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The Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic features eight channels of Focusrite's legendary mic preamplification, with new, single-dial, VCA-based compressors derived from the classic Focusrite Red 3 on every channel.
Each channel has a VCA-based compressor which has been tuned by ear to model the sound of the legendary Focusrite Red 3. When designing the circuitry, Focusrite accurately matched the shape of the Red 3's knee, to ensure the characteristics of the studio classic were captured. You can use the compressor to provide a clean, controlled s [ read more.. ]
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Unity Audio are showing two new Thermionic Culture items at this years Music Messe in Hall 5.1 stand D48.
The second is the Thermionic Culture - Rooster - Stereo Valve Mic/Line/DI with EQ and Attitude!
A valve based mic/line + DI pre-amp with EQ and a distortion section based around the same 5725 used in the ever-popular Culture Vulture. The input stage uses a custom 1200-ohm input Sowter transformer and an ECC81/12AT7 valve. The EQ section has a broad bass lift control with up to 15dB of Lift, peaking at 50H. A mid cut at 700Hz with 17dB [ read more.. ]
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Unity Audio are showing two new Thermionic Culture items at this years Frankfurt Music Messe in Hall 5.1 stand D48.
The first is the Fat Bustard 12 channel valve mixer, and Audiotechnews thinks its something to be really excited about.
The final production model of the new Thermionic Culture FAT BUSTARD Valve mixer will be launched at this years Music Messe. It now has a total of 12 inputs instead of the 8 that were on the version previewed at the last AES NYC show, the inputs are arranged as 4x stereo pairs, 4x mono with pan controls, and al [ read more.. ]
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I think it was Thursday or Friday I got an email from Stiff over at ProToolerBlog, telling me it was ok to borrow his news from the NAMM Winter 08 Show, as long as I credited him with it, which seemed more than fair enough. In fact, it was really good of the fella.
Since then, I don't think I've seen him NOT be online more than a couple of times, he's been working almost 24/7 to bring his readers the latest news.
So I think it's only fair that I just link over to some of his headlines and let the NAMM Vet himself tell you about the latest ind [ read more.. ]
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The Nocturn controller, by Novation, is designed for use with Automap Universal 2.0, for the automatic, instant and intelligent control of all automatable plug-ins within every major sequencer, including Pro Tools.
Novation Nocturn features eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders, each equipped with a bright eleven-LED ring. These are accompanied by eight user-assignable illuminated buttons and a 45mm cross-fader. Also featured is a touch-sensitive rotary encoder that instantly takes control of whatever your mouse is focused on!
Novation says:
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Speaking of NAMM 2008, Focusrite’s new ‘ISA One’ microphone pre-amplifier is getting an airing at the industry trade show too. ISA One delivers Focusrite's prestigious ISA transformer-based pre amp in a rugged and portable chassis, even if it does look like part of a Sci-Fi films set.
ISA One features the classic vintage microphone pre-amplifier topology from the original ISA110 module, including the Lundahl L1538 transformer and bespoke zobel network. (The original 110 pre amp formed the cornerstone of each channel of Focusrite's Forte [ read more.. ]
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Eclipse Sound & Light in Suffolk, UK has decided to become a player, as it's just bought an Electro-Voice XLD compact line array system. The speaker configuration consists of 12 XLD281 top boxes plus four XLC215 bass bins, powered by EV's Tour Grade amps.
Eclipse have gone for a 48-channel Midas Legend L3000, so Audiotechnews would love to hire in the speakers, but will bring the desk himself, thanks very much. [ read more.. ]
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So Led Zeppelin's reunion gig - did anyone here go? Are you "Big Mick" Hughes? Audiotechnews would love it if you were, you and your wife.
Robert Plant's personal sound engineer, Roy Williams, was on the desk too! I suppose it was a case of one hand each on the desk, and the remaining digits meeting to form a bond of fear and mutual respect. Yes I mean holding hands.
Pro Sound News report this
As Big Mick admitted afterwards, "The pressure for this gig was definitely on!"
With that in mind, audio for the show was supplied by various UK-base [ read more.. ]
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"Sound Pro Latin America is a new serious proposal, created by professionals, that has a main goal to educate on new technologies for professional audio, promoting y teaching technical knowledge (theory and practice) for professional growing" Technoprofile magazine reports
Now, even taking into consideration the language barrier - being the sensitive, fair and well meaning individual I am - this sounds like a load of rubbish.
I am of the view that it's more fun to learn things yourself, as well as almost always being more productive. I have fri [ read more.. ]
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I might come under fire for even bringing this up, but I'd be interested to hear from people who've tried these MUJI Cardboard Speakers.
"These Lightweight, collapsible speakers are portable and can be folded away and placed in the included pouch when not in use. Plug them into your personal stereo's headphone jack to enjoy quality sound."
Novel, yes. Quality? I doubt they were in the running for this:
The Stereophile 'Products of 2007'.
I'll summarize, but you can go and read the piece in full here
2007 Joint Loudspeakers
Dynaudio Conf [ read more.. ]
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