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August e-news text version
August e-news is here with news of our change of address, specials, new products, a guide to Audio for DSLR cameras and more
We've moved.
STOP PRESS We've moved to Unit 3, 1 Porters Ave, Eden Tce. Phone and fax no's remain the same
Do you need storage in Eden Tce?
We've got spare room in our new warehouse to store your goods or to setup your own small workspace.
ADAM Audio: Hear the new AX series now.
ADAM Audio has upgraded its A-series speakers to include 2 new models, the A3X and A8X, all featuring the X series ribbon tweeter. ADAM Audio is solely represented in New Zealand by Sound Techniques.
New firmware for Sound Devices 552 5-channel mixer with 2-track recorder
Now with v1.2 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.
ADAM Monitors the Sound of the World Cup
The music for the Opening Ceremony of the World Cup was produced on ADAM monitors
Stephen visits Nagra
Stephen is in Europe post Pro Lighting & Sound Expo and visited the Nagra headquarters. See one of Nagra's first recorders on the left
...and visits Sonosax nearby
Sonosax mixers and recorders are manufactured in a converted farmhouse near to Nagra. Of particular interest was the SONOSAX SX-ES64 compact and light-weight 6 channel mixer with 4 main mix busses and the high quality SONOSAX SX-M32 3 channel/stereo mixer with digital output both pictured left
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.
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
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?
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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