AUDIO NEWS

Ams Neve announces plug-ins &
Protools compatibility for Audiofile SC

Sabra-som´s
Microphone
Protection Tools
   Brazilian manufacturer Sabra-Som launched on the international pro-audio market its unique universal microphone mounting system, described as a "noise protection tools for microphones".
   It is a combination of products that form a versatile universal erector set to deal with microphone placement, shock mounting and pop filtering issues in studios and live performances on stage.

   This system includes the ST2 universal T-bar adjustable double support with 3/8 and 5/8 inch thread, an SSM-1 universal mechanical noise suppression support and the SPF pop filter.
   All elements can be adjusted to create customised set-ups. The unit is effective in isolating microphones from noise, rumble and vibrations.
   By mounting a second SSM-1 to the ST2 T-bar, the system can accommodate the longest shotgun microphone. Additionally, the T-bar can be used alone as a stereo microphone mount with a maximum 8 inch spread, suitable for X/Y arrays.
   All components attach to (non-rotating) hexagonal rods for a solid lock.
   The SPF (sabra Pop Filter) is a dual-layer screen design that effectively removes breath pops and plosives. The SPF mounts on an articulated arm that swivels and locks into any desired position, unlike pop filters that use gooseneck type mounts.

   AMS Neve has announce the latest software,Version SC2.10, for the AudioFile SC high speed editing system which features DSP Plug-ins and compatibility with
ProTools.
   This latest AudioFile SC software features the ability to import ProTools session files into the AudioFile SC. Version SC2.10 allows the user to browse to a folder and import a ProTools 5.0 session file. ProTools can be rendered during import or converted to AudioFile real time fades. After the import the user is presented with an AudioFile events list which can be played and edited as desired.
   DSP Plug-ins are another key feature of Version SC2.10 and can be divided into three basic categories:
   -Time based Plug-ins: Time based plug-ins include SuperTimeflex, Pitch change, Delay, Delay with modulation, Room echo and Doppler effects.
   -Frequency based Plug-ins: Frequency based plus-ins offer single and 4-band EQ with a choice of different algorithms.
   -Creative Plug-ins: Creative

plug-ins are a suite of creative sound effects which are useful for sound design. The plug-ins include ring modulation, resonance, multi-band resonance, multi-band frequency selective delay, distortion, harmoniser and feedback.
   These effects can be combined together by the user as desired and saved as presets. The DSP plug-ins now also include an enhanced user interface.
   Other features of Version SC2.10 include:
n Multi Track Trim enables zones to be created by the user, events are added to the zones by the user.
n Msoft Serversound Integration has been further enhanced. Sound effects can be seamlessly transferred from Serversound to AudioFile from the Msoft browser. The Msoft browser now incorporates an icon which initiates the transfer giving even faster integration than the previous drag and drop system.
   Version SC2.10 also includes the following Version SC2.00 features:
n Wave file import/export n Cue folder system n Enhanced user defaults.

Microsoft makes internet music foray

   Microsoft has rolled out an internet music broadcasting service that the software giant hopes will lay a foundation for offering music down loads or online music subscriptions.
   The move comes two days after Real Networks, Microsofts top rival in the internet media field, Unveiled a deal with three major record labels to start an online music subscription service.
   "This is an entrance into the online music industry. This is the first service that we’re going to be delivering to consumers,’ Sarah Lefko, an MSN product manager, said in an interview.
   The move to subscription services is gaining momentum following the legal battle between the major record labels and the wildly popular Napster service, which allows internet users to copy digital music files from each other’s computers.
   The labels won a federal court injunction that requires Napster to block copyrighted songs.
   The free Microsoft offering will be

part of its MSN.com net portal, and will be similar to existing web radio services such as AOL Time Warner’s AOL.N Spinner, or privately held MusicMatch.
   The MSN music service will tap into digital song analysis and management technology Microsoft acquired when n bought privately held Mongo Music last fail for an undisdosed sum, Lefko said.
   The Mongo technology will allow users to not only listen to 22 preset music categories like pop and rock, and 200 sub-categories, but also set preferences to hear similar artists, or listen to music of a certain tempo or mood.
   Down the road, MSN could offer things like songs for download, a service for consumers to store their digital music online, or music subscriptions, Lefko said. ‘‘We’re looking into all these different types of things,’’ Lefko said, ‘‘We’re looking into what makes sense and what consumers are willing to pay for.’’
                Courtsey The Economic Times

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