Archive for March 7th, 2008

Audio-Technica, a longstanding leader in transducer technology, is showing the AT2020 USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone. Designed for computer-based recording, the AT2020 USB cardioid condenser microphone is ideal for digitally capturing any audio source using all popular recording software.

Equipped with a USB digital output, the Mac- and Windows-compatible AT2020 USB offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility perfect for EFP, podcasting, radio stations and video post-production studios for voiceover applications. With low self-noise and extended frequency response, the AT2020 USB is an ideal microphone solution for the varied spectrum of digital recording setups. Audio-Technica’s state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure that the microphone complies with the company’s renowned consistency and reliability standards. more

Denon Professional exhibits the DN-C640 Slot-in Network CD Player. Housed in a compact 1-rackspace enclosure, the DN-C640 offers broadcasters tremendous playback format options utilizing largely untapped system resources found in many of today’s standard audio, network and computing devices. Elevated from simple audio disc player, the unit enables audio data-file playback from both CD and DVD discs and easy access to network playback capabilities. It is well suited to serving as a fully networked audio playback control center, and it was designed with the needs of the broadcaster and professional audio market in mind. more

D&M Professional, manufacturer of the renowned Marantz® Professional series of professional recording products, is introducing the PMD®580 Solid State Recorder, the newest addition to its highly successful family of rackmount digital recorders. The new PMD580 brings many of the same features and high sonic quality found in the PMD® Series recorders but adds a crucial new dimension: network connectivity. Via its Ethernet port, the PMD580 can be positioned as a network device, allowing users to set menu parameters, schedule recording events, and transfer and archive audio files, all by using a web-based GUI interface from any PC or Mac in the network. Network accessibility allows users of solid-state digital recording devices, such as universities and government agencies, the ability to archive audio files effortlessly even at designated times, and it makes managing multiple units a breeze. more

Genelec, the world’s leader in Active Monitoring technology, is introducing the SE™ (Small Environment) DSP Monitoring System, designed to solve many of the acoustic problems associated with small recording and mixing environments. The SE DSP Monitoring System offers Genelec’s outstanding performance in a high-quality, affordable and easy-to-use package that is ideal for near field monitoring, mobile/location recording, digital audio workstations, broadcast and TV control rooms, surround sound systems, home studios and multimedia applications. more

March 7, 2008 – New York, NY –- The multi-faceted design team, MK12, have found themselves in a position to grace the silver screen with their clever animated styling. At the request of director Marc Forster, they have been asked to create the title sequence for the The Kite Runner, which was recently nominated for a 2007 Academy Award (Original Score). The sequence is rich with layers of calligraphic Arabic script and forms a deep, abstracted vision of line and form. Accompanied by he score created by Alberto Iglesias, the opening sequence is quite indicative of the rich, textured culture and heritage of Afghanistan. more

Thematics LLC has designed custom LIGHTBOX systems for Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana and Valencia Community College in Orlando. Thematics’ products can be seen at USITT 2008, booth #520.

Ball State is a comprehensive university with more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students from across the US and around the world. It offers 170 undergraduate majors and preprofessional programs; its College of Fine Arts boasts the University Theatre, home of the Mainstage series of productions. more

Audio-video manufacturing, design, installation and servicing giant Electrosonic Systems, fast making inroads into the cinema market, will be displaying the newly-launched MS9600 JPEG2000 server at ShoWest 2008 in Las Vegas.

The MS9600, a high-performance JPEG2000 appliance, plays unencrypted JPEG2000 content at 2K, 1080p and 720p resolutions. The company will also be showing the prototype DCI compliant version of the player which promises to take the Digital Cinema industry by storm. more