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Oct 2009ONYX-I SERIES MIXERS A HIT, CERTIFIABLYMix magazine is a leading publication for everything pro audio and plays a big part in the annual AES show. This year, the 127th AES Convention hosted over 18,000 attendees who could visit with over 300 exhibitors. Plenty of products are introduced at AES and more than a few get the industry excited. More... |
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Oct 2009PRO AUDIO REVIEW DEEMS ONYX-I "EXCELLENT"New York (October 20, 2009)--The editorial staff of Pro Audio Review is proud to announce 25 winners of the 2009 PAR Excellence Award. This award is presented to professional audio companies that introduced a particularly significant new product at the 127th AES Convention. More... |
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Oct 2009Avid Digidesign Pro Tools 8 and VENUE Mix Rack Receive Top Honors at the 25th Annual TEC AwardsAvid® today announced that its Digidesign® Pro Tools® 8 and VENUE Mix Rack System were each honored with the 2009 Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement at the 25th Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) Awards. Winners were announced on October 10, 2009 at the Audio Engineering Society (AES) Convention in New York City. More... |
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9th October 2009Sonnox announce the launch of a brand new suite of plug-ins for professional audio restoration.Sonnox Restore is a suite of three plug-ins, a DeClicker, a DeBuzzer and a DeNoiser, designed to repair digital audio recordings that are impaired. More... |
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Oct 2009Get the Most In-Demand Plug-ins Free with Pro Tools|HDMackie today announces that Onyx-i FireWire Recording Mixers are now fully compatible with all major DAWs. More... |
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Oct 2009Mackie Qualifies Onyx-i Mixers For Use With Pro Tools M-Powered 8Mackie today announces that Onyx-i FireWire Recording Mixers are now fully compatible with all major DAWs. More... |
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Sept 2009Mackie announces the launch of its Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording MixersMackie announces the HD Series High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers, creating an entirely new category: High-Definition Live Sound. The HD1521 2-way and HD1531 3-way represent the pinnacle of Class-D amplifier technology, delivering up to 1800W of peak system power. More... |
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28 July 2009Sonnox offers a 50% Education Discount for current students, teachers, schools and universities.Sonnox offers an education discount of 50% to media colleges, schools and universities offering audio or media technology courses. This pricing can be obtained either from an authorised Sonnox dealer or from Sonnox direct – both will offer a 50% education discount. More... |
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21th July 2009Now Available: MassivePack™ 8 and MassivePack Pro™ 8 - Incredible Plug-in Power at Incredible PricingWhen it comes to professional sound production and creation, it is essential that you have the right tools at your disposal. More... |
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17 June 2009Mackie Unleashes HD Series Powered LoudspeakersMackie announces the HD Series High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers, creating an entirely new category: High-Definition Live Sound. The HD1521 2-way and HD1531 3-way represent the pinnacle of Class-D amplifier technology, delivering up to 1800W of peak system power. More... |
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June 2009Mackie Celebrates 20 Years RunningORLANDO, Florida - June 17, 2009 – Mackie announces 20 years since they first rocked the foundations of pro audio with the introduction of the CR-1604 Compact Mixer. Over the course of two decades, Mackie has released countless innovative products that have irrevocably shaped the music industry. More... |
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5th May 2009Avid Unveils Compact Digital Console for Small to Mid-Sized Live Sound Settings: Digidesign VENUE SC48Affordable and portable system delivers exceptional sound quality, more creative mixing options and compatibility with leading third-party tools. More... |
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March 2009Choice Music Prize 2009Big Bear Sound would like to congratulate Richie Egan (Jape), winner of the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year 2008. His album "Ritual" saw off some very stiff competition from Halfset, Lisa Hannigan, Messiah J & The Expert and Oppenheimer, among others. The Choice Music Prize aims to reward the album "which best sums up the year in Irish music", and is selected purely on the quality of music on offer rather than sales & airplay figures, so it's high praise indeed. |
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1st Jan 2009HHB UDP-89 Professional Universal DVD/CD Player Now ShippingHHB have released the ultimate universal DVD/CD player that delivers broadcast-quality video and audio playback and has a host of professional interfacing features that make it ideal for use in a wide variety of mobile and fixed installations. |
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1st Dec 2008Pro Tools 8 is shipping nowThe most advanced audio creation and production software — features a gorgeous new interface, dozens of new plug-ins and virtual instruments, exciting new scoring and MIDI features, expanded editing and mixing capabilities, enhanced performance, and more. With Pro Tools 8, you get the most comprehensive music and sound creation features and functionality, and the proven, dedicated platform for world-class audio production, all in a single application. |
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Oct 2008Genelec wins TEC Award 2008 for its SE™ DSP SystemGenelec is proud to receive this year’s TEC Award for outstanding achievement in professional audio product design in the category 'Studio Monitor Technology' for its SE™ DSP System. More... |
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9th Oct 2008The Oxford SuprEsser won a PAR Excellence Award, at the AES Show in San FranciscoAES in San Francisco was a very busy show for Sonnox, with much interest from engineers and producers from all kinds of backgrounds - music production, post production, mastering and even live sound (yes- Sonnox plug-ins work on Digidesign's VENUE console). |
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3rd Oct 2008Digidesign Protools 8Pro Tools 8, the most advanced audio creation and production software, is coming soon! It features a new interface; dozens of new plug-ins; five new virtual instruments; exciting new scoring, MIDI, editing, and mixing capabilities; deeper controller integration; enhanced performance; and more... |
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30th Sept 2008DPA Launches 5100 Mobile Surround Microphone at IBC 2008DPA Microphones have launched a brand new mobile surround microphone for 5.1 recording – the DPA 5100. More... |
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30th Sept 200820% Off Sonnox ELITE Collection in October and NovemberFor a limited period only, the outstanding Sonnox ELITE Collection will be sold with a fantastic 20% discount. All seven Oxford plug-ins can be yours for a lower price than ever before with this stunning offer. But hurry - it ends December 1st 2008. More... |
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7th Sept 2008DPA Launches New Series of Instrument MicsDPA Microphones has unveiled the first four microphones from its brand new 4099 |
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1st Sep 2008The Music Show is Ireland's ultimate music event.An Access All Areas event, The Music Show features Ireland's Biggest Music Exhibition: The latest technology, the classiest equipment, the best studios, music schools, fun and much more. The Live Stage: Featuring Ireland's hottest acts and international virtuoso musicians |
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Aug 2008Grace release the m101 single channel mic preamplifierThe venerable model 101 single channel mic preamp/ DI has been updated and yes, its name shortened – the m101! The m101 provides all the same high fidelity performance with some cool new features, all at the same affordable price as its predecessor. More... |
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8th July 2008Pro Tools Fully Qualified for Mac OS X 10.5.4Digidesign has completed its testing and is pleased to announce that Pro Tools 7.4.2 software is now fully compatibile with both Mac OS X 10.5.3 and 10.5.4. |
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7th July 2008Sonnox Oxford introduce Sonnox ELITE - The Ultimate Oxford Plugins CollectionSonnox ELITE contains seven world-class plug-ins in one bundle. It is definitively the ultimate Oxford Plugins collection. Save a massive 40% over individual plug-in prices and invest in the best - The Sonnox Elite Collection. More... |
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June 2008Genelec celebrates its 30th Anniversary in IisalmiGenelec celebrated its 30th Anniversary in Iisalmi. Guests from all over the world gathered for the celebrations. The formal program featuring a reception, speeches and recognition awards took place in the Iisalmi Cultural Centre. A large party with dinner buffet and live music was organized on the factory lakeside. |
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16th June 2008Genelec release the new 6010A & 5040ATake your first step into the world of Professional Audio with the new Genelec 6010A & 5040A active speakers. More... |
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29th May 2008Pro Tools Pre-release Available for Mac OS X Leopard UsersDigidesign have announced the immediate availability of a pre-release version* of Pro Tools® software that provides expanded Mac OS X 10.5.3 Leopard compatibility. More... |
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12th May 2008Digidesign LE / Apple Leopard SupportAn update on the progress of LE/Leopard support from David Gibbons, the VP of product marketing for Digidesign. More... |
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13th April 2008Sonnox Oxford release new SuprEsser PluginSonnox has launched its new Oxford SuprEsser plug-in, which is designed to take de-essing to a new level. More... |
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23rd March 2008Letter from Digidesign..."I wanted to take a moment to talk to you about what is happening with Mac OS X Leopard and support in Pro Tools...." More... |
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21st March 2008TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2008TG4 Gradam Ceoil (Traditional Irish Music Awards) More... |
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13th March 2008Genelec Awarded Music Industry Press AwardGenelec, the word leader in active monitoring was awarded the prestigious MIPA award for best studio monitor . More... |
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15th February 2008Meteor Awards 2008Meteor Award for Best Irish Female and Best Irish Album nominations for Tales of Silversleeve at the Meteors and the Choice Music Prize More.. |
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17th January 2008Euphonix Announces MC Control and MC Mix Professional Control Surfaces for the Personal StudioEuphonix has announced the MC Control and MC Mix professional control surfaces for its new Artist Series line of products. More... |

























