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Channel strip... it doesn't roll off the tongue or smack of a high fidelity recording device. Maybe thats why its taken Grace Design so long to build one. But they got over it. All labels aside, the new m103 is a powerful tracking tool for virtually any recording scenario. It starts with their m101 transformerless microphone preamplifier circuity. Headroom, detail, clarity, musicality – its all there. Complete with their exclusive ribbon mic mode, a 75Hz HPF and 48V phantom.

The 3 band EQ section is built around single stage parallel tuning architecture, which minimizes circuitry and delivers natural, musical tonal shaping at all frequencies. Controls include a fully parametric mid, with shelving and peak modes on the high and low bands.

The compressor circuit is based on an optical ...

It's at the IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique) on October the 22nd, 2009 that Spectrasonics will have the world premiere of its highly anticipated new bass virtual instrument "Trilian", successor of its award-winning Trilogy Total Bass Module.

There will also be a raffle at each of the two sessions, 3pm and 6pm, where a copy of the Trilian Software will be given away free to one of the lucky attendees. Representatives from Spectrasonics will be at the event presenting the live demonstration and answering questions afterwards.

Due to limited seating, registration is required. So hurry up and visit the following link :

Fink Audio unveils the CS2-FA Dual Channel Strip.

The CS2-FA is a dual channel strip that features 2 channels of tube 610-style mic pre, 3 band tube Pultec-style EQ and tube 1176-style compression. Record 2 separate sources, 1 stereo source or pump your mix through it. Your choice.

Pricing and availability TBA.

The CMS SUB by Focal is an active subwoofer designed to extend the frequency response of the CMS studio monitors. Its very high efficiency and dynamic capabilities guarantee a perfect integration with the CMS50 & 65 monitors. The CMS SUB offers tight and controlled bass, capable of reproducing every nuance and detail. Thanks to the large front laminar port, the CMS SUB ensures a perfect reproduction regardless of the listening level, facilitating its integration into even the smallest recording studios.

Features :

• 11" Polyglass® cone woofer
The 11" Polyglass® cone woofer used in the CMS SUB is both very light and extremely rigid for a neutral and distortion-free response.

• Custom-built amplification
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The Grace Design m501, a 500 series module version of their m101 mic preamplifier.

While the 500 series market has plenty of colored mic preamplifier options, the natural, musical clarity of the m501 makes it a welcome addition to the field. This circuit is for engineers confident with the quality of the source, mic section and placement, and wish to capture it with as little coloration or distortion as possible.

The m501 module is a balanced, transformerles preamplifier, with 48V phantom, a 75Hz HPF and a 1/4" HI-Z instrument input. Also standard is Grace Design's exclusive ribbon mic mode, which raises the mic input impedance, bypasses the input decoupling capacitors and deactivates 48V phantom to protect delicate ribbon mics from damage.

MSRP : $625

Waves has unveiled LoAir, a subharmonic generator targeted at post-production engineers.

LoAir adds rumble to extant audio, perfect for accentuating ominous soundtracks or earth-quaking sound effects. Waves claims that LoAir is the first subharmonic generator for Pro Tools that can process polyphonic or 5.1 surround material.

LoAir will be available soon for both Mac and PC as a TDM plug-in. Pricing TBA.