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“Ten months ago when I joined Audio Media I spoke about


refurbishment and refreshment,


and since then we have striven to do just that with every issue.”


ince moving to London almost two years ago there are a few things about English culture that have slowly seeped into my life: I


can now drink a pint of warm, flat ale without spitting it all over the place, I’ve come to terms with the fact that a ‘pie’ does not necessarily have to be a sweet pastry filled with some type of fruit, and I now bring up the weather at every available opportunity. With those confessions out of the way, let’s


talk about the weather (it is Spring, aſter all). Over the past few months the temperature has slowly crept higher, the sun has begun to peak through the grey canopy of clouds that seems to always hang over the UK’s capital, and signs of Spring and maybe even Summer are starting to make themselves known. It’s a time of change and rebirth. Ten months ago when I joined Audio Media


I spoke about refurbishment and refreshment, and since then we have striven to do just that with every issue, finessing the editorial focus of the magazine while constantly working to make it easier, more informative, and more enjoyable to read. I’ve never been one to relax in contentment and this month is no different. Beyond the immediately apparent change in design we’ve included a number of great features this month focusing on the varied sectors of pro audio:


On the topic of refreshment, we sat down with renowned producer Steve Levine to talk about moving


his studio to Liverpool, the importance of industry groups like the MPG, and, of course, his work with Culture Club. Steve has constantly been at the forefront of recording technology, embracing the latest and greatest kit as it comes out, and I’m incredibly pleased to be able to feature him this month. In the broadcast sector, video is going


through a major change with the adoption of 4K, but what about audio? We talked to BBC R&D media technologist Tony Churnside to find out what might be next for broadcast audio (in case you’re wondering, no, it isn’t Dolby Atmos in your living room). We also spoke with the people behind


the newly refurbished Powerplay Studios in Switzerland and picked the brain of chief engineer Reto Muggli about working with Wu-Tang Clan, Xzibit, and Prince. Tis month we even got a few minutes with one man who is constantly trying to redefine and refresh the pro-audio sector – Steven Slate. All in all it has been one hell of a month and


I hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together. 


Jory MacKay, Editor


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