Archive for June 2019
Sell-Out Crowd Enjoys SMPTE ST 2110 Seminar In London
A sell-out crowd was in attendance for a recent education event in London which covered the topic of SMPTE ST 2110 and related standards and best practices. Hosted by RAVENNA, along with RAVENNA community members, Genelec, Lawo and Meinberg , the day-long seminar provided an overview on the “SMPTE ST 2110 Standard for Media Transport…
Read MoreProCo Sound Introduces New Wireless In-Ear Monitor System
ProCo Sound has unveiled its new wireless in-ear monitor system (W.I.E.M.S.), the most compact solution of its kind in today’s market. The product, which debuted at InfoComm 2019 to great reviews, features a sleek and simple design, with no external antennas and a seamless plug-and-pair set-up. With up to 30 meters of range (line-of-sight) between…
Read MoreDPA Microphones And Wisycom Capture Audio On Netflix Film Paddleton
With a unique improvisational acting style at the heart of the Netflix original film, Paddleton, capturing audio was of paramount concern for Sound Supervisor Daniel S. McCoy CAS, owner and operator of ToneMesa, Inc. Taking into consideration that renowned comedian Ray Romano is in the starring role, McCoy seized the opportunity to showcase the actor’s…
Read MorePractical Tips on setting the scene for a relaxed session
There are plenty of good resources explaining how to mic up a drum kit, but fewer offering practical tips on setting the scene for a relaxed session that keeps the focus on the musician and the music. Here are a few gems that I’ve picked up over the years, working with some great producers and…
Read MoreSo you’re thinking of building a studio?
There are many horror stories about how studio build has gone wrong but it can be a smooth and enjoyable time if done properly. To ensure the studio is built to expectation, the most important step when designing a studio is to spend as much time as possible directly with the designer on the detail.…
Read MoreNUGEN Audio Introduces Latest Updates To Its Loudness Toolkit and Halo Downmix
audiofile speaks to Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe who is a Solutions Specialist at NUGEN Audio.He talks about teaming up with Netflix and working with mix engineers at the BBC and Fox.He also tells us about the Halo Downmix update which features new ranges for downmix coefficients and a Netflix preset. Hi, thanks for taking the time to…
Read MoreUnion JACK Selects Director Of Comedy
National digital radio station Union JACK has appointed a Director of Comedy. Geoff Rowe is a Founding Director of the Leicester Comedy Festival, a festival that has helped to establish the careers of some of the country’s most celebrated comedians. The appointment will see Geoff supporting Union JACK in its ambition to increase its comedy…
Read MoreShure Supports West Herts College Students
Shure has supported West Herts College students at an educational day of seminars and performances at Watford Colosseum. Ahead of Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes third album release earlier this month, the band decided to support the college in their hometown with a masterclass and performance at the event. The day consisted of three seminars.…
Read MoreWhite Mark Helps Jumbuck Transform Main Studio
Acoustic design consultancy White Mark Ltd has helped Jumbuck by transforming its main studio into a facility with full Dolby Atmos® capability. Based in London’s West End, Jumbuck is a boutique audio post production business that works across audience comedy, single camera comedy drama, drama and film. Established in 2001, the company is headed by…
Read MoreSmartStream™ multi-destination streaming – now available for Vortex CallMe-T low-cost IP Audio Codecs
CallMe-T low-cost IP Audio Codecs support Opus and G.722 audio coding algorithms with balanced stereo audio inputs and outputs, Ethernet connectivity plus Audio USB. They are housed in small desktop enclosures whilst for larger installations, 4x can be mounted side-by-side in 1-U. CallMe-T (as in “ET – phone home”) was designed as a low-cost hardware…
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