Professional Sound - February 2017 | Page 50

PRODUCTS

Nugen MasterCheck Pro Plug-In
Nugen Audio has launched the MasterCheck Pro plug-in , which enables producers to hear and visualize the playout encoding and loudness matching techniques now in use by music streaming services such as Spotify , Apple Music , and YouTube .
Ideal for both mix and mastering engineers , MasterCheck Pro enables producers to audition different codecs in real time to help avoid codec distortion or over-compression , resulting in masters that are tuned for each music streaming service .
With MasterCheck Pro , producers can hear how tracks are affected by loudness matching algorithms on different devices and services . Real-time codec auditioning helps understand how masters respond to different codecs and bandwidths by previewing the mix through different encoding schemes and quality settings . Industry-standard meters show loudness and peak-to-loudness ratio ( PLR or dynamic range ) and how these factors are affected when the music is played on the target platform . Producers can also A / B the master FX chain with other reference tracks or with the uncompressed mix . For more information , contact Music Marketing : 416-789-7100 , FAX 416-789-1667 , cindy @ musicmarketing . ca , www . musicmarketing . ca .
Crestron AMP-1200 & AMP-2100 Modular Utility Amplifiers
Crestron is now shipping the AMP-1200 and AMP-2100 modular utility amplifiers , designed for easy installation with no rack shelves , terminating power connectors , or external power supplies needed . Crestron ’ s modular amps are also Energy Star certified , power down when not in use , and feature “ fast on ” power up , so no speech or program audio is clipped .
All necessary hardware comes in the box . Integrators do not need to research , order , or keep track of separate rack ears , shelves , spacer kits , or any other extra installation hardware . The slide-lock design provides secure , professional 1U mounting without a shelf for single-amp and gang configurations . Thanks to the internal power supply with an IEC connector , there is no need for external power supplies or terminating power cables in the field .
For more information , contact Crestron Canada : 416-213-1477 , FAX 416-213-0217 , pcowling @ crestron . com , www . crestron . com .
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