Los Angeles, CA – Recently the USC Thornton School of Music was faced with sound transmission issues, and Auralex Acoustics was happy to help. Adjunct Professor of Jazz Studies and renowned jazz drummer, Peter Erskine, knows the issues of sound transmission well. As an expert drummer, Mr. Erskine has a good handle on how to control sound as well as the sound isolation issues caused by drums and drumming. This band of students at USC Thornton School of Music posed a new issue for him, though; a classroom of students simultaneously drumming on electronic kits with rubber kick pedal pads still would seemingly be a perfect solution for controlling the preserved noise level for the rest of the building. more…

Burbank, CA… Royer Labs, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of high quality ribbon microphones, is pleased to announce that the company’s newly designed website is up and running at www.royerlabs.com. Designed as an ever-expanding resource for information about Royer’s highly regarded ribbon microphone line, the new site makes it easier than ever to find step-by-step application notes and tutorials in addition to each product’s features and specifications. Featuring a clean, unencumbered layout, the new website is easy to navigate and it provides a wealth of audiovisual materials—enabling existing and prospective customers alike to get the most out of their microphone investment. Royer Labs will be exhibiting at the AES show in New York – booth #562. more…

Rio Rancho, NM – October 2009… Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, announces the introduction of the SMV Series transmitters. The latest addition to the company’s highly acclaimed Super Miniature product line, the new SMV and SMQV transmitters feature Lectrosonics’ patented Digital Hybrid Wireless® technology from their acclaimed 400 Series product group. more…

Nashville, TN – Critically acclaimed studio designer Carl Tatz of the Carl Tatz Design firm will be appearing at the 127th AES Convention in New York City, showcasing and answering inquires about the PhantomFocus System™ monitor tuning protocol. Quickly becoming the new standard for monitoring excellence in the Nashville pro audio scene with over 40 systems implemented and counting, the PhantomFocus System is a custom turnkey solution for studios desiring the highest level of monitoring accuracy in their control room environment. more…

Leading headphone manufacturer to provide enhanced dealer support with in-store listening stations

Wildomar, Calif. - (October 6, 2009) – Ultrasone Inc., distributor for German headphone manufacturer Ultrasone AG, announces the debut of headphone listening stations for its network of dealers. Driven by Ultrasone’s commitment to support its retail partners, these new listening stations are intended to assist in the customer’s purchasing decision and ultimately increase retailer sales. more…

BOWIE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 2009: Prodigy Engineering has developed the first-ever, remote-controllable, microphone preamplifier for the API 500 Series format, called Bella.

Bella features relay stepped gain from 18 to 69dB in 1dB increments, switchable high-pass filter (-3dB @78Hz), phantom power (48V), polarity inversion (0/180˚), attenuation pad (-22dB), and mute functionality. Additionally, Bella can be remote controlled from professional standard Digital Audio Workstations like Apple’s Logic(r) software and Digidesign Pro Tools(r) | HD systems, as well as ICON(r) control surfaces.

Bella will be on display at the Prodigy Engineering booth #642 at the 127th Audio Engineering Society Convention in New York City, from October 9-12, 2009. more…

New Edition of SSL’s Ground Breaking Hybrid Analogue Console & DAW Control Surface Makes the Best Even Better

NEW YORK — Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, is proud to announce the release of Duality SE at the 127th AES Convention, Booth 321 at the Jacob Javits Center from October 9 to 12. more…

New Plug-in Introduces a Unique Take on Six Essential Mixing Tools

CAMBRIDGE, MA (October 5, 2009) – iZotope, Inc., a leading innovator in audio signal processing, announces Alloy, a new audio plug-in that combines six essential sound shaping tools into one integrated interface.

iZotope’s award-winning Ozone has become an industry standard for audio mastering, and now Alloy brings the company’s expertise into the realm of mixing with completely new audio effects and workflow features designed for track and bus use. Alloy is designed for any audio mixing application from professional recording and post-production studios to the home studio, and its uniquely configurable interface helps pros work faster while giving less experienced users simple starting points for mixing. 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, is pleased to announce the availability of two new microphone clips—the models MHR-422 and MHR-425. Manufactured from state-of-the-art materials, the new microphone clips are all but impossible to break and, as a result, deliver years of service. more…

— Top producers and engineers Chris Lord-Alge, Eddie Kramer, and Tony Maserati to present demonstration sessions in the Music Mix Mobile truck, Booth #273 —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, September 30, 2009 — As part of its ongoing emphasis on collaboration with leading producers and engineers, Waves Audio announces a special series of behind-the-board sessions with Waves Artists Chris Lord-Alge, Eddie Kramer, and Tony Maserati at AES 2009. These sessions will take place in the Music Mix Mobile “M3” truck, located at Booth #273. Music Mix Mobile is a full-service remote recording company serving the audio needs of the recording, live broadcast, and television industry, and are also enthusiastic Waves users and endorsers. more…