BEGBROKE, OXFORD–Solid State Logic, the world‘s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for music, broadcast and post production professionals, proudly announces the release of MadiXtreme at Musikmesse 2008 (Hall 5.1 - Stand# B.75).
MadiXtreme is a new family of multichannel PCIe audio cards for Mac and PC from Solid State Logic. Featuring our revolutionary PCIe-Core Audio Pipeline technology, MadiXtreme is one of the first audio devices to take full advantage of the high speeds and incredible bandwidth offered by the PCIe bus on modern computers. There are two versions available: the single head MadiXtreme and the dual head MadiXtreme 128.
MadiXtreme 64
With one optical MADI connector for 64 simultaneous I/Os, the MadiXtreme 64 is the ideal interface for the SSL Alpha-Link MADI AX or SSL Alpha-Link MADI SX. MADI Xtreme 64 is also the perfect partner for MADI-equipped consoles, live recording, installations and broadcast servers.
• 1x Wordclock Connector (Software controlled as Input or Output)
MadiXtreme 128
With two optical MADI Connectors for 128 simultaneous I/Os, the MADI Xtreme 128 can be connected to two SSL Alpha-Link MADI AX or SSL Alpha-Link MADI SX at the same time. Both MADI ports can also be used as redundant multichannel feeds and in applications that need a high number of I/Os in recording, mixing or playout.
• 1x Wordclock Connector (Software controlled as Input or Output)
Support for virtually any application
MadiXtreme supports a huge variety of applications through its legendary SSL Soundscape Family Drivers. The drivers are fully multi-client capable (allowing several applications to simultaneously access the device) and allow seamless multi-card configurations (up to 6 Cards per System if enough PCIe Slots are available).
Windows: (XP or Vista 32 Bit): ASIO 2, WDM, MME, GSIF2, DX
Mac OS: OS X (10.4 or 10.5): Core Audio.
Minimum System Requirements
Windows: Windows XP (SP2) or Vista (32-Bit) Intel or AMD Configuration with one free PCIe Slot
Mac OS: Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) G5 or Intel Mac with one free PCIe Slot
Note: PCIe (PCI Express) is not compatible with PCI or PCI-X
MadiXtreme will be available worldwide through selected SSL Resellers from May 2008.
MadiXtreme 64; MSRP of $995.00
MadiXtreme 128; MSRP of $1395.00
Solid State Logic is the world‘s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for music, broadcast and post production professionals. For more information about our award-winning products, please visit: www.solid-state-logic.com.
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, March 10, 2008 - Lauten Audio, a high-end microphone maker, has announced a new distribution agreement with UK-based The Audio Professionals. Under the terms of the agreement, The Audio Professionals will serve as the sole distributor in the United Kingdom for the Santa Clara, California-based company‘s entire microphone line, including their highly successful Horizon tube microphone and three new models. The entire microphone line will be on display at the 2008 Musikmesse Pro Light and Sound show in Hall 5.1 D50.
“We are delighted to have been appointed as the UK distributor for Lauten Audio,” says Martin Warr, Director at The Audio Professionals. “In a market packed with a huge range of microphones, we found Lauten Audio to be extremely refreshing in their approach to design and manufacture. The Audio Professionals are constantly looking to align ourselves with quality and forward thinking companies of integrity, where the products are never compromised; Lauten Audio absolutely fits this criterion. The people behind Lauten Audio are some of the most experienced and trusted figures in the microphone industry today, and we know [the founder] Brian Loudenslager has some exciting plans for the future, so we are looking forward to working with him and his team.”
Lauten Audio‘s first commercially available product, the Horizon tube microphone, is a hand crafted boutique quality microphone that has proven to be a must-have for many recordists. Lauten Audio‘s new microphones include the FC-357 Clarion, the ST-221 Torch, and the LT-381 Oceanus. The FC-357 is a solid-state multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone, designed for recordists looking for very clean and natural sound reproduction. The ST-221 is a pair of small diaphragm tube microphones. The ST-221 combines the characteristics of the small diaphragm and the tube, making it an ideal choice for recording instruments. Finally, the LT-381 features a newly designed large dual-diaphragm capsule, unique circuit topology with a pentode input and transformerless triode output circuit, and variable omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. The LT-381 is designed to be a high-performance vocal microphone that produces incredibly full and detailed recordings.
“We are very pleased to partner with The Audio Professionals in the United Kingdom,” says Brian Loudenslager, founder of Lauten Audio. “Martin Warr and Dave West have more than 30 years of combined industry experience in marketing professional audio products. With their value-added distribution approach; Lauten Audio is poised for a very successful introduction to the UK.”
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company‘s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
Lauten Audio is located in Santa Clara, CA. For more information on Lauten Audio‘s products and organization please visit www.lautenaudio.com
About The Audio Professionals UK:
Martin Warr was Head of LOUD Technologies in the UK for over 4 years, and had been with Mackie and associated brands for nearly a decade. He has worked in all areas of the market including music recording, live, broadcast, post production. He established his own company, The Audio Professionals, in 2006.
Dave West was a successful musician before turning his talents to sales. He has been a stalwart of various pro audio reselling and distribution companies over the last decade, and is particularly well connected to the audio production and education markets.
The Audio Professionals are located in their new offices in Watford, UK. Visit them online at www.audiopros.eu
Frankfurt, Germany, March 12, 2008–Spotlighting its signature products, Clear-Com Communication Systems® a global leading provider of communications systems, will be exhibiting the Encore™ Party-line Communication System, the compact Eclipse Median Digital Matrix for mid-size to large applications, Eclipse Easi-PiCo Digital Matrix for smaller applications, and the flexible FreeSpeak®10. A new offering this year is Eclipse V-Series Desktop, the latest addition to the company‘s line of sophisticated V-Series products that provides cutting-edge Digital Signal Processing technology in an acoustically controlled contemporary design.
A popular intercom system used in theater, performance, and other live events, Clear-Com Party-line allows all users on a given channel to communicate with each other simultaneously. Clear-Com‘s new Encore™ Party-line intercom system continues the tradition of superior audio quality while offering an enhanced user-interface (UI). The ruggedized metal chassis will continue to stand up to the most demanding environments while the new dark blue body and LED indicators give the line a fresh new look.
Eclipse Median is a neat and compact, 6RU frame uniquely designed for outside broadcast vehicles, mobile flight-case systems, or any production environment where rack space is limited. Despite its small profile, the powerful unit delivers up to 112 CAT-5 panel/4-wire ports with any combination of interface cards for maximum versatility. Designed for smaller applications, Eclipse Easi-PiCo is based on a 16-port Eclipse-PiCo matrix and includes frame, power supply, and external interface cards with a choice of control panels and beltpacks. Designed to run without the need for external software, Easi-PiCo is a true plug and play, entry-level digital matrix intercom package, engineered for easy installation, start up and use.
FreeSpeak®strong> brings both a broad connectivity from a stand alone base station (FreeSpeak® 10), which can connect to Party-line and Digital Matrix intercom systems, or a Matrix based interface card (FreeSpeak® 50) that interfaces seamlessly into a digital matrix system. Both offer wireless beltpack-to-beltpack conversations or group conferences. Users are able to create tightly linked wireless systems with as many as 50 beltpacks and connect them to a wide variety of wired communications. FreeSpeak®10 has been updated to include remote beltpack battery monitoring, party-line call alert functionality, beltpack-to-beltpack vibration alerts and improved configuration software. Both systems are robust enough for any broadcast environment and uniquely blends digital matrix technology with a locally distributed wireless “network.” FreeSpeak® operates license-free in the 1.9 GHz frequency band, free from outside interference.
Clear-Com‘s Digital Matrix Series was designed to offer high-quality audio with powerful linking capabilities whether across a performance venue or across continents. Making its debut this year is the V-Series Desktop Panel, which gives live production and broadcast professionals maximum control of their voice communication through a number of advanced and innovative features. These include individual up and down level controls that allow users to adjust personal audio mix for all calls. Supervisor functionality allows centralized control of any V-Series panel, enabling efficient workflow. Source and destination labels are more distinct and easily identified through 10-character, high-resolution graphic displays with international character support.
Taking place March 12-15, 2008, in Frankfurt, Germany, the annual Prolight + Sound is the world’s largest international trade fair for event and communication technology and audio-visual production and entertainment. Attendees are invited to visit Stand No. H8 K53 and speak with the company representatives about its showcase products.
Clear-Com® and FreeSpeak® are registered trademarks of Vitec Group plc.
ABOUT CLEAR-COM
Clear-Com® is the global leader of professional communication solutions for broadcast, live performance, military, government and commercial markets. For more than 40 years, Clear-Com‘s signature products such as Encore Party-line, Eclipse Digital Matrix, CellCom and Tempest Digital Wireless and IP Communications systems have revolutionized broadcast stations, production trucks, houses of worship and performance venues. Recognizing Clear-Com® for its history of intercom innovation, production teams around the world achieve ubiquitous communication with products to promote easy interoperability and global connectivity. More information can be found at www.clearcom.com.
ABOUT THE VITEC GROUP PLC
The Vitec Group plc is acknowledged as a global leader in the supply of equipment and services to the broadcasting, entertainment and photographic industries and has established a reputation for technical excellence and superior engineering along with an astute business strategy which has seen it grow by acquisition. Innovation is a cornerstone of the Group‘s activities and the organization is committed to a policy of continuous product development. With revenues of $450 million in 2006 and over 1500 employees world-wide, its products are distributed in almost 100 countries, through a strong, fully-resourced distribution network or direct to the end user or corporate customer. More information can be found at www.vitecgroup.com.
FANKFURT, GERMANY – Music, TV, film and game composers using Native Instruments‘ Kompakt/Kontakt software now have access to over 130 Gigabytes of EASTWEST‘s high quality virtual instruments in one package with the Complete Composers Collection for Kompakt/Kontakt. The Complete Composers Collection will start shipping at Musikmesse 2008 (Hall: 5.1 Walkway: A booth: 71). more
FRANKFURT, GERMANY– EASTWEST (www.soundsonline-europe.com), the industry leader in soundware development and distribution, announces that Quantum Leap Pianos, the most detailed collection of the world‘s finest grand pianos, is in stock and ready for shipping. Quantum Leap Pianos will be on exhibit at Musikmesse 2008, March 12-15 (Hall: 5.1 Walkway: A booth: 71). more
FRANKFURT, GERMANY– EASTWEST (www.soundsonline-europe.com), the industry leader in soundware development and distribution, proudly announces that Quantum Leap SD2 - The Next Generation virtual instrument, the sequel to Stormdrum is now shipping. EASTWEST will feature Quantum Leap SD2 - The Next Generation at Musikmesse 2008, March 12-15 (Hall: 5.1 Walkway: A booth: 71). more
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, March 10, 2008 - USA-based Lauten Audio, a professional microphone maker, will make its European debut at Musikmesse Frankfurt at Hall 5.1, Walkway D, Stand 50. On display will be the company‘s studio microphone line including their highly successful Horizon tube microphone and three new models.
“Making our European debut at Musikmesse is very exciting for us,” said Brian Loudenslager, Founder of Lauten Audio. “2007 was a very challenging and productive year for us. We worked very hard to perfect our new models and we are extremely pleased with the results. With our new partnerships with Analog Audio GmbH in Germany, The Audio Professionals in the UK, and the recent addition of Dr. Charles Chen as the Chief Engineer, we are poised for a successful introduction of the brand to the European Market. Musikmesse is the perfect venue to kick off the effort. We hope to demonstrate to everyone that Lauten Audio is a unique and thoughtful designer of professional microphones and a brand worthy of their attention.”
The Horizon tube microphone is Lauten Audio‘s first commercially available product. Designed as a work-horse, the microphone features a solid build quality, NOS military grade tube, custom wound output transformer and premium high-resolution electronics. This microphone has found its home on everything from vocals and voice-overs to drums, electric guitar amplifiers, acoustic guitar, piano and fiddle. It is also known to be used for live sound micing. The Horizon has been highly successful in the US and other parts of the world receiving very positive customer feedback and publication reviews.
ST-221 is a small diaphragm tube microphone that will be packaged in pairs. These microphones feature interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional capsules, NOS military grade vacuum tubes and premium high-resolution electronics. The ST-221 combines the characteristics of the small diaphragm and the tube, making it an ideal choice for recording instruments.
The highly anticipated LT-381 features newly designed large dual-diaphragm capsule, NOS military grade pentode input and transformer-less triode output circuit, and variable omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. The LT-381 is designed to be a high-performance vocal microphone that produces incredibly full and detailed recordings. It is an exquisitely crafted work-of-art and a remarkable fusion of form and function.
The FC-357 is a solid-state multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone. The FC-357 has premium high-resolution electronics and a dual-diaphragm capsule capable of omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. This microphone is for recordists looking for very clean and natural sound reproduction.
“Each of these models offers a new unique flavor to any studio microphone arsenal, and all of the Lauten Audio studio microphones are designed to compliment each other,” said Mr. Loudenslager. “We spend weeks in the studio tweaking each model until we find their sweet spot. We then spend months on production planning because we believe the real challenge is not in producing a few great sounding prototypes, but in reproducing that sound in a final product consistently and efficiently. This is one of our focus areas and key strengths.”
The new models are expected to ship in the second quarter of 2008.
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company‘s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
Lauten Audio is located in Santa Clara, CA, USA, the web address is: www.lautenaudio.com
LAS VEGAS, March 6, 2008–Clear-Com Communication Systems is bringing intercom solutions to the desktop PC with the introduction of its first software-based intercom system, Clear-Com® Concert at NAB 2008 (Booth C5908). Clear-Com® is the leading innovator of communications systems for the broadcast, live performance, government and commercial markets. Its new multi-user conferencing and intercom product provides broadcasters of all sizes with a reliable and cost-effective way to easily intercommunicate. more
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, MARCH 3, 2008–Spotlighting its signature products, Clear-Com® a global leading provider of communications systems, will be exhibiting the Encore™ Party-line Communication System, the compact Eclipse Median Digital Matrix for mid-size to large applications, Eclipse Easi-PiCo Digital Matrix for smaller applications, and the flexible FreeSpeak®10 at this year‘s CABSAT, March 4-6.
A popular intercom system used in theatre, performance, and other live events, the Clear-Com® Party-line allows all users on a given channel to communicate with each other simultaneously. Clear-Com‘s new Encore™ Party-line intercom system continues the tradition of superior audio quality while offering an enhanced user-interface (UI). The rugged metal chassis will continue to stand up to the most demanding environments while the new dark blue body and LED indicators give the line a fresh new look.
Eclipse Median is a neat and compact, 6RU frame uniquely designed for outside broadcast vehicles, mobile flight-case systems, or any production environment where rack space is limited. Despite its small profile, the powerful unit delivers up to 112 CAT-5 panel/4-wire ports with any combination of interface cards for maximum versatility. Designed for smaller applications, Eclipse Easi-PiCo is based on a 16-port Eclipse-PiCo matrix and includes frame, power supply, and external interface cards with a choice of control panels and beltpacks. Designed to run without the need for external software, Easi-PiCo is a true plug and play, entry-level digital matrix intercom package, engineered for easy installation, start up and use.
FreeSpeak®10 brings broad connectivity from a stand alone base station which can connect to Party-line and Digital Matrix intercom systems and enables beltpack-to-beltpack conversations or small group conferences. Users are able to create tightly linked wireless systems with as many as 10 beltpacks and connect them to a wide variety of wired communications. Added to this, the new improved FreeSpeak®10 includes remote beltpack battery monitoring, party-line call alert functionality, beltpack-to-beltpack vibration alerts and enhanced configuration software. The system is robust enough for any broadcast environment and uniquely blends digital matrix technology with a locally distributed wireless “network.” FreeSpeak® operates license-free in the 1.9 GHz frequency band, free from outside interference.
CABSAT is the Middle East’s Leading Electronic Media & Satellite Communications event, which is now entering its 14th year at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, March 4-6. Clear-Com will be showcasing its products at Booth ZO-21 in Zabeel Hall.
Clear-Com® and FreeSpeak® are registered trademarks of Vitec Group plc.
ABOUT CLEAR-COM
Clear-Com® is the global leader of professional communication solutions for broadcast, live performance, military, government and commercial markets. For more than 40 years, Clear-Com‘s signature products such as Encore Party-line Eclipse Digital Matrix, CellCom and Tempest Digital Wireless and IP Communications systems have revolutionized broadcast stations, production trucks, houses of worship and performance venues. Recognizing Clear-Com® for its history of intercom innovation, production teams around the world achieve ubiquitous communication with products to promote easy interoperability and global connectivity. More information can be found at www.clearcom.com.
ABOUT THE VITEC GROUP PLC
The Vitec Group plc is acknowledged as a global leader in the supply of equipment and services to the broadcasting, entertainment and photographic industries and has established a reputation for technical excellence and superior engineering along with an astute business strategy which has seen it grow by acquisition. Innovation is a cornerstone of the Group‘s activities and the organization is committed to a policy of continuous product development. With revenues of $450 million in 2006 and over 1500 employees world-wide, its products are distributed in almost 100 countries, through a strong, fully-resourced distribution network or direct to the end user or corporate customer. More information can be found at www.vitecgroup.com.
Burbank, CA… At the recent Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, CA, a group of renowned music producers and recording engineers announced the formation of the METAlliance (Music Engineering & Technology Alliance). Spearheaded by none other than Chuck Ainlay, Ed Cherney, Frank Filipetti, George Massenburg, Phil Ramone, Elliot Scheiner, and Al Schmitt, the organization has created a supportive network and collaborative community in which producers, engineers and audio technology manufacturers work together to ensure the highest standards of audio production and delivery through developing consumer formats. Among the select group of manufacturers recognized for their commitment to excellence as evidenced by their product offerings, Royer Labs is credentialed as a member manufacturer and the company‘s R-122V Vacuum Tube Ribbon Microphone has gained the endorsement of the METAlliance. more
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