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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 />

4<br />

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 />

are Open!<br />

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WORLDWIDE EDITION<br />

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Calrec Apollo + Allen & Heath XB-14<br />

Live & Studio Microphones<br />

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