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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SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL– Sound Devices‘ 744T digital recorder recently helped Willow Creek Community Church illustrate its AIDS relief and prevention efforts in Africa. As part of the church‘s service during the weekend of World AIDS day (December 1-2, 2007), the church presented a 25-minute video update of the resources and support it has supplied to World Relief for its work in the African country of Malawi.

The video was shot documentary-style with interviews of local church leaders and members who are a part of the relief efforts. With the interview set-ups varying and a basic audio setup of a stereo shotgun mic and two wireless lavalier systems at the crew‘s disposal, Sound Devices‘ 744T became a versatile and effective option for recording audio rather than capturing audio on the cameras themselves.

“The reason we wanted to use the 744T was because we were shooting with two cameras and we needed the flexibility to change our configuration in a moment‘s notice,” explains Jeff Beaumont, sound mixer for the video. “Gene Appel, our teaching pastor and on-camera person for the project, would go into a situation wired up for an interview. We‘d typically put a lavalier on the person to be interviewed, but if it turned out there were five or six people that needed to be interviewed at once, we‘d use the shotgun mic. With the 744T we were ready to switch back and forth between any setup required.”

The recorder was used in conjunction with a Sound Devices 442 field production mixer, with the direct outputs set into the four tracks of the 744T, so anything picked up on the three microphones would be recorded to the 744T. By using the 744T, Beaumont was able to provide a high-quality mix with the added security of having all four tracks recorded separately so the tracks could be changed in post as needed. Along with its adaptability, the 744T recorder was able to capture a unique but unexpected aspect of Malawi‘s culture.

“Whenever you go to meet a group of people from Malawi, especially in a church setting, they usually sing a song to greet you,” Beaumont continues. “I used a lot of these songs as the basis for our soundtrack. I knew that what we were picking up was being recorded exactly the way we heard it — the 744T preserved every nuance of sound that we picked up on the microphones.”

In addition to the quality sound recordings, Sound Devices‘ 744T was also able to hold up to the rugged conditions of the various shooting locations in Malawia.

“We spent a lot of our time riding in the back of Land Rovers on bumpy roads and would have to hop out and start shooting almost immediately,” Beaumont continues. “A lot of times when you work with equipment that isn‘t sturdy, you have to disassemble everything and pack it into cases to prevent it from breaking. The 744T allowed us to leave everything in the production case. That way we were ready to go at a moment‘s notice and could just start working.”

The second half of the video chronicling the organization‘s efforts in Zambia will be part of an upcoming service and posted on the church‘s website.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, FEBRUARY 25, 2008 – Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, keeps sound flowing at Nashville‘s Liquid Music Studio. A personal and commercial facility, founded in 2006 by former Digidesign Production Specialist Brett Clark, Liquid Music Studio specializes in audio and post-production projects.

Several Auralex products have been installed into the space, which includes a control room and a tracking room. Auralex‘s SheetBlok sound isolation barrier was used throughout the construction of the space, its pArtScience Screen6 hangs from the ceiling above the mixing station and the company‘s complete SonoSuede System was used as the surface treatment.

“Auralex Acoustics was helpful from day one,” says Clark. “The company‘s original room analysis really helped put the job into perspective, in terms of the amount of acoustical treatments I would need in order to get the sound I wanted. Not only does the company‘s products stand up to its reputation, but the fabric choices enabled me to choose the treatments that best suited the décor I was going with for both the control room and the tracking room.”

Clark‘s professional credits run the gamut, from live tracks for recording artists such as Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Joe Nichols and Paul Brandt; to post audio for two 30-minute specials aired on CMT Canada as well as several commercial spots for Ford Canada. He has also worked on mixing/editing projects for ForJam productions, BMG/Sony and Paul Brandt.

Liquid Music Studio offers the very best in audio equipment in terms of recording, converters, microphones and mic pre‘s including a Digidesign Pro Tools HD system, and Digidesign and Apogee converters. The studio‘s extensive microphone offerings include Rode, Audio-Technica, AKG, Groove Tubes, Neumann, Sennheiser, Shiny Box, Shure and CAD. Several mic pre‘s are available on-site such as Focusrite, Milliennia, Universal Audio, Vintech, API, SSL, Chandler and Digidesign. Learn more about Brett‘s professional accomplishments as well as Liquid Music Studio at www.liquidmusicstudio.com.

About Auralex Acoustics, Inc.
Located in Indianapolis, Auralex Acoustics was founded in 1977 with a mission to provide top-performing acoustical treatment products at the best value. Since then, thousands of satisfied Auralex customers have experienced improved acoustics, expert advice and exceptional customer service. Auralex products enjoy widespread use among prominent artists, producers, engineers, corporations, celebrities and government agencies.

Auralex Acoustics has become the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions and continues to enjoy rapid growth through an international network of authorized dealers. Visit the Auralex web page at www.auralex.com. Auralex can be reached via email at auralexinfo@auralex.com or by calling 1.800.959.3343
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New York/Los Angeles, Feb. 8, 2008 — Human Worldwide, one of America‘s pre-eminent original music composition and sound design agencies specializing in unique and compelling music for the international advertising industry, has provided original music or sound design to eight new television spots.

To view these spots, please visit: http://www.humanworldwide.com/flash2007/?reelid=144

The projects are:

** CSX: Human provided original music to the spot “All Things,” directed by Jason Smith. MULLEN / NC

** NIKE: Human provided music and sound design to the spot “This is Love,” directed by Jordan Scott. WIEDEN + KENNEDY / PORTLAND

** COVERGIRL: Human provided original music to the spot “See the Difference,” starring Drew Barrymore, directed by Peggy Sirota. Grey Worldwide.

** SPRINT: Human provided original music to the spot “People Mover,” directed by Jason Smith. Goodby, Silverstein & Partners

** TOYOTA: Human provided original music and sound design to the spot “Badgers,” directed by Jesse Peretz. Saatchi & Saatchi / LA

** HYUNDAI: Human provided original music to the spot “Reverse Sticker,” directed by Jeff Goodby. Goodby, Silverstein & Partners

** MILLER CHILL: Human provided music and sound design to the spot “Ice Cave,” directed by James Price. Young & Rubicam / Chi

**SCHWEPPES: Human provided music and sound design to the short film “Consequence,” directed by Noah Marshall. Ad Agency: Publicis Mojo NZ.

Founded in 2001 by renowned composers Morgan Visconti, Andrew Bloch, Gareth Williams, and Managing Partner Marc Altshuler, Human Worldwide is a multi-award winning collective specializing in the creation and production of
original and compelling music and sound design for the international advertising industry. Human has offices in New York and Los Angeles. For more information, please visit: www.humanworldwide.com

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~ StudioFoam Featured on NBC‘s Action-Comedy Series, Chuck ~

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, FEBRUARY 7, 2008 – Viewers tune in each week to NBC‘s Chuck to find out what life-threatening situations the show‘s title character, a computer geek/new-found government secret agent, will get into. Chuck inadvertently downloaded several government security secrets directly into his brain, thus making him a target for assassins and terrorists. Major John Casey of the National Security Agency (Adam Baldwin) is charged with the responsibility of protecting him. He joins the staff of Chuck‘s “daytime” job at Buy More Electronics in order to keep a watchful eye on him.

Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, is a staple product of the store, with Auralex‘s StudioFoam appearing in several episodes throughout this season.

From Executive Producer Josh Schwartz (The O.C.) and Executive Producer-Director Joseph McGinty Nichol, McG, (Charlie’s Angels), Chuck is a one-hour, action-comedy series that airs on NBC on Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. (EST).

About Auralex Acoustics, Inc.
Located in Indianapolis, Auralex Acoustics was founded in 1977 with a mission to provide top-performing acoustical treatment products at the best value. Since then, thousands of satisfied Auralex customers have experienced improved acoustics, expert advice and exceptional customer service. Auralex products enjoy widespread use among prominent artists, producers, engineers, corporations, celebrities and government agencies.

Auralex Acoustics has become the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions and continues to enjoy rapid growth through an international network of authorized dealers. Visit the Auralex web page at www.auralex.com. Auralex can be reached via email at auralexinfo@auralex.com or by calling 1.800.959.3343

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Manhattan, NY, February 7, 2008 – The nation‘s largest youth-focused anti-tobacco education campaign, Truth®, is marching on through the New Year thanks to end-to-end HD camera equipment provider, All Mobile Video, and its supply of Nucomm microwave equipment. A combination of five Nucomm CamPac 2 HD/SD COFDM camera-back transmitters and five Nucomm Newscaster DR HD/SD COFDM microwave receivers were used during production of five of the hard-hitting television advertisements that are designed to engage teens by exposing Big Tobacco’s marketing and manufacturing practices and illustrating the consequences of tobacco use. more

Rio Rancho, NM… Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, is pleased to introduce the company‘s latest modular wireless receiver–the VRM WB Venue Wideband Receiver. Utilizing Lectrosonics‘ legendary Digital Hybrid Wireless™ technology, the new VRM WB extends the versatility of the company‘s Venue systems while offering greater functionality that enables today‘s audio professional to easily handle any wireless environment, making it the perfect choice for touring sound, installations, and all A/V applications. more

~Zak Rizvi and Brother Zahik Win Best Feature At FAIF ~

BETHLEHEM, PA, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 – A childhood dream has become a reality for Zak Rizvi, chief of production at StarCity Recording Company, and his brother Zahik, who recently earned the Best Feature Award at the Foundation for the Advancement of Independent Films‘ (FAIF) 2007 Festival for The River on Randolph Street. The film, produced by the Rizvi brothers along with partner Babak Naghi, marks the first time in the history of the FAIF festival that a short film has been granted the Best Feature Award.

The Rizvi brothers have a passion for filmmaking. While both pursued professional careers, their desire to create award-winning films has transpired into a reality. Zahik, who is a pilot for a major U.S. airline, wrote, directed and edited the film with no formal education or training, only years of hands-on experience. His brother Zak, who has over 20 years of professional production experience, was the only choice to handle the composition and post production on the project.

“I gave Zak complete creative freedom in terms of sound design,” says Zahik. “I knew he understood my vision for this film. His ability to create the perfect mood and feel through the music and effects is an enormous part of its success.”

Zak handled all aspects of the film‘s audio post production, creating and recording original music as well as sound effects and foley at StarCity Recording Company‘s Studio Z. As the original field sound was rendered unusable due to excessive ambient noise, it was completely reconstructed in the studio. The score, covering nearly all of the film‘s 18-minute running time, was created with a highly detailed “virtual” orchestra. The final stereo and 5.1 mixes were completed in StarCity‘s state-of-the-art Studio A.

“It is a huge honor to win the Best Feature Award for a short at FAIF,” says Zak. “StarCity‘s support of this project has been amazing and I wouldn‘t have been able to accomplish this without them.”

The River on Randolph Street depicts a weekend trip to Las Vegas that leads down a dark road of desperation, where a chance encounter with a stranger yields one last game-a game where the stakes are eternal. It is the second short to be released by the Rizvi brothers‘ Snowblink Productions, a company committed to creating films on limited budgets that evoke the look and feel of large productions. The River on Randolph Street is screening on the 2008 festival circuit, and will be distributed throughout Europe by Glimz.net-it‘s next scheduled showing is April 30th 7:00PM at the New Filmmakers Film Festival in New York City. Snowblink Productions is currently preparing its next project: a full length feature entitled Anywhere America. To find out more, visit www.snowblinkproductions.com.

A world-class facility located in Bethlehem, PA, StarCity Recording Company offers clientele more than 50 years of combined professional recording experience and the state of the art in 5.1 surround sound.

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Hollywood Sound Designers Join Music Producers to Offer Free Sounds on Soundsnap.com

Contributors Include Paul Virostek & Ric Viers

Athens, Greece (January 31, 2008)- Soundsnap.com, a free online sound library and community, is now offering new sounds from notable film sound designers including Paul Virostek (Million Dollar Baby, Ali, Batman Begins) and Ric Viers (sfx libraries for Apple, Adobe, Sound Ideas, Hollywood Edge).

“Soundsnap is a great resource for finding that missing link in your sound library at 3 A.M.” says Ric Viers, President of Blastwave FX, whose credits include over 100 sound libraries.

Like a “YouTube for sounds”, Soundsnap.com is a community-powered Web 2.0 site which aims to facilitate collaboration and sharing between users. Soundsnap currently features more than 35,000 original (and legal) sounds and loops that can be downloaded for free to be used in any kind of film, video, music production or website.

The website has attracted a unique community of professional and amateur music producers, sound designers and musicians that constantly upload new material and share it with the world. Mike Dred, experimental techno DJ and producer on Rephlex Records, says “Soundsnap.com is revolutionizing the sample library industry with license-free audio made by the community for the community.”

“The support we‘ve received from leading industry sound designers and music producers has been amazing,” says Tasos Frantzolas, Soundsnap’s founder. “Our goal is to become the largest and highest-quality sound library on the Web. With contributors like Mike Dred, Paul Virostek, Ric Viers and the others, we may achieve this dream sooner than expected!”

Soundsnap‘s clean interface, wide selection of high-quality sounds and fresh social networking capabilities have attracted over 200,000 visitors a month and the numbers are steadily increasing.

Frantzolas adds “Soundsnap has gotten the attention of industry leaders such as Digidesign, Focusrite, Ableton, Native Instruments, Reason’s Propellerheads and GCPro, Guitar Center’s division for professionals, who have come on board as promotional partners. We hope their customers and the larger audio community will grow to rely on Soundsnap as a key creative tool for their production work.’

For more information, please visit: www.soundsnap.com

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