Sound for Film and Television: The Merging of Art, Technique and Tools
On September 17, 2016, at Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, Calif., Mix magazine will present its third annual Sound for Film event. New this year is a Sound Reel Showcase, featuring 10-minute samples from award-contending films, with introductions and descriptions from the sound teams.
This special one-day event includes:
Keynote Address in the world-renowned Cary Grant Theatre
Expert Panels on the art of sound design
Sponsor Workshops hosted onsite in Sony's world-class film sound studios
Exhibition Space for the world's leading technology suppliers
Networking & Sponsorship Opportunities, from the opening night VIP Party to the Closing Night Reception and Special Screening
More information coming soon, but plan to be there!
For information on conference content, contact tkenny@nbmedia.com
For information on becoming a sponsor, contact jcrowley@nbmedia.com or tpreston@nbmedia.com. |
| | AV-iQ Update | New Products for May 2016
This week we focus on a few of the exciting new AV products that have just been launched in the marketplace and added to the AV-iQ database. |
| | Editor's Note | SFMOMA: Sound in a Space
I spent more time in museums, and thinking about museums, over the past month than I typically do. First, there was a press opening in advance of the public opening of the stunning new SFMOMA, following its three-year, 10-story, triple-the-square-footage expansion, making it the largest institution devoted to modern art in North America. Pop art, op art, photography, sculpture and everything you might expect in a thoroughly open and airy series of gallery and public spaces. |
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| | Top Stories | Marianas Trench Dives Back 30 Years to Find the Right Tones for 'Astoria'
The 1980s were a fantastic time for many and varied styles of music—pop deities Michael Jackson and Madonna were crowned and traditional guitar rock shared the charts with of-the-moment synth acts. It is from this wealth of material that Canadian band Marianas Trench found inspiration for their fourth album, Astoria, an epic production that would require three studios, the Vancouver Film Orchestra, a 10-person drum circle, and an abundance of guitars and synths all made before 1989.
Mix Regional News: Chicago
Hi-Style Studio, founded by longtime bass player/producer Jimmy Sutton, has been serving Chicago's Americana/roots music community for 16 years, often hosting sessions for musicians on the Hi-Style label, such as J.D. McPherson, The Bellfuries and others.
Third Annual Pensado Awards, Saturday, August 20, 2016
The third annual Pensado Awards will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Sony Pictures Studios, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232. A video production of the ceremony will follow and be posted on the Pensado's Place YouTube channel.
Estudio Sacramento in Spain Adopts SSL Duality Console
Estudio Sacramento in Alicante, Spain, founded by Daniel Saiz, has been operating as a commercial recording studio for 20 years. Saiz still owns and runs the facility and has recently installed a 48-channel SSL Duality δelta SuperAnalogue console.
Killer Tracks Adds Nashville's Ian Bern to Its Artist Series
Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ian Bern is the latest addition to Killer Tracks' Artist Series. Killer Tracks releases new music through its Artists Series on a regular basis.
Actor, Musician, Voice-Over Artist Ilja Rosendahl Uses Metric Halo Plug-Ins
Rosendahl, based in Las Vegas and president and CEO of Scene Bridge Entertainment, uses Metric Halo ChannelStrip 3, Character, and Precision DeEsser plug-ins to process and master his voice-over work. |
| | Featured Products | Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite USB DSP Accelerators
Universal Audio in Scotts Valley, Calif., announces that its new line of UAD-2 Satellite USB DSP Accelerators (prices TBA) is now available worldwide. These desktop-friendly units provide full access to UAD Powered Plug-Ins, including exclusive plug-ins from Studer, Ampex, Lexicon, Neve, Manley, SSL, and more.
Neyrinck V-Control Pro 2 System
The recently upgraded V-Control Pro 2 system ($49.99) from Neyrinck in San Francisco now supports 16- and 32-fader control of most audio media applications including Cubase, Digital Performer, Live, Logic Pro X, Mackie Control, MIO Console, Premiere Pro, Pro Tools, Reaper, Reason, Studio One, and Tracktion.
Auralex Studio6 Bass Trap
The Studio6 Bass Trap provides effective broadband control from 40 Hz and up, providing low-frequency control in a 2x4-foot footprint with a 6-inch profile. |
| | New Sound Reinforcement Products | Avid VENUE 5.2 Software, DNT-192 Dante Option Card
Avid in Burlington, Mass., announces Version 5.2 of VENUE software for the Avid VENUE | S6L live sound system. The update includes I/O sharing with Avid True Gain Technology as well as support for the new DNT-192 Option Card. In addition, a free stand-alone version of VENUE 5.2 enables engineers to work on show files for VENUE | S6L offline without needing a system.
Crown CDi DriveCore Series Amplifier Line
Crown by Harman's new Crown CDi DriveCore Series amplifiers (prices TBA) leverage Harman's multi-patented DriveCore technology to offer the power and capabilities of Crown's DriveCore Install (DCi) Series amplifiers with a streamlined set of options targeted to deliver optimal value to small and medium-sized installations.
Radial Engineering Catapult 4-Channel Audio Snake
Radial Engineering Ltd. in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is now shipping the Radial Catapult 4-channel audio snake, which sends analog and AES digital audio signals over standard Cat-5 shielded twisted pair cable. Available in six configurations (TX4, RX4: $139.99; TX4M, TX4L, RX4M, RX4L: $229.99), the Catapult features a choice of three input modules and three output modules. |
| | Live Sound News | Allen & Heath Offers Program Approved for InfoComm Renewal Units
Allen & Heath announces that the company has been named an official InfoComm International Renewal Unit (RU) Provider. This will allow the more than 9,000 professionals holding InfoComm International's Certified Technology Specialist credential to earn renewal units toward their certification by completing certain Allen & Heath education programs.
Meyer Sound, Montreux Jazz Festival Celebrate Partnership
The summer of 2016 marks a major milestone for both Montreux Jazz Festival and Meyer Sound. When the Festival kicks off its 50th anniversary edition on July 1, Meyer Sound celebrates 30 years of collaboration with what many consider the world's most illustrious and eclectic annual celebration of popular music.
Ritter Joins Adamson APAC Team
Adamson Systems Engineering in Port Perry, Ontario, Canada, has expanded its APAC team with the addition of James Ritter, who will serve as sales manager for the region. The announcement was made by David Dohrmann, technical director, Asia Pacific for Adamson. Ritter is tasked with continuing to build relationships and brand perception in the APAC region.
CMA Music Festival's Chevrolet Riverfront Stage Sees Yamaha, NEXO Equipment
For the annual CMA Music Festival in Nashville, held June 9-12, 2016, Yamaha Professional Audio brought in two of the new RIVAGE PM10 Digital Audio Consoles to support the 35-plus mix engineers at the Riverfront Stage.
2016 Tony Awards Include JBL by Harman System
Firehouse Productions deployed a JBL by Harman VT4886 system for live sound at the 2016 Tony Awards, held on June 12. The 70th annual Tony Awards were broadcast live from the historic Beacon Theatre in New York City.
Avett Brothers Tour Includes L-Acoustics K1/K2 System
Special Event Services (SES) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, specified a system combining L-Acoustics' K1 and K2 systems for an extensive North American outing with The Avett Brothers. |
| | Announcements From Mix | Get Yourself Connected: Discover Cloud Collaboration for Pro Tools »
In this free on-demand Webinar, Mix Technical Editor Kevin Becka sits down with Tony Cariddi, Avid Marketing Director Audio, and Tim Carroll, VP of Audio Products, at Blackbird Studios in Nashville for an in-depth look at what may very well be the future of collaborative music creation and production. Watch now!
Sennheiser's 'Gear Up and Cash In' program, which runs until August 30, 2016, provides an upgrade path for wireless microphone users in light of spectrum reallocation. »
Plugin Alliance Summer Sale is Through July 4 »
GC Pro July 4 Sale: Free Gift With Universal Audio Apollo Rack Purchase »
AES International Conference on Sound Field Control »
Taking place July 18–20 at the University of Surrey in Guildford, UK, this conference will present more than 30 papers on topics ranging from sound zones through higher-order ambisonics, mode matching and psychoacoustics, to sound field control theories, microphone arrays and transducer arrays.
The Sound Summit Toronto Takes Place On July 19 »
On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics, Sound Devices, and K-Tek, will host The Sound Summit Toronto at The Church on the Queensway in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
ADAM Audio's new 2.1 bundle program, which begins on April 1, 2016 and runs through the end of June, offers pairs of ADAM monitors with a matched ADAM subwoofer at very exclusive package pricing. » |
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