Archive for September, 2010

— New recorder features X-Y stereo microphone capsule and SD/HDSD card storage —

Korg is now shipping the latest model in its MR Series of DSD digital recorders – the MR-2 High Resolution Mobile Recorder. With many new and requested features, the MR-2 is a true workhorse.

As with all of Korg’s MR Series recorders, the MR-2 records in the ultra-high fidelity DSD format, using a 2.8 MHz sampling rate, which captures every sonic detail while preserving the ambience of the original recording location. Using the included AudioGate software, this original datastream recording can be re-purposed into nearly any audio format with minimal fidelity loss. For job-specific recording, the MR-2 can also record in any of the popular multi-bit formats, from MP2 and MP3 up to 24-bit/192 kHz files. more

Net Insight, a leading developer of efficient and scalable transport solutions for media, IP and broadcast networks, today introduced the JPEG2000 Video Access Module for the Nimbra 600 platforms, answering broadcaster and content producer demand for a cost-effective, integrated solution for low latency compression and high quality of video transport. more

Net Insight, a leading developer of efficient and scalable transport solutions for media, IP and broadcast networks, today announced the capability to integrate Net Insight’s Nimbra Vision and ScheduALL’s ScheduLINK to provide streamlined resource booking for on-demand services in Nimbra networks. more

Dramatic lens effects give any project a stylized finish for intriguing results

Boston, MA – Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast markets, announced that FxFactory development partner SUGARfx has released a brand new collection of video editing tools and plug-ins in the form of LensPack; lens effects with a twist. FxFactory powered plug-ins are designed by Noise Industries and their development partners to extend the visual effects capabilities of Adobe® After Effects®, Apple® Final Cut Pro®, Apple Motion® and Apple Final Cut® Express applications. more

Workshops, Tutorials & Master Classes Explore Design Tips & Challenges

From iPhone Strategies to DSP For Dummy’s

SAN FRANCISCO: Supporting the axiom that creativity is one part inspiration, 99 parts perspiration, 129th AES Convention Committee Product Design Track Chair Bob Moses has assembled nearly two dozen Workshops, Tutorials and Master Classes into the first dedicated Product Design Track. Set for SF’s Moscone Center November 4 – 7, the AES Convention is a magnet for audio professionals from every quarter of the industry: broadcast, live sound, game audio, recording, mixing, mastering and education. more

At Avid, Ron Greenberg will lead all global marketing efforts across the company’s market-leading hardware, software and services offerings, including corporate branding, web presence and demand generation initiatives.

Greenberg brings with him more than 25 years of extensive global marketing experience, serving a wide range of customers—from consumers to large enterprises. Most recently, as the Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Digital Media for TouchTunes Interactive Networks, Inc., Greenberg played a key role in transforming the company into a digital media network with new consumer-focused entertainment, advertising and marketing offerings. more

Extensive training for developing, publishing and selling Apps; Master the fundamentals of today’s most creative, exciting and rewarding development platforms

New York, NY – September 22, 2010 – Future Media Concepts (FMC), the premier authorized digital media training organization for post-production, broadcast, and content creators, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its Mac IT Academy training curriculum; The iPhone/iPad Application Development Training Workshops. Expanding its award-winning training repertoire to remain up-to-speed with today’s technology trends, FMC has joined the “i-revolution� with its latest comprehensive course; extensive training for developing, publishing and selling Apps. The iPhone/iPad Application Development Workshops are comprised of 2 intensive, cutting-edge training courses designed to help engineers, programmers and App developers master the fundamentals and advanced development features of the iPhone and iPad platforms. more

Open Source License Reporting without the Techno-jargon

Ottawa, ON – September 22, 2010 – Protecode, Inc., a solution provider for managing open source software licenses, today announced a significant new capability that will enable software development organizations to view their code from a pure license obligation perspective reported in plain English. Expected to be released this month, the Protecode System 4™ License Obligations Report (LOR) displays information entirely in terms of licensing obligations, unlike conventional license reports that are generally organized by software structure and content. more

Shanghai Expo

With an extensive presence behind the scenes at Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Electrosonic selected Smart Monkeys to provide Medialon show control programming for China Mobile and China Telecoms Information & Communications Pavilion as well as the USA Pavilion that showcases the American spirit of perseverance, innovation and community building. Renowned for its award-winning approach to emotional storytelling and immersive experience design, both pavilions were created and produced by BRC Imagination Arts. more

Sold-Out Show Floor, High Attendance and Solid Schedule Present Opportunities for Attendees

(New York, NY / Burbank, CA) Createasphere, the entertainment and media industry’s showcase for previewing and learning about the latest trends and groundbreaking technology for the content creator, wrapped a successful first day at The New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan on Tuesday with high attendance and a full day of panels, education and events. more