Waves Abbey Road Vinyl Plug-in
Audio-Technica ATM350a Instrument Microphone
Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI Version 2
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Waves Abbey Road Vinyl Plug-in
Audio-Technica ATM350a Instrument Microphone
Audio-Technica is now shipping the ATM350a instrument microphone . Designed for a clear , well-balanced response even in very high SPL applications , the ATM350a cardioid condenser instrument microphone comes in six specially designed systems that provide discreet and solid mounting solutions for a host of instruments , including woodwinds , strings , brass , percussion , drums , and piano .
The ATM350a is capable of handling 159dB max SPL , a 10dB increase over the ATM350 . This allows the mic to cope with a greater range of powerful and dynamic sound sources . Like the ATM350 , the new mic features a cardioid polar pattern that reduces side and rear pickup and protects against feedback . The microphone ’ s in-line power module incorporates a switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter to help control undesired ambient noise .
For more information , contact Erikson Audio : 514-457-2555 , FAX 514-457-0055 , info @ eriksonaudio . com , www . eriksonaudio . com
Waves Audio is now shipping the Abbey Road Vinyl plug-in , a model of Abbey Road Studios ’ vinyl cutting and playback gear designed to give music the vintage warmth of vinyl records played on classic turntables and needles .
Designed with Abbey Road Studios , this plug-in is meant to capture every stage of the vinyl production and playback process . Users can choose between the sound of a pure acetate ( lacquer ) cut or the print master vinyl pressing from the factory , play the records on two distinct turntable types with a choice of three classic cartridges , and send their tracks through Abbey Road ’ s iconic TG12410 mastering console on the path into the vinyl lathe .
For added authenticity and creativity , Abbey Road Vinyl even lets users move the position of the tone arm across the record , changing the frequency response and distortion . They can also add vinyl noise , pops , and crackles , apply a gradual slow-down / stop turntable effect , and add wow and flutter effects for extra analog warmth .
For more information , contact Waves Audio : 865-909-9200 , www . waves . com .
Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI Version 2
Tech 21 has released the SansAmp Bass Driver DI Version 2 , a modernized version of the original SansAmp Bass Driver DI released in 1994 .
The SansAmp Bass Driver DI Version 2 is an all-analog multi-function , multi-application pedal that enables switching the bass frequency to extend further into the lower registers of five- and six-string instruments . A mid-range control was also added along with a switch to adjust its frequency . The core of the SansAmp Bass Driver and all of its tones remain true to its original design .
For more information , contact Tech 21 : 973-777-6996 , FAX 973-777-9899 , info @ tech21nyc . com , www . tech21nyc . com .
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