Post and Broadcast
HOBO Tackles Audio for Quest Documentary
Documentary that filmed Philly record producer for a decade gets audio post at Hobo.
SMPTE Technology in Media Entertainment Survey Released
Survey looks at artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), immersive media, professional media over managed IP networks and more.
Tyler Bates to Keynote Production Music Conference
Composer for multiple Marvel movies to speak at annual conference.
BBC to Close Iconic Maida Vale Studios
By Steve Harvey. The BBC intends to close and replace its iconic Maida Vale Studios.
Pace Pictures Opens at IgnitedSpaces Hollywood
Pace Pictures is a new 20,000-square-foot sound and picture finishing facility in Hollywood.
Maverick Music Rustles Up SSL XL-Desk
Production music composer Lincoln Grounds turns to SSL.
Eurovision Gets Immersive with Fraunhofer IIS
The first trial for live production of immersive and interactive sound using the MPEG-H TV Audio System took place at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest.
Mixing Elton John for VR360—On Headphones
Mixing immersive audio for the announcement of Elton John's farewell tour brought new technologies to bear.
White Mark Designs 5.1 Studio at Suite TV
Suite TV added the fourth studio after its existing three audio suites were regularly filling up with work.
Memphis Grizzlies Grab Riedel Comms
A video control room revamp led to using Bolero and Artist systems throughout FedExForum.
Lectrosonics, DPA Team for Master Classes
Free masterclasses to be held just before InfoComm
CCTV Goes IP with Clear-Com
Clear-Com connects China Global Television Network internally and overseas.
LipSync Upgrades to Atmos with Avid, AMS Neve
Post facility aims to combine analog and digital worlds with update.
Blackmagic Provides Film Post Solution
'My Daughter Was Stolen' was produced end-to-end using Blackmagic gear for all aspects, including sound design.
Wisycom Helps Break Cancer
Wisycom gear is being used on Danish charity show, Break Cancer.
Lectrosonics Captures Artemis Fowl
Lectrosonics gear is being used to capture 2019 Disney tentpole flick.
Full Sail Gets Hands On Calrec Brio Consoles
Calrec desks now reside in both the film and show production departments at Full Sail.
Dancing with the Stars Upgrades Audio with Avid
The audio team on Dancing with the Stars has updated its live sound system with dual Avid Venue S6L consoles.
New Audio Offerings at VRLA 2018
By Steve Harvey. The annual gathering of the VR production world returned to L.A. with eyes and ears wide open.
SMPTE Publishes ST 2110-40
The SMPTE ST 2110 Professional Media Over Managed IP Networks standards suite has been extended with the publication of SMPTE ST 2110-40
Sounds of the Future at London's Grand Central Recording Studios
Dolby Atmos is leading a revolution in terms of the way sound is received and the way it enhances the visual. Raja Sehgal, director of sound engineering and Dolby Atmos specialist at London’s Grand Central Recording Studios, talks to Colby Ramsey about their new immersive mixing capabilities.
Shure is More Than a Little Bit Country
Two-dozen channels of Shure Axient Digital were used at the recent ACM Awards.
Central Post LA Centers on Security
By Steve Harvey. Central Post LA packs the latest audio and video technologies into seven studios located close to some of the biggest content producers in Hollywood. The facility offers a comprehensive menu of post services, with a focus on localization and voice recording, and features a Dolby Atmos-At-Home mixing room.
Fox Installs Yamaha on Newman Stage
Since installation, the console has been used on such films as The Greatest Showman, The Mountain Between Us and Ferdinand.
DPA Mics Capture the Big Guns of Titanfall 2
Live weapons recordings crucial for the game were recorded with DPA
Fortium Aims to Prevent Entertainment Hacking
By Steve Harvey. Fortium explores new security technologies for studios and post houses.
Calrec Tunes in to Radio Market
Calrec is expanding its product line with the launch of Type R.
Bringing Sound Together in 'Electric Dreams'
By Steve Harvey. The Los Angeles Section of AES and the Hollywood Section of SMPTE co-hosted the sound editorial team behind the Amazon sci-fi anthology series "Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams" in January.
For Mixing, The Oscars Go to Tommy Vicari
By Steve Harvey. Handpicked by super-producer Quincy Jones for the gig, Tommy Vicari has handled the music mix of the Academy Awards for two decades.
Stage Tec Reveals NAB Show Plans
New products and considerable updates are on the agenda.
Telos Alliance to Show IP Interop at NAB
Telos aims to show “what a truly integrated AoIP environment looks like.”
Spanish Broadcaster Chooses DPA Vocal Mic
DPA Mics were used throughout this year’s Operación Triunfo.
Videotime Refurbs with SSL System T
The system is used on popular shows like shows such as Verissimo and Quarto Grado.
Nugen Audio Helps Deliver Zydeco Breakfast
Documentary’s inconsistent sound was salvaged by Michael Stearns.
Inaugural AES@NAMM A Success
By Steve Harvey. The AES@NAMM Pro Sound Symposium, held concurrently with the Winter NAMM Show, targeted its content to working professionals in the live sound, recording and performance audio communities. Training academy topics included line array technologies, live sound mixing consoles, wireless systems and studio environments.
Building La-Rocc-A-Fella Center
By Steve Harvey. Scoring mixer, engineer and producer Jason LaRocca has recently been working on "A Series of Unfortunate Events" for Netflix, but it was a series of fortunate events that led to the relocation of his personal recording and surround mixing facility, La-Rocc-A-Fella Center, in late 2017.
ATSC Announces New Tech Group Chair
Noland will lead the primary technology group supporting implementation of the new ATSC 3.0 standard.
Cinema Audio Society Presents 2017 Awards
The annual awards were handed out on Saturday, February 24.
Tackling RF for the Super Bowl
By Julie Clark. Months before two teams ascend to play the Super Bowl, Professional Wireless Systems and ATK Audiotek are laying the groundwork for how they’ll handle RF duties for the big game.
SAM Brands Worldwide Projects
Stephen Arnold Music has provided sonic branding for a variety of networks recently.
Miking the Black Panther Theme
Miking the complex percussion behind the worldwide hit’s theme was simple.
MPSE Announces Golden Reel Winners
The 65th MPSE Golden Reel Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 18.
International SYN
By Steve Harvey. Run by Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran, wife Yasmin Le Bon and friend Nick Wood, music production house SYN is gaining an international footprint.
NWE Brings Fairlights Aboard Orient Express
Fairlight DAWs were key for the sound design of the ad campaign behind Murder on the Orient Express,