Mar 5, 2002 12:00 PM, Editors

The Oberlin Conservatory of Music (Oberlin, Ohio) recently completed a major upgrade to their state-of-the-art recording facilities, which included four Grace Design model 801R 8-channel remote-control microphone preamplifiers, as well as a model 901 reference headphone amplifier. The sale was handled by Grace Design dealer Sweetwater in Fort Wayne, Ind.

The Conservatory records over 450 concerts per year including jazz, early music, opera, orchestra, electronic music, chamber music, in addition to a multitude of other classical formats. The 801Rs are used as the primary microphone preamplifiers in each of two control rooms as well as two mobile recording configurations. The 801R outputs feed multichannel, high-definition A/D converters, which, in turn, connect to a number of digital recording systems the Conservatory employs. The model 801R systems were chosen for their exceptional sonic performance and reliability.

"At the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, our main goal is to educate the next generation of musicians and to make music at the highest possible level," noted associate dean of technology and facilities Michael Lynn. "An important part of that process is recording, which must capture the subtle nuances of the finest performances. We feel that the Grace 801R will help ensure that quality through its transparent, detailed, open, natural sound and its flexible feature set."

Grace Design VP of sales and marketing Doug Wood comments: "The Oberlin Conservatory of Music is regarded as one of the premier music schools in the country and we're thrilled that they have chosen to include our model 801R and 901 products in their recording system upgrade."

Please visit www.gracedesign.com for more information.

Mix Books

Modern Recording and Mixing

This 2-DVD set will show you how the best in the music industry set up a studio to make world-class records. Regardless of what gear you are using, the information you'll find here will allow you to take advantage of decades of expert knowledge. Order now $39.95

Mastering Cubase 4

Electronic Musician magazine and Thomson Course Technology PTR have joined forces again to create the second volume in their Personal Studio Series, Mastering Steinberg's Cubase(tm). Edited and produced by the staff of Electronic Musician, this special issue is not only a must-read for users of Cubase(tm) software, but it also delivers essential information for anyone recording/producing music in a personal-studio. Order now $12.95

Newsletters

MixLine

Delivered straight to your inbox every other week, MixLine takes you straight into the studio, with new product announcements, industry news, upcoming events, recent recording/post projects and much more. Click here to read the latest edition; sign up here.

MixLine Live

Delivered straight to your inbox every other week, MixLine Live takes you on the road with today's hottest tours, new sound reinforcement professional products, recent installs, industry news and much more. Click here to read the latest edition; sign up here.