rackmount or table top mixer featuring 16 microphone preamps, eight line outputs and two mono AES I/O. In addition, users have the option to connect a DiGiCo D-Rack to the Cat5e port. This provides a
remote I/O rack frame with an additional 32 microphone inputs and up to 16 outputs. DiGiCo will also be showing
can be fully integrated with any existing Hydra2 network. Calrec is also showing its
Apollo audio console, which relies on Bluefin2, the next generation of Calrec’s trademark Bluefin high-density signal processing system. Bluefin2 gives Apollo up to 1,020 channel processing paths, 128 program busses, 96 IFB/track outputs and 48 auxes. CEDAR Audio is showcasing the DNS3000 and DNS1500 dialogue noise suppressors and the CEDAR Studio suite for Pro Tools (Mac and PC). Derived from the flagship CEDAR Cambridge system, CEDAR Studio includes the DNS One plug-in alongside the Adaptive Limiter and Debuzz and Declip processes, which are designed to eliminate all manner of problems from studio, sound-
stage and
location recordings. DiGiCo is exhibiting for the first time at this year’s IBC, showcasing its SD7B, SD10B and SD11B mixing consoles. The SD7B work surface handles up to 996 simultaneous optical, plus 224 MADI, 24 analogue and AES/EBU connections, along with 128 busses (each with full processing in mono, stereo, LCR or 5.1), 32 matrix busses and 32, 32-band graphic equalisers. The SD10B, meanwhile, is designed to provide a blend of features, performance and flexibility to a broad cross- section of the broadcast market. Many of the SD10B’s technologies are also to be found in the larger SD7B, while the new Nitrous expansion enhances its features and processing power.
the newest, ‘supercharged’ version of the SD9 live mixer. The SD9 is a complete, integrated system, which includes the mixing surface, a D-Rack digital stage interface and Cat5e digital multicore, with the additional ability to simultaneously record 56 channels direct to multitrack software or DAW.
50,000
The Harvey mx.16 audio and media control matrix from Berlin-based digital audio signal processing developer DSpecialists is to be extended with the addition of network capability. The new feature – which is due to be introduced in the fourth quarter – means that several Harvey units can be connected through Ethernet, enabling the exchange of control data. A version equipped with a Cobranet module will also be available, facilitating the exchange of audio data; other network standards will be supported in the future. Ecreso has announced the
introduction of new preventative maintenance features and power levels for its FM transmitter line. New for IBC 2012, the range now includes 2kW and 3kW
versions as well as offering an Advanced Metering Interface (AMI) and Expert Maintenance Reporting – support services that will be made available to customers as part of a partnership agreement. Version 2 of the Sonnox
Fraunhofer Pro-Codec plug-in for digital audio workstations features tools designed to allow mastering engineers to mix their music for the Mastered for iTunes program for the first time. The result, say Sonnox and Fraunhofer, is a powerful and time-saving tool to mix directly for Mastered for iTunes, including clipping detection and the possibility for real-time corrections while mixing. To facilitate this new functionality, Sonnox has added the Apple versions of the AAC and
Sennheiser’s Digital 9000 includes the EM 9046 receiver, SKM 9000 handheld and SK 9000 bodypack transmitters
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