http://blog.mixonline.com/mixblog Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:08:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Forte from Discmakers is an easy-to-use standalone unit that does not require a computer. Priced at $499 , the Forte's 20x DVD±R/40x CD-R drive features an ample 25 disc input/output capacity, a 160 GB hard drive that stores up to 31 full size DVD images and dupes at rates ... http://blog.mixonline.com/mixblog/2008/04/15/forte-takes-bow-at-nab/ Audio-Technica introduced its AT8004 ($135) and AT8004L ($149) Omnidirectional Dynamic Microphones, designed specifically for the broadcasting market. The AT8004 (5.93 inches) and the longer AT8004L (9.43 inches) are ideal for handheld interviews, ENG/EFP and sports broadcasting applications, or as the “mono” mic when used in conjunction with a stereo mic. ... http://blog.mixonline.com/mixblog/2008/04/15/at-brings-intros-new-bcast-mics/ In a common development effort, Lawo, Dolby and Minnetonka Audio Software, Inc. announce the new Lawo SurCode for Dolby E Real-Time Decoder plug-in that operates in the new Lawo Plugin Server. A Dolby E Encoder module will follow later this year. The Lawo SurCode for Dolby E plug-in functions as a ... http://blog.mixonline.com/mixblog/2008/04/15/lawo-and-minnetonka-join-hands/ Sennheiser and Neumann announced today that UK-based digital mixing console manufacturer DiGiCo is providing AES 42 inputs on its consoles, allowing Sennheiser and Neumann’s digital microphones to interface directly with DiGiCo’s desks. http://blog.mixonline.com/mixblog/2008/04/15/digico-to-provide-aes42-console-input/ The Dimension4™ Systems from MSR are pre-engineered acoustical systems from MSR for professional recording studios, project studios, media studios and game developers. Systems are available in three performance levels -- entry-level (Prime System), intermediate (Project system) and high-end (Pro System). All systems are full-frequency solutions, which also provide ... http://blog.mixonline.com/mixblog/2008/04/15/msr-offers-options-for-taming-the-savage-room/ iZotope was showing broadcasters the ANR-B™ Adaptive Realtime Noise Reduction Unit at NAB, bringing the company’s audio algorithm for adaptive noise reduction to a dedicated hardware unit for use in real-time broadcast applications. ANR-B uses iZotope’s noise reduction technology to intelligently identify and suppress environmental broadband noise, hum, ... http://blog.mixonline.com/mixblog/2008/04/15/izotope-says-bring-down-the-noise/ Lawo brought out the mc²56, a new member of the mc² series offering full mc² performance in a reduced surface with compact dimensions. Based on the existing mc² technology, the mc²56 offers the Lawo HD core with up to 512 DSP channels, 144 summing buses and a routing capacity of ... http://blog.mixonline.com/mixblog/2008/04/15/lawo-unveils-the-mc%c2%b256/ Congrats goes out to Genelec who are celebrating their 30th birthday this year. The booth was packed with folks from the teeming south hall who were watching a variety of audio demos played over various systems. The newest members of the Genelec family the are the desktop 6010A speakers (7 ... http://blog.mixonline.com/mixblog/2008/04/15/happy-b-day-genelec/ photo caption: MKH 800 Twins recently used to record Russell Ferrante's piano at a recent Yellowjackets' recording session at BiCoastal Music Studio Mike Pappas from Sennheiser showed Mix the new MKH 800 Twins, which boast the same 50kHz-plus frequency response as the MKH 800, but output each of their two capsules ... http://blog.mixonline.com/mixblog/2008/04/15/check-out-the-twins/ Holophone introduced the latest version of its popular H4 SuperMINI camera-mountable mic at NAB 2008 (Booth N6438, N6435). This upgrade adds the balanced output capability to the mic’s encoder. In addition to its current 3.5mm stereo outputs, the H4 SuperMINI’s encoder will now feature one 6-pin mini XLR output ... http://blog.mixonline.com/mixblog/2008/04/15/holophone-shows-new-h4/