Stage Research has become a distributor of two unique new products, the InstaSnake and the SDS887, from Fremont, California-based Energy Transformation Systems, Inc. ETS is the manufacturer and supplier of high-performance audio and video connectivity devices, data communications wiring products and physical layer LAN products.

The InstaSnake (PA200 Series) is a pro-audio Sub Snake that uses low cost, lightweight Cat5 or better cable to send audio over four channels up to 1,000 feet. SDS887 is a UTP Video Distribution Hub with four baseband video signals transmitting through the distribution amplifier creating 32 outputs. Both are US-made products. more

Acoustic and studio design consultancy White Mark Ltd returned to the Cotswold town of Tetbury last month to help Modern World Studios create a variable acoustic environment in its renowned live room.

Established in 2007, Modern World Studios is a state of the art residential music recording facility that was originally designed by White Mark for its owner Nick Cowan. The facility boasts a large control room equipped with a 48-channel SSL Duality console, Exigy 5.1 monitoring and a DigiDesign Pro Tools HD3 7.3.1 with a range of plug-ins. This is complimented by a spacious live area with natural daylight, a separate drum room and a Pro Tools Pro Control Editing Suite. more