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From Mix Magazine | A Prism Business Media Publication    May 4, 2006  
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Table Of Contents
Beyerdynamic MC 840 Condenser Mic
Classic Tracks Book
AES Paris 2006
POP Sound Mixes Coca-Cola Commercial
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NEW PRODUCTS
Beyerdynamic MC 840 Condenser Mic
Beyerdynamic has introduced the MC 840, a compact large-diaphragm condenser microphone. It features a gold-vaporized double diaphragm and five selectable polar patterns: omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid and figure-8. Based on beyerdynamic's MC 740 condenser microphone, the MC 840's capsule has been equipped with an improved low-noise preamplifier. MORE

ADAM Audio A7
ADAM Audio's new A7 ($999 per pair) studio near-field speaker matches the A.R.T. folded ribbon tweeter with a state-of-the-art 6.5-inch woofer that introduces a new cone material combining high rigidity and high internal damping with low weight. ADAM Audio describes the A7 as an extremely accurate monitor with clarity, detail and spectacular imaging. MORE

RME Fireface 400 FireWire Interface
RME has introduced its Fireface 400, a 19-inch, half-rack FireWire audio interface. The Fireface 400 offers active jitter suppression, stand-alone MIDI functionality, direct device operation and a 648-channel matrix router with 42-bit internal resolution. MORE

Avantone Pro Shield
Avantone's Pro Shield ($29.99) pop filter is constructed with an acoustically transparent metal screen that yields effective suppression of vocal blasts, pops and plosive syllables in studio applications. High-frequency details pass through to be captured in full while blocking the invasive blasts. MORE

Digidesign/Virtual Katy VK Conformer Promotion
Digidesign has partnered with Virtual Katy Development Limited to offer a free version of its popular VK Conformer auto-conform software to all purchasers of new Pro Tools HD Core systems and DV Toolkit 2-a $395 value. MORE

Voice Technologies VT500 Miniature Lavalier Microphone
Designed for performing talent in broadcast, film, theater and sound reinforcement, Voice Technologies' VT500 lavalier microphone has a smooth omni-pattern control over a wide frequency range. MORE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MIX
Classic Tracks Book
Mix's senior editor Blair Jackson picks 25 of the best recording stories from Mix's archive-from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" and Roy Orbison's "Only the Lonely" to Led Zeppelin's "Ramble On" and more. Classic Tracks is available now exclusively through Mixbooks. To order a copy, go to www.mixonline.com/mixbookshelf.

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NEWS YOU CAN USE
AES Paris 2006
The AES Pro Audio Expo & Convention returns to Paris from May 20 to 23, 2006. For the first time, it will be held at Paris Expo, the leading French exhibition center and the fourth largest complex in Europe. MORE

Sye Mitchell (1937-2006)
Perhaps best known in recent years as a pro audio dealer/broker, Sye Mitchell passed away after a bout with lung cancer on April 28, 2006. MORE

Paragon Studios Installs Solid State Logic C300 Console
Paragon Studios, a leading multiroom recording and post-production facility located in Franklin, Tenn., will install North America's first Solid State Logic C300 Master Studio System. The new console will be housed in Paragon's Studio B, a post-production studio providing services that include surround mixing and mix-to-picture for a growing client base. MORE

House of Blues Expands to Seattle and Houston
House of Blues Entertainment and The Seattle Theatre Group have entered into a preliminary agreement that will result in the development of a House of Blues branded venue adjacent to Seattle's historic Paramount Theatre. MORE

Universal Audio Spring Plug-in Sale
For the entire month of May only, Universal Audio is offering all of its powered plug-ins and bundles for 15 percent off of regular prices. This one-time offer is available until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on May 31, 2006. MORE

NAB Announces NAB 2006 AIM Awards
NAB has announced the winners of the fourth-annual Awards for Innovation in Media (AIMs). Attendees at the NAB 2006 exhibition voted April 24 and 25 for the technological innovations that best addressed current and upcoming issues in the electronic media industry by boosting efficiency, increasing user flexibility/creativity and lowering cost. MORE

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PROJECTS
POP Sound Mixes Coca-Cola Commercial
POP Sound, based in Santa Monica, Calif., created sound design and performed a 5.1 surround mix for a new theatrical and high-definition television spot for Coca-Cola that takes audiences along on a magical ride with a boy on a bike. The studio's Peter Rincon helmed the mix for the spot, conceived by Wieden & Kennedy (of Portland, Ore. and Amsterdam) as part of its ambitious "Coke Side of Life" initiative. MORE

Johnny Nash Mixes at SugarHill
Houston native and music legend Johnny Nash made a long-awaited return to music-after taking a hiatus from the spotlight-at SugarHill Recording Studios in Houston, Texas. MORE

CharterOak Microphones Used on Neal Casal Album
Neal Casal's new solo album, No Wish To Reminisce, released on French label Fargo Records, is quickly gaining popularity in Europe. It received outstanding reviews, including four stars from the French edition of Rolling Stone and four stars from Mojo, and firmly tops NME's "What's On NME" list. MORE

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