New High Transient Response, Transformerless Microphone

Pictured at AES 2009 in NYC are (L-R) Ed Cherney, George Massenburg, Phil Ramone, Michiko Takeuchi (Sanken president), Yutaka Chiba (Sanken R&D), Ryoichi Asada (Gen. Mgr. Product & Marketing), Chuck Ainlay, and Frank Filipetti. Photo by David Goggin.

Sanken Microphones, manufacturer of a wide range of products for broadcast, film, studio and live recording, has been granted Music Engineering & Technology Alliance certification for the CU-44X MkII transformerless condenser microphone. The new CU-44X MkII is the latest dual-titanium capsule microphone from Sanken, offering the best of both worlds: a small capsule for high frequencies and a large capsule for low frequencies.

The METAlliance is comprised of a group of globally-recognized, award-winning audio engineers and producers who have been deeply involved in establishing techniques and technical standards that are the foundation of modern more

Tube Condenser Mic Uses New Diaphragm Membrane Material



Pictured is the new TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustic ELA M 251T large diaphragm microphone system with stand-mount cable connector, ruggedly-built power supply, wooden microphone box, and classic leather bound locking tweed flight case.

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik of South Windsor, CT, introduced at AES 2009 the new ELA M 251T. The microphone features the new TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik CK-13 capsule. While based on the classic ELA M 251 models, the ELA M 251T adds a very modern twist.

That twist is the implementation of Alloy 2213(tm) as the diaphragm membrane material for the CK-13(tm) capsule. Alloy 2213 is an amalgam of Titanium and Aluminum, which was originally developed for the aerospace industry.

Traditionally gold has been sputtered onto Mylar(tm) for the diaphragms of the historic CK-12 capsule. By employing Alloy 2213, which is more

Debut of 8260A Monitors Demos New Stereo-to-5.1 Process



Pictured at the AES Genelec booth are (L-R) Penteo president John Wheeler and Genelec Marketing Director Will Eggleston. Photo by David Goggin.

At this year’s AES Convention in NYC, Genelec’s DSP Multichannel Monitoring System was used to demonstrate the new Penteo Surround process, which automatically converts stereo material into 5.1 audio. The Genelec system consists of 3 x 8260A monitors (a new AES product unveiling) in an L-C-R arrangement, 2 x 8240A for the rear channels, and a 7270A subwoofer. Penteo Surround is featured in the hit film “Inglourious Basterds,” with classics such as David Bowie’s “Cat People” in newly upmastered 5.1 Surround.

Genelec’s Will Eggleston commented, “The Penteo system maintained the original frequency spectrum flawlessly. It was great to hear some of those old recordings expanded out all more

Buena Park, CA – October 2009… Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, and distributor of Da-Cappo Micro Microphones throughout the Americas, is pleased to announce the introduction of the Da-Cappo DA15 Cardioid Earset Microphone with Earbud Monitor. By combining a discreet earset microphone with an in-ear monitor, the new Da-Cappo DA15 provides unparalleled comfort and unprecedented freedom of movement for onstage performers and production staff alike. more

MusicWorks Interactive, publisher of educational books and DVDs for the music profession, has released The Finale 2010 Tutorial DVD-ROM, a video tutorial for Finale 2010 notation software. The title follows up on the company’s hugely successful tutorial for Finale 2008 and 2009. This ambitious DVD includes 9 hours of video instruction and was produced to help develop and refine Finale skills in teachers, students, composers, orchestrators and other musicians who use Finale software.

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. Gilreath’s trademark easy to follow style makes learning the material a simple process. more

Premier UK Company Featured New 5.1 Audio Process

Pictured at AES 2009 in NYC are (L-R) PMC CMO Maurice Patist and Penteo President John Wheeler. Photo by David Goggin.

Penteo Surround, a revolutionary new process for conversion of conventional stereo into 5.1 audio, was demonstrated with PMC’s new TB2S series speakers to enthusiastic attendees at the recent Audio Engineering Society Convention in NYC. PMC has a long standing reputation for quality monitoring using Advanced Transmission Technology, with a large number of installs in premier recording studios worldwide. more

— Groundbreaking new ribbon microphones, stereo condenser and multi-pattern condenser microphones from A-T’s award-winning 40 Series certified by the METAlliance —

STOW, OH, October 21, 2009 — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, is pleased to announce that the Music Engineering and Technology Alliance (METAlliance) has certified four new microphone offerings in its 40 Series: the AT4080 and AT4081 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Microphones, the AT4050ST Stereo Condenser Microphone and the AT4047MP Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone. The new models, which were shown for the first time in the U.S. at the 127th AES Convention in New York, are designed and manufactured by Audio-Technica, a METAlliance Pro Partner. The alliance is working closely with manufacturers to evaluate, recognize and certify products that meet the call for quality in the recording arts and science. more

RDL EZ Series products provide the highest level of value to A/V professionals and A/V users who demand professional quality. Based on decades of industry-leading technology in professional A/V and installed sound and video, EZ products capitalize on RDL´s renowned automated manufacturing to yield unsurpassed value. more

RDL EZ Series products provide the highest level of value to A/V professionals and A/V users who demand professional quality. Based on decades of industry-leading technology in professional A/V and installed sound and video, EZ products capitalize on RDL´s renowned automated manufacturing to yield unsurpassed value. more

Ontario, Canada (October 14, 2009) – ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, is now shipping the third DVD in a 4-part training series for Pro Tools 8.

In this Level 3 DVD, ASK digs into the more advanced features of Pro Tools 8 such as sharing sessions with other DAWs, correcting audio at the sample level, and mixing in surround. Among other topics covered are advanced file management, advanced automation, side-chaining, mastering, dithering, and advanced MIDI. more