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METAlliance Certifies Sanken CU-44X MkII Condenser Mic

New High Transient Response, Transformerless Microphone


CU-44X


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

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik Introduces New ELA M 251T at AES 2009

Tube Condenser Mic Uses New Diaphragm Membrane Material


TFunk 251T


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

Penteo Surround Has Strong Presence with Genelec at 127th AES

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


Wheeler and Eggleston


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

Puddle of Mudd Mix New Album at Ocean Way Recording

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


Puddle


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

Them Crooked Vultures land on X-Line in Austin

aclmf_ld_systems_05.jpgAustin City Limits Music Festival, one of the premier music festivals in the U.S., recently capped-off another fantastic year of musical festivities. Held from October 3-5, 130 bands gathered in the Texan capital to treat music fans to three full days of performances across eight stages. Robert Ausmus of LD Systems (Houston, TX) and his crew relied on an Electro-Voice X-Line line array loudspeaker system to provide exceptional sound reinforcement for the Xbox 360 stage.


The Xbox 360 stage saw crowds of up to 35,000, and featured a diverse range of headliners, including Them Crooked Vultures – a supergroup featuring John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) and Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) – Girl Talk, STS9 and Raphael Saadiq among many others.


LD Systems deployed a main FOH rig comprising two arrays of eight full-range X-Line elements - more

THE RECORDING ACADEMY® PRODUCERS & ENGINEERS WING® GRAMMY SOUNDTABLES® EVENT “MWA! – MIXING WITH ATTITUDE” REVEALS MIXING SECRETS OF INDUSTRY GREATS

Top Mixers Chuck Ainlay, Chris Lord-Alge and Tony Maserati Share Their Personal Approaches to Mixing at GRAMMY SoundTables® Event Moderated by Nile Rodgers at AES



SANTA MONICA, Calif. (October 27, 2009) — A full program of events, seminars and workshops captivated audiences at the 127th AES Convention in New York City, with no event more packed than the 21st Annual GRAMMY SoundTables®: “MWA! – Mixing with Attitude.” The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing® brought together GRAMMY®-winning mixers Chuck Ainlay (Nashville), Chris Lord-Alge (L.A.) and Tony Maserati (NYC) on stage to discuss their mixing approach, with songwriter/producer Nile Rodgers as moderator. The conversation flowed from the mixers’ technical preferences to workflow to creative ownership, segueing into a listening session, with behind-the-scenes details provided by each mixer on a choice track.. Hit songs more

Electro-Voice at Decibel Festival 2009

decibel_festival_01.jpgSeattle’s Decibel Festival had another stellar year in 2009, celebrating electronic music performance, visual art and new media.


Held at 14 different venues across the city, including main venues at the Olympic Sculpture Park and Volunteer Park, the festival ran from Sep. 24th through Sep. 27th. Over 100 performers from 10 different countries gathered at the event, now in its sixth year.


Ric Webb of regional sound production specialists TR Professional worked with Kevin Johnson of EV sales reps Left Coast Marketing to ensure exceptional audio quality for every stage at the festival, deploying a wide range of equipment from Electro-Voice and Dynacord.


Two Dynacord Cobra 2 portable line array loudspeaker systems delivered an awesome combination of low-end power, precise coverage and high-end intelligibility for the outdoor stages. A Dynacord CMS 1000 controlled the mix. Lending support for monitors and small-format more

John Storyk to Appear at WFX Charlotte Worship Facilities Conference & Expo


Training and Workshop Specifically Designed more

Martin Audio Opens High End Showroom in China

china-showroom-_2.jpgMartin Audio recently opened an elegant showroom in a prestigious shopping district in China.


The idea was the brainchild of wealthy businessman Regan Goh who owns sound rental/installation company Huifeng Performance Equipment Co.


As one of Martin Audio’s major customers, he came up with the idea of opening a full demo facility for consultants, production companies, dealers and installers in Panyu, a suburb of Guangzhou.


Said ambassador for Martin Audio, David Bissett-Powell, “China is the major market for Martin Audio and Huifeng is our main Chinese dealer — so the move makes perfect sense.


“Regan and I go back a long way, and he has purchased this building with the sole intention of making it Martin Audio — in fact the signage over the large shop window simply states ‘Martin Audio’. Regan also supports King Kong of the more

PMC Speakers Showcase Penteo Surround at AES in NYC


 Premier UK Company Featured New 5.1 Audio Process


Patist and Wheeler


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

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