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Shure DuraPlex Subminiature Lavalier & Headset Microphone
Shure has introduced the DuraPlex , a subminiature omnidirectional lavalier and headset microphone . Designed to stand up to very tough conditions , the DuraPlex features Shure ’ s first IP57 certification rating to keep dirt , dust , water , and perspiration from interfering with the audio .
The 5-mm DuraPlex features a minimalistic form factor and the same durable 1.6-mm cable of the TwinPlex , Shure ’ s premium line of lavalier and headset microphones . It was developed for audio professionals in the film and television , theatre , broadcast , and corporate sectors . DuraPlex consists of the DL4 omnidirectional waterproof lavalier microphone and the DH5 omnidirectional waterproof headset microphone . The MEMs element yields consistent and neutral sound quality with low self-noise for vocal clarity in multiple environments , according to the company .
DuraPlex comes with a carrying case , snap-fit and foam windscreens , one tie clip , and a presence cap . The DL4 also comes packaged with a sticky mount .
For more information , contact SFM : 514-780-2070 , info @ sfm . ca , www . sfm . ca .
Eventide Pro Tools Expansion Card for H9000
Eventide has released the Pro Tools HD Expansion Card for its flagship multichannel effects platform , the H9000 . The company says it marks a significant move toward seamless integration with Pro Tools .
The user-installable expansion card allows Pro Tools HDX or HD Native users to connect the H9000 directly for up to 32 channels of direct I / O with Pro Tools HD via its primary DigiLink port . It can alternatively be daisy-chained with other Pro Tools interfaces via the secondary DigiLink port with the included 12-ft . mini-DigiLink cable . The H9000 can function as a master clock or as a slave unit via loop sync / word clock .
Concurrent with the release of the Pro Tools HD Expansion Card is the release of version 1.3 operating software for the H9000 . In addition to supporting Pro Tools connectivity , H9000 version 1.3 software adds new effects and customer-requested features and supports a newly-updated Emote , the H9000 ’ s remote control application .
For more information , contact Eventide : 201-641-1200 , support @ eventide . com , www . eventide . com .
Nugen Paragon 3D-Compatible Convolution Reverb
Nugen Audio has released the Paragon software , which it says it the first 3D-compatible convolution reverb .
Paragon offers full control of the decay , room size , and brightness via re-synthesis modelled on 3D recordings of real spaces . It also provides an enhanced level of tweakability , with zero time-stretching – which means no artifacts . Additionally , Paragon features spectral analysis and precise EQ of the impulse response ( IR ). The Paragon reverb operates in up to 7.1.2 channels of audio , making it ideal for surround applications , including Dolby Atmos bed tracks . Further , it features individually-configurable crosstalk per channel ; unique technology for re-synthesis of authentic IRs , HPF , and LPF per channel ; and switchable LFE .
Using new technology , 3D impulse responses are analyzed , decomposed , and resynthesized to create new authentic spaces . This ensures a small digital footprint for the IR library and makes it possible to configure limitless combinations of spaces with just a few adjustments to the settings . The IR panel also enables users to make changes to the frequency response of real spaces by EQing the reverb model and altering the frequency-dependent decay rate . Unlike traditional convolution reverb , Paragon does not use static IR , which provides a wider scope to transparently transform the sound of a space .
For more information , contact Music Marketing : 416-789-7100 , cindy @ musicmarketing . ca , www . musicmarketing . ca .
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