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Signal Processing, Hardware & Software

Apr 11, 2007 6:36 PM

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This Month in Mix





PLUG-INS FOR DIGICO CONSOLES
DIGICO
ADK has put together a package that offers plug-in capability and simultaneous 56-track recording for DiGiCo consoles or 112-track recording if plug-ins are not required. All this in a machine housed in a 4U rackmount case that is only 20 inches deep, with 640 GB of audio storage and two removable HDD bays. The Pick 'n' Mix solution also allows users to specify specific plug-in cards for their favorite effects such as UAD, Waves and TC PowerCore. NAB booth: N9727.
011 (44) 1372 845600 (UK)
www.digico.org

BD600 VERSION 1.5
EVENTIDE
Current delay value can be sent over RS-232 to drive external display or automation system. Dump and Sneeze commands now operate the same way in MicroPrecision Delay™ mode as in profanity delay mode. Display may be configured to show amount of delay used or amount of delay remaining. Station Break mode can seamlessly insert a station break or commercial stored on the Compact Flash card into the audio program (BD600E only). Front panel lockout prevents unauthorized tampering. NAB booth: N6909.
201/641-1200
www.eventide.com

STREAMSTACKER—HD AUDIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
LINEAR ACOUSTIC
Allows up to 16 channels of audio and associated data to be kept together in a single, easy-to-manage package. Unlike other systems, the StreamStacker-HD bitstream can be edited on AES frame boundaries is extremely resilient to errors and keeps audio and video tightly synchronized via built-in compensating video delay. Alternately, emission rate audio programs such as AC-3 can replace some or all of the PCM channels, allowing a custom mixture of formats. NAB booth: C1048.
717/735-3611
www.linearacoustic.com

SE-PRE1
SAGE ELECTRONICS
The SE-Pre1™ is our "core" mic pre module, and is available as a single-channel unit, as a pair or with up to eight channels in a 19-inch, 4RU-high rackmount. They feature discrete Class-A transistor circuitry; unclippable input (no input pads required); hand-wired, precision-matched components; switchable phantom power; gold-plated XLR balanced I/O connectors; exotic wood front panel with vintage-style knob and switch (either oak or Brazilian purple heart); incredibly open sound quality and extremely low self-noise.
613/228-0449
www.sageelectronics.com

TRANSIENT DESIGNER
SPL
With no effort, you can shorten or lengthen the attack and sustain of all kinds of percussive signals, such as the bass drum, snares, toms, congas, etc., to let them jump into your face or to flatten the signals. Booming toms, for example, are dried up in seconds; it's almost like being able to change the amount of drum damping after the recording. Available in 2- or 4-channel rackmounts or a new modular version.
866/477-5872
www.spl-usa.com

DB-4/DB-8 BROADCAST PROCESSORS
TC ELECTRONIC
TC Electronic's DB-8 and DB-4 broadcast audio processors provide real-time low-latency loudness control, peak level limiting and format conversion that all comply with the ITU recommendations. The DTV (any format), analog (mono/stereo) and webcast (mono/stereo) format conversions include: MPEG4, Dolby AC3, MP3, AAC, DTS and more. NAB booth: N1931.
www.tcelectronic.com

SFX MACHINE PRO
THE SOUND GUY
SFX Machine Pro is a "Swiss army knife" of audio effects and has been used to do sound design for radio production, TV shows, feature films, CDs, podcasts and videogames. Winner of two Electronic Musician Editors’ Choice Awards, this cross-platform VST and AudioUnit plug-in features host tempo sync, an output limiter and more than 300 presets. An advanced preset editor lets you create your own audio effects from scratch.
831/883-8894
www.sfxmachine.com

MERCURY BUNDLE
WAVES
A single collection of over 90 processors, featuring over 200 component plug-ins.
865/909-9200
www.waves.com




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