16 l October 2012
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API has appointed London-based Source Distributionas the exclusive distributor for its full range of products throughout the UK. Source, a division of HHB Communications, brings over 35 years of industry experience to the partnership, as well as a client list that includes the BBC, Sky, CNN and Abbey Road.
www.apiaudio.com
www.sourcedistribution.co.uk
KMR Audiois now distributing a range of Inward Connections products from the US by acclaimed audio designer Steve Firlotte. The range includes the Inwards Connections Magnum Mic Pre 500 Series microphone preamp, the Mix690 16-channel summing mixer, and Nitro, a 500 Series fully discrete two-band parametric EQ.
www.kmraudio.com
SAE Institute in Amsterdam has upgraded one of its teaching studios with a 36-channel Audient ASP8024 producers desk. “The desk is an absolute treat,” said head of the audio department, Bruce Gibb, adding that students are particularly impressed with “the console’s user-friendly and flexible interface”.
www.audient.com
HHB Communications has installed new Pro Tools 10 software, HDX hardware and a 24-fader D-Command console at audio post production facility Up 4 Loud Productions. Replacing the Control 24 with the 24-fader D- Command is said to have improved efficiency and speed, while the Pro Tools 10 software and extra power delivered by the new HDX DSP engine enables larger sessions
www.hhb.co.uk
Following a company restructure, Generic Audio has been rebranded as Gem Audio Labs. The Wroclaw, Poland-based company, which manufactures the Preceptor and Compactor compressor/limiters, has made new staff appointments expanded its international distributor network and revised its international pricing structure.
www.gemaudiolabs.com
The first MPG Awards Ambassadors Lunch was held in August
THE MUSIC Producers Guild (MPG) is set to host a number of events highlighting the influence and gravitas of the MPG Awards, to be held on 7 February 2013 at the Café de Paris. This includes an upgrade to the monthly ‘Speakeasy’ networking meets and the launch of MPG Q-Time, a series of discussions with leading representatives of the music industry hosted by 6Music’s Tom Robinson. The ramping up of activity
follows the first MPG Awards Ambassadors Lunch, held in
EUROPE Horus leaps hundred units hurdle
MERGING TECHNOLOGIES has sold 100 units of its Horus networked audio converter since it began shipping in April 2012. The milestone follows several months of recording by Switzerland- based JDN, lead by Jean-Daniel Noir and his colleague, Marie Delorme, who invested in a Horus each earlier this year. “I asked Merging to pay attention to the headphone
Horus fan Jean-Daniel Noir
August at the Hospital Club in Soho, ahead of the big event next year. To an audience of Awards sponsors, MPG members and friends, producer Tony Platt declared: “To have reached our fifth Awards night is fantastic, and I want to thank you all for helping us, as well as asking you to keep spreading the word and build the event.” The 7 February 2013 date falls
between the US Grammy and UK Brit award ceremonies, which, in previous years, have hampered some nominated artists
and producers from attending the MPGs because they have been travelling between continents. “The timescale is now such that people can plan their trips to take in the MPG Awards as well,” said Platt. MPG Awards producer Louise
Stevens added: “We’re planning a party in early December to formally announce the shortlists for each category, but we’re also trying to create a series of different events which will give Awards nominees, MPG members, media partners and sponsors the chance to get together. The aim is to
MPG ramps up activity ahead of Awards night
The Music Producers Guild is set to raise its profile, and that of its fifth annual Awards, with a busy calendar of networking opportunities and panel sessions
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6Music’s Tom Robinson will host the first Q-Time event
create more of a ‘narrative’ to the Awards over the course of the year, focusing on previous winners and nominees so that people can follow their progress and learn more about them.” PSNEurope is this year sponsoring the Studio of the Year Award. The MPG has also introduced the A&R Award for 2013, designed to recognise the contribution that the best UK A&Rs make to the creative process of production. Launching this month is MPG Q-Time, a series of panel discussions based on a familiar TV format, designed to stimulate debate and dialogue on all aspects of the ever-fluid music industry. MPG Q-Time events will by
chaired by acclaimed BBC 6Music presenter, recording artist and songwriter Tom Robinson. The first Q-Time takes place at the Hospital Club on 15 October at 7pm, where panelists will include Martin Mills (chairman of The Beggars Group), Geoff Taylor (British Phonographic Institute CEO), producer and Gang of Four guitarist Andy Gill, and producer Hal Ritson (Dizzee Rascal, Example, The Young Punx). Anyone can submit questions via
mpg_q-time@mpg.org.uk. The event is free for MPG Full Members, but there is a charge for others. Finally, the monthly Speakeasy
get-together for MPG members has moved to the Loft Room in the Hospital Club because of its increased popularity. The venue has a “comprehensively stocked and reasonably priced bar”, the MPG is quick to emphasise… n
www.mpg.org.uk
amplifier when Horus was being developed. These often sound poor on other devices. I must say that they definitely listened to me because it is really outstanding and it saves me taking a separate amp and all the cables and power supply,” said Noir. Merging Technologies
president, Claude Cellier remarked: “Jean-Daniel has been a great contributor to our developments over many years and it seems very apt for JDN to celebrate this first centenary with us.”n
www.merging.com
Photo: Carole Edrich
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