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Today's Review
Zoom Q4n HD Camera/High-Res Audio Recorder By Strother Bullins There's no other product on the market more specifically designed to be an audio professional's "pocket" video camera than Zoom's mighty little Q4n. A very small (4.6 x 2 x 2.4-inch) HD camera/high-res audio recorder capable of 3M HD video quality and 24-bit/96 kHz audio, the Q4n actually provides a wide range of video and audio format options, serving purposes ranging from low-res podcasting to "audio prioritized" high-res/HD-ready A/V content. From its physical controls to its intuitive, digitally adjusted parameters via touchscreen GUI/video monitor, the Q4n is entirely operable upon first use, no manual necessary (though a subsequent read will better illustrate its audio-centric nature). More »
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Today's Blog
Ponderings w/ Joe Iwan, FOH for Lacuna Coil By Strother Bullins In Pro Sound News' upcoming July 2016 "Live Sound Showcase" featuring legendary Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil, FOH engineer Joe Iwan shares insight on his job of touring a wide range of venues and discusses a variety of interesting topics a bit beyond our main story. Here, I share some of his thoughts on heavy metal mixing in general and other interesting details. It's all wisdom. More »
Mackie's ProDX Series of iOS/Android Mixers Demonstrated Mackie's ProDX Series, comprised of ultra-compact digital mixers with complete wireless control, is now shipping worldwide. Two models, the four-channel ProDX4 and the eight-channel ProDX8, are immediately available. Key features include wireless streaming and control, internal processing, and an intuitive control app for both iOS and Android operating systems, resulting in Mackie's most compact mixers in history. More »