August 1, 2000 By Mix Staff Published: 08/01/2000 August 1, 2000 Technology Event Electronics Ezbus: USB Interface/Controller/Digital Mixer Microtech Gefell M 930 Fostex NF-1A: ACTIVE NEAR-FIELD STUDIO MONITOR Lab Analysis: Fostex NF-1A Active Monitor Digidesign Bruno/Reso: REAL-TIME EFFECTS PLUG-INS FOR PRO TOOLS Electrix MODS: MODULAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTS Neumann Series 180: CONDENSER MICROPHONES SEK’D Samplitude 2496 V. 5.57: MULTITRACK AUDIo, MIDI AND CD MASTERING FOR THE DESKTOP Zapex ZP-100: AC-3 5-Channel Surround Encoder Sound for Picture THE SQUIRREL WILL SAVE THE WORLD: CARTOON MEETS Live Mix Time for a Change In the Orchestra Pit TOUR PROFILE: Slipknot AGGRESSIVELY HEARD Coast to Coast Return to “Mermaid Avenue” THE BASS BROTHERS AND EMINEM Classic Tracks: Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” Cool Spins L.A. GRAPEVINE NY METRO REPORT NASHVILLE SKYLINE SESSIONS & STUDIO NEWS Insider Audio Doctor, It Hurts When I Do This!: WHY YOU SHOULD BE WORRIED ABOUT RSI Project Studio Pierre Foldes: POST-PRODUCTION WITH PARISIAN STYLE Bitstream Are You on or off the Bus? NEWS BYTES Tech’s Files Analog Tape 101: PART ONE Current/Industry News Current Industry Notes New Products PREVIEW: HOT OFF THE SHELF UP-GRADES AND UP-DATES Articles UNIQUE RECORDING STUDIO 6 VIEWS ON 5.1 BACK TO MONO: DON’T FORGET THE CENTER Designing the Large-Format DIGITAL Console Reap Benefits Suround Projects Glen Kolotkin:THE COAST-TO-COAST CAREER OF A RECORDING JOURNEYMAN MEMORANDUM: The Wheels Go ‘Round and ‘Round… LOG ON, PAY UP, SOUND OFF TravelWise: YOU CAN TAKE IT WITH YOU Hey, Partner 16th ANNUAL TEC AWARDS VOTER’S GUIDE HALL OF FAME Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors I. OUTSTANDING INSTITUTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT II. OUTSTANDING CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT III. OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT POSTNOTES Mackie Digital 8-Bus Console: SHORTCUTS AND “STAYING IN TOUCH”