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 Matrix at the Frankfurt Musikmesse, March 12th-15th (Hall 5.1 Stand# B.75).

Matrix is a SuperAnalogue™ 16 channel, 40 input mixing console with built-in signal router and multi-layer digital workstation control. It is designed to bring the soul of analogue sound into the process of digital workflow by providing the tools to work effectively in both domains simultaneously.

Matrix is composed of five main elements:

• 16 Channel Console with Dual Summing Inputs, Aux Sends and additional returns… providing more than 40 summed inputs to Mix output.

• 16+1 Fader, 4 Layer DAW Controller using Ethernet connection. This provides single cable, high speed workstation control for most popular DAWs including Pro Tools® Logic, Live and Reason.

• Integrated, recallable, software controlled 32×16x16 analogue routing matrix. Eliminates the need for external patchbays, bringing outboard analogue processing into DAW workflow.

• Powerful monitoring with independent Main & Mini monitor outputs, Artist Monitor output with independent EQ & source selection, three External Monitor inputs with source summing and front panel iJack input.

• A Mac and Windows compatible application that provides platform independent project management and routing control, this includes FX chains and routing set-ups to simplify patching outboard units through the router.

The name Matrix is derived from its unique, software controlled integrated SuperAnalogue™ router. This manages the sends and returns of up to 16 analogue outboard processor units together with the assignment of the console‘s channel strip inputs and insert points. By using the Matrix Java control panel software, any combination of outboard gear can be rapidly inserted into any of your console channels, essentially giving you the ability to run your outboard as ‘analogue plug-ins‘ with your DAW.

Matrix has very sophisticated workstation control capabilities. Ethernet connection to the workstation eases the cabling process and provides control over up to four workstations from the same control surface. This enables users who use a creative suite of Rewired applications such as Logic and Reason, to simply switch control from one to another at a single button press.

Designed to be at the heart of the creative process, Matrix is built to withstand the most intensive studio use. Fully equipped to partner monitors, workstations and outboard gear, Matrix shapes the project studio around the user‘s workflow, providing a complete tool set to integrate analogue and digital technology. It‘s also portable enough to take wherever the creativity happens.

Matrix will be available worldwide through selected SSL Resellers in May 2008 with a MSRP of $25,995.00.

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.

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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.

• PCIe half-length card, single-lane PCIe v1.1-3.0

• 1x MADI I/O (optical)

• Channel count: 56/64 Ch@44.1/48k

28/32 Ch@88.2/96k

14/16 Ch@176.4/192k

• 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.

• PCIe half-length card, single-lane PCIe v1.1-3.0

• 2x MADI I/O (optical)

• Channel count: 112/128 Ch@44.1/48k

56/64 Ch@88.2/96k

28/32 Ch@176.4/192k

• 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.

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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.