New Products
DiGiCo Quantum338 Console Debuts at NAMM
Drawing a crowd of hundreds, the DiGiCo Quantum338 console was revealed on Thursday at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
Mixer
New Products
Yamaha Rivage Desks Get L-Acoustics L-ISA DeskLink
The new L-ISA DeskLink natively integrates L-Acoustic L-ISA Control capability into Yamaha Pro Audio's flagship Rivage PM7 and PM10 mixing systems.
New Products
Behringer Wing, Midas Consoles to Make NAMM Debut
With Behringer and Midas skipping NAMM, TMP-Pro Distribution will host the new Behringer Wing and Midas Heritage-D HD96 mixing consoles at the trade show next week.
New Products
Mackie ProFXv3 Mixers Make NAMM Debut
Mackie’s redesigned mixers, first announced in September, will make their NAMM debut next week.
Music Production
Tim Boyle, Hollywood Score Mixer, Dead at 71
A first-call score mixer for decades, Boyle had more than 300 film and television credits across his career.
Business
Audiotonix Acquired by Ardian
Investment group Ardian is acquiring Audiotonix, parent company of SSL, Calrec, DiGiCo and Allen & Heath.
New Products
Avid S1 Control Surface Ships
Announced last summer, the Avid S1 control surface, intended for use in smaller facilities and project/home studios, has started shipping.
New Products
Waves MyMon App Launched
The iOS/Android Waves MyMon App works in conjuction with the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer.
Music Production
Machines with Magnets Attracts API 2448 Console
The Pawtucket, RI mixed-use facility recently upgraded to a new API 2448 desk.
Regional and Local
Reality TV Concert Rocks with Allen & Heath dLive
The hit Germany reality TV show, "Sing meinen Song—Das Tauschkonzert," concluded this season with a massive live concert at Germany’s biggest open-air stage, mixed on Allen & Heath dLive consoles.
Music Production
Narwhal Studios Nets Rupert Neve Designs Desk
Narwhal Studios, a recently opened recording facility in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, sports a Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console.
Regional and Local
Yamaha and Nexo Ready for NAMM Grand Plaza Stage
Yamaha will present three major concerts at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show, fielding its flagship Yamaha and Nexo pro audio equipment to make them happen.
Tour Sound
Lizzo Hits The Road with DiGiCo
“Truth Hurts” but touring didn’t this year for the chart-topping rapper as she played 90 shows in six months, supporting her massive hit.
Post and Broadcast
Calrec Audio Makes News for Liberman Broadcasting
Spanish-language broadcaster Liberman Broadcasting produces more than 50 hours of programming each week, mixing audio on Calrec Audio consoles.
Gear and Technology
SSL Goes Small with SiX
Solid State Logic takes aim at podcasters with new ‘condensed’ console.
Recording
MWTM to Host Brathwaite Mixing Seminar
Mixer for Cardi B, Beyoncé, Pharrell to hold in-person seminar in April.
New Products
Avid Ships New S6L Surface, Software and App
Avid’s Venue line adds most compact desk yet.
New Products
At NAMM: Radial Ships KL-8 Keyboard Mixer/Digital IO
The unit can handle up to four keyboards at once.
New Products
ARX Systems Debuts ZoneMix Mixer
The new mixer is intended to work with material sourced from multimedia devices.
Recording
Furman Powers Producer/Mixer Michael James
The veteran producer/engineer keeps it clean in his mix facility.
New Products
iCON Pro Audio Unveils QCon Pro G2 Control Surface
New expandable control surface supports most popular DAWs.
New Products
Røde Ships RØDECaster Pro Podcast Production Studio
Australian pro audio manufacturer takes aim at podcasting market.
Recording
Mixing Until the Cows Come Home at The Dairy
Mix engineer Dean James Barratt (Sam Smith, Paloma Faith) has a new console.
Recording
Hart’s Got Soul with New Live Release
Artist tapped Sweetwater to record, mix new live album out November 30.
Post and Broadcast
CBN Updates Production Facilities
The two desks handle audio duties on roughly 25 shows a week.
New Products
Waves Updates eMotion LV1 Live Mixer
New features and updates are on the menu as Waves releases V10.
New Products
CEntrance Debuts MixerFace R4R Mobile Interface
Updating its R4, the new MixerFace adds on-board recording
Live
Yamaha TF-Rack Helps Put Live Music on the Menu
Woody Jarrett explains how Steve Beyer Productions deploys TF-Rack for sonic consistency in restaurants that feature live musical acts.
New Products
Sonifex Debuts AES67 Audio Interface Mix Engines
Sonifex will show the new engines at IBC.
Business
Report Explores Mixing Console Marketplace
Changes are in store for the mixing console marketplace, says analyst report.
Product Reviews
Review: Yamaha Stagepas 600BT Portable P.A. System
By Billy Davis. Stagepas has impressive sound quality and will be a valuable asset to any gigging musician or presenter who plays small, intimate venues.
New Products
Roland Debuts Go:Mixer Pro Smartphone Audio Mixer
Micro-sized mixer teamed with apps is aimed at social media content creators.