ProMedia Training, the leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training, is pleased to announce their new Accelerated Pro Tools 8 Core Certification Program, at their Atlanta studio located in the heart of Atlanta’s music scene at 677 Antone Street NW Atlanta, GA.

Eminent music producers and sound designers, Mihai Boloni, Michael Wynne and Ed Seay, will provide comprehensive instruction in using Pro Tools 8 for music and sound design production, as well as providing insider training tips and tricks for working with Digidesign’s world-renown production software.

PMT’s Pro Tools Accelerated Core Certification Package is a 40 clock-hour package—offered in an intensive 5-day session—and includes two Digidesign certified courses designed for aspiring engineers, musicians, DJ’s and singer/songwriters who want to turn their creativity into reality. Students will gain and improve their skills in proper setup, recording, mixing, editing, loops, plug-ins, MIDI, and much, much more. During the curriculum, students will receive hands on training in sophisticated HD systems and control surfaces, and upon successful completion, be eligible to take the Digidesign exam for Certification. The tuition package also includes a free Digidesign plug-in (valued at $500).

ProMedia Training’s stellar reputation is evident in their modern, accelerated audio curriculum, designed to offer students an affordable, well-rounded, practical education using contemporary production tools. They focus precisely on what students need to gain mastery in the latest software and start their career as an audio engineer in a modern audio environment.

ProMedia Training’s distinguished faculty of engineering professionals stand among the best in the business and include Grammy and Emmy award winners. They have achieved hundreds of Platinum and Gold Albums and have demonstrated success in training thousands of engineers.

About the Trainers:

Mihai Boloni

Mihai Boloni is a talented engineer and long-time Pro Tools educator who is fortunate to draw from over a decade of experience in the music production industry. Mihai is a Certified Expert Instructor who has an array of Pro Tools experience, which ranges from composition to post-production. As an industry professional he knows first-hand the value of Pro Tools mastery for artists, producers and engineers. As an instructor he loves sharing that value with his students in order to foster solid opportunities in artistry and creativity.

Michael Wynne

Michael Wynne is an award winning sound designer, composer and music producer based out of Atlanta Georgia. He completed his music studies at the University of N Florida in 1993 in the Jazz Studies program with focus on guitar. Today he is a freelance instructor for ProMedia Training and does audio work for companies like Turner, Lionsgate, Coca Cola and Nikon. Michael brings a wealth of knowledge to ProMedia students and a strong commitment to their success with a specialty in sound design and new media applications.

Ed Seay

Ed Seay is a renowned mixing engineer with over three decades of experience in various genres including Country, R&B, Christian, Pop, Adult Contemporary, Dance, and Rock. He mixed the first #1 song on the country charts in Pro Tools. He has a wealth of experience having worked with high-profile artists including Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Ricky Skaggs, Hank Williams, Jr., Paul Davis, Collin Raye, Pam Tillis, Melissa Manchester, Ricky Skaggs, and John Prine’s Grammy-winning, “Fair & Square”, among others. He has numerous Gold and Platinum Albums and several dozen songs that have reached #1.

About ProMedia Training

ProMedia Training is the premier leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training. In addition to individual instruction at key facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Nashville, San Diego, and New York, they also provide on-site training for corporations. Industry professionals have the choice to upgrade their skills in their own working environment. Clients have included MTV, HBO, and Turner Broadcasting; Dolby Labs, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and Loyola University. The all-professional faculty, includes Grammy and Emmy Award winners who have worked on hundreds of gold and platinum albums with artists such as U2, Aerosmith, Ricky Martin, Steely Dan, Ozzy Osbourne, Outkast, and the Dixie Chicks. ProMedia Training partners with manufacturers such as Digidesign, Apple, Propellerhead, and Waves. ProMedia Training is the leading authorized Digidesign Pro School, having certified more students than any other organization.

For more information visit: www.promediatraining.com

Hollywood, CA (February 23, 2009) –Veteran drummer and studio owner Mark Zonder is loading up on Lauten Audio microphones.

Zonder is an industry veteran with album credits dating back to the early 1980s L.A. metal scene. He is the owner of the famous “Bill’s Place” recording and rehearsal studio in North Hollywood, which remains the launching place of many top artists and bands. He first earned a name for himself in the band Warlord, which some metal veterans refer to as legendary and far ahead of its time. He later joined Fates Warning, considered one of the most influential contributors to the progressive metal genre. Zonder spent almost 15 years with Fates Warning before departing to start his own band Slavior in 2006. He contributed to numerous side projects including Kevin Moore, Chroma Key, Jim Matheos solo project Away with Words, solo album of Joacim Cans from Hammerfall, and a reunion with Warlord, among others. In 2007 Zonder released a new full length album on the Inside Out Music label for his band Slavior.

“I was first introduced to Lauten microphones by the guys over at Summit Audio. Having loved their gear for many years I asked if they could recommend a few microphones, unaware they were representing Lauten microphones. So, they sent down a couple Horizons. They sounded amazing on my drums as overheads and room mics.” Since then Zonder has added two sets of Torches and an Oceanus as a vocal mic. “I really dig the small diaphragm Torches, and the ability to use tube mics on my drums is amazing,” Zonder added. “After a couple positioning tips from Lauten, my toms sound huge! For a large portion of my drum sound, I have officially switched from some really big names to the ‘Lauten sound;’ this company is really making some special mics.”

In recent months Zonder has been holding a large number of drum clinics throughout California at musical instrument dealers as well as at the Musicians Institute. “I am really lucky to have been able to stay in the industry all this time,” Zonder says of his 30-plus-year career behind a drum kit. “Getting the opportunity to pass on my knowledge and skills to a new generation is really an honor.”

Something unusual is the fact Zonder has been taking his Lauten microphones on the road with him for these clinics. “I called Lauten and spoke to Brian Loudenslager about the mics’ ability to handle the road; he said it’s not the first time he’s heard of someone taking them out. He said as long as I can deal with the power supplies the Torches and Horizons should do fine but recommended keeping the Oceanus in my studio.” You can check the news section of Zonder’s website at www.markzonder.com for upcoming clinic dates in Los Angeles and San Diego where you can see him and the Lauten microphones in action.

Mark Zonder

http://www.markzonder.com

Lauten Audio

www.lautenaudio.com