~Interconnect Panels, Equipment Interface Cables and Military Grade Field Cables featuring Neutrik’s opticalCON DUO Connectors ~

LAS VEGAS, NV ─ Wireworks, the leading innovator of audio/video cabling systems and custom panels, presents total end-to-end Fiber Solutions complete with interface panels, equipment cables and military grade field cables ready for integration into broadcast studio, truck and remote applications based on the Neutrik opticalCON DUO connectors at NAB 2009 (Booth C4147). more

— Acclaimed American composer, working in both Hollywood and India’s growing Bollywood film industry, discovers Genelec Monitors while on location in Mumbai and then selects 8250A Bi-Amplified DSP Monitoring System for his personal studio —

NATICK, MA, April 30, 2009 — Wayne Sharpe is building bridges between the film score cultures of Hollywood and India’s Bollywood. In addition to his work on American films including Southie (with Donnie Wahlberg) and Pigeonholed (with Rosanna Arquette), as well as commercial scores for companies like Revlon, Mobil and McDonald’s, Sharpe is the first American to win the Indian film industry’s coveted Filmfare Award for his work on noted director Prakash Jha’s Gangaajal, for which Sharpe won in the Best Background Score category in 2004. He has also drawn critical acclaim for his work on Afghan director Jawad Wassal’s critically-acclaimed Firedancer. And in the process of bringing his musical influences to eastern films in Mumbai’s scoring studios, he became acquainted with Genelec active monitors, which have since become an indispensable part of his film scoring process. In April, a Genelec 8250A Bi-Amplified DSP Monitoring System, purchased through Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), was installed in Sharpe’s home studio in the New York City area. more

~ Label Launch Part of Studio’s Turn-Key Service ~

LAS VEGAS, NV – Odds On Records & Studios, the $7 million multi-faceted, state-of-the-art recording facility, is pleased to announce the launch of its new record label, coined after its namesake. The new label rounds off Odds On Records & Studios’ turn-key customer service. more

— Slim speaker enclosure perfect for medium-sized control rooms, film and video postproduction, broadcast monitoring and project studios –

NATICK, MA, April 30, 2009 — Genelec, the world’s longstanding leader in active monitoring, is proud to introduce the new 1038CF Tri-Amplified Active Monitoring System. It features loudspeaker drivers, slim speaker enclosure (only 9.25″/235 mm), dual eight-inch long throw bass drivers, multiple power amplifiers and active, low level crossovers. Designed for medium-sized control rooms, this system is ideal for music recording studios, project studios, film and video postproduction and broadcast monitoring. more

Ten-Week Course Helps Students Understand the Roots of Rap Culture

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, April 29, 2009 — The Institute of Production & Recording (IPR) is pleased to announce that its Hip-Hop Essentials class is now being offered to its students as a regular elective. The class helps students develop a further understanding of the business of hip-hop distribution, sales, promotion and marketing. Running since 2006, the course is now in full swing in conjunction with the highly acclaimed independent hip-hop label, Rhymesayers. more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Auralex Acoustics takes “The Art of Sound” to the next level by offering artwork by renowned artist Eric Waugh as the newest addition to the company’s gallery of images for its custom-printed acoustic treatments, SonicPrint. As Auralex continues to expand its artistic ProPanel line, the leader in sound control solutions is continually adding and diversifying its style options. Partnering with independent artists, such as Waugh, was a natural next step for the company to provide its users with additional design options. more

MUNCIE, IN —The Music Technology program at Ball State University has installed an Aviom Pro16® Monitor Mixing System in its Studio 2 that is identical to its existing system in Studio 1. The university’s program provides hands-on experience in audio production, digital music technology and music creation. A Music Business track will be introduced in autumn of 2009. The Aviom gear is an incremental upgrade to the university’s current headphone distribution system and according to the program’s Audio/Digital Systems Engineer, Jeff Seitz, has proven to be flawless. more

Miami, FL – April 2009… The annual Winter Music Conference (WMC), which just completed its 24th year, is regarded as the singular networking event in the dance music industry—attracting professionals from over 70 different countries. With its high concentration of top international artists, DJs, and industry professionals, WMC permeates the international press and is thereby one of the most publicized events in the business. This year’s conference encompassed a wide range of activities—including workshops, competitions, panel discussions, an exhibit area, and an awards ceremony—and through it all, D.A.S. Audio loudspeaker systems were present in abundance. more

ONTARIO, CA - ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, is now the exclusive distributor of The Finale 2008-2009 Tutorial DVD, a video tutorial for Finale 2008 and 2009 produced by MusicWorks Interactive Media. This new DVD is a comprehensive video presentation developed for the beginner and the intermediate Finale Notation Software user and can be pre-ordered at a 20% discount for a limited time. See www.askvideo.com for details.

The Finale Tutorial DVD includes 156 video presentations with a running time of nearly 9 hours and runs directly from the DVD using a custom Flash player, so no installation is necessary on the computer. The videos are captured and produced in a large 960×600 format. This means that the videos did not have to be resized for production. The result is crystal clear videos and the screen captures will be the same size as your Finale software running on your system. The videos show live action screen captures as well as superimposed live video.

The presentation is by composer and Finale expert Paul Gilreath, who has hundreds of film, television and game composition credits and is the author of The Guide to MIDI Orchestration, 3rd edition. With an easy to follow style, users who are new to Finale will welcome Gilreath’s step by step approach, while more experienced users as well as those wanting to upgrade to Finale 2009 will appreciate the advanced topics.

“Finale is one of the most popular notation software in the world and used by colleges, publishers, professional composers, orchestrators, copyists and even hobbyists,” says Gilreath. “However, it’s a powerful program that can be difficult for users to understand, let alone master. Our goal was to help people understand the overall scope of Finale and all of the various ways to approach notation entry and then present a start to finish guide for successful use.”

Perfect for teachers, students, composers, orchestrators and all musicians, The Finale Tutorial DVD is designed to help the user develop and refine their Finale skills. The title is the first release in its new Educational DVD Series developed for music professionals.

Pricing and Availability:

The Finale 2008-2009 Tutorial DVD will be available May 8, 2009 for $49.99 USD. A Pre-order discount is available for $39.99 USD. Details and video examples are available at http://www.askvideo.com.

Graham Marsh Records the New Solo Album

Pictured with the new TELEFUNKEN USA Ela M250 tube microphone is Cee-Lo Green and engineer Graham Marsh. Photo by Samuel Thomas.

Hip Hop-Funk-Soul-R&B star Cee-Lo Green is recording his forthcoming solo album in Miami with recording engineer/mixer Graham Marsh. For vocals, Green is exclusively using the new TELEFUNKEN USA Ela M 250, faithful reproduction of the classic microphone originally marketed in 1959. The first single from the Atlantic Records album is due out this Summer.

“Cee-Lo truly has a unique voice, the closest we have today to an Otis Redding or a Marvin Gaye,” says engineer/mixer Graham Marsh. “He is a true soul singer, but he can get a bit nasally at times, which is his trademark. I used to work on that in the box because the 2K material can be sonically harsh at times, but the new Ela M250 takes it and rounds it off, softens it up just right.”

Marsh is known for his work with such artists as Natalie Cole and Lionel Richie, and as producer of tracks for Leona Lewis, Novel, and Ludacris. He also recorded and co-mixed “The Odd Couple” by Gnarls Barkley (Dangermouse and Cee-Lo).

“Cee-Lo sings with a lot of dynamic range,” Marsh conttinues. “He sings softly one moment and then really belts it out. The 250 stood up to that like the Great Wall of China. When he heard his voice with this mic he immediately knew it was the right microphone. Cee-Lo has great mic technique and knows exactly where he needs to be to get the sound he wants.”

Marsh explained that he uses a John Hardy M-1 microphone pre-amp and a Universal Audio 1176 compressor/limiter with the Ela M250. He sometimes utilizes Manley EQ to “boost a little bit of the 8 to 10K range, just to give it a little airiness.”

Originally sold in 1959 by Telefunken of Germany, the new Ela M 250 is a two-pattern (cardioid and omni) version of the famous Ela M251, and shares the same sonic performance and circuitry as one of the most sought after of vintage tube microphones. The TELEFUNKEN USA Ela M 250 comes complete with a new CK12 dual membrane capsule, custom wound Haufe transformer, vintage style power supply, 10 meter Gotham Audio cable, locking leather bound flight case, wooden microphone box, owner manual, and a fully transferable lifetime warranty.

For more information, visit : http://www.telefunkenusa.com