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Tascam has aimed its DR-60D at on-set filmmakers and videographers using DSLR cameras. The DR-60D is a four-track solid-state recorder that is designed fit under any camera or into any rig, and record up to 96kHz, 24-bit audio in WAV/BWF formats to SD/SDHC media. The unit will handle simultaneouns four-track recording, includes M-S decoding, and has a slate for marking tracks, It also offers RC-10 Remote compatibility. The body structure, soft-touch keys and dials help to eliminate handling noise.  Key features:· Tascam HDDA microphone preamps
· Independent recording level adjustment
· Two XLR/TRS inputs
· +4dBu line level input · Phantom power (24V/48V) · High-output mic input on Input 3-4
· Camera out connector for DR-60D mixer
· Camera in connector for sound monitoring
· Independent line out and headphone output
· 50mW/ch headphone output
· Hold switch to prevent accidental operation
· Quick button for easy access to various functions
· 128x64 pixel LCD with backlight
· USB 2.0 audio transfer (Mini USB cable included)
· Internal mixer: pan and level controls
· Low-cut filter(40/80/120Hz)
· Limiter (1/L and 2/R can be selected for link-operation)
· Delay compensation for mic position (±150ms)
· Slate tone generator (auto/manual)
· Selectable duration of slate tone from four positions (0.5s/1s/2s/3s)
· Selectable slate tone generator (off/head/head+tail)
· File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or date
· Dual recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels
· Auto-record can automatically start and stop recording at set level
· Pre-recording (2s sound buffer before recording)
· Self timer for solo recording
· New file starts recording automatically without interruption when maximum file size is reached
· Track incrementing
· Jump back and play function
· Equalisers function for playback and level alignment
· Resume function to memorise the playback position before the unit is turned off
· Mark function up to 99 points per audio track
· Divide function
· Tripod mounting threads (bottom) and DSLR screw attachment (top) · Dedicated jack for wired RC-10 remote control or RC-3F footswitch (sold separately)
· Operates on 4 AA batteries, an AC adapter (sold separately) or USB bus power
· Can extend battery life with BP-6AA battery pack (sold separately)
The DR-60D is expected to have a street price of US$399. More: www.tascam.com Architectural Acoustics has released three Peavey Architectural Acoustics Digitool multiprocessor models – the MX16, MX32 and Live.
In addition, there is a USB port on the front panel for programming and an Ethernet port on the rear for either programming or connecting to a network. Also on the back panel are eight control voltage ports and two RS485 ports, allowing greater external control than the original Digitool MX. All three models include a global, 100-240V power supply. Key features:
· Improved dynamic range
· Improved mic/line input circuitry
· Enhanced navigation for ease of use
· Full-colour LCD
· Individual front-panel mute for each input and output
· Five-segment LED meters for each input and output
· USB port for external programming and firmware updating
· Rear-panel Ethernet port for network, programming and control
· Eight control voltage ports
· AES input
· 3.81mm Euro connectors (XLR for Digitool Live)
· Upgraded and vastly more powerful DSP processing
· Enhanced security system
· New graphical user interface featuring MediaMatrix N-Ware
‘With enhancements in power, performance and ease of use, as well as easy integration into MediaMatrix projects, the new Digitools will continue to be the go-to multiprocessor solution for live sound and contractor applications,’ says Peavey founder and CEO of Hartley Peavey. More: www.peavey.com Algorithms to Measure Audio Programme Loudness and True-Peak Audio Level
[issuu layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Fcolor%2Flayout.xml backgroundcolor=95a36b showflipbtn=true documentid=121024074215-7354fcfcf9c34649a5d1ebce6919595e&docName=bs.1770& username=Fast-and-Wide.com loadinginfotext=Calrec%20Audio%20Primer showhtmllink=true tag=systems width=420 height=297 unit=px]  Please click here to download Building commercial and technical support for its growing base and realisation of our expansion plans, Netherlands-based loudspeaker manufacturing specialist Alcons Audio is invinting applications for the following positions: Audio DSP developer
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More information and application details are available from Alcons Audio. More: info@alconsaudio.de
The DJC.4 comes bundled with a four-deck version of Virtual DJ LE, which allows scratching and mixing from four decks as well as control of video. Its built-in audio interface allows turntables and CD decks to be part of a performance. The control surface of the DJC.4 features large, touch-sensitive jog wheels, offering users extremely tight scratch and pitch bend. ‘DJC.4 is a great tool for the digital DJ, providing easy set-up and ultimate control over even the most finely nuanced performances through its high-resolution jog wheels and pitch faders,’ says Douglas Landfield, Global Marketing Manager of Gibson Pro Audio. ‘This, combined with its rugged steel chassis, long-lasting faders and chassis-nutted pots, means users are going to be enjoying the DJC.4 for years to come.’ The DJC.4’s browse-control section allows tracks to be loaded to any one of four decks, its while its shift layers allow direct access to filter, key and other advanced controls. The FX section provides direct access to three FX per deck, as well as a Fader-FX control mode. All controls can be mapped to any DJ/VJ software. In addition, there are two stereo line/phono inputs that can be used for turntable/CD connections, as well as DVS control (with an optional discounted Virtual DJ Pro upgrade). More: www.stantondj.com Audica Professional has added the MULTIzone control mixer to its MICROseries, targetting retail outlets, bars and restaurants, hotels, education facilities, museums, visitor centres and other public spaces requiring independent zone input and output control.
Zone outputs are individually switchable for flat response or Audica loudspeaker EQ, suporting systems using any brand of loudspeaker. A mute control input is provided for connection to fire control systems – this mutes all music inputs whilst keeping the paging microphone active for safety announcements. Remote zone control is possible via optional in-room wired wall control panels or via an RS232 interface. The RS232 interface allows control of all basic functions of the unit. Up to seven MULTIzone units can be linked for systems of up to 28 zones. The MULTIzone can be used freestanding, or mounted in its included 19-inch rackmount panel. Balanced and unbalanced outputs are provided for the MULTIzone to partner with Audica’s four-channel MICROplus power amplifier, or any other unit. ‘The design of the MULTIzone is in keeping with all of our MICROseries products’, says Audica’s Derek West. ‘This means as well as its attractive styling, the front panel controls have been kept to an absolute minimum making it simple for any user – just volume, input select and mic level controls for each of the four zones. Only when you look at the rear panel do you see how comprehensive and capable of customisation the unit is for the required application’. The MULTIzone is in stock and available for immediate delivery. More: www.audicapro.co.uk {jcomments on} ‘The aim is to help better the industry by having the most up-to-date information about what is happening in the industry right now, and by working with technicians from all over Australia,’ says Chris D’bais.
Lawo has developed the V__pro8 for displaying video in a small footprint, connecting signals of different video formats as well as providing a bridge between audio and video. It offers high-quality cross-format conversion, colour correction as well as embedding and de-embedding. Modern high-density audio connections, such as Ravenna and Madi, provide video-to-audio bridges within the studio infrastructure. The V__pro8 also works as a flexible matrix system: thanks to a 8 x 8 video matrix and a 384 x 384 audio matrix it is possible to switch any signal to any other signal. More: www.lawo.de
The Premiere Pro skin features eight faders, meters, pans, two banks of 16 programmable soft keys, automation keys, jog/shuttle wheel, transport controls and keys specifically dedicated for use with Premiere Pro to speed up and enhance the editing process. Neyrinck founder Paul Neyrinck has been working on the new skin for some time: ‘The next version of Premiere Pro, that is being previewed at NAB 2013, has fantastic audio mixing features with busing, plug-ins, clip gain, and automation. And with this release you will be able to use V-Control Pro to get hands on multi-touch mixing control making it one of the best media production systems I have ever seen. We included a control skin for Adobe Audition in our last release so this new Premiere Pro skin will allow editors full touch-screen control of both these powerful postproduction tools from Adobe.’ More: www.neyrinck.com |
The Digitool MX16 features eight inputs and eight outputs, while MX32 features 16 inputs and 16 outputs and Live has eight balanced XLR inputs and outputs for live-sound FOH applications. The all-new processors feature an updated, more powerful DSP engine, full-colour LCD screen, enhanced front-panel navigation, individual input and output mutes, and five-segment LED arrays for input and output signal monitoring.
Stanton’s DJC.4 Virtual DJ Digital Workstation promises a ‘complete solution for today’s digital DJs’, with control of four decks and other integration options.
The MULTIzone is a four-zone control mixer with six music inputs, plus a mic input for paging. Each of the four outputs can be independently configured to provide music from any one of the inputs plus the paging mic, with the relative levels set by front panel controls. Music is automatically ducked to allow announcements to be heard clearly.
Stepping in where magazines and manufacturers’ own channels of communication have failed, Technicians Crew Pass is a new social website expressly aimed at Australian audio and A/V technicians.
After its presentation at NAB and IBC, Lawo’s first video device V__pro8 has been brought to v1.0 level released as a regular product. Using a GUI based on HTML5, it combines a number of operations for maximum efficiency and operating safety at optimal cost.
Neyrinck has announced that its V-Control Pro iPad app control has been extended to many features in Adobe Premiere Pro. Available for both iPad and iPad mini is the first release of Premiere Pro that includes comprehensive external control features.