London-based Wired For Sound has been using its new SADiE LRX2 Location Audio Workstation in an innovative way to both record and individualise huge quantities of source audio in a very short timeframe.

The company runs what Director Johnnie Dymock calls “radio junkets� for various US television networks that are seeking to promote their new shows on radio. Typically, during these, DJs from a number of radio stations are flown to a relevant location (such as the Bahamas in the case of The Real Gilligan’s Island, for instance) to record a series of face to face interviews with the cast of the show. It sounds simple enough, but the numbers involved mean that logistically it can be an impressive challenge. more

The ‘rock solid’ performance delivered by its existing Fairlight technology has inspired MediaCorp Studios, the production arm of Singapore’s leading media company, MediaCorp, to begin a process of upgrade to Fairlight’s new converged Crystal Core (CC-1) platform. more

Located on the historic 100-year-old Hollywood Center Studios lot, Sound Design Corporation is a digital audio post production facility that specializes in all types of programming including variety and award shows, comedic series, documentaries, dramas, concert specials, animation shorts, commercials and DVD projects. more

Fairlight’s ground-breaking Crystal Core (CC-1) technology is proving to be a winner for Française des Jeux, the French national lottery organisation that also handles the Euro Millions lottery.

Based in Paris, Française des Jeux has an in-house audio and video production facility that is used to create TV commercials and a regular talk show. The facility is equipped with a Fairlight Constellation console, which has now been upgraded to the CC-1 platform. FDJ has also installed Fairlight MediaLink so that it can easily connect its Constellation to its Avid video editing system. more

DK-Technologies has announced the appointment of Peter Harrison to the position of Regional Sales Manager, with particular responsibility for the US and the Far East.

Peter Harrison has worked in broadcast since the 1970s when he joined the UK ITV company ‘Border TV’, leaving some years later as a sound supervisor. His broadcast operational experience is set against his pure engineering background, which was exploited fully when joining the old Rupert Neve founded mixer company in 1980. There, he commissioned audio and broadcast equipment in studios and OB trucks all over the world. His commercial background was later broadened by some years with Amek, founding their broadcast division, and ultimately leaving them in 1997 as Director of Engineering. more

The near-fanatical loyalty of SADiE users is testament to the success of the company, whose products provide all the tools needed for serious radio programme production, high track count location recording, mastering and post production studios as well as large-scale multitrack applications. more

Studio Alfred Klaassen, a post production facility that specializes in 5.1 surround sound for television, cinema and advertising agencies, has upgraded its four Fairlight QDC systems to the new Crystal Core (CC-1) engine.

Based in Amsterdam, the facility was established nearly 30 years ago by Alfred Klaassen with the intention of delivering the highest quality audio to help clients communicate messages, atmosphere and add layers of meaning to pictures. Studio Alfred Klaassen has a strong reputation for excellence, which is driven by a desire to stay one step ahead when it comes to the latest technology. more

Prism Sound (www.prismsound.com) is pleased to announce that it is reducing the US Dollar price of its dScope Series III audio analyser by 24% to USD 9,850.

The price cut, which has immediate effect, enables US customers to take advantage of the devaluation of Sterling and allows Prism Sound’s products to remain highly competitive on the global market.

Graham Boswell, Prism Sound’s director of sales and marketing, says: “Currency fluctuations are something that every manufacturing company has to deal with and we regularly monitor these fluctuations to see what they are doing to our overseas pricing structures. In this instance we recognised that we could help our US customers by reducing the dollar price of dScope Series III without adversely affecting our own position. It is a win, win situation for all concerned.� more

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DK-Technologies has incorporated Dolby E technology into its ground-breaking PT0760M HD/SD Multi-channel Video Waveform Monitor. Dolby E is a digital audio technology optimized for the distribution of surround and multichannel audio through digital two-channel post more

Audioprojects, one of Spain’s premier film and television post production facilities, has significantly expanded its business by taking over the Barcelona studio complex formerly owned by DUY. more