— GC Pro remains on the cutting edge by offering groundbreaking RAVEN MTX console, which features multi-touchscreen operation including DAW software and digitally controlled analog monitor section —

Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of professional users, has been named the exclusive U.S. dealer of the RAVEN MTX Multi-Touch Production Console by Slate Pro Audio. Introduced at the 133rd AES convention in San Francisco, the RAVEN MTX enjoyed an overwhelmingly positive response, as engineers were treated to the unveiling of a truly groundbreaking, next-generation audio console. The RAVEN MTX Multi-Touch Production Console is the ultimate centerpiece for the modern studio, combining a state-of-the-art multi-touch monitor, feature-rich multi-touch DAW control software, and a world-class digitally controlled analog monitor section. The console will be available through GC Pro’s 43 nationwide locations, and eight selected locations will serve as product demo sites for the RAVEN MTX.

“GC Pro always strives to remain on the cutting edge,� stated Rick Plushner, GC Pro Vice President. “As many people know, my career was built on introducing winning, cutting-edge recording and mixing consoles. With just one brief demo of Raven I was convinced this is miles ahead of other manufacturers and is in sync with the needs of today’s marketplace.�

Plushner continues, “At GC Pro, we carefully monitor customer’s needs and their desires to improve workflow and creativity. It makes sense for us to do business with manufacturers who are driving the narrative while pushing boundaries with forward-thinking technologies. Looking at other market sectors, it is clear to see that touchscreen control is not a passing fad, and that extends to the audio production market. The RAVEN MTX console, with its unique work surface, represents the next generation of recording consoles, and GC Pro is excited to be the exclusive dealer of such an innovative piece of equipment.�

The console features a 46-inch touchscreen that intuitively controls every aspect of the production process, from initial tracking to effects, EQ, and final mixing. The console’s RAVEN MIXER software is a powerful multi-touch mixer that can control all major DAW’s, and the RAVEN TOOLBAR is reminiscent of similar features on current popular computing devices. The console facilitates quick navigation through any virtual production environment. Raven’s high-quality digitally-controlled analog monitoring section allows for plug-and-play integration and features four speaker outs, an eight-channel artist cue mix system, 7.1 surround capability, and on-board Laptop Reference™ speakers, which Slate calls “Betty.�

Steven Slate, CEO, Slate Pro Audio, states, “I’ve worked with GC Pro as a client since 1998, and have always had amazing service, support and advice when purchasing gear for my recording studios. Now, as CEO of Slate Pro Audio, I am happy to be working with GC Pro as the exclusive US dealer of our RAVEN MTX Production Console. Launching the Raven with GC Pro is a natural choice. This is a groundbreaking product that people are going to want to touch, and they’ll be able to do that at many of GC Pro’s 43 locations across the country. Being part of the Guitar Center Professional family instantly connects Slate Pro Audio with clientele ranging from high-end recording to post-production to commercial facilities to houses of worship. GC Pro’s staff of 90 recording experts have the know-how to quickly master this new technology and educate their customers. And how cool is it that you can order a RAVEN from gcpro.com and have it delivered to your door? Every step of the way, GC Pro has shared our vision of the future of this industry – that makes them the ideal partner for the Raven.â€�

For more information, please visit www.gcpro.com and www.slateproaudio.com.

– The new Carl Tatz Signature Seriesâ„¢ family of control room acoustic modules by Auralex and the acclaimed PhantomFocusâ„¢ System monitor tuning protocol are combined to create the
CTD MixRoomâ„¢ -

- MixRoomâ„¢ first implemented as turnkey professional mixing suite for legendary
engineer/educator Bob Bullock –

Nashville, TN: “The concept of the MixRoomâ„¢ was to emulate the look and performance of my award-winning custom control room designs at a fraction of the cost,â€� announces studio designer Carl Tatz, principal of Carl Tatz Design LLC (CTD), “and I think we’ve more than succeeded with that.â€�

The Carl Tatz Signature Series™ family of control room acoustic modules by Auralex® (now featured in a dedicated section on the Auralex website and debuting at the NAMM® Show), combined with the acclaimed PhantomFocus™ System (PFS™) studio monitor tuning protocol, according to CTD, renders a mix room, the performance of which is without peer, thereby defining a new generation of performance for the audio professional. The MixRoom can quickly and affordably transform a simple rectangular room into a world-class mixing environment.

“I am blown away with the evolution of Carl’s work in this second room he has designed for me,â€� quotes multi-Grammy®-winning engineer Bob Bullock. “Carl’s MixRoomâ„¢ concept is the future of personal mix rooms. Incredibly accurate and a total pleasure to use, it has reduced my mixing time dramatically, and with today’s reduced budgets that’s a big thing!â€� Bullock states. “In my career, I have been privileged to work in studios all over the world, but my experience using the MixRoom trumps them all – and at a very affordable cost.â€�

Ancillary gear for Bob’s MixRoom includes studio furniture by Argosy Console, featuring the PFS-compliant Dual 15-800 work station, two RR-H10-M Rack ‘N Roll equipment modules and SDT3-C-B Directors Table; Dynaudio Professional M1 monitors and Bryston SST 4B Amplification.

“We’re honored to work with Carl Tatz, one of the top studio designers in the industry, on this exciting new Auralex offering. This new series makes Carl’s signature style easy and affordable enough for any serious studio owner. Now virtually any room can benefit from the same aesthetic and sound control enjoyed by top hitmakers like Rascal Flatts and others,� says Eric Smith, founder and president of Auralex Acoustics.

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— New RedNet system is based on Gigabit Ethernet switches and Cat-6 cabling —

— GC Pro’s sales team is “uniquely qualified to reach the markets that are appropriate for RedNet,� according to Focusrite Novation President Phil Wagner —

Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of professional users, announces an expanded relationship with Focusrite, a London-based developer of professional audio tools. Under the new relationship, GC Pro will now be a Certified U.S. Dealer for Focusrite’s RedNet Professional Audio Networking System, which is currently available. End users who are interested in Focusrite RedNet will now be able to obtain the system by contacting a GC Pro Account Manager or by visiting one of GC Pro’s 43 locations.

Phil Wagner, President, Focusrite Novation Inc., stated, “We have had RedNet in development for some time now, and we’re proud to bring it to market with GC Pro’s help. The RedNet professional audio networking system provides solutions that were otherwise not possible. The system is based on off-the-shelf managed Gigabit Ethernet switches and Cat-6 cabling, and products include: RedNet 1 – eight-channel AD/DA; RedNet 2 – 16-channel AD/DA; RedNet 3 – 32 channel digital I/O; RedNet 4 – eight-channel remote gain control Mic Pre; RedNet 5 – 32 channel HD Bridge for ProTools HD; RedNet 6 is a newly-announced 64 channel MADI bridge; and RedNet PCIe – 128 channel I/O for native applications.�

GC Pro Vice President Rick Plushner stated, “I’ve been monitoring the development of Focusrite’s RedNet technology for several years and we are most excited to be representing this cutting edge product. Our New York, Nashville and Hollywood offices will be equipped with demo systems while our entire nationwide staff will be trained to consult our client base on implementation within the recording process.â€�

Wagner added, “Focusrite chose GC Pro to sell RedNet in the U.S. based on their experience and the quality of their sales team. They have the ability to reach the markets that are appropriate for RedNet – recording, post-production, live sound and house-of-worship with our Dante-compatible, audio-over-IP-based solutions.�

For more information, please visit www.gcpro.com.

Audio-Technica (booth 6740), a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, has been selected as the microphone of choice for Dialog replacement recording (ADR) for the hit NBC TV series Grimm.

The show is shot on location in Portland, Oregon, and local Sonic Media Studios is in charge of recording ADR. Longtime A-T endorser and engineer John Neff, whose music and film mixing operations are located at Sonic Media Studios, recommended to Sonic Media Studios owner Paul Nelson and Audio Engineer Wayne Woods that they should use a BP4073 Line + Gradient Condenser Microphone for this job. Neff presented them with a unit for testing, and in a field test against two other manufacturers, the BP4073 won out. Neff previously has used all A-T mics in the location recording for David Lynch’s Inland Empire, and he has used the BP4073 in other features and documentaries.

Nelson stated, “We listened to three really great mics for our shotgun selection. The A-T was hands-down the winner in our test. It really did have more ‘presence’ than the others.�

Stated Neff, “I continue to choose A-T because over the years their products have proven time and time again to be completely reliable and have the ability to capture audio with the highest quality. When you are in the field and have a set with actors and full crew, you can’t risk anything. Audio-Technica mics deliver every time.�

The BP4073 is currently available with a U.S. MSRP of $999.00. Please visit www.audio-technica.com for more information.

Waves Audio, a leading provider of audio DSP solutions for professional, broadcast, and consumer electronics audio markets, is proud to have been the plug-in developer of choice for FOH engineers at Passion 2013. Passion Conferences, founded by Louie Giglio in 1997 “as a means of reaching the 20+ million university students in the world for the glory of God,� has become one of the world’s largest gatherings of Christian young adults. Held in Atlanta, Ga., this past January 1-4, Passion 2013 drew a record crowd of 60,000 college students representing more than 2,000 universities from 56 countries, who packed into the Georgia Dome for four days of prayer, inspirational speakers, worship and efforts to end human slavery (http://www.enditmovement.com/). WavesLive artists Jeff Sandstrom and Stephen Bailey mixed FOH at Passion 2013 using VENUE consoles (two Profile consoles at FOH and one at Broadcast) and the Waves Mercury and Studio Classics Collection bundles. Artists who performed included such acts as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Kristian Stanfill, Christy Nockels, Charlie Hall, Jesus Culture, Lecrae and Kari Jobe. Aside from the live music, the event was also streamed live and recorded for a live album, and Waves tools helped the engineers every step of the way.

Sandstrom, who has worked as FOH for Chris Tomlin, Passion City Church, Israel Houghton and New Breed, stated, “Thanks to Waves for supporting my work at Passion 2013. Waves LoAir enabled me to get great separation between the kick drum and the bass guitar, despite being in a huge space like the Georgia Dome. The ability to dial in those low frequencies really helped add clarity and definition to the bottom of my mix. Also, Vocal Rider was an ideal solution in an environment where several worship leaders sing at the same time, and back off their mic’s frequently, allowing the audience to take over. Vocal Rider takes a lot of the guesswork out of it for me, helping to automate some of those fader moves, so I can concentrate on the main vocal.â€�

Bailey, who mixed as FOH Engineer for Matt Redman, added, “Waves makes it easy for me to get where I want to be much faster, giving me more time to focus on the musicality of what I’m mixing.â€�

Visit www.waves.com and www.waveslive.com for more information.

Audio Industry Leaders Support the Sixth Annual P&E Wing GRAMMY® Week Celebration at The Village Recording Studios in West Los Angeles

Annual Gathering Recognizes Achievements and Contributions of the Music Industry’s Production Community

The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing® will celebrate its sixth annual GRAMMY® Week event, titled “An Evening of Jazz,” honoring 27-time GRAMMY® winner and multi-talented music producer Quincy Jones and 18-time GRAMMY-winning engineer and producer Al Schmitt for their commitment to excellence and ongoing support for the art and craft of recorded music. The invitation-only event will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at The Village Studios in West Los Angeles. GRAMMY Week culminates with the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, airing live on the CBS Television Network, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Premiere sponsors of the event from the Professional Audio and Musical Instrument market sectors include industry leaders Avid®, HARMAN® Professional brands (AKG® Acoustics, JBL® Professional and Lexicon®), iriver, Iron Mountain, Music Marketing, PMC, Ltd., Presonus, Shure Incorporated, and Ultimate Ears by Logitech. Additional sponsors will be announced soon.

“The Producers & Engineers Wing provides a voice for the producers, engineers, remixers, manufacturers, technologists, and other related creative and technical professionals who work, often behind the scenes, in the recording field,” states Maureen Droney, Senior Executive Director of the P&E Wing. “This year’s honorees, Quincy Jones and Al Schmitt, are legendary in the music industry for their commitment to excellence, and we are very proud to be able to celebrate their achievements. The contributions of our sponsor partners, all of whom support the art and craft of recorded music and are dedicated to excellence in their areas of expertise, make it possible to produce this event. Thanks to them, we are again looking forward to presenting the kick-off evening for another exceptional GRAMMY Week.”

For updates and breaking news, please visit www.grammy.com, and The Recording Academy®’s social networks on Twitter and Facebook: www.twitter.com/thegrammys, www.facebook.com/thegrammys.