Archive for February 18th, 2013

Westchester, NY – February 2013… Of all the audio challenges one can be confronted with, location sound ranks at the very top in terms of having to “know what you’re doing.” There is precious little patience for re-takes and, if the audio quality is not up to the level it needs to be, the added expense of ADR (automated dialog replacement) ups the cost of production even further. Such is the life of location sound mixer / engineer Joe Cantor. To ensure he delivers the best audio quality possible—with minimal down time—Cantor relies on wireless microphone technology from Rio Rancho, NM-based Lectrosonics. more

Burbank, CA… Royer Labs, a leading manufacturer of high quality ribbon microphones, is pleased to announce that on February 9th, 2013, the Company received the prestigious Technical GRAMMY® Award for its ribbon microphones and the profound impact those microphones have had on the recording process. Technical GRAMMY Award recipients are determined by vote of The Academy’s Producers & Engineers Wing Advisory Council and Chapter Committees, as well as The Recording Academy’s National Board of Trustees. The award is presented to individuals and companies who have made contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording field.

Recognizing the significance of the Technical GRAMMY Award was Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy, “Each year, The Academy has the distinct privilege of honoring those who have greatly contributed to our industry and cultural heritage, and this year we have a gifted and brilliant group of honorees. Their exceptional accomplishments, contributions, and artistry will continue to influence and inspire generations to come.” more