New York – October 4, 2011 – With a heavy international touring schedule and a new album gaining praise from fans and music critics all around the world, singer/songwriter Jon Regen is very discriminating on the tools of his trade – on the stage and in the studio. Whether performing in a classical European concert hall or recording vocals at a top international studio facility, Regen depends on Neumann microphones to make sure his performances as good as they can possibly be.
Regen began his career as a jazz pianist before recently extending his repertoire to include vocals. In 2004, he released Almost Home — his first singer/songwriter album. But the more he sang live, the more he noticed a ‘lack of shine’ when using typical microphones. When he noticed top artists using Neumann condenser mics on stage, he more
MELVILLE, NY, October 3, 2011 — Korg announces lower pricing on the latest addition to its popular MR Series of DSD digital recorders, the MR-2 High Resolution Mobile Recorder. The new pricing represents an average savings to consumers of $200.
As with all of Korg’s MR recorders, the MR-2 records in the ultra-high fidelity DSD format, with a sampling rate of 2.8 MHz, capturing every sonic detail while preserving the ambience of the original recording location. For job-specific recording, the MR-2 can also record in any of the popular multi-bit formats, from MP2 and MP3 up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
Hand-held, portable and easy to operate, the MR-2 features a highly visible 128 x 128-pixel liquid crystal display. The noiseless backlight provides great visibility, even in dim locations. Both battery (AA x 2) and USB power sources allow the MR-2 to be used almost more
MELVILLE, NY, October 3, 2011 — Korg USA has announced a new fall rebate promotion on some of their most popular models. The mail-in rebate period runs from October 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011, and applies to new products purchased by U.S. residents from an authorized Korg dealer in the USA. Full details and a downloadable rebate coupon can be found at www.korg.com/promo.
Cash rebates are available on the following products:
R3 MMT Modeling Synth with Full Size Keys $100 Rebate
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Oct. 4, 2011 — Sencore, a leading provider of signal quality and video delivery solutions, today announced that NES Communications has installed two SMD 989 DVB-S/S2 satellite modulators in its newest HD digital satellite uplink vehicle. NES Communications, a provider of high-quality video and data communications services to major network and sports broadcasters, selected the SMD 989s in order to provide its clients with the full range of modulation options for C-band uplinking. more
Singular Software™, developer of workflow automation applications for video production, has announced that it is updating its award-winning line of audio and video synchronization tools, to add support for the recently released Apple® Final Cut Pro® X version 10.0.1. “Singular Software is known for providing a wide range of video editors with valuable workflow automation tools, to efficiently manage any type of multi-camera, multi-take, and dual-system audio production. It is a priority for us to offer the latest compatibility options, while continuing to optimize our product line for current hosts,” says Bruce Sharpe, CEO of Singular Software. “With the 10.0.1 release, we now have the necessary infrastructure for our applications to integrate with Final Cut Pro X. We look forward to offering our customers this compatibility soon.”
Existing Singular Software Presto™ and PluralEyes® for Final Cut Pro customers will receive a free update when support for Final Cut more
Industry recognizes projectiondesign as the Manufacturer of the Year and F35 wqxga projector wins Projection or Display Product of the Year
Against fierce competition and decided by a judging panel comprising the communications technology industry’s elite, Norway’s projectiondesign won Manufacturer of the Year and Projection or Display Product of the Year for their F35 wqxga projector.
The prestigious AV Awards ceremony was held in front of 800 of the industry’s guests at a ceremony on Friday, 30 September 2011 at the Hilton Park Lane, London.
“Receiving these awards firmly establishes our growth and investment in working with partners as well as in technology and innovation. These are the best awards that a company could dream more
Industry recognizes projectiondesign as the Manufacturer of the Year and F35 wqxga projector wins Projection or Display Product of the Year
Against fierce competition and decided by a judging panel comprising the communications technology industry’s elite, Norway’s projectiondesign won Manufacturer of the Year and Projection or Display Product of the Year for their F35 wqxga projector.
The prestigious AV Awards ceremony was held in front of 800 of the industry’s guests at a ceremony on Friday, 30 September 2011 at the Hilton Park Lane, London.
“Receiving these awards firmly establishes our growth and investment in working with partners as well as in technology and innovation. These are the best awards that a company could dream more
San Diego, California — DVEO, the broadcast division of Computer Modules, Inc. (CMI), is proud to announce that they have successfully resumed production of several types of DVB Master™ DVB-ASI cards and expect to have most cards back in production. In June 2011, DVEO purchased the intellectual assets of Linear Systems, Ltd. of Winnipeg, Canada, their long-term supplier of PCIe and PCI interface cards for DVB-ASI and SDI/HD-SDI.
The cards’ manufacturing is being outsourced to a third party company near San Diego. DVEO plans to sell the manufacturing rights to a synergistic partner, and is negotiating with third parties. “This may happen in the next few months,” stated Laszlo Zoltan, Sales Manager for DVEO. “Meanwhile, our customer favorites are coming back… including the DVB Master 2i/2o two input and two output card, the VidPort™ SD-HD™ input or output card, more
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 3, 2011 ─ Clear-Com, a global leader in critical voice communication systems, is pleased to announce the promotion of Simon Browne to Director of Worldwide Product Management. Browne will oversee the product analysis, planning and lifecycle management activities for all of Clear-Com, while further developing the company’s strong portfolio of intercom products in order to meet the ever-expanding needs of the voice communication market. more
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, OCTOBER 3, 2011 — Gepco International and General Cable are pleased to announce the appointment of Pro Tech Marketing to promote Gepco® Brand products in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and West Texas. Already a representative for Shure, QSC and Middle Atlantic Products among others, the Gepco Brand will add to Pro Tech Marketing’s already extensive line card.
“We are happy to be partnering with Gepco and General Cable,” said Richard Hansen, CEO of Pro Tech Marketing. “Adding the Gepco® Brand and SheerWire™ line helps with our goal of providing the total package with the highest quality products for our A/V integrators.”
“Pro Tech Marketing is a proven organization with a phenomenal reputation in the markets they serve,” said Brian Lamar, Director of Sales for SheerWire™ by Gepco® Products, General Cable. “We are extremely pleased by this new partnership and are confident our customers more
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