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500 Series Mic Preamps 2011Dec 1, 2011 9:00 AM, By Matt Gallagher With the growing popularity of the 500 Series format, it’s getting more and more difficult to wade through the field of products and make an educated decision. This month's roundup offers a list of more than 60 microphone preamps available from 45 manufacturers. Use this handy guide to get a quick fix on which features best fit your workflow and desires. ...
Tech: New Products, December 2011Dec 1, 2011 9:00 AM Magma has released ExpressBox 3T ($979), the first three-slot PCIe expansion chassis for Thunderbolt™ technology. The expander works with any Thunderbolt-equipped computer and provides three PCIe 2.0 expansion slots (two x8 and one x4) operating at up to 10 Gbps. Using the chassis, users can daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt devices including high-resolution displays. The PCIe card(s) require a Thunderbolt-compatible driver and Mac OS Version 10.6.7 or newer, or Windows 7 using Boot Camp. ... Elias Adds Music LibraryDec 1, 2011 9:00 AM, Compiled by Sarah Benzuly Elias Arts LLC’s new division, The Elias Music Library, includes more than 4,000 tracks available in catalog form, available for licensing on a non-exclusive basis at library pricing. Elias Music Library chairman, Jim Long (founder of FirstCom and OneMusic), says that a team is in place to create specifically for this catalog, which is geared for audio/visual applications. ... Field Test: SPL Passeq Passive EqualizerMar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Michael Cooper Passive EQs are generally known for their natural and transparent sound. When SPL's design engineers set out to create the Passeq, one of their goals... Field Test: PreSonus DigiMax FSMar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Jason Scott Alexander It's been six years since PreSonus launched its popular DigiMax line, and nearly four years since the DigiMax last received a facelift in the DigiMax... Field Test: Blue Sky SAT 12, Sub 15 2.1 Monitoring SystemMar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Joe Hannigan You don't often associate the word with audio systems, but it's an appropriate term for Blue Sky's latest: a 2,000-watt, 300-plus-pound 2.1 midfield monitor... What "Inside the Box" Really MeansMar 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By David Weiss At a recent Grammy Sound Table event in Anaheim, Calif., coinciding with the NAMM convention, the four producer panelists were asked what seemed like... Keep It in the Stereo RealmFeb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Matt Gallagher Known for their ease of use, precision, versatility and ability to quickly deliver high-quality results, dedicated stereo microphones are sometimes preferable... The Big BoardsJan 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By George Petersen Ten years ago, this article would have been very different. The concept of digital consoles for sound reinforcement was in its infancy, with a single... Most PopularPollsTalkBack
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