Sound for Film and Television: The Merging of Art, Technique and Tools
On September 17, 2016, at Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, Calif., in the Audio for VR Room, 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. |
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| | Tech Talk | Think Again
The part of my job that excites me the most is when I come across new technologies and approaches that change the way I look at what I do, the gifts that make us all think again about how we approach our work and lives. I've written regularly about such discoveries, and recently I've come across some new approaches in production and manufacturing that surprised me and made me rethink what is possible. |
| | Cool Spins | Pet Shop Boys, 'Super'
Super marks the second in a reported trilogy of albums the Pet Shop Boys are recording with uber-pop producer Stuart Price. Written in Berlin and London, Super was recorded with Price in Los Angeles. The duo has drafted the blueprint for electronic dance pop with tremendous results. No matter what the era, Pet Shop Boys have kept their aesthetic, which lends itself to the dance floor as much as it does to the radio. |
| | Top Stories | Fitz and the Tantrums
For Fitz and the Tantrums' self-titled third album, Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick's songwriting and recording experience was nothing like the Los Angeles group's first two full-lengths. The recording processes were very different from each other the first two times around, but the songwriting, albeit with contrasting central instruments, was not that far removed from one to the next. Fitzpatrick expected more or less the same experience for Fitz and the Tantrums, but was instead met with a series of failed attempts.
We Are Scientists
We Are Scientists, now pared down to two core members—guitarist/vocalist Keith Murray and bassist Chris Cain—had the good fortune to have their one-time keyboard player, Max Hart, produce their fifth album, Helter Seltzer. Hart has spent recent years on the road with Katy Perry, as well as music directing Tegan and Sara's most recent tour, which has honed his ears and production skills, much to the benefit of Helter Seltzer.
AES Paris Convention Industry Presentations and Programming
As part of the AES's continued growth, the AES Paris Convention will once again feature top presenters and technologies through its Special Events program, which presents many of the AES Convention mainstay highlights, as well as new features, and is open to Exhibits-Plus badge-holders, as well as premium All Access attendees.
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| | Featured Products | Focusrite Updates Scarlett USB Interfaces
Focusrite announces the launch and worldwide availability of its second generation of Scarlett USB audio interfaces, six in total, as well as two studio pack bundles: Scarlett Solo ($99.99 MAP; Solo Studio Pack: MAP $199.99); Scarlett 2i2 ($149.99 MAP; 2i2 Studio Pack: MAP $249.99); Scarlett 2i4 ($199.99 MAP); Scarlett 6i6 ($249.99 MAP); Scarlett 18i8 ($349.99 MAP); and Scarlett 18i20 ($499.99 MAP). The bus-powered range of Scarlett second generation interfaces is available immediately, with the Scarlett 6i6, 18i8 and 18i20 following later in June. The Scarlett range is Mac and PC compatible, working across all major DAWs.
Yamaha HS5I, HS7I and HS8I Powered Studio Monitors
Yamaha has expanded its HS Series powered studio monitor line with three new models of speakers—HS5I, HS7I and HS8I—that incorporate mounting points to meet a broader range of monitoring and sound reinforcement installations, including environments outside of the recording realm. The new bi-amped, 2-way models can be used in conjunction with three optional bracket types—wall, ceiling and baton—which greatly simplifies installation in studios or commercial environments with dimensions or surfaces that might otherwise present a challenge.
ViProducer Producer Bundle with Joachim Garraud
ViProducer developed The Bundle Volume 1 with Grammy Award–nominated DJ/prodcuer Joachim Garraud. This bundle contains exclusive content that combines four virtual instruments, educational video materials and multitrack audio files. |
| | New Sound Reinforcement Products | Meyer Sound Galileo GALAXY
The new Meyer Sound Galileo GALAXY network platform will make its worldwide debut at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas. As the next generation of the Galileo processor line, GALAXY offers the most advanced processing power and networking standards available. The first three versions, GALAXY 816, GALAXY 816-AES3, and GALAXY 408, will ship September 2016.
Sommer DVM-HDT HDMI Toolkit
Sommer Cable America is introducing at InfoComm the new DVM-HDT-KIT, the HDMI 2.0 Engineers Toolkit with 4K and HDMI 2.0 support, an easy-to-use measurement tool for HDMI installations, rental companies, trouble-shooting, and product development. |
| | Live Sound News | Atlantic Theater Company in New York City Adopts Tempest900 Wireless System
The award-winning Off-Broadway theater company Atlantic Theater Company in New York City has a new asset backstage: a Tempest900 Wireless System from Pliant Technologies. Supplied by Dale Pro Audio, Tempest is able to provide the Atlantic Theater Company with the flexibility to expand its system for the variety of productions that take place in the venue, from straight plays to full blown musicals.
Powersoft to Host Training Sessions During InfoComm 2016
In addition demonstrating its latest products and technologies at InfoComm 2016, Audio manufacturer Powersoft [Booth C11505] announced three dedicated training sessions that will occur during the trade show — each focused on the use of Powersoft amplification in audio system design and voice alarm systems.
Canada's Westbury National Partners With Adamson
Adamson Systems Engineering in Port Perry, Ontario, Canada, announces that Westbury National Show Systems, Ltd., headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, has joined the Adamson network. The announcement was made by James Oliver, director of marketing and sales for Adamson.
NorthRidge Church Adds Two DiGiCo SD7 Consoles
The church's flagship location in Plymouth, Mich., recently purchased two DiGiCo SD7 consoles. Sold through REACH Communications of Champlin, Minnesota, the two new desks replace three DiGiCo CS-D5 consoles that had been in place there for eight years.
Martin Audio MLA Reinforces Duke University Graduation
A unique MLA Compact/MLA Mini system was deployed by RMB Audio at the Duke University commencement ceremonies to provide consistent coverage from the first row of the graduating class seated in front of the stage all the way back to the uppermost seats in Wallace Wade Stadium. |
| | 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!
Select G.A.N.G. Scholars to Attend GameSoundCon 2016 »
The GameSoundCon conference for videogame music and sound is participating in the G.A.N.G. Scholars Program and will provide select five highly motivated and high-achieving full-time music and sound design or audio programming students with free all-access passes to this year's conference.
The Music Producers Guild at XpoNorth 2016, June 8-9 in UK »
Four of the UK's top producers will take part in a panel hosted by the Music Producers Guild at this year's XpoNorth, a music, arts and media conference taking place on June 8 and 9, 2016, in Inverness.
Mix With The Masters Offers Weeklong Seminars in France for 2016 »
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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