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Introducing
QSC Q-Sys
At InfoComm 2009, QSC unveils Q-Sys, an integrated
system platform encompassing everything from the audio input to
loudspeakers, with all the audio routing, processing, control and
monitoring necessary for any facility. George Petersen talks to QSC's
Richard Zwiebel and Gerry Tschetter in this exclusive preview. Watch the video!
Francis Ford Coppola's 'Tetro'
In this exclusive,
behind-the-scenes video for Mix magazine, Michael Coleman talks to Pete
Horner, the re-recording mixer on Tetro, the latest release from Francis
Ford Coppola. Watch the video!
Groove Addicts Making Music for 'The Goode Family'
Groove
Addicts of Los Angeles was chosen to compose the theme and score the
music for the new ABC prime-time show, The Goode Family. In keeping with
the show’s theme, the scoring team set out to record a 100-percent
green soundtrack. To our knowledge, this is the first time it's been
done in a prime-time show. This historic recording session was captured
in this "behind-the-scenes" documentary on the making of the music for
The Goode Family. Watch the video!
Inside the Studio With Spinal Tap
In this exclusive, behind
the scenes video for Mix magazine, Mr. Bonzai interviews Spinal Tap at
The Village Recording Studios to talk about life and their upcoming
"Back from the Dead" album release. Watch the video!
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WorxAudio
X1M-P Line Array
The new X1M-P ($4,650) is a two-way, high-efficiency, ultra-compact line
array loudspeaker system engineered for use as either a front-fill,
stage monitor or choir monitor system. This loudspeaker incorporates a
medium-format, 1-inch exit compression driver coupled to a stabilized
proprietary FlatWave™ Former (wave-shaping device) that delivers clear
but penetrating high frequencies over a predictable and controlled
coverage area. Dual 8-inch neo drivers coupled to the Acoustic
Intergrading Module (A.I.M.™) minimize cone filtering throughout the
entire operating range and provide a rich, fully balanced sound with a
frequency range that spans from 50 to 18k Hz.
The loudspeaker ships with rigging hardware designed to enable
mounting of the enclosure on the top or bottom with the optionally
available Chief CMA 395 Series angle bracket. With this mounting
hardware, the X1M-P can readily be positioned atop a pole. The
loudspeaker enclosure is constructed from sturdy multi-ply Baltic Birch
and is heavily braced for cabinet rigidity. Protecting the enclosure is
a multi-layered, two-part polyurea ProTex™ finish, available in black
or white. A 16-gauge, perforated, cloth-backed, powder-coated steel
grille with a high-transmission ratio protects the transducer
complement.
Find out
more information about the X1M-P, part of the TrueLine Series.
New Vertical Rackmount System Saves Space
New 1600VP Remote Variable Pattern Mic Well Received At
Infocomm
MORE NEW PRODUCTS FROM THE BRIEFING ROOM
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Front-Of-House Engineer Rob 'Cubby'
Colby
R. Kelly front-of-house engineer Rob "Cubby" Colby on setting up a
DiGiCo D5 board using the DiGiCo RCE offline prior to
rehearsals
It’s a very straightforward, live show. I like
the R&B/funk attitude of the music, and it’s always been something
I’ve enjoyed to mix. Robert [R. Kelly] is very involved in the
production from the programming to the producing; it’s very
clean-sounding audio and the band is extraordinarily good. Using the
offline D5 editor, I was able to build all of my VCA, effects, label all
my inputs and essentially turn everything on before I got there. That
way, you’re off to a more comfortable start, at least for me. I’m
more prepared and I know where everything is. It doesn't take two to
three days of production rehearsals to figure out the how you would want
to setup the layer/banks of the console because I’ve already done it
prior to arriving for rehearsals.
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Improvements Set for Stadium's Concert
Acoustics
Officials plan to spend about $200,000 at Lucas Oil
Stadium to help improve the sound quality for an upcoming concert by
country music star Kenny Chesney. Sound problems marred Chesney’s 2008
show at the downtown Indianapolis stadium, the only concert that’s
been put on there since it opened last summer.
Read more of this article.
Michael Jackson's Final Rehearsal for London Concerts May Be
Released As Album
Michael Jackson's final rehearsal for his
London concert tour was recorded in high definition video and audio on
the eve of his death -- and could be released as the King of Pop's final
album, sources said Sunday.
Read more of this article.
U2 360 Tour Presented by Blackberry
"We've got a space
station designed by Gaudi," Bono told the rapturous 90,000 capacity
crowd. The band opened the show with "Breathe," a track from their
latest No 1 album No Line On The Horizon and went on to dedicate "Angel
Of Harlem" - originally inspired by Billie Holiday - to the late Michael
Jackson. The 360 Tour features a round stage positioned on the stadium
floor with the band surrounded by their audience, the natural
progression of their previous tours. By elevating the sound and lighting
equipment, the walls that traditionally obscure performers from their
audience are removed. This has also allowed greater capacity and a lower
general ticket price. Read more of this article.
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Blastwave
FX Sound Design Competition
Mix magazine and Blastwave FX present the
Blastwave FX Sound Design Competition, a contest challenging
participants to showcase their creativity by designing a soundtrack for
a 30-second commercial spot titled "Balloons" using sounds provided by
Blastwave FX. Celebrity judges—including Richard King (2009 Academy
Award winner for Dark Knight), Dane Davis (2000 Academy Award
winner for Matrix) and Charles Deenen (2009 Golden Reel Nominee
for Need for Speed: Undercover)—will select the winner, who
will receive the Blastdrive, a 400 GB HD sound effects library retailing
for $6,000.
For complete contest information, go to Mix's Website.
Lolla Remix Contest
World-class DJs will be spinning all weekend long on stage at Perry's,
and fans will be getting their dance on. Now's your chance to earn a
coveted spot on the bill. Serve up your best remix and promote like mad
for votes. Come out on top and you'll play Perry's as an official artist
(and snag some pretty slick prizes, too). For more information and to
enter, go to delllounge.com/lollapalooza.
Webcast: Digital DJ From Start to Finish
Webcast: Understanding Bass Management
Webcast: Producing Club-Ready Tracks
Webcast: Bob Hodas on Optimizing Speaker Performance
in Your Studio
Coverage of the Fab Four from Mix and Electronic
Musician
Welcome to BeatleTech, where you will find Fab Four-related articles and
interviews from the pages of Mix and Electronic Musician
magazines, as well as exclusive video content with artists and engineers
who have worked with The Beatles. Check Out
the BeatleTech Site!
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to Mixing video series on its YouTube site, 