Atlanta, GA - March 2009… As Atlanta’s premier professional recording studio, ICON Studios attracts many of the top music artists on the charts today. With cutting edge facilities, including four studios, four lounges, two writing rooms with booths, and an executive conference room among its numerous offerings, it’s no wonder that top artists and producers such as Akon, Jazze Pha, Shawty Red, and DJ Khaled are among the many music industry notables who choose to craft their sound there. To ensure the best possible sound for their impressive roster of clients, ICON Studios recently invested in a new state-of-the-art monitoring system from Equator Audio Research. more
Company’s Popular Virtual Instruments in One Cost-Effective Package
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, MARCH 31, 2009 — Music, TV, film and game composers will now have access to some of EASTWEST’s high-quality PLAY-powered virtual instruments all in one package with the Complete Composers Collection PLAY Edition. Complete Composers Collection PLAY Edition will be making its industry debut at Musikmesse 2009 (Hall 5.1, Walkway A, Stand 71). more
PHOENIX, AZ, MARCH 31, 2009 – audioEngine, a post production facility with studios in New York and Phoenix, recently expanded its Phoenix facility with the addition of a new suite for composer Jason Camiolo. With the new space came new sound quality issues that audioEngine staff composer and producer Jason Camiolo needed to address in order to achieve consistent and balanced audio between the two locations. In order to solve such challenges, audioEngine turned to Auralex Acoustics to analyze and outfit the space with its best-selling acoustical treatment products. more
Top Level Talent Working With Top Level Console for Creative Sessions
BEVERLEY HILLS, CA—When searching for that perfect combination of equipment to live within the space confines of a home creative environment, top engineer Oscar Ramirez, who has worked with Kanye West, P. Diddy and Aftermath Records, suggested a Solid State Logic AWS 900+ console to drive the resident Pro Tools® system for Christina Aguilera’s private studio. The AWS 900+ was the perfect console for the space confines of a private facility and for fulfilling the mission of creating finished tracks for future release. more
Phish is pictured at Virginia’s Hampton Coliseum. Photo by Yuki Fishman.
For the first time in 4 1/2 years, America’s all time jam band Phish reunited for three concerts at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia. On stage with Phish were the new M 80 dynamic microphones from TELEFUNKEN USA. The dynamic stage and studio mics are new models from the company renowned for its classic re-creations of the most valued vintage microphones in the music industry.
“We got the M 80s in rehearsal for the Hampton shows,” explained FOH mixer Garry Brown. “First thing we noticed was that we had an additional 8-10dB of gain in the monitor system over the previous stage mics we had been using. Vocals became very focused and basically just punched right through the mix.”
Phish is known for its musical improvisation, extended jam sessions, exploration of music among diverse genres, and its ardently loyal fans. Formed at the University of Vermont in 1983, the band’s four members performed together for over 20 years before disbanding in August 2004. For the reunion shows and the upcoming Summer tour, Phish makes multi-track recordings of every show, releasing stereo mixes on the band’s website.
Brown continues, “The focus of the M 80 and the rejection from the mic was amazing. For me at FOH, Trey Anastasio’s guitar tone was a 50/50 combination of his vocal & guitar mics. This drastically changed. Obviously the vocal is going to have some presence in the guitar tone, but now I’m free to create the guitar tone that I need for the mix.”
Designed for both stage and studio use, the M 80 offers exceptional performance in a rugged package capable of withstanding the rigors of the road. Superior feedback rejection, detailed and balanced frequency response, and a smooth and present sound combine for a mic that is excellent for vocals, electric guitars, drums and virtually any other signal sources.
“The band members are very dynamic on their vocals,” says Brown, “and they blend themselves within the context of what they are hearing, which means that they either sing quiet or they back off the mic. Getting a good consistent sound, can be hard, but I think after doing the first 3 shows after their reunion, we have made the right decision with choosing the M 80. Bruno, our monitor mixer, is so much more comfortable with the available headroom the mic has given him, plus the rejection that they have given, has helped in tightening the sound up.”
Monitor mixer Mark “Bruno” Bradley added, “The M 80 is loud, smooth, tight, and in your face. They seem pretty hefty and durable, maybe agricultural, like a tractor. It’s great to see Telefunken put out a real working man’s microphone -I love this mic!”
The M 80 directional pickup pattern and wide frequency response yield a microphone that provides an ideal blend of functionality, isolation, and a distinctively pleasing tone. The mic is sonically open, requiring little or no EQ to fit into a live or recorded mix. Minimal proximity effect gives the microphone a smooth, balanced presence that is neither boomy nor overpowering.
The M 80 combines a low-mass voice coil with an extremely thin Mylar membrane and a high quality step-up output transformer. Its extremely rugged design is built to withstand severe performance abuse, while its black rubberized finish, recessed Telefunken badge, and chromed head grill give it the classic Telefunken look.
Garry Brown summed up his evaluation of the M 80: “On the song ‘Lawnboy,’ when Page comes forward with his mic, using it as a handheld, I didn’t notice any handling noise, but the biggest thing was how amazing his vocal sounded. It was thick and rich, very tight sounding, no proximity effect - it was just stellar. Needless to say we have now bought eight of them.”
April 6 Spring Term Includes Exclusive Access to Online Webisodes.
Pictured is John Mayer at Boston’s Berklee College of Music.
Berkleemusic.com, the online continuing education division of Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music, is now offering exclusive access to video episodes of an intimate music clinic with renowned Berklee alum John Mayer. The seven-time Grammy(r) winner returned to his alma mater and talked about his experiences in the music industry, performed some of his most popular songs, and presented hard-won advice to aspiring musicians.
“There was something happening. There was this definition of my self, of my identity. All of a sudden, I found this perfect balance with Berklee,” commented Mayer. “I knew I had to sing my own songs when I couldn’t imagine anyone else singing them.”
The John Mayer online video series includes such topics as “Defining Your Expectations,” “Economy in Songwriting and Playing,” “Honesty in Songwriting,” and “The Songwriting Process.” In addition to Mayer’s recollections and inspirational advice, he performs “Who Did You Think I Was,” “Waiting on the World to Change” with Berklee guitar professor Tomo Fujita, “Gravity,” and unveils a new, unfinished song.
Each of the nine webisodes is coupled with suggested Berkleemusic online courses. Students are invited to explore success in the evolving music industry by studying The Future of Music and the Music Business, learn Berklee’s approach to the construction of chords and chord voicings in Guitar Chords 101, strengthen vocals with Voice Technique 101, and become a more versatile rock guitarist with the Professional Certificate in Rock, Rhythm, and Blues Guitar.
In the webisode entitled “Honesty in Songwriting,” Mayer recalls, “Taking a walk because you know you have a song and you’re going to come back after dinner and finish that bridge. That is the high of all life. You’ve created something for free that will give you identity and purpose and the feeling of being awake in every way.”
In addition to the John Mayer series, Berkleemusic provides online students with a large collection of exclusive interviews, clinics, and performances previously available only to students at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.
To see a preview of the John Mayer workshop, visit:
Berkleemusic.com is the continuing education division of Berklee College of Music, delivering online access to Berklee’s acclaimed curriculum from anywhere in the world. Berkleemusic’s award-winning online courses and certificate programs are accredited and taught by the college’s world-renowned faculty, providing lifelong learning opportunities to people interested in music and working in the music industry. As the business of music continues to move online, Berkleemusic is taking a leadership role in educating the next generation of producers, performers, and entrepreneurs on this evolving industry landscape. Berkleemusic’s students come from over 80 countries around the world, and include Grammy award winners, managers, artists, publishers, music business entrepreneurs and major international touring acts.
PMT’s Career Programs begin in June in Dallas and Nashville
Creative talent Donald Guillaume comes by it naturally. Born into in to a church-going Haitian family to a preacher father, music surrounded he and his musical siblings. Donald was the drummer for the Grammy Award winning band, The Fugees for nearly a decade where his unique drum sounds enthused the beat. When the critically acclaimed New Jersey hip hop group disbanded, Guillame knew he belonged in the studio producing and engineering. Turning to ProMedia Training, Guillame delved deep into their Digidesign Certified Pro Tools training program and hasn’t stopped working!
Guillame has worked with varied artists such as Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Whitney Houston, BB King, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Willie Nelson. Donald is presently creating drum software based on his distinctive sound with his former ProMedia Training instructor, Terron Darby.
ProMedia Training offers it’s next Career Program, Dallas June 15 – August 21 and Nashville June 22 – August 14 and has Digidesign Certified bootcamps in Atlanta, New York, Miami and San Diego throughout the Spring.
Visit www.promediatraining.com for program details.
In three months, ProMedia Training’s Audio Career Program will provide aspiring engineering professionals with a proprietary Pro Tools centric education and the credibility they need to start a career in the music and audio post-production industry. Plus, they’ll receive a complete, self-contained mobile Pro Tools studio worth $6500, providing them with the equipment they need to create and pursue opportunities. Upon successful completion, they will receive three Certifications from Digidesign and Waves, a ProMedia Certificate of Completion and have a professional portfolio.
About ProMedia Training
With locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Nashville, San Diego, and New York, ProMedia Training is the leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training. In addition to individual instruction at professional facilities, the company provides on-site training for corporations, allowing industry professionals to upgrade their skills in their own working environment—some of which include MTV, HBO, and Turner Broadcasting; Dolby Labs, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and Loyola University. The faculty includes Grammy and Emmy Award winners that have worked on hundreds of gold and platinum albums with such artists as U2, Aerosmith, Ricky Martin, Steely Dan, Ozzy Osbourne, Outkast, and 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
Rio Rancho, NM – March 2009… Lectrosonics, recognized as the world’s premier manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, is pleased to announce the company recently received technical certifications for its products in Europe and Japan, and has completed the conversion to lead-free solder and production to meet RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) requirements for Europe. Products to be distributed for these export markets are all based on Lectrosonics’ highly acclaimed Digital Hybrid Wireless® technology and initially include the SM “Super-Mini” Series of belt-pack transmitters, the new HM plug-on transmitter, the UT handheld transmitter, the SRA slot-mount, dual-channel receiver, and the Venue modular receiver system. more
Facility Boasts Largest Duality Console in the U.S.
HENDERSON, NV, MARCH 26, 2009 – Odds On Records & Studios is pleased to announce the grand opening of its $2 million multi-faceted recording facility in Henderson, NV; just a few miles from the famous Las Vegas strip. Offering a parallel world where vintage gear and state-of-the-art recording equipment co-exist, Odds On Records & Studios makes history as the home of the biggest duality console in North America, a 96-input SSL Duality.
Bobby Ferrari, head of audio production as well as the development and installation of the new facility, is excited about what Odds On will have to offer its clientele. “Here at Odds On, we’re all about putting customer service back into the record making process,” says Ferrari. “We have great lounges and private areas, lots of vintage outboard gear and classic microphones combined with state-of-the-art large format analog consoles and the latest in Pro Tools technology. We also have numerous acoustic environments and a highly skilled staff. In the end, you have artists who are artistically satisfied with superior product. What more could you ask for in a recording facility!” more
HOLLYWOOD, MARCH 24, 2009 – EASTWEST, exclusive U.S. distributor of Best Service products, is bringing a little sparkle to the music industry with the release of Diamonds of the Orient. more
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Atlanta, GA - March 2009… As Atlanta’s premier professional recording studio, ICON Studios attracts many of the top music artists on the charts today. With cutting edge facilities, including four studios, four lounges, two writing rooms with booths, and an executive conference room among its numerous offerings, it’s no wonder that top artists and producers such as Akon, Jazze Pha, Shawty Red, and DJ Khaled are among the many music industry notables who choose to craft their sound there. To ensure the best possible sound for their impressive roster of clients, ICON Studios recently invested in a new state-of-the-art monitoring system from Equator Audio Research. more
