Archive for October, 2010

New Console brings the Sound and Power of SSL to Course Work

LOS ANGELES, CA – Pinnacle College recently upgraded Studio A at its Los Angeles campus with a Solid State Logic AWS 900 console. Formerly known as Sound Master Recording Engineer School, one of the first of its kind in the United States, Pinnacle is carrying on the traditions of knowledge and competence by offering students the very best learning experience. The AWS 900+ SE fulfills this tradition by delivering SSL’s signature SuperAnalogue™ sound and industry standard work surface combined with sophisticated integrated DAW control. more

Image of the Lectrosonics Mute switch.

Rio Rancho, NM – October 2010… Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, is pleased to announce the Mute switch. Designed for use with the company’s belt-pack transmitters, the Mute switch is a belt-mount unit that provides instant, pop-free audio muting. The Mute switch is an active device that is powered by any 5-pin Lectrosonics transmitter, including the new Servo Input transmitters such as the SM Series, LMa, and UM400a. It works with most 2- and 3-wire lavaliere microphones wired according to Lectrosonics guidelines. more

DSLR favorite picks up 3rd award of 2010 for its audio and video synchronization magic

Vancouver, British Columbia – Singular Softwareâ„¢, developer of workflow automation applications for digital media, has garnered DV Magazine’s Award of Excellence for its flagship product, PluralEyes®. Also the recipient of DV Magazine’s Best of Show Black Diamond Award, and EventDV’s NAB Winners’ Circle at this year’s NAB Show, PluralEyes provides users with valuable workflow automation features for managing multi-camera, multi-take, and dual-system audio productions quickly and efficiently. more

Toronto, Ontario – The Xchange Market Corporationâ„¢, led by two audio software industry pioneers, Ray Williams and Steve Garth, are pleased to announce the launch of the Xchange Market Platformâ„¢ [XMP] a serial code point-of-sale-activation system for software companies doing business with brick-and-mortar resellers. The system is being rolled out in the music retail space effective immediately. more

Old Lyme, CT- October 25, 2010 – Outrageous designs, clowns and all kinds of circus performances – P!NK successfully achieved the magical atmosphere of the fairground and of the circus big top. On the Funhouse Summer Carnival Tour, the rocker put the crowds under her spell, not only with her singing, but also with daredevil acrobatics. On her latest tour, she left the stage more than ever before and demonstrated her courage and vocal power perched high above the audience. This also presented a challenge to the sound engineers, who thanks to Sennheiser’s wireless microphones, mastered every sound and flight situation.

On the stage, P!NK used the SKM 2000 hand-held transmitter with a special silver MMD 935 capsule. “The microphone is ideally suited to P!NK’s powerful voice and is a perfect choice for use on stage in all situations,� reports more

Southern Comfort Lime is here, a fact that audioEngine helps enhance by way of an unforgettable :30. Working in collaboration with Director Robert Hales via Arnold, Engineer Rex Recker handled all audio post work to introduce the new drink. more

Tool Director Erich Joiner, working via RPA, just completed an adventurous :30 promoting the Honda Pilot. more

Continuing a string of recent work for high-profile brands including Budweiser, Southern Comfort, and Converse, audioEngine mixer Rob DiFondi handled a stirring audio complement for AT&T Paper Dolls, a touching artistic portrayal of a jet-setting businessman who stays close to his family via his cell. more

After three years of solitude at an undisclosed Shaolin temple on Hester near Grand, the iconic New York-based QuietMan returns with a fresh digital presence, renewed vigor and increased resources. Lead by CD and Founder Johnnie Semerad, long-time collaborator EP Carey Gattyan and Managing Director Seth Tabor; the high-end creative collective looks to broaden its services by way of key talent offerings as well as expanded postproduction and production channels. more

New York-based production studio COLLECTIVE has added Susan Bennett for West Coast Representation. She will join long-time COLLECTIVE rep Sarah Jenks, who will continue to rep the company on the East Coast. more