Moog Releases Werkstatt-01 Analog Synth Kit With Online Modification and Creative Learning Portal
Moog announced a worldwide release of the compact semi-modular Werkstatt analogue synthesizer kit, produced originally for workshops at the Moogfest 2014 festival. Previously only released in the US, Werkstatt is affordable, requires no soldering to build, and is a fat sounding Moog analogue synth.
Mackie DL32R Digital Live Sound Mixer Wirelessly Controlled From iPad
Expanding on previous concepts in digital mixing, the all-new Mackie DL32R Digital Live Sound Mixer delivers complete wireless control of a powerful 32-channel digital mixing platform. The solution also allows control over dynamics and recording from a simple professional I/O rackmount design and features USB direct-to-disk recording and playback.
Neumann Reissues The Legendary U 47 FET
The Neumann U47 fet is back! During the 137th AES convention in Los Angeles, Neumann announced the reissue of the legendary condenser microphone with cardioid characteristic as a “Collectors Edition U 47 fet”. The production of the reissues follow the original documents and schematics allowing for a wide dynamic range based on fet 80 circuit technology.
RTW Mastering Tools Plugin Makes US Debut at AES 2014
Visual audio metering and monitoring specialist, RTW, introduced its new RTW Mastering Tools software in the U.S., as part of Avid’s Connectivity Partner Pavilion at the 137th AES convention. The software package is a powerful tool for mastering, metering and loudness measurement, also available for use right within Avid Pro Tools.
Antelope Audio New MP32 With 32 Microphone Preamplifiers
Antelope Audio had many new products to show at the 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles, among which the new MP32, a compact 2U rack design with 32 channels of microphone preamplifiers with integrated software control. Antelope says the MP32 is the ultimate front-end recording solution for both live and studio applications and the perfect companion to Antelope's Orion32 interface.
Audio-Technica Debuts New AT5045 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The hand-built AT5045 is the ultimate studio condenser instrument microphone and the latest addition to A-T’s flagship 50 Series. Introduced at the 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles, the new AT5045 is an hand-built large-diaphragm electret side-address condenser instrument microphone with a cardioid polar pattern.
Avid Introduces Pro Tools | S3 Desktop Control Surface and Offers Incentives for Pro Tools 11 Upgrades
The new Pro Tools | S3 desktop control surface is a great middle level mixing solution, leveraging the same design of the S3 Live, including a 4x6 AVB Core Audio interface, for small project studios or on-the-go music and post mixing. During the 137th AES convention, Avid also announced new Pro Tools 11 licensing incentives, by providing access to future cloud features and software upgrades through March 2016.
Genelec Introduces Revolutionary 8351 Smart Active Monitor at 137th AES Convention
Certainly one of the major highlights at the 137th AES Convention in LA, Genelec’s new 8351 Acoustically Coaxial three-way Smart Active Monitor is one of the most innovative speaker designs seen in recent years. The surprisingly compact 8351 features major advances in audio driver technology integrated into a sophisticated enclosure design.
Fostex Brings New Speaker System And Hi Fi Headphones to RMAF/Can Jam
Debuting at this year’s Rocky Mountain Audio Festival/Can Jam show will be the new PX-5HS Hi-Fi speaker system and model TH500RP headphones from Fostex. Based on Fostex’ best selling studio monitor headphones T-series, the TH500RP are premium planar type headphones designed for hi fi audio listening. The PX-5HS is a 2-way Active Hi-Fi Speaker System, based on the Fostex professional reference monitor PX-5, carefully tuned to to deliver comfortably natural and clear sound to any listening room.
PMC Launches QB1 Active Ultra-High-Resolution Main Studio Monitors
British loudspeaker manufacturer PMC is showcasing 9.1 audio Demonstrations at the PMC Masters of Audio demo suite, during the 137th AES Convention, being held in the Los Angeles Convention Center from October 9-12, 2014. The show will be also an important one for the company, since PMC will be publicly exhibiting its new QB1 Active, a large-scale, ultra-high-resolution main studio monitor with analogue and digital (up to 192kHz) inputs.