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AMSR AMSR<br />
contents<br />
I S S U E 2 2 2 � M A Y 2 0 0 9<br />
R EVIEWS<br />
ALLEN & HEATH XB-14 32<br />
ALISTAIR McGHEE gets in an excited tizz about<br />
A&H’s new radio broadcast mixer.<br />
UNIVERSAL AUDIO UAD-2 38<br />
ALAN BRANCH finds a UAD-2 card now realising<br />
its its potential with the release of UA’s latest<br />
software update.<br />
SYMBOLIC SOUND<br />
KYMA PACARANA 46<br />
It’s small and makes exotic noises – but it isn’t<br />
furry. RICHARD WENTK finds a hi-tech breed of<br />
rodent-inspired audio kit.<br />
PRODUCT SAMPLER:<br />
STUDIO MICROPHONES 50<br />
<strong>Audio</strong> <strong>Media</strong> turns up the volume to shout about<br />
some of the latest and greatest mics that might<br />
grace your studio this year.<br />
AMSR PRODUCT SAMPLER:<br />
LIVE MICROPHONES 62<br />
Going live, <strong>Audio</strong> <strong>Media</strong> brings you a top selection<br />
of mics that promise not to let you down when it<br />
matters most.<br />
NEWS<br />
RECORDING 8<br />
Waves releases new Hybrids, and Miloco knows<br />
the time is now <strong>for</strong> a new marketplace initiative.<br />
POST 10<br />
Speakerphone 2 draws positive comment,<br />
SSL doubles up, and Uniquel-Izer has some<br />
major work.<br />
BROADCAST 12<br />
TC keeps in tight control of loudness, while DPA<br />
frees Willy’s whalesong,<br />
AMSR 56<br />
DiGiCo proves simply impressive, Shure provides<br />
a Smokey solution, and <strong>Audio</strong>-Technica goes <strong>for</strong><br />
a longer life.<br />
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R E GULARS<br />
GEOFOCUS: BENELUX 16<br />
Galaxy Studios explores the final frontier –<br />
new technologies. JIM EVANS finds out about their<br />
galactic quest.<br />
WHAT’S UP UK 18<br />
It's not just art, dah-ling, it's audio art. KEVIN<br />
HILTON explores artistic license with sound.<br />
PROJECT PROFILE: MADNESS 22<br />
MOJO WORKING goes that extra step to find out<br />
about the creation of one of the most successful<br />
70-80’s bands, Madness.<br />
FINAL CUT: STATE OF PLAY 30<br />
A capital job of audio on this year’s political<br />
blockbuster; MARK ULANO revisits the D.C.<br />
experience <strong>for</strong> <strong>Audio</strong> <strong>Media</strong>.<br />
VIDEO GUIDE 52<br />
Editing is one of the key roles in post production;<br />
KEVIN HILTON asks what it involves.<br />
FEATURES<br />
CONCH LAUNCH 14<br />
The Conch Awards is back <strong>for</strong> <strong>2009</strong>, and <strong>Audio</strong><br />
<strong>Media</strong> takes a look at what to expect.<br />
ADAM Q&A 20<br />
<strong>Audio</strong> <strong>Media</strong> talks to ADAM <strong>Audio</strong> about ten years<br />
in the business.<br />
MONKEY PUZZLE HOUSE 34<br />
JONATHAN MILLER explores why it’s not such a<br />
puzzle after all that Monkey Puzzle House studio<br />
is proving a real success.<br />
MILK STUDIOS 44<br />
PAUL HOLMES pays a visit to the gold top of<br />
studios.<br />
DE VELOPER Q&A 48<br />
PAUL MAC talks to Microsoft Games Studios to<br />
find out just what it takes to get audio <strong>for</strong> games<br />
just right.<br />
AUDIO MEDIA MAY <strong>2009</strong><br />
AMSR<br />
AMSR<br />
RUSHES<br />
COVER STORIES<br />
ALLEN & HEATH XB-14 32<br />
ALISTAIR McGHEE gets in an excited tizz about<br />
A&H’s new radio broadcast mixer.<br />
CALREC APOLLO 24<br />
Heavenly inspired, but could Calrec’s new<br />
console be a heaven-sent gift to broadcasters?,<br />
asks STEPHEN BENNETT of the Apollo.<br />
CALREC APOLLO 24<br />
Heavenly designated, but could Calrec’s new<br />
console also be a heaven-sent gift to broadcasters?,<br />
asks STEPHEN BENNETT of the Apollo.<br />
SUMMIT ECS-410 26<br />
Heritage and heart are at the core of Summit’s<br />
new addition to its processing family; SIMON<br />
TILLBROOK discovers if it will hold its own<br />
alongside the group’s blazing reputation.<br />
FOCUSRITE ISA ONE 28<br />
One tool, so many options. DAVE FOISTER finds<br />
that with the ISA One, Focusrite’s magic isn’t<br />
limited to just the one market.<br />
DIGICO MACH 2 UPDATE 58<br />
The best things in life are often free, and the<br />
SD7 update from DiGiCo is no exception, finds<br />
STEPHEN BENNETT.<br />
NEUMANN KMS104 PLUS 60<br />
Neumann’s latest mic lives up to expectations of<br />
high quality and is guaranteed to impress, says<br />
BEN BURNS.<br />
AUDIOMEDIA<br />
AUDIO-FOR-VIDEO �� BROADCAST �� INTERNET AUDIO �� LIVE SOUND �� MULTIMEDIA �� POST PRODUCTION �� RECORDING<br />
Broadcast Double!<br />
THE WORLD’S LEADING PROFESSIONAL AUDIO TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE<br />
Conch <strong>2009</strong><br />
Nominations<br />
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