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Flatbed linear fader mixer option for 788T recorder released
Sound Devices has released the CL-9 Linear Fader Controller. The CL-9 Linear Fader Controller is a dedicated mixing surface for the 788T. With the addition of a CL-9, the already powerful 788T becomes a complete mixer / recording system, perfect for audio capture in sound-for-picture and music-oriented productions.
Congratulations Tony Johnson on your nomination for an Academy Award
We congratulate Tony Johnson for his nomination for Sound Mixing at the 2010 Academy Awards
Digital Switchover plan for New Zealand initial decisions 22/12/09
The battle for spectrum for wireless microphones latest news 22/12/09. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0912/S00350.htm Please read on...
New Lectrosonics transmitters with variable output power
The fanatics at Lectrosonics have been at it again. Now they have developed two transmitters with variable output power
Sound Devices releases 552 5-channel mixer with 2-track recorder
Now with v1.1 firmware. Sound Devices 5 channel mixer with 2-track recorder brings on-board recording to portable mixing. It's the same size as Sound Devices' original 442 mixer but lighter.
T'is the Season for new firmware
New firmware is available for the Sound Devices 552 mixer, Nagra VI recorder, Sound Devices 7-series recorders (not 788T) and the Fostex FR-2LE recorder.
Handy freeware
Here’s some handy freeware for use in audio applications. Please respect the developers' licences and look at their other software.
How to choose Oral History recording equipment
Are you a novice who wants to record Oral History in the digital domain?
ADAM Audio speakers hear! now.
Audition the new S3X-H speakers from ADAM Audio, solely represented in New Zealand by Sound Techniques.
Sound Devices 722, 744T get 160Gb SATA hard drive upgrade
New 722 and 744T recorders now include an internal 160 GB SATA hard drive. Owners of older models can upgrade with the XL-SATA interface kit.
Sound Devices 788T limiter improved with v1.76 firmware
Sound Devices has released v1.76 firmware for 788T recorders. It includes functional improvements to the limiter behaviour and more. For a detailed explanation on how the limiter works see http://www.sounddevices.com/notes/recorders/788t-limiters/
Nagra seminars held in July
John Owens, Nagra's International Sales Manager presented seminars on the Nagra VI, 6-track recorder and Nagra LB, 2-track in Wellington and Auckland at the end of July.
Lectrosonics Octopack and Sound Devices 788T are a great match
Lectrosonics was showing new products at NAB 2009. Here we have the 8 channel Octopack receiver which is a similar size to the Sound Devices 788T 8-track recorder.
Sanken COS11 now Digital-RFI proof
Lavalier Microphone Sanken has introduced the COS-11D, a new version of the popular lavalier which overcomes digital transmitter RFI (radio frequency interference). See specials page for Sanken specials
Lyre mounts from Rycote
Rycote has announced that in future all Modular Suspensions & Windshield kits 1–6 using Small and Medium Modular Suspensions will be made with "Lyre" suspension webs and a Connbox CB1 fitted as standard.
SR setup hints
Hints for channel selection with SR receiver. SR with battery sled is illustrated
Fostex FR-2LE – 2-track portable Compact Flash recorder
The Fostex FR-2LE is a compact, inexpensive recorder which is easy to use and can record at up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution
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04 Feb 2010

February is proving to be a great month at Sound Techniques with the release of the Sound Devices CL-9 linear fader mixer for 788T recorder and Tony Johnson's nomination for an Oscar as part of the Avatar team.



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