But now there is a big brother! It’s got more tracks, midi-functions, two tube channels and a meter-bridge. That a little pad with a computer-cable running to a laptop could possibly do better sounding recordings at a fraction of the cost was indeed interesting news back then. The Control 24’s Focusrite preamps were never known for being the best, but they were of a very respectable quality non-the less. When Sound On Sound Magazine tested the R-16 a couple of years ago they suggested that the preamps might actually sound better than the old Digidesign Control 24. The GS-R24 builds on the success of the Zed R-16, which has been praised both for its great sound and functionality. Since the first news of its arrival over a year ago I have wanted to get my hands on the new FireWire mixer from Allen & Heath.
Solution-D microphones can be distinguished by their blue label, as opposed to the regular red label of Neumann microphones, and they have a ‘D’ added to their model number. The Neumann Solution-D system encompasses digital microphone interfaces that uses the AES/EBU format and a range of microphones with digital outputs. With one of the strongest brand names in music production gear for close to a hundred years, German microphone manufacturer Neuman has recently moved into the monitor marked. For anyone recording drums, live strings or bands through Digi 003s and Focusrite Liquid Saphires and the likes, this is one of the best next investment stages for their recording chains currently on the marked. With four Twin-Finity preamps, digital outputs and 1176-style compression it is a versatile workhorse for people who need more lines than the average stereo pre-amp can provide. Anyway, it’s worth the dream and the current consoles are fab!Īnother desirable piece of kit at the Source Distribution stand was the Universal Audio 4-710d. It would also be a great semi-professional and affordable console for the education sector.
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Such an upgrade could buy the Studio Live range a place in more professional environments than at current. Especially in a time when rack mounted converters with PCI cards are starting to see competition from various expansion cards and FireWire solutions. However, it would be great to see a new top of the range in the future with the functions mentioned, thunderbolt plug, 32 lines and some extra pro-functions. But then the price wouldn’t be such a steal anymore and it’s original appeal partly lost.
This is making one channel cross all other channels at the same time, but all my worries were in vain! It is a very simple console to get into and if it sounds anything as good as the reviews say, it is a bargain! On the wish list, a screen with better resolution would be in order and so would fully automated faders. The signal path that is usually placed vertically or accessed through a menu is laid out horizontally across the desk. Having only seen the PreSonus Studio Live consoles in reviews and in videos I had found them a bit untidy. (DJ and producer Stephen Lynch taking interest in the PreSonus’ Studio Live console.)
Record seemed annoyingly good for a devoted ProTools user and I suspect I will end up owning a copy some time in the future.
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For traditional mix down the Harrison Mixbus Console software is also a good solution, but Record is a much more complete DAW. The analogue SSL-looking interface should appeal to anyone who likes working on a traditional desk. The interface is familiar to anyone who has used a traditional mixing console and the wiring of the different units within the software builds on the same idea as in ‘Reason,’ also from Propellerheads. Not really having had a chance to try out Propellerheads' critically acclaimed ‘Record’ software yet, we got an up-close look at some of its features in this seminar. The next show will be in London in November.Īn updated list over exhibitors associated with the show at any give time can be found here. It’s a first time event in Leeds, organized by UK Music Shows Ltd and sponsored by The Production Room, KMR Audio and MusicTech Magazine.
The show boasted a number of essential distributors in the music production industry, along with academic institutions and a good range of seminars. The Music Production Show took place in Leeds on May 13 and 14.
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