| Mix Sound for Film Event | | 5 Reasons to Attend Mix Sound for Film This Saturday
Mix magazine, in conjunction with host sponsor Sony Pictures Studios and event partners MPSE and CAS, is presenting "Sound for Film: The Art of Sound Design: Music, Effects and Dialog," this Saturday, September 26 on the Sony Pictures Entertainment lot in Culver City, CA. Time is running out to register and reserve your spot.
Why do you need to be there?
1. The Program: Music, sound effects, dialog and much more. Learn the latest techniques from the people who continuously push the envelope.
2. The People: Those envelope-pushers we just mentioned? We have dozens of them, including a Keynote Speech by Oscar-nominated sound designer/re-recording mixer Mark Mangini.
3. The Gear: Choose from a range of demos and exhibitions from product manufacturers in the Exhibition Hall and attend Master Classes on Immersive Sound by Dolby, DTS, DSpatial, Auro, and Audio Intervisual Design in the William Holden Theatre.
4. The Networking: Bring plenty of business cards, because you will meet with other influential members of the MPSE, CAS, and Mix Post communities.
5. The Perks: Your admission fee gets you breakfast, cocktails, and entry into a private screening of a blockbuster movie.
Space is limited; register today! |
| | Robair Report | For the Birds
This summer I was tapped to teach a Sound for Picture course, which provided an opportunity for me to not only review the range of skills involved in modern production—music scoring, sound effects, dialog recording, Foley and so forth—but also to reflect on what a young person going into the profession can expect in the future. |
| | SoundWorks Collection | The Music of 'Black Mass' with Composer Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL)
In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection sound profile, Jon Burlingame talks with composer Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL) about his work on the film Black Mass. | | | Conversations with Sound Artists Podcast:
Dialog Editing & ADR Featuring Gwen Yates Whittle
Editing dialog and working with the original recordings from the set is one of the most under-appreciated arts in cinema sound. In this episode of "Conversations with Sound Artists," two-time Academy Award nominee Gwen Yates Whittle talks with the Dolby Institute's Glenn Kiser about why George Lucas thinks dialog editing is one of the most important parts of the process, why she loves working on low-budget independent films ("They talk more,"), and why David Fincher and Meryl Streep love doing ADR. | | | GameSoundCon Returns to Los Angeles
The SoundWorks Collection recently spoke with GameSoundCon founder Brian Schmidt about the current state of the videogame industry and the unique opportunity that this conference provides to an emerging industry. |
| | Top Stories | | 67th Emmy Awards for Sound Mixing, Sound Editing
On September 20, the Television Academy awarded the 67th Emmy Awards, recognizing excellence in primetime programming and individual achievement for the 2014-2015 television season. The 67th Emmy Awards telecast took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. In addition, Emmys in 82 other categories and juried areas were presented at the Creative Arts Awards on September 12, 2015 from the Microsoft Theater. The awards were tabulated by the independent accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP. Mix magazine congratulates the nominees and the following winners in the Sound Mixing and Sound Editing categories…
The Hallowed Halls Opens In Portland
The Hallowed Halls Studio—tucked inside the historic Wikman Building in Southeast Portland—opened its doors on July 11. Erected in 1919, the building was the former Arleta Library, and then much later home to Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice, which moved out in June 2011. The building was sold by the state to private owners in 2014, and, after extensive renovation, is now home to the Hallowed Halls Studio and Saint Frank's Music—the studio's boutique guitar and amp shop. AES 139th Convention Special Events and Presentations
This year's 139th AES International Convention, held from October 29 through November 1, 2015, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, offers a full program of Special Events and professional presentations open to all attendees, from Free Exhibits-Plus badge holders to premium All Access attendees. Mix Regional Sessions: Pacific Northwest
Star Anna was in London Bridge Studio, Seattle, with producer Mike Clink and engineer Geoff Ott. The band tracked live in the room to Pro Tools at 96k. The vocal mic was an AKG C414XLS, as was the outside kick drum; AKG 451s were used for the overheads and hats. The Neve desk with 1081 mic preamps were used for all microphones. Reference monitors were JBL M2 loudspeakers tuned by Peter Chaikin…
Metric's Daily Jams Create 'Pagans in Vegas'
Over the course of six albums, Canadian foursome Metric has evolved into a heavy-hitting contender in modern rock—which makes the group's resident gearhead, co-producer and guitarist Jimmy Shaw's decision to make their latest, Pagans in Vegas, an analog modular synth-based affair a bold move.
F. Reid Shippen Mixes with Manley Massive Passive EQ »
Focusrite's RedNet Systems Give the University of North Texas Ultimate Connectivity »
Lee Ritenour Records 'A Twist of Rit' at United Recording »
Lectrosonics Presents 2015 Awards to Two Outstanding EMEA Dealers »
Filmmaker Barbara Green Uses Sound Devices' MixPre-D Compact Field Mixer »
Lattitude Studio South in Tennessee Installs Auralex Acoustical Treatment Products »
DPA Microphones Used In Broadcast Audio for France's Bastille Day Parade » |
| | Featured Products | | SPL IRON Mastering Compressor
SPL in Germany announces that the newest member of its 120-volt mastering series, the IRON mastering compressor—available in black (Model 1520) and red (Model 1524)—is now in stores (prices TBA). Both models offer a variable-bias tube compressor; parallel dual-tube circuit; tubes selected and matched using a PC measuring system especially developed for the IRON; custom-made Mu-Metal iron transformers; feed-forward resistive opto-isolator in the control path of the variable-bias tube circuit; six rectifier settings; and more. Cakewalk 'Ipswich' SONAR Update
The SONAR "Ipswich" release, a free download from the Cakewalk Command Center, is available to all current SONAR Artist, Professional, and Platinum customers.
Waves eMo D5 Dynamics Plug-In
The first plug-in to use Waves' Parallel Detection technology, Waves eMo D5 delivers the power of five state-of-the-art dynamics processors—Gate, Leveler, DeEsser, Compressor and Limiter—in one easy-to-use interface. |
| | Announcements From Mix | RSPE Audio Solutions offers an Avid S6 Version 2 tutorial from Gary Lux that demonstrates Knob Expand Zones. »
GameSoundCon Offers Early-Bird Registration »
GameSoundCon, the leading conference on videogame music and sound design, will be held November 3 and 4 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Register before October 2 and save nearly 40% off the on-site admission price.
Vintage King and 'Pensado's Place' Host Nashville Gear Expo 2015 On September 26 »
For the third year, Pensado's Place and Vintage King are teaming up to produce Nashville Gear Expo 2015, which will take place Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time at 2826 Dogwood Place in Nashville.
7th Annual MPSE Charity Golf Tournament Set for September 28 »
The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) in Studio City, California, announces that Steve Williams of NBCUniversal will be the honorary chair at the 7th annual MPSE Charity Golf Tournament being held on Monday, September 28, 2015, at Angeles National Golf Club in Sunland, Calif. The tournament benefits the MPSE Ethel Crutcher Scholarship Fund...
Prism Sound's Mic To Monitor Series Comes to AES New York on November 1 »
Plugin Alliance Plugin of the Month: Noveltech Character »
Audio-Technica Offers 40 Series Microphone/ATH-M50x Headphone Promotion From September 1 through December 31, 2015. »
Sound Summit Atlanta takes place on Sunday, October 4, 2015, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 479 Headquarters in Atlanta. This event is a collaborative presentation from DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics and Sound Devices, LLC. »
The AES Celebrates Its E-Library Publications and Collections in September with Free Offer for Members »
AES Project Studio Expo Returns to New York City at Upcoming 139th Convention »
Taking place October 30, 31, and November 1 at the PSE Stage on the Exhibition floor, the Project Studio Expo offers presentations targeted to working in personal and project studio environments and is open to all AES139 attendees with either a free Exhibits-Plus or Premium All Access badge.
SMPTE 2015 Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition takes place October 27-29 in Hollywood »
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