AVID PRO TOOLS 10 ROAD MAP PT10, 10HD and 10HDX
Here is a road map slide of the recent Avid outlining the Pro Tools 10, HD, and HDX systems.
AVID PRO TOOLS HDX DETAILS!
ADI PRO TOOLS 10 HDX
-HIGHER TRACK COUNTS
-MORE HEADROOM
-HIGHER SOUND QUALITY
-5X MORE PROCESSING POWER
-32 BIT FLOATING PROCESSING
-AAX PLUGINS
AVID is saying that the new HDX systems will be cheaper than AVID previous HD systems. I figured that got tossed around was a comparison of $15,000 for a current generation system vs. $10,000 for a new HDX system. They are also saying that there are many third party developers that have already begun developing AAX plugins. So expect to see some new AAX plugins on the floor of AES 2011 in the coming days.
Chandler Limited Little Devil Pedal
"Hi All-
2011 will be a busy year for new Chandler Limited products. We have four new items in the works and will be releasing them in short order.The first first product will be a new direction for Chandler Limited. I have been a guitar player for 30 years and it is really what got me into music and recording. I have long been interested in making guitar pedals and pursuing sounds that I have wanted for guitar but have been unable to obtain with other gear. I have been experimenting with distortion and boost sounds for the last year and a half and feel that I have guitar pedals that will offer the Chandler sound and build to a new audience.
SO! I offer to you the Little Devil Boost pedals. It is a Class A circuit design that is hand wired and constructed like all Chandler products, and offers a large amount of high quality colored gain, selection of boost range, and three feedback settings. The Little Devil Boost is inspired by our upcoming Little Devil 500 pre amp. The intense sounding discrete amps and feedback settings are the heart of the units. As with the Germ Pre and Little Devil pres you can manufacture and enhance sounds easily and have a variety of sounds at your disposal. The three position feedback switch on each pedal is very much like having three different pedals and when combined with the boost range and gain allow for even more experimentation.
Best wishes,
Wade Goeke
Chandler Limited"
For more info check the gear slutz post
Neve 1073LBEQ Single channel 500 Series equalizer
The Neve 1073LBEQ provides a Neve 1073 EQ circuit in a single 500-series module. The 1073 is widely considered the world’s premier mic preamp & EQ module, delivering the unique Neve sound featured on some of the most famous recordings of the past 40 years.
The big, punchy sound of the classic Neve 1073 module complements any musical genre, from rock to rap, jazz to classical. Its lush sound with classic Neve signature makes it the consummate mic-pre/EQ module for recording vocals, guitars, and acoustic instruments of all descriptions. With the 1073LBEQ module, the highly sought-after classic EQ sound is now available in a 500-series form-factor.
Highlights
* Legendary 3-band EQ design
* When integrated with 1073LB preamp, the combination is 100% discrete and = genuine 1073 mic pre/EQ
* Rotary controls provide accurate adjustment of the 1073 3-band EQ and High Pass Filter
* Signal presence LED illuminates green from a level of -25dB and red from a level of +24dB
* Switch for EQ IN/OUT function, with LED indication
* Electronically balanced classic Neve circuits used in Line Input and Line Output stages for standalone module use. These stages are bypassed and the 1073LBEQ module is 100% discrete when combined with the 1073LB mic preamp
* Audio Processing Insert design allows the audio to/from the 1073LBEQ module to be inserted into the audio path of an existing 1073LB (modules must be fitted in the same rack)
* High frequency concentric knobs perform two functions: HF shelf control and High Pass Filter control
* Fully screened module packaged in Mu-metal case eliminates stray electromagnetic fields from Lunchbox PSU or other module types
The 1073LBEQ provides the legendary sound of Neve in a remarkably simple format. A Line level input feeds an electronically balanced EQ circuit with 3-bands of adjustable EQ and a High Pass filter, which can easily be switched in/out. The output is also an electronically balanced Line level output. A signal presence LED and Neve’s clever Audio Processing Insert design is also integrated into the module.
The 1073LBEQ can be modified to work as an inserted process with an existing 1073LB mic pre module. A modification is required inside both units and a cable, which is supplied with the 1073LBEQ module, is needed to connect the LB mic pre to the LB EQ. The result of this is a genuine 1073 mic/pre input -> EQ -> output audio path when in this mode. Revolutionary!
This mono unit is the perfect solution for studios and audio engineers looking to bring in the very essence of the Neve 1073 EQ sound to their portable racks.
Note: The Neve 1073LBEQ will not work with the A Designs 500HR 2 Slot rack or the Empirical Labs EL500 2 Slot 500 Series Rack.
XQP 535 500 Series Program EQ
FROM QXP:
"This is a new Baxandall EQ from XQP we'll be showing at AES 129, booth 642. Two frequencies per band. Very simple."
Anamod 500 Series Two-Stage Transformer/Tube Analog Simulator AES 2010
From Anamod:
Vesatile modeled amplifier
· Two transformer stages - 2 models each
· Two tube stages stages - 4 models each
· All analog - no latency or conversion
· Single-space 500 series rack formatWhether tracking live or re-processing instruments, many people use a tube amplifier to shape the sound of a track. The AnaMod XF Tube provides a unique way to do this. The XF Tube is an analog model of an amplifier which consists of an input transformer, 2 tube stages, and an output transformer. Any of the stages may be bypassed and each stage has switchable parameters. The transformer stages allow for the selection of an iron or nickel core model while the tube stages provide models for both pentodes and triodes as well as configuring the stage as either push-pull or single-ended.
The XF Tube, while being model based, is a purely analog device. It was created using the AnaMod process to model the complex tube and transformer characteristics. Unlike a digital plug-in or processor- based outboard gear, there is no latency, and no A/D or D/A conversions to compromise the sound.
Specifications
Input Impedance: 20KΩ, balanced
Output Impedance: less than 50Ω
Max. Output Level: +21dBu, balanced
Transformer Models: Iron or Nickel
Tube Models: Pentode or Triode
Stage Configurations: Push-Pull or Single Ended
Drive Controls: One for each tube stage
Iron / Byp. / Nickel: Sets the transformer model or bypasses the stage entirely.
Single-Ended / Byp. / Push-Pull: Sets the stage configuration or bypasses the stage entirely.
ANAMOD WILL BE SHOWING THIS FANTASTIC PROUCT AT AES 2010!
Rupert Neve 517 500 Series Module!
Looks like Rupert Neve is going to be releasing a 500 series module at AES 2010!
There is not a whole lot of info yet on this product but check back soon for more pictures and details!
http://rupertneve.com/
*NEW* Retro Instruments Powerstrip AES 2010
New Retro Powerstrip!
"The Retro Powerstrip recording channel is a high powered "channel strip" or "vintage studio in a box", capturing the tone of a tube mixing desk, Pultec-style tube EQ and British tube compressor all in one compact 2u rack unit. It has all the right inputs and enough gain for every microphone and instrument you can throw at it. It has a balanced line level input for pro-interface instruments and for use during mix time. The performance is purely musical. It is perfect for use in any size recording studio or on stage.
Features
* Transformer coupled Class-A tube microphone preamplifier with phantom power.
* Industry-standard Passive EQ with authentic feel, controls and equalization curves.
* Classic British variable-mu tube compression.
* Front panel 1/4' instrument jack.
* Rear panel XLR mic and line inputs and line output are fully-floating transformer balanced to eliminate ground-induced hum and noise.
* Interstage-coupled Subsonic High-Pass Filter provides Peaking LF Boosts with alternate tonal characteristics.
* LF Boost Settings of 20, 30, 60 and 100 Hz Complementary LF Cut settings of 20, 30, 60 and 100 Hz
* HF Boost Settings of 1.5 kHz, 3 kHz, 4 kHz, 5 kHz, 6 kHz, 8 kHz, 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 14 kHz and 16 kHz
* Complementary HF Cut Settings of 5 kHz, 10 kHz and 20 kHz
* Six selectable compressor attack/release time-constants.
* 90 / 250 Hz compressor high-pass sidechain filter.
* Easily recallable 100-position knob scales.
* The compressor and equalizer can be independently bypassed.
* Phase reversal switch. Front panel meter zero adjustment.
* IEC power inlet with 120/240VAC 50/60Hz power mains standard.
* Ability to use current production and new-old-stock tubes.
* Tube enthusiasts have many options and resulting tone variations.
* Tube changes require no alignment.
* The instrument input loops to a rear panel jack for stage amplifier.
* Rear panel line level XLR output and low-level balanced output for processed stage amplifier.
* Design minimizes tube heat generation
* High stability components used throughout
* Steel Chassis built to last
* Manufactured in the USA
* Full factory support"
http://www.vintageking.com/Retro-Instruments-Powerstrip?sc=18&category=1019
http://www.retroinstruments.com/index.html
Burl B80 Mothership a/d & d/a converter
FROM BURL'S SITE
"Introducing the B80 MOTHERSHIP, the multi-channel version of Burl Audio’s critically acclaimed B2 Bomber ADC and DAC. Pushing the boundaries once again, the Burl Audio B80 Mothership AD/DA converter has up to 80 channel capability. Using a card based system, and a heavy duty 4U chassis, the B80 Mothership employs 10 card slots with 2, 4 and 8 channel AD/DA cards, all with the B2 quality signal path.Every ADC channel has a BX1 transformer and every DAC channel has the latest Burl Audio discrete op-amp, BOPA2, technology. For many who have already embraced the B2 Bomber, this is a dream come true. Recording an entire band and playing back through 24 channels Burl at a time, is a truly beautiful experience.
With a completely configurable AD/DA, a converter for any situation can be realized. If you just mix, load up the B80 with 8 BDA8 cards for 64 channels of mind blowing fidelity. If you track live, 6 BAD4 cards will give you 24 B2 quality inputs, and 4 BDA8 cards gives you 32 channels of outputs. Rocking.
"Digital interconnect is also completely configurable, and controlled by a swappable motherboard. The first offering of the B80 digital motherboard , the BMB1, comes standard with two Digi-link connectors for direct hookup to Pro Tools. Burl Audio does away with the expansion port, making both primary ports. That means you can play 64 DAC channels straight out of Pro Tools with one unit! No more cascading units with multiple word clocks. All channels can run off of one internal master clock. Good bye word clock generator! Of course if you do need more channels, multiple units run flawlessly with tight clocking.
The technology that makes this possible is the Burl BackBone. The Burl BackBone is a high bandwidth backplane delivering incredible digital audio throughput. The Burl BackBone also delivers large amounts of power to the analog sections. Master clock travels directly to each converter eliminating the need for individual PLLs."
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Neve 1073LB 500 Series Preamp!
Very nice, maybe a 500 series EQ is on the way???
Neve 1073 500 Series Preamp!
FROM VINTAGE KING:
"Vintage King Audio is pleased to officially announce the release of the Neve 1073 LB 500 Series Mono Mic Preamp Module, from AMS Neve. The Neve 1073LB will be available in the United States exclusively through Vintage King Audio.
The original Neve 1073 module is arguably the most desirable mic pre and first choice of countless engineers and producers since its inception 40 years ago. Imitated (but never matched) by a number of equipment manufacturers, AMS-Neve has officially recreated the 1073ʼs big punchy sound and made it available for your Lunchbox with the Neve 1073LB.
“Vintage Kingʼs customers have been asking for something like this and we worked closely with Neve for some time to bring it to the market,” says Mike Nehra, Co-Owner of Vintage King Audio. “You can tell Neve really took pride and went to great lengths with this model. The build quality is solid and the tone of this unit stands neck in neck with classic and new Neve 1073 models. We anticipate that this will do fantastic in the marketplace.”
Crafted in England by Neve engineers, the 1073LB retains the unique sonic characteristics of its original predecessor by using the same architecture, matching components and original handwound transformers. With new features like a fine TRIM control, switchable microphone input impedance, signal presence LED, intelligent protected switching of front combi-XLR input connector and Neveʼs Audio Processing Insert design, the new 1073LB expands upon the legendary Class A design and takes your lunchbox to the next level at an incredibly price point ($995.00 USD).
Visit vintageking.com to place your orders now.
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