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Dec 1, 2003 12:00 PM

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Optimizing Speaker Performance
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GC Pro brings you this webcast hosted by veteran acoustic consultant Bob Hodas, who has tuned thousands of studios around the world, from Abbey Road to the Record Plant to Lucasfilm. Learn more...


Nashville Stories

Nashville is no doubt one of the hottest recording markets in the country, but we want to know how it got to be that way. Send your favorite account of recording in Nashville to mixeditorial@mixonline.com, and we´ll post it on the Mix Nashville Web Portal.


Remix Hotel News

Thank You, New York!

Remix Hotel rocked New York again, and you can get all the goodsÑeveryting from Junior Sanchez, Just Blaze and Pete Rock to Jazzy Jay and Grandmaster CazÑat Remixhotel.com Videos, photos, interviews and more coming soon!.


This Month in Mix

CREST HP-EIGHT CONSOLE

Crest's (www.crestaudio.com) new HP-Eight console is an 8-bus board designed for use in install and portable markets. The console is dual-purpose — ideal for both FOH and monitor applications — and is available in 24 to 56 mono input channel configurations (plus five stereo line/effects returns), with 10 aux sends, fader flip, direct outputs, 4-band channel EQ (with sweep mids), 100mm faders, 4-channel scene muting and an internal power supply, plus provision for an optional redundant external power supply. A five-year warranty is standard. A 32-channel model is expected to retail around $5,000; check www.crestaudio.com for updated pricing information.

SHURE ANTENNA COMBINER

The PA821 active antenna combiner from Shure (www.shure.com) improves RF performance by reducing IM distortion. Compatible with Shure's PSM700, PSM600 and PSM400 personal monitor systems, this 8-in/1-out device handles up to eight PSM transmitters on a single antenna, thus reducing onstage “antenna farm” clutter and offering increased range when used with Shure's new $360 PA805WB directional antenna. The PA821 retails at $4,983.

INTER-M L SERIES AMPS

Ranging from 830 to 2,400 watts, the new L Series amplifiers from Inter-M Americas Inc. (www.inter-m.net) are lightweight, two-rackspace models. Features include a highpass filter switch (30/50Hz selectable), power-on muting, forced air cooling, defeatable clip limiting circuitry, and front-panel indicators displaying output levels, clipping, protective circuit activity and stereo/parallel/bridged modes. Inputs are balanced ¼-inch TRS or XLR, with binding post and Speakon outs.

DBX DRIVERACK 220I

Now shipping, the DriveRack® 220i from dbx (www.dbxpro.com) Professional is a 2-in/2-out system processor. In addition to providing EQ, bandpass filters, matrix mixing, dynamics and delay functions required for loudspeaker control, the 220i also includes line/mic inputs (with phantom power), with de-essing, ducking and Advanced Feedback Suppression. Setup/maintenance is handled from the front panel or a DriveWare PC-based GUI. Programs can be stored and recalled from the GUI, front panel or optional remote zone controllers that adjust output volume/mutes.

G-AUDIO V-SMART ARRAYS

G-Audio (www.g-audio.net) debuts two new models in its V-Smart Rectilinear Array 700 Series. Usable as a mid/high cabinet or stand-alone, the VS-726 combines two 12-inch mid-bass speakers with twin 1-inch neodymium drivers mounted on a dual-exit 90°×10° line array horn for a smooth top end. Also available is the VS-736S, a matching double-18 sub that goes down to 32 Hz.



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

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