TC Electronic announces ‘LM6 Radar Loudness Meter’ Native Plug-in is now shipping

TC Electronic has announced that its new LM6 Radar Loudness Meter plug-in is now shipping. TC Electronic’s acclaimed radar display has proven an efficient solution when upgrading audio production for broadcast, film and music from unsatisfactory peak level indicators to loudness-based metering. With the introduction of the new LM6 Radar Loudness Meter plug-in, audio professionals using Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Nuendo, Wavelab, Cubase, Sequoia, etc. on a Mac or PC can now benefit from having direct access to this revolutionary meter which covers all mono, stereo and 5.1 productions.

TC Electronic to Host Loudness Seminar – Dubai Calling

With the recent rise of international broadcast standards, loudness has become one of the most important and debated topics in broadcast today. Last year, TC Electronic hosted a Loudness Seminar in Rome. Participants from all over the world gathered to get the latest in-depth info on loudness technology and standards. Now, TC Electronic hosts yet another Loudness Seminar in the vibrant city of Dubai, 10 May 2012.

Blue Cat’s Freeware Pack II Plugins Bundle now available (Free Download)

Blue Cat Audio has released Blue Cat’s Freeware Pack II, a complete redesign of its free audio plug-ins for Mac and PC. This release brings new plug-ins to the bundle (dual channel EQ, stereo phaser), as well as completely redesigned versions of the existing plug-ins: new user interfaces, a new presets management system, new MIDI and automation mapping capabilities, many new presets, Windows AAX support, and much more (details below).

TC Electronic to display its range of Broadcast and Pro Audio Products at the 2012 NAB Show

TC Electronic will exhibit its range of loudness meters and digital signal processors at this year’s NAB Show (booth C2852). Loudness has become one of the most debated topics in audio. With the many diverse types of audio that need to co-exist during a day of broadcast, it is little wonder that alignment in terms of loudness is a major focal point of TV and radio stations all over the world.

Consequently, TC Electronic will display its comprehensive range of loudness products at NAB (booth C2852), including the new LM6 Radar Loudness Meter plug-in, TC TouchMonitor TM7 and TM9 Loudness Meter, DB2 and DB4 MKII Transmission Processors and the LM2 Stereo Loudness Meter.

Dynaudio Professional displays M3XE and DBM50 Monitors for the First Time in the US at NAB 2012

Dynaudio Professional is pleased to exhibit two sets of brand new monitors at this year’s NAB Show (booth C2852). Both the state-of-the-art main monitors – Dynaudio Professional M3XE – and the desktop monitors – Dynaudio Professional DBM50 – will be on display for the first time in the US at the TC Electronic / Dynaudio booth.

Cubase 6.5 Trial Now Available (Free Download)

Steinberg has announced that Cubase 6.5 and Cubase Elements 6 are now available as free trial versions. The trials come with the same range of functionality as the full versions, including all instruments, effects and sounds and also may be used without limitations for 30 days.

Roland unveils Jupiter-50 Synthesizer

Roland has announced Jupiter-50 Synthesizer, the second release in its contemporary generation of Jupiter family keyboards. Four separate sound engines can be stacked together to create classic fat synth tones and massive voices. The lightweight, streamlined design also makes it an essential keyboard for players everywhere.

Inside, Roland Jupiter-50 comes with a sound engine that is the sonic equal of its big brother, containing all of the SuperNatural synthesizer and acoustic tones found in the Jupiter-80. Users can even import Jupiter-80 sound data into the Jupiter-50 or utilize powerful onboard multi-effects and reverb for studio-quality sound processing.

Live Audio Recording | SSL announces Live Recorder

Solid State Logic has announced the introduction of Live Recorder, the system that provides a great solution for high channel count Live, Location or Broadcast Recording. Live Recorder is ideal for Live Music Recording from FOH console systems, Location Film Sound Recording, TV Broadcast Production Studios and Broadcast Production Trucks.

SSL Live-Recorder system connects via standard optical MADI so can connect directly to MADI equipped Digital Mixing Consoles, venue audio distribution infrastructure (Riedel, Optocore etc) or Broadcast Routers. The system presents significant cost saving opportunities when compared to Hard Disk Recorders or other DAW recorder systems. Live-Recorder systems can record up to 128Ch@24bit/48kHz or 64Ch@24bit/96kHz.

ISA Two, the new Mic Preamp from Focusrite

Focusrite recently has released ISA Two, their latest microphone preamp. It is a great solution when you need high quality mic pres in two independent channels.

Focusrite’s microphone preamplifiers go back to the original Focusrite ISA 110 modules, when Rupert Neve was commissioned by George Martin in 1985 to create a no-compromise channel strip for his Neve console. Combining the very best solid-state electronics with transformer coupling, Focusrite Mic Pres have played a key part in the recording of hundreds of hit records and they’re the choice of leading artists, producers and engineers around the world.

Steinberg announces Nuendo Live

Steinberg announces Nuendo Live, an advanced recording software dedicated to live engineers. Steinberg Nuendo Live makes recording sessions a whole lot easier by combining the usability, the stability and the audio quality of well known parent DAW. Steinberg Nuendo Live comes with a single window very intuitive user interface which keeps you focused on your recording session. Transport control, marker insertion, recording options – everything is close at hand and can be accessed with just one click. And the convenient Record Panel gives you an instant overview on all relevant parameters, even in hectic situations.

“Nuendo Live is your devoted recording software application for professionals in the live recording industry,” said Timo Wildenhain, product marketing manager for Nuendo. “Ushering in a new product era with Nuendo Live, we at Steinberg continue to pursue our goal to conceive and design tools and technologies tailored to the specific requirements of our customers.”