booth are (L-R) Penteo president John Wheeler and Genelec Marketing Director Will Eggleston. Photo by David Goggin.

At this year’s AES Convention in NYC, Genelec’s DSP Multichannel Monitoring System was used to demonstrate the new Penteo Surround process, which automatically converts stereo material into 5.1 audio. The Genelec system consists of 3 x 8260A monitors (a new AES product unveiling) in an L-C-R arrangement, 2 x 8240A for the rear channels, and a 7270A subwoofer. Penteo Surround is featured in the hit film “Inglourious Basterds,” with classics such as David Bowie’s “Cat People” in newly upmastered 5.1 Surround.

Genelec’s Will Eggleston commented, “The Penteo system maintained the original frequency spectrum flawlessly.   It was great to hear some of those old more

A&R Exec Jack Joseph Puig Mixes “Songs In The Key Of Love & Hate”

Pictured (L-R) in Ocean Way’s Studio D are Puddle of Mudd’s Paul Phillips (lead guitar), Wes Scanlin more

 Premier UK Company Featured New 5.1 Audio Process

Pictured at AES 2009 in NYC are (L-R) PMC CMO Maurice Patist and Penteo President John Wheeler. Photo by more

Founding Member of Big Star Had Promising Solo Career

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Premier UK Company Formed Strategic Alliance at Village Demo Party.



Pictured in the PMC listening room at The Village recording studios in LA are Sasha Owen, Penteo Surround COO, Maurice Patist, PMC President Sales & Marketing; Tommy Vicari, film & TV music mixer; Chris Stone, Penteo CMO; Jeff Greenberg, Village CEO; Lisa Chamblee-Hampton, engineer/producer; and Dave Hampton, engineer/author/educator. Photo by David Goggin.

During an exclusive listening party for PMC speaker systems at LA’s The Village recording studio, principles of the new Penteo Surround company met with PMC CMO Maurice Patist to discuss plans for the AES Convention in NYC. PMC has a long standing reputation for quality monitoring using Advanced Transmission Techology, with a large number of installs in premier recording studios worldwide.

Convention attendees will be able to experience Penteo Surround at PMC Booth #647:

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Pixies Frontman Returns With Solo Project



Pictured at Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood are (L-R) Black Francis, producer/artist; Todd O’Keefe, bass; Dave Phillips, guitar; David Henderson, drums; Wesley Seidman, engineer; Jonathan Sterling, 2nd engineer. Photo by David Goggin.

Black Francis, founder of the Pixies, has completed tracks at Ocean Way Recording for his forthcoming solo album. Joining Francis in famed Studio B were Todd O’Keefe on bass Dave Phillips on guitar, and David Henderson on drums. The new album follows “Bluefinger” (2007) and “SV N F NG RS” (2008).

Black Francis is best known as the frontman of the prominent alternative rock band Pixies. Following the band’s breakup in 1993, he embarked on a solo career under the name Frank Black. After releasing two albums, he left the label and formed Frank Black and the Catholics. He reformed more