Mix Sound for Film and Television On September 17
The boom in television and streaming services, along with the emergence of Virtual Reality, has led to a technology/workflow change in how content is produced. The techniques and tools are merging, and studios and producers have adapted their methods. This year's third annual Mix Sound for Film & Television event brings film, television and virtual reality all together on the legendary Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, Calif., to find out how! Don't miss your chance learn from—and network with— the leading innovators in film and television sound.
New This Year:
Audio for VR Room: Presented in the Kim Novak Theatre, a Dolby and Auro 3D-equipped re-recording stage. New tools and techniques for the ultimate in Immersive Sound.
Sound Reel Showcase: Presented in the William Holden Theatre, a Dolby and Auro 3D-equipped re-recording stage. Film studios present 10-minute reels of their showcase films, with introductions by the sound teams.
Production Sound Pavilion: Presented in the iconic Barbra Streisand Scoring Stage. Top production sound mixers show what's in their sound carts, and top manufacturers show the latest in wireless, microphone and recorder technologies.
For information on conference content, contact tkenny@nbmedia.com
For information on becoming a sponsor, contact jcrowley@nbmedia.com or tpreston@nbmedia.com.
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| | Top Stories | Parabolic NY
Opening a new studio is a game of numbers, but for Parabolic in New York City it wasn’t about the numbers you’re probably thinking of. It was actually about the number of columns, and the fewer the better. Sound supervisor/re-recording mixer Lewis Goldstein explains: “In New York, the buildings have a tremendous amount of columns. Trying to find a floor in Manhattan that had a minimum of 24 feet between columns was really hard. Also, the space had to have enough ceiling height to create the mix stage we wanted.” Goldstein’s search ended on the fifth floor of 18 West 21st in Manhattan’s Flatiron district.
Fantasy Studios Installs Meyer Sound Cinema System
Meyer Sound and Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, Calif., announce a collaboration on the newly re-launched Fantasy Film Center. Featuring a state-of-the-art Meyer Sound cinema system, the completely refurbished historic Fantasy Film Center now has a new 5.1/7.1 monitoring system comprised of three Acheron 80 screen channel loudspeakers, 10 HMS-12 surround loudspeakers, two 650-P subwoofers, and a Galileo loudspeaker management system with one Galileo 408 and one Galileo 616 processor for system drive and optimization.
Fantasy Studios Installs Avid Pro Tools | S6 in its Mix Theater
Avid in Burlington, Mass., announces that Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, Calif., has chosen the Avid Pro Tools | S6 modular control surface for its newly revived and relaunched mixing theater, Fantasy Film Center. Powered by the Avid MediaCentral Platform, the addition to the state-of-the-art mix theater will deliver more productive and elegant workflows for mixing film, television and videogame productions.
Fairlight Announces Divestment of its Professional Audio Technology
Fairlight.AU in Sydney, Australia—the technology development company whose professional audio products are used by broadcasters and producers worldwide—recently announced that it is actively seeking a buyer for its professional audio technology.
NAMM Announces Visa Assist Program
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) in Carlsbad, Calif., has announced Visa Assist, a new support program designed to help international members of the pro audio and music products industry attend and conduct business at the 2017 NAMM Show. The new program aims to offer helpful guidance for international attendees and to streamline the visa acquisition process.
TASCAM Hires Joe Stopka as Director of Business Development
TASCAM in Montebello, Calif., has named Joe Stopka to the position of Director of Business Development. In his new position, Stopka will be based out of his Chicago office and responsible for pursuing and developing new business opportunities for the TASCAM brand in both live and studio music production, as well as recorded sound for film and video.
Audix Names Chris Doss as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Audix Corporation in Wilsonville, Oregon, announces that Chris Doss has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Doss will oversee the sales and marketing department with direct responsibility for the development and implementation of sales, branding, messaging and market/product development efforts for domestic as well as international markets.
Genelec Appoints Dave Maclaughlin as Education Sales Director
Genelec in Natick, Mass., announces that it has appointed Dave Maclaughlin to the position of Education Sales Director. Based in Florida, Maclaughlin will be in charge of educational sales for the entire U.S., as well as a direct sales rep for the state of Florida.
Sivert Hagtvet Is Honored with the 2016 MPG LIPA Prize |
| | Featured Products | Synthax RME Fireface UFX+
RME's new flagship audio production tool, the Fireface UFX+ ($2,999) features 188 channels including analog, ADAT, MADI, AES, SPDIF, USB 2, USB 3 and Thunderbolt I/O. It also includes more powerful DSP and a new optional ARC remote control ($189). Second-generation hardware offers improved USB functionality and reliability, even with slower or multi-partitioned USB thumb drives. Thunderbolt gives the Fireface UFX+ real PCI Express audio performance under Mac and Windows, with the lowest latency, lowest system overhead and lowest CPU load.
TK Audio TK-lizer 500
TK Audio has released its newest 500 Series module, TK-lizer 500 ($1,329), which features all the power of TK's flagship TK-lizer dual-mono EQ, including the M/S functionality. Updates in the new release include extending the cut/boost range to ±8dB across 41 discrete steps; level control ranges from infinite to +6dB, also in 41 discrete steps, and now both the high and low bands can be switched from peak control to shelving duty. |
| | New Sound Reinforcement Products | Lectrosonics SRc and SRc5P Receivers
Lectrosonics’ SRc ($3,080) and SRc5P ($3,280) Receivers, Digital Hybrid Wireless dual-channel diversity “slot” receivers with Smart Tuning and SuperSlot compatibility, are designed for top performance in tough RF environments. Each comprises two receivers built into a single, ultra-compact housing, with optional adapters for video camera receiver slots and standalone use. The two internal receivers can be operated separately, each using switching, antenna combining diversity, or in tandem with ratio diversity reception. The audio inputs of the receivers can be mixed internally or left separated for discrete recording tracks or external mixing. The 5P variant allows dual-channel operation for cameras with only one audio channel in the slot.
Sonic Nuance TDI
The TDI from Sonic Nuance ($350) is a DI stomp box featuring a Jensen JT-DB transformer and 100-percent analog signal path, as well as phantom-powered chromatic tuner. The tuner works on a true bypass, is fast and simple to use, and offers ±1cent accuracy. The unit is hot pluggable (no pops), and can be operated hands-free via the rugged footswitch. |
| | 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!
ADAM Audio 2.2 and 5.1 and 5.2 Surround Packages »
Twelve additional bundles of matched monitors and subs from ADAM Audio's AX and SX line have been added to the company's bundle program, which include 2.2, as well as 5.1 and 5.2 surround packages available at special pricing.
SynchroArts announces price reduction for VocALign Project 3: $149 (not including taxes) »
RSPE Audio Solutions offers voice-over and ADR demonstration with Nuendo and Nuage, featuring top Yamaha and Steinberg engineers, in Universal City, Calif., on July 28. »
Fishman Launches Free String Promotion Online To Drive Retail Sales »
Synthax extends 20th anniversary RME Fireface 802 promotion until September 30, 2016. »
AES opens Early Registration for AES Los Angeles, taking place Thursday, September 29, through Sunday, October 2, 2016. »
SMPTE Opens Registration for SMPTE 2016, scheduled for October 25-27 in Hollywood. »
Genelec to take part in listening events at Vintage King L.A. on July 21 and Vintage King Nashville on July 28. »
Vienna Symphonic Library offers 25% discount on Vienna Brass Products through July 31, 2016. »
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. » |
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