Waves Bundles

Two special Waves bundles limited to the end of January :

Solid Gold Special 1 includes:
Gold Native Bundle
IR-1 Parametric Convolution Reverb
APA32 hardware accelerator
Only £1299 Inc vat

Solid Gold Special 2 includes:
Gold Native Bundle
IR-1 Parametric Convolution Reverb
APA44-M hardware accelerator
Only £1799 Inc vat

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Apogee Rosetta 800 192k

Apogee Electronics Corporation announced today that it has standardised its Rosetta 800 line at 192K sample rates. With standard 192k sampling rates, the Rosetta 800 delivers some of Apogee’s most celebrated features at a very attractive price point.



Previously, Apogee had two versions of the Rosetta 800, the standard being at 96K sample rates with an optional 192K upgrade. “We are constantly striving to offer the best product possible and the best value available. With the 192k version of the Rosetta 800 at its new, reduced price point, we feel that we accomplish this and that our customers will not only be amazed by the sound but very satisfied by the price,” says Betty Bennett Co-Founder and CEO of Apogee.

The Rosetta 800 offers such Apogee attributes as “SoftLimit”, “UV22HR”, and Apogee’s “Intelliclock”. These features combined with optional FireWire and Pro Tools connectivity make the Rosetta 800 an ideal choice for those seeking a high-definition, professional solution at a project studio price.
£1725 + VAT

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Digidesign D-Command

From the start of next year (2006) KMR will have Digidesign's D-Command Tactile Worksurface on permanent demonstration.
D-Command, the newest worksurface for the ICON family, packs amazing control and ICON-exclusive Pro Tools functionality into a compact work surface. Featuring dedicated, center section panels for EQ and dynamics plug-in editing, as well as per-channel control over many processing functions, routing, and automation modes, D-Command provides operators powerful hands-on command over their projects



The addition of the D-Command allows KMR to offer the most comprehensive selection of mixing solutions in the U.K which includes models from SSL, Neve, API, TL Audio, Audient and Mackie.

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API Consoles

Large format API consoles are now available in the UK and Ireland through KMR.
The API Legacy, Legacy Plus and Vision consoles represent the very pinnacle of sound, ergonomics, build quality and commercial draw, complete with automation.

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Surround Monitoring From Coleman

Add superlative surround monitoring control to any system with the transparent sounding Coleman SR5.1 surround controller.
Volume control + individual mutes and trims + fold down to stereo and LCR.
Pristine audio, great build quality and chunky elegant ergonmics are the hallmark of all Coleman products.
The A/B 5.1 is a bi-directional passive Surround Switcher that lets you switch 2 sets of 5.1 mixes to 1 set of speakers or 1 5.1 mix to 2 sets of 5.1 speakers.

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Digidesign Special Offers

Be aware that a number of Digidesign promotions are coming to an end on the 20th of December......



Massive Pack 4 - £750
Massive Pack Pro - £2025
HD Upgrades - £POA
Pro-Tools 7 HD Upgrade Plus - £140
Pro-Tools 7 LE Upgrade Plus - £55

If you're thinking about purchasing any of these special offers, order now to avoid disappointment.

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New Korby Products

Coming soon from microphone manufacturer Korby, the Sony C800G head.



Recreated from the fabled Sony valve mic which is so popular with US Hip-Hop producers and rappers.
Available as an add on to any KAT convertible microphone system.
£845 + VAT

Also, arriving in the new year the Korby KAT Fet microphone



£1295+VAT

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SSL 5.1 Compressor Special Offer

SSL are offering their 5.1 X-Logic compressor for a special price throughout December.



6 compressors with two sets of controls and a visual side chain bias display. The unit has 6 separate XLR I/O. The user can offset individual compressor side chains from each other. Dual stereo mode turns the unit into two completely separate stereo compressors each with its own full set of controls. The SSL 5.1 compressor has the same compression characteristic as the SSL 384.

It utilises classic SSL centre compressor design elements within a SuperAnalogue design topology. This brings the dual benefits of spectacular surround audio performance with a universally acclaimed compressor characteristic.

Throughout December, only £2499 (Inc.VAT)

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Pro-Tools 7

Digidesign Pro Tools HD 7 upgrades for both LE and HD systems are now in stock.

Digidesign Pro Tools HD 7 software introduces a plethora of new features and enhancements that deliver significantly expanded MIDI and audio recording and editing capabilities, greater mixing power and flexibility, enhanced efficiency, and improved ease of use, providing a new creative environment for the industry-standard digital audio workstation.



The Upgrade PLUS options are available only until December 20, 2005.

Pro Tools HD 7 Software Upgrade PLUS: 140 GBP (excl. VAT)
Upgrade to Pro Tools HD 7 software and receive authorizations for any two of the following plug-ins:

DINR™
ReVibe™
Pultec Bundle
Smack!™ TDM
Slightly Rude Compressor™
Synchronic™

Up to 1,150 GBP (excl. VAT) in value!

Pro Tools LE 7 Software Upgrade PLUS: 55 GBP (excl. VAT)
Upgrade to Pro Tools LE 7 software and choose from any two of the following plug-ins:

Pultec Bundle
DINR LE
Slightly Rude Compressor
Smack! LE
Synchronic

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Benchmark ADC-1

The new Benchmark ADC-1 Analogue to Digital convertor is now in stock.
Following on from the widely acclaimed DAC-1, the ADC-1 is already impressing users.



Featuring :
Total Isolation of Conversion Clock
Reference Digital-In Jitter will not Degrade conversion Performance
Reference Locks to AES, S/PDIF, WC, or Super-clock
Jitter-Free Performance in all Modes
24-bit 192kHz Conversion

£1299 + VAT

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Sony Oxford 6 Pack

Sony Oxford has launched a brand new, super-value bundle aimed at all ProTools HD & LE users.



The Oxford 6 Pack brings together six superb plug-ins:

EQ
Dynamics
Inflator
TransMod
Reverb
& Limiter......

......making it THE killer bundle for anyone working with ProTools

Available now, the Oxford 6 Pack offers a whopping 40% off the price of purchasing each plug-in individually - HD £1495 + VAT LE £595 + VAT

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Apogee Celebrates 20 Years

For two decades, Apogee has been the professional’s choice in digital audio hardware, by offering innovative technology and sonically superior products year after year. From the original analogue filters back in 1985 to the AD-8000 in 1997 and now the AD-16X and DA-16X, Apogee has led the way in making digital audio Sound Amazing.



To celebrate this anniversary, KMR are proud to offer the whole Apogee range at special rates until the end of the year. Please call or email now for this new, low pricing.

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AWS900 Wins TEC Award

Finally – conclusive proof that size doesn’t matter. Measuring in at just 57”, it may be a mere baby stacked up against one of our XL 9000 K consoles, but that didn’t stop the modest yet powerful AWS 900 take the top honours in the Large Format Console Technology category at the recent Tec Awards in New York.



The Award was graciously accepted by SSL’s Director of Commercial Applications, (and AWS designer) Chris Jenkins, together with SSL Inc.’s President, Phil Wagner. “Being recognised for our technical excellence is always appreciated and we’re thrilled to receive the Tec Award,” said Chris. “We’d like to thank all the current and future owners of the AWS 900 for helping it achieve this level of recognition. The success of the AWS 900 is really a testament to SSL’s commitment to creating powerful tools that enhance the experience of using a digital audio workstation.”

With over 130 in use worldwide, the AWS 900 Analogue Workstation System combines the benefits of SuperAnalogue™ superior audio processing and sophisticated digital control to provide a complete solution combined with the use of DAWs.

Founded in 1985, the Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards is the foremost program recognizing the achievements of audio professionals. Presented annually by the Mix Foundation for Excellence in Audio, the TEC Awards honor the individuals, companies and technical innovations behind the sound of recordings, films, TV shows and live performances.

TEC Awards nominations are made by a panel of industry professionals and voted upon by the subscribers of Mix, the leading trade magazine of the recording and sound production industry. The awards are presented at a ceremony held each autumn during the annual convention of the Audio Engineering Society.

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TC Electronic

TC Electronic has the pleasure to announce some new products:

POWERCORE UNPLUGGED



A new version of a PCI card for the PowerCore platform. PowerCore Unplugged is the same piece of hardware as PowerCore PCI mkII but without the included plug-ins. This allows the user to compile an entirely individual package of optional high-end plug-ins for any mixing, mastering or production situation. PowerCore Unplugged is also the ideal solution for users, who need further processing power for their existing setup in order to run even more plug-ins simultaneously.
The PowerCore Unplugged will be shipping end of october. £390 + VAT

Master X3 plugin for Pro Tools HD - Shipping Now



Knock out Punch for any mixes or masters. Period. MASTER X3 is the virtual incarnation of the TC Electronic Finalizer™, the standard mastering processor in the pro audio field.
MASTER X3 supports Pro Tools Mix (sample rates up to 48kHz) and Pro Tools HD & HD Accell (sample rates up to 96kHz)
MASTER X3 is available for Windows XP, MacOSX. £399 + VAT

MDX5.1 for S6000



For the benefit of System 6000 users, TC Electronic announces the MDX5.1 multichannel dynamics processor. Through advanced multiband and multichannel DXP processing, MDX5.1 is capable of lifting low level details, but without boosting everything and hammering the transients. MDX5.1 is available free of charge to all System 6000 users with an MD5.1 license. MD5.1 comes with Mastering 6000, and is optional for Reverb 6000.
MDX5.1 will be available end of October 2005. £1750 + VAT

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Roll Music Folcrom

KMR are proud to announce that we have been appointed as UK dealers of the wonderful Folcrom by Roll Music.

The RMS216 FOLCROM is a high quality passive mixer intended for analogue summing of multichannel digital mixes. The sound is up to you and your preamps.

Each of the Folcrom's sixteen input channels features a balanced analogue connection on standard 8-channel DB25 connectors and a pair of pushbutton switches to assign that channel to the Left or Right output, neither, or both. It uses no active circuitry and provides no gain or level controls. By controlling all aspects of the mix from within the DAW, automation and recallability are perfectly preserved. Up to 16 different tracks or submixes can then be routed to the Folcrom for summing in the analogue domain.



The absence of faders, EQ, aux sends, pan knobs, or any other superfluous features not only preserves your software automation, it also allows for an elegant passive circuit using no amplifiers, ICs, transistors, capacitors, or transformers whatsoever. The simplicity of the fully balanced, symmetrical signal path allows the use of no-compromise passive components for an absolutely transparent signal path. The unit passes signals "from DC to daylight" without colouration.
Only £500 + VAT

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FREE SSL Plug In

Every now and again a piece of audio equipment comes along that defines the sound of an era. Back in 1979 Solid State Logic gave birth to a legendary recording console. The SSL SL 4000E Master Studio System forever changed how records would be recorded and mixed, heralding a new age in popular music. In less than three years, every major studio worldwide featured at a least one room with an SSL “E” Series console.

Now you can experience the Listen Mic Compressor within the comfort of your own workstation software and see what sounds it’ll lead you to create. If you discover something really great – like a radical new distorted oboe sound then be sure to let us know.



Download it for free now.... HERE.

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Pro Tools 7

Pro Tools 7 Software: Power to Create
Shipping Soon

Digidesign® Pro Tools® 7 software represents an evolutionary leap in the creative power of the industry-standard digital audio workstation. With a wealth of new features and enhancements, Pro Tools 7 software delivers significantly expanded recording and editing capabilities for audio and MIDI, greater mixing power and flexibility, enhanced efficiency, and improved ease of use. The result is a whole new set of tools that advances the art of audio production.

More Compositional Tools
Take advantage of new Instrument Tracks for improved integration with virtual instruments and MIDI sound modules. Work with REX and ACID files — two of the most popular formats for loops and samples. Group any combination of audio and MIDI regions together to quickly build arrangements. Use new region looping capabilities to assemble grooves or fill time between video cues. Apply groove input quantization to alter the feel of MIDI tracks as you record. With these and many more features, Pro Tools 7 software is what composers have been waiting for.



Tweaking Encouraged
Experiment more freely with MIDI tracks using new real-time MIDI processing capabilities. Capitalize on mirrored MIDI editing to automatically alter copies of MIDI regions throughout a session. Use the new Zoom Toggle button to quickly enter an editor view mode for easy editing of audio and MIDI. Choose the new Link Track and Edit Selection option to apply track-level commands across multiple tracks at the same time. In addition to these features, nearly every MIDI operation window includes enhancements, making it faster and easier to work with MIDI than ever before.

Greater Mixing Power and Flexibility
Enhanced support for multi-processor computers and improvements to the RTAS® environment in Pro Tools 7 software increase plug-in counts up to 150% on dual-processor computers. In many cases, you’ll be able to run more than twice as many RTAS plug-ins and virtual instruments on your sessions. (Click here for more information on RTAS performance improvements.) Additional software optimizations provide a faster, more responsive, and more powerful workstation. Plus, support for RTAS processing plug-ins on Aux Inputs and Master Faders (a new feature for Pro Tools|HD® systems) enhances compatibility between Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE™, and Pro Tools M-Powered™ systems.

Even Easier to Use
Even with all of its additions and improvements, Pro Tools 7 software is still one of the easiest audio applications to use. Menus have been streamlined and organized more logically, though key commands remain the same. A new Tool Tips feature provides descriptions of objects within the interface when the cursor is placed over them so you can get better acquainted with the interface.

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Coming Soon.....AMS Neve 8816

Expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2006, this product is set to be one of the most exciting in recent years.

The sound of Neve has been the audio recording benchmark for several generations of engineers, musicians and producers. Wherever sound matters, from a full orchestral recording for a blockbuster film to a loan singer, from a rock drummer to an R’n’B vocal, Neve technology provides the warmth, punch and definition so sought after by modern and classic producers.



The legendary sound of Neve now becomes available to DAW based producers with the launch of the Neve 8816 Summing Mixer. Comprehensive input, mixing and monitoring functions upgrade a DAW to a professional mixing facility.

The sixteen input channels include level, pan, cut and cue controls. A +15dB gain range accommodates both -10dBv and +4dbm input levels. If sixteen inputs isn’t enough for your mix, multiple 8816 units can be cascaded together via the fixed level two track buss.

The ultimate analogue mix buss utilises classic Neve transformer mixing topology. The mix outputs appear simultaneously as balanced +4dBm and unbalanced -10dBv. Mix Inserts are pre fade for full control and can be switched between normal insert mode and mastering style sum and difference mode with stereo width control. A post insert mix function can be used for mixing in a separate stem or blending the mix with a special effect.

An optional digital output converts the analogue mix to any standard PCM sample rate up to 192kHz or DSD, a unique feature extending Neve’s commitment to the ultimate analogue and digital sound. Output PPM meters are complimented by overload LEDs to indicate clipping at the ADC or analogue output.

The monitor section selects between Mix Out, 2 Track Return, Channels 1 & 2 (DAW mix replay) and "i-mon" front panel input min-jack, handy for quick mix comparisons. The monitor level is independent of the mix level and the monitor outputs can be switched between Main and Alt speakers. A separate Cue Output: can be fed from three sources and the inbuilt Talk Back mic. Headphones can be used to listen to either Cue or Monitor source.

A remarkable amount of mixing and monitoring technology for around £1800 but that’s not all. The final touch? The ability to recall settings! A USB connector allows snapshots of the 8816 setting to be saved to a PC and recalled ready for remix!

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SSL XLogic E Signature Channel

Coming soon........



The success of the ‘E Series’ sound was born out by the rapid change in drum sounds that occurred on recordings from that period, all which took advantage of the compressors and gates in every channel. When used together with the side chain trigger options, rhythm tracks literally jumped out of the speakers. So much so, that the all the early manufacturers of digital reverbs attempted emulations of the classic SSL analogue 'gated ambience mic' drum sound with various degrees of success.

The SSL E-Series Eq also played a major role in the aggressive guitar sounds of the post punk era with ranges that immediately matched the key frequencies bands of miked guitar amps. The versatility of the processing received further positive critical endorsements as established European Broadcasters installed SSL consoles in their prestigious classical music studios and concert halls.

The E Signature Channel was extensively researched from SSL's design archives to accurately recreate the sound of the channel strip shipped with the ground breaking first generation consoles installed at the beginning of the 80's.

As even then, the design was continually evolving in response to user feedback, various key modifications have been incorporated into the E Signature Channel’s front panel switched options.

The E-Signature offers two distinctive Eq options coupled with the most musical dynamics processor available in either the analogue or digital domain. With the addition of the 'no holds barred' sound of an SSL 'Listen Mic' compressor and the new ground breaking tube emulation preamp option, the E-Strip delivers a front end with the versatility and flexibility to capture and enhance any musical performance that needs a distinctive ‘vintage’ character.

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Geithain RL901k On Demo

KMR are proud to represent ME Geithain's range of wonderful main monitors.
Finally a truly accurate main/midfield monitor. From Reggae to Classical, these self powered high headroom monitors are the absolute business. Come and listem to tight deep bass, incredible stereo imaging, zero distortion mids and beautiful, unagressive, clear top end. The 901K is very room independent due to the lack of sound leakage from the rear of the speaker. Also available are the solid, no vibration Geithain custom stands. 30Hz-20kHz. .



Made in Germany. Couple with a passive Coleman volume controller for the current state of the art in monitoring. On demonstration at the KMR building.

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Antares AVOX

AVOX combines five state-of-the-art vocal processing plug-ins to give musicians, producers and engineers the power to create stunning vocal tracks in any musical style as well as design unique vocal effects for audio post-production applications.



AVOX includes THROAT Physical Modeling Vocal Designer, DUO Vocal Modeling Auto-Doubler, CHOIR Vocal Multiplier, PUNCH Vocal Impact Enhancer and SYBIL Variable Frequency De-Esser.
£399 Inc.VAT
Available now from our online catalogue.

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Crane Song HEDD 192 Upgrade

The fabulous AD/DA convertor from Crane Song is now able to operate at 192k. Upgrade boards are in stock at KMR and cost £278 (Inc.VAT) for both the D/A and the A/D. These boards are designed to be user fitted.


HEDD Features :
High Quality 24 Bit, 192k A/D and D/A Convertors
24 Bit Processing
Adjustable Triode, Pentode and Tape sounds
Digital I/O, AES and S/PDIF
External WC Sync Input and Output

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SSL X-Rack

The X-Rack is a new modular rack system that incorporates a unique Total Recall™ capability and it is launched with a mono SuperAnalogue dynamics unit as its first available module. This combination make it ideal as a stand alone dynamics processing solution for studio or live applications, or working with the flexible inserts of an AWS 900 to provide a complete ‘SSL’ channel processing solution for the console.

The X-Rack dynamics module is based on the channel dynamics unit from the XL 9000 K Series console. This incorporates compression, limiting, expansion and gating with a number of options for hard or soft knee operation and peak, or RMS sensing. All of this circuitry is designed using SSL’s acclaimed SuperAnalogue design techniques to deliver fantastic sound quality with very low noise and distortion.

The X-Rack’s recall capability provides the ability to store presets into Flash memory within the unit. This provides a simple way to save and recall favourite settings and it further integrates with the AWS 900’s Total Recall option to provide a single store of all settings that can be archived with a workstation’s project. This level of integration is right at the heart of the philosophy of workstation integration that both the XLogic and AWS 900 products set out to address.

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MOTU Symphonic Instrument

And yet more stunning orchestral plugs are coming your way. And this offering is from the house of MOTU.
Finally, one simple-to-use instrument that contains everything you need to create complete orchestral recordings. From solo instruments and small ensembles to full orchestral masterpieces, the MOTU Symphonic Instrument delivers.
Start with a massive 8GB library of brand new sounds from world class orchestras and musicians, recorded with pristine audio fidelity and careful attention to detail. Quality and variety abound. Now add a simple, easy to understand, single-window interface to personalise your instruments. Adjust your sound quickly and intuitively.
To further enhance the stunning realism of your compositions, the MOTU Symphonic Instrument includes a built-in convolution reverb processor to produce the most realistic room ambiences available. Use authentic acoustic spaces, from orchestra sound stages to renowned concert halls to majestic cathedrals.


£229 Inc.VAT

The MOTU Symphonic Instrument is a CPU-efficient plug-in that saves with your host application document for instant recall. Nothing could be easier! The MOTU Symphonic Instrument is compatible with all major plug in formats for Macintosh OS X and Windows (VST, Audio Units, DXi, MAS and RTAS).

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IK Miroslav Philharmonik

KMR and IK are proud to announce that Miroslav Philharmonik is now in stock. The wait is over for composers, arrangers, producers and every musician looking for a wonderful orchestral sound source with the beautiful sound of a timeless classic.
Originally recorded by legendary musician Miroslav Vitous, the unique sounds now offered in Philharmonik have been praised over the years for having a warmth and playability still unmatched today. Sampled in the proper spatial positioning in the highly acclaimed Dvorák Symphony Hall in Prague, these instruments were magically performed by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, an ensemble with a romantic tradition going back centuries.


Miroslav Philharmonik - £339 Inc.VAT
Or, if you are a SampleTank 2 XL or L registered user, you can get this amazing software for only £239 Inc.VAT

All of this symphonic beauty emanates from the sound of Miroslav Philharmonik, which brings together the entire Miroslav Orchestral and Choir collections plus gigabytes of additional instruments, ensembles and performance articulations into a new virtual instrument plug-in with an unprecedented power of composition and performance.

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Sony Oxford Big Three

The Big Three offer bundles together three stunning Sony Oxford TDM Plug-Ins - Oxford Reverb, Oxford TransMod & Oxford Inflator - for the amazing price of £599 + VAT (normally £1,125 + VAT if purchased separately).



The Big Three Offer expires September 30th 2005.

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Waves APA44-M and APA32

Waves’ new APA44-M and APA32 Audio Processing Accelerators let you run multiples of Waves most CPU-intensive plug-ins without breaking a sweat. The APA32 lets you run up to 6 IR-1 Reverbs, or 9 Phase Linear Parametric Equalizers, or 12 C4 Multiband Parametric Processors at 24-bit 44.1 kHz.

The APA32 is a 1U rack-mount unit (MSP £1020), while the APA44-M, a half-rack unit with 30% more processing power and nearly silent operation, is great for mobile use (MSP £1531).



Connection is easy: there’s no PCI card to install, no need for a Firewire or USB connection. Just plug an APA unit into a computer’s Ethernet port, install Waves new NetShell software, and cut loose.

You can connect up to 8 APA units to a single host computer using a standard Ethernet switch. Mix and match the APA32 and APA44-M units if you like. Using a V-LAN switching system, you can even hook up multiple computers to a stack of APAs to distribute their power.

If your Waves plug-ins are authorized on an iLok, your APA44-M can be used to power Waves on a laptop for field work and your desktop system as well.



Buy now and get Q-Clone and the IR-L Convolution Reverb plug-ins FREE!
For a limited time, when you buy an APA, you’ll receive two of Waves newest plug-ins absolutely free!

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KMR Newsletter 5

The latest KMR Audio Newsletter has just been released, and it can be downloaded HERE.

To join our newsletter mailing list simply enter your details here stating whether you would prefer to receive the newsletter through the post or by e-mail.

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Prism Sound ADA-8XR

Prism have announced the arrival of the new Prism Sound ADA-8XR. Now with 192kHz sampling, improved analogue performance, even greater clock stability, new interfacing options, and new front-panel design; the best just got even better. The ADA-8XR represents the state of the art in conversion flexibility and quality.

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Coleman Audio

KMR have been appointed exclusive European distributors of Coleman Audio's superb range of monitoring controllers, switchers and VU meters.
Users of this superb hand built line include Stevie Wonder, Sony Studios NY, Atlantic Studios NY and Nickelback.



The full range can now be viewed on our online catalogue, and is available for testing at the KMR Building.

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Surround Zone TDM

SoundField has announced the release of the new Surround Zone TDM plug-in for the Digidesign ProTools platform.



The Surround Zone brings all the control of SoundField’s surround and stereo processing to the digital domain. It combines the hardware features of both the SP451 Surround Processor and MKV System and is designed to accept the B-Format information generated by any of the current SoundField microphone models.

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SoundField Announces New Portable ST350 System

The new portable ST350 offers SoundField’s unique technology in a miniaturised package which can be powered by either mains or battery.

Dispensing with the compromises associated with portable recording the ST350 system consists of a lightweight multi-capsule microphone and fully featured compact mic-pre/control unit that generates surround and stereo simultaneously at balanced line levels.



The ST350 has been designed from the ground up and is the result of a long R & D programme incorporating feedback from recordists, broadcasters and SoundField users. The new microphone electronics are capable of driving long cable runs enabling the microphone to be positioned hundreds of metres away from its control unit or alternatively hand held on a short boom.

Control features include high performance mic-pre’s with discretely switched 6dB gain steps and composite 5-segment LED bargraph for level monitoring. Continuously variable control is offered over the stereo Polar Patterns from omni through to cardioid to figure-of-eight and a Width control provides everything from mono to wide image stereo. End Fire and Invert controls are provided to correct for three-dimensional microphone positioning whilst still maintaining the correct stereo and surround perspective. Other features include Hi-Pass filtering to reduce rumble/wind noise, switchable M/S output and headphone monitoring.

The ST350 can be used in conjunction with the SoundField Surround Zone software to offer a complete recording and post-production package. Surround Zone is now available on the Digidesign Pro Tools, Steinberg Nuendo and SADiE platforms.

Sales Director, Ken Giles, comments, “We have taken on board the requests from the market for a more compact and portable SoundField system - the new ST350 is less than half the size and weight of the other microphones in our current range.”

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TC Electronic Powercore Upgrade Offer

For current users of either PowerCore PCI or Element, TC Electronic offers an extraordinary limited-time opportunity to upgrade to this powerful card AND keep their existing card.



£299.00 + VAT for the PCI or
£450.00 + VAT for the Element.

Offer ends 31st December 2005

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Klark Teknik DN370 Offer

All throughout May, British manufacturer Klark Teknik are offering their superb DN370 graphic EQ at a special price; for those wanting to trade in their own EQ.



• Long-throw 45mm oil-damped faders with dust cover for increased accuracy and resolution.
• All-new proportional-Q filters provide optimum control without undesirable audio artifacts.
• Gain control with +6dB/-infinity range and centre detent at unity gain. Allows effective muting of channel in emergencies.
• Range switch selects ±6dB or ±12dB operation for the faders, with LED indication.
• Channel bypass switch with LED indication – the unit also provides automatic relay bypass in the event of power failure.
• Sweepable high-pass filter with 20Hz to 500Hz range – sets the lower frequency limit of the system.
• Sweepable low-pass filter with 2kHz to 20kHz range – sets the upper frequency limit of the system.
• Two sweepable notch filters per channel, with overlapping frequency ranges of 20Hz to 2kHz and 200Hz to 20kHz.
• Bypass switch with status LEDs for quick comparison of applied EQ.

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SSL AWSomation At NAB 2005

Adding to the excitement surrounding the revolutionary AWS 900 Analogue Workstation, Solid State Logic presented the new AWSomation™ automation option at the recent NAB Convention in Las Vegas.

The new AWSomation automation package adds to the appeal of the AWS 900 by providing critical control of the console. AWSomation is a fully featured automation package developed from SSL’s renowned G and K Series Ultimation automation systems with a feature set designed specifically for the AWS 900.

AWSomation uses a classic, G Series style, SSL look and feel, familiar to thousands of engineers worldwide. It adds dynamic fader and cut automation to the powerful AWS 900. MIDI timecode is used as the positional reference together with support for MIDI Machine control locate commands to follow non-play-speed positional changes from the DAW.

AWSomation data can be stored in the host workstation as MIDI System Exclusive data, therefore providing maximum integration and compatibility with the host platform and retaining the project and set-up data in a single file system.

Key AWSomation features are: Accurate fader and cut automation data
Fader Links - Group fader control
Mix Pass history - for easy revision
AutoTakeover - seamless transition from write to replay
Variable fader glide times
Fader safe mode - isolate moves from updates
Match and Play automation updates - simplifies cut automation
Mixes and Fader links are saved as Sys-ex MIDI data to retain project integrity



“The initial market reactions to the AWS 900 have been fantastic,” comments Niall Feldman, Director of Product Marketing. “The vast majority of users find it ideal for their DAW-based production requirements. Following last year’s launch of a Total Recall™ package, the single most requested additional feature has been the automation for the AWS 900. To answer that request SSL’s new AWSomation package was launched at NAB 2005, with availability shortly after the show.”

Approaching 100 systems sold since its launch earlier at NAB 2004, the AWS 900 Analogue Workstation System is SSL’s fastest selling console. It combines the dual benefits of SuperAnalogue™ processing and sophisticated digital control, providing a complete solution for use with Digital Audio Workstations in professional audio applications.

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AudioPlexus Mastering

London based mastering studio Audio Plexus have recently installed some choice pieces of outboard to complement their already fantastic collection of audio mastering tools.
Pictured below is founder and chief engineer Christian Stilmant with his new Manley Vari MU compressor, Maselec MEA-2 EQ and SSL G-Series compressor.
Contact Chris at info@audioplexus.com

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Josephson e22s

KMR are proud to represent Josephson microphones in the UK. The wonderful e22s snare microphone is reviewed by George Petersen (Editorial Director) in April's issue of Mix Magazine.
It can be viewed HERE.

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TL Audio Announce M4 Console

Bridging the gap between their two well established M3 and VTC models, the new M3 will appeal to all DAW users seeking the more traditional, expansive big console sound than is available to them when recording “in the box” using purely digital equipment.
Available with 16, 24 or 32 input channels, each providing a valve pre-amp stage, classic equaliser, four auxiliary sends and a Track Direct output, the M4 is ideal for high quality track laying and stereo mixdown, in addition to providing an ergonomic and tactile control surface.
TL Audio’s acclaimed A-D conversion will be available as an option on the mix output and ADAT interfaces on the channels.



Pricing starts at £3995 plus VAT for the 16 channel version, rising to £5995 plus VAT for the 32 channel version.

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Super Audio Mastering takes X-Logic 5.1

Simon Heyworth of Super Audio Mastering has invested in an SSL X-Logic 5.1 Compressor. He comments "This Superanalogue 5.1 Compressor from SSL perfectly compliments our range of analogue signal processing for Surround applications and is just what we were looking for."



Super Audio Mastering are based in Devon, and are specialists in mastering and re-mastering for 5.1 surround.

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Antares TDM Suite

Now available from Antares - The TDM Production Suite Bundle which includes all five titles, Autotune, Mic Modeler, Filter, Kantos and Tube for £510.00 retail ex VAT. An excellent deal from the saviours of bad vocal takes everywhere....

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Sonalksis Plugs

KMR are very proud to offer Sonalksis plug-ins to our clients. These very highly regarded plug ins come in four flavours, and two bundles.


The SV-517 multi-style analogue equaliser £149 Inc.VAT


The SV-315 analogue compressor £149 Inc.VAT


The CQ1 Multi-Band Compander £159 Inc.VAT


The DQ1 Dynamic Equaliser £159 Inc.VAT

There are also bundles available for £249 Inc.VAT for either the EQ and Compressor, or the DQ/CQ multi-band dynamics.

If you wish to have a free 30 day trial of any of these plugs, simply enter your details here

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Tascam DR-RA1000

The new stand alone DSD stereo recorder/editor from Tascam is realeased in March. Developed in conjunction with Sony this is the machine to mixdown to for the highest quality masters for Super Audio CD. The RA1000 will also record PCM audio at up to 24/192.



Easy transfer to computer via on board USB 2 port, balanced XLR, analogue, AES and SPDIF I/O.

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AWS900 Options

Total Recall™ is now an option for any AWS900. Total Recall™ provides the ability for the AWS 900 to memorise the position of its analogue potentiometers and switches, allowing them to be manually reset at a later point. The benefit of this is the ability to recall AWS 900 channel and session set-ups for overdub and re-mix purposes, saving valuable session. Total Recall™ set-ups saved in the AWS 900 are able to be saved to the host platform as MIDI system exclusive data, therefore providing maximum integration and project integrity.
And from May, analogue fader automation (Awsomation) will be available as an option for all consoles.

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Anthony DeMaria Labs

KMR Audio have been appointed as the exclusive UK distributors for US valve outboard manufacturer Anthony DeMaria Labs.
The range currently consists of three highly regarded pieces.
The SCL1500 is a stereo valve compressor/limiter that makes the mix loud and fat. The CL1000 is the mono version with a strong reputation for tracking bass. Both units have been in production for over a decade and have been used on countless recordings throughout the world by the likes of Butch Vig (Nirvana, Garbage), Flood (U2, Depeche Mode), the Rolling Stones and the Michael Jackson band.
The 300G is a stereo valve DI box with three valves per channel, and transformer balanced outputs.
At the very top of the range, and made to order is the ADL 670. This is a lovingly crafted part for part re-creation of the Fairchild 670, with fourteen transformers and twenty valves (including eight of the very rare 6386 valves). The range is now available for testing at the KMR building. See the catalogue section for more details.

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KMR Newsletter 4

The latest KMR Audio Newsletter has just been published, and it can be downloaded HERE.
Look out for our Christmas competetion to win a valve condensor microphone.

To join our newsletter mailing list simply enter your details here stating whether you would prefer to receive the newsletter through the post or by e-mail.

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AudioMedia AWS Review

AudioMedia's review of the SSL AWS900 has just been published. You can read it by clicking HERE.

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Jam & Lewis

With their new private recording facility in Santa Monica, California due for completion early next year, producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have at least one portion of the studio ready. The production team responsible for a slew of platinum recordings from artists such as Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Usher and many others has taken delivery of five new Solid State Logic AWS 900 Analogue Workstation Systems with Total Recall.



Flyte Tyme, as Jam & Lewis’s team is known, is the most successful production duo in contemporary music, with more than 100 gold, platinum and multi-platinum records. With the AWS 900, they’re able to take advantage of two crucial components of their production method: the signature sound of the Solid State Logic SuperAnalogue signal path, and total integration with the DAW platforms they use to create their magic.

Lewis is particularly ecstatic about Flyte Tyme’s new boards. “It's nice to finally have a console that seamlessly blends the analogue and digital studio world," he says. "The AWS 900 sounds wide, open, and punchy like an SSL should. We are loving it!”

“We are very excited about the placement of five AWS 900 consoles with Flyte Tyme,” says Rick Plushner, president of Solid State Logic North America. “Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are clearly at the top of the industry and their interest in the AWS 900 firmly supports our engineering decision to create this console/workstation controller.”

While construction of the new studio was being completed, the pair and their long-time staff engineers Matt Marrin and Ian Cross took over the third floor of LA’s famous Village Recorder studio. The team has already begun using their AWS 900s for recording projects.

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Bob Ludwig chooses X-Logic

US based Mastering legend Bob Ludwig of Gateway Mastering Studios recently took delivery of two Solid State Logic XLogic compressors from Professional Audio Design (PAD). The XLogic Multichannel Compressor will reside in the room primarily operated by Bob Ludwig and will handle the ever-growing demand for surround mastering, while the XLogic G Series Compressor will be located in the stereo room operated by Ludwig’s protégé Adam Ayan.

“In the analogue domain, there are very few compressors that are specifically designed for 5.1 operations,” says Ludwig, who has done mastering projects from Bruce Springsteen to Bare Naked Ladies. “The SSL XLogic 5.1 has several unique features, such as the filter for the low frequency and the ability to change which channels you want to control together, making it a great choice for our application. SSL has been a leader in the recording business for a very long time and part of the company’s famous sound for rock records is its bus compressor. Being able to have a 5.1 version of the SSL bus compressor is really appropriate for many rock projects, as well as for others.”

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Crane Song Egret - Preliminary Info

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New Neve 1073 Pre-Amps

For the first time ever, released on its own as outboard – the legendary Neve 1073 microphone/line pre-amplifier.
Previously only available with EQ this historic release is a chance to record with an acknowledged classic. This is a perfect class A discrete front end for your computer recording system, with all of the warmth, presence, character and power than Neve are famous for.



There are two versions available, both 1u rackmounting with internal PSU.

1073DPA – Dual mic/line pre with balanced analogue outs.
1073DPD – Dual mic/line pre complete with a stereo A/D convertor of the highest quality featuring 24bit PCM conversion up to 192, or conversion to DSD. The DPD has a balanced stereo I/O insert point before the convertor for the insertion of an analogue compressor before conversion or the recording of the analogue signal. Also complete with balanced analogue outs.

Both versions feature click detent input gain with +/- 10db variable trim, 48v and phase reverse per channel, clip LEDs and front panel impedance switch between 1200 + 300 Ohms.

*There is no upgrade board for turning a DPA into a DPD as the convertor is part of the integral design of the unit.*

1073DPA - £1599 + VAT
1073DPD - £1999 + VAT

Built at the AMS Neve factory in Lancashire.

Orders are being taken now for delivery in December – stock will be limited.

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1st AWS900 Installed

Solid State Logic has delivered the UK’s first AWS 900 Analogue Workstation System to ICC Studios, a residential facility that offers two, fully equipped music recording studios and mastering facilities.

KMR Audio, exclusive UK distributor for the AWS 900, supplied the console to ICC via Don Larking of TL Commerce. It has been installed in the facility’s Studio One control room, which has recently been acoustically upgraded by studio design consultants, Recording Architecture.



Commenting on the decision to buy an AWS 900, ICC’s studio manager Neil Costello says: “The launch of the AWS 900 Analogue Workstation caused us to completely re-think our original plans for studio one. About a year ago we removed our old analogue console and installed an HD Pro Tools system with Pro Control, which we were running alongside a number of external mic pre-amps. Although this was more suited to the way in which today’s clients’ work, we felt that the system was very ‘bitty’ and we were considering buying a new console to rationalise the signal path.

“However, before we had a chance to order a new desk we heard about the AWS 900 and that immediately made us put the brakes on. We’d always felt that what we needed was a top quality DAW, but until SSL launched the AWS 900 there wasn’t anything on the market that really satisfied our criteria. It didn’t take us long to realise that the AWS 900 was perfect for our requirements because it allowed us to have all our inputs in one box - and have the unit located in the centre of the room, which is where clients want it. Although it was more expensive than the console we were considering buying, we feel it is a valid investment because it gives us the best of both worlds – an easy to operate analogue front end combined with a high quality digital controller and SSL’s sonic excellence.”

Niki Melville–Rogers, head consultant at KMR Audio, adds: “We are delighted that a studio of ICC’s standing has become the first facility in the UK to buy an AWS 900. Since its launch we have had numerous enquiries about the system and have held a number of successful demo evenings, which have resulted in some very positive sales leads from both commercial facilities and private studio owners. The AWS 900 is exactly what the industry has been waiting for and we feel very bullish about its future.”

Originally founded as Echo Studios to produce gospel radio shows, ICC Studios in one of the UK’s oldest residential studios having been in operation since 1976. Located in a quiet Mews, in buildings that were once stables for the adjacent Grand Hotel, ICC Studios has an enviable client list that ranges from musical legends such as Sir Paul McCartney to relative newcomers Toploader, as well as the BBC, live Big Bands and children’s choirs.

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NEW EMI Chandler TG Mixer

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API 550A

AES Announcement. API are re-issuing the classic 550A EQ. A limited number will be available from January - price is expected to be £999 + VAT.

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Logic Pro 7

The new Apple Logic Pro 7 features new instruments and effects, state-of-the-art loop composition tools as well as optimisations for the PowerPC G5 processor and Mac OS X, forming a highly productive system that will change the way you compose, record, edit and mix music in any studio environment.
The latest version even provides near unlimited processing resources through the simple addition of Macintosh computers via ethernet connections.
View the full Logic Pro 7 brochure here.

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New DAV......

Coming Soon from DAV Electronics.......................

The BG6 is a Decca heritage stereo limiter in the same robust and portable format as the BG1.
Shipping at the end of October, the BG6 is the perfect partner for the famous BG1 dual mic-pre.
£689 Inc.VAT

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Sony Oxford Reverb

Sony Oxford is delighted to announce the launch of their much awaited Oxford Reverb plug-in.

Designed from the ground up The Oxford Reverb plug-in is a highly flexible stereo reverberation generator, designed to complement existing Oxford applications in providing the user with the highest technical and sonic performance coupled with artistic and creative facility.

As well as providing stunning presets, the user has full control over all of its many parameters, including a very comprehensive early reflections section, and integrated 5-band EQ.

The Oxford Reverb allows the powerful facility to create virtual spaces freely, depending on artistic need, ranging from dry reflection ambiences, room and hall simulations, sound effects, all the way to wide open reverberant spaces with a very large range of possible texture and spatial character.

Designed for the Digidesign ProTools platform, Sony announces compatibility of the Oxford Reverb with ProTools HD (and HD Accel systems) and all supported ProTools LE systems. It is both Mac OSX and Windows XP compatible.

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TC PowerCore Compact

TC Electronic introduces PowerCore Compact, a lightweight and portable hardware platform with FireWire ports for easy laptop connection. Right out of the box, the twelve plug-ins provide professional processing tools for mixing, mastering and music production, and the new PowerCore device is expandable via optional plug-ins from TC Electronic, Sony Oxford, Access Music and others. PowerCore Compact will ship at the beginning of October.

TC Electronic now offers PowerCore in three hardware configurations with a differentiated number of plug-ins included. The additional plug-ins in the new PowerCore FireWire bundle will be available free of charge for existing users from October 1st on www.tcelectronic.com.

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Rob James on Neve Outboard

Engineer and pro-audio journalist Rob James has written an excellent piece on the impact of Neve Outboard. Well worth a read.



Click HERE for the link to the article.

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Focal SM8 Active Monitors

Incredible new monitors from France. Big, smooth, accurate sound. Great bass response due to the passive radiator design. The pure Berylhium tweeter is unique to Focal. Lighter and more rigid than traditional tweeter materials, the inverted dome is significantly more efficient than conventional designs, resulting in a velocity that is three times faster and a frequency response extending to 40kHz.

Analogue and digital AES inputs. 300 Watt class D amplification for the bass and class AB for the tweeter. The net result is an extended low frequency response while maintaining high sound pressure levels.

Finished in a beautiful slate grey metallic lacquer and dark red veneer cabinet.
These monitors deserve a listen. £3125 Per Pair Inc.

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New UA LA-610

Universal Audio LA-610 Classic Tube Recording Channel



The LA-610 brings UA’s legendary vintage "all tube" luxury sound into a modern channel strip format by combining the 610 Mic-Pre/EQ/DI section and a T4 Opto-compressor into a single 2U unit with a ground-breaking price.

The 610-tube preamp,DI and EQ is from UA's TEC award winning 6176 and is based on the legendary console modules developed by Bill Putnam in the 60's. Countless classics have been recorded using these preamps, noted for their musical character and warmth.

A unit will available for demonstration later next month.

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KMR Newsletter 3

The latest KMR Audio Newsletter has just been published, and it can be downloaded HERE.
To join our newsletter mailing list simply enter your details here stating whether you would prefer to receive the newsletter through the post or by e-mail.

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TC MD3 For PowerCore

TC Electronic announce their fabulous MD3 for the PowerCore platform.



Mastering Tools from System 6000
With the introduction of the MD3 Stereo Mastering package for PowerCore, processing only known from the System 6000 is now available for your PC or MAC. This package brings professional production and mastering possibilities to the realm of DAWs, and integrates smoothly with serious music and film editing applications.

The MD3 Stereo Mastering package for PowerCore includes two pristine algorithms, MD3 Multiband Dynamics and BrickWall Limiter:

MD3 Multiband Dynamics
Dual Mono and Stereo dynamics processing in three frequency bands. By offering a true side-chain split structure, MD3 is also capable of demanding mono material compression/limiting on two separate channels, not found in other multi-band dynamics processors. MD3 can be regarded as a high-end mastering tool. M and S components of a stereo signal can be processed separately and provide even more control making full use of the Spectral Stereo Enhancer.

Brickwall Limiter
If you are concerned about audio quality at the end listener, or have a desire to conserve talent, the BrickWall Limiter is the solution. While it cannot prevent destruction of dynamic range from happening at earlier stages in the production process, it does get rid of the signals known to generate distortion in consumer CD players, radio processors and data reduction codecs.

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Drawmer 1968 on Demonstration

The simply stunning stereo compressor from Drawmer is now here at the KMR building.



Based on the exceptional compressor design found in the Drawmer 1969 “M-E” Mic Pre/DI/Compressor, the 1968 “M-E” features improved metering and function with the incorporation of separate “big” switches for each channel, making it ideal for use in both tracking and stereo compression applications.

The 1968 Mercenary Edition's gain reduction cell is the same FET compressor with variable tube output stages as the 1969 “M-E”, giving it a rich euphonic tone with the speed and musical grace made famous by the 1969 Mercenary Edition.
And all this for a very reasonable £949 Including VAT

Come and put it through its paces.

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New Fearn

Dw Fearn VT7 - Dual Mono Valve Compressor

The VT-7 has an all Class-A vacuum tube audio path, like all Fearn products. The gain reduction elements utilize circuitry that duplicates the sound and characteristics of the finest classic vacuum tube compressors, without depending on tubes that are no longer manufactured. The control circuitry is modern solid-state analogue.

The two channels may be used independently or linked together for stereo.

Controls: Threshold, Gain, Attack, Release, Curve, and Link. The VU meters can be switched between output level and gain reduction.

This compressor has a unique sound. It is highly transparent, adding only loudness to the audio without introducing obvious artifacts. The compression curves can be adjusted from very gentle to moderately hard. Like all our products, the VT-7 Compressor is designed to process high-quality audio and make it sound great. This compressor is not intended to be used as an obvious effect. It is more like having an engineer with infinitely quick hands on the faders.

It should be here around October/November, pricing should be similar to the VT2.

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UAD1 Offer

If you own a Mackie UAD1 card, and want more DSP power - Universal Audio are now offering an upgrade path for you to add an additional UAD-1 card to your MAC/PC to double the DSP available for running the wealth of UA plug-ins.

The upgrade is a full version of the UAD-1 Project Pak at a special 'loyalty' price. Available now for £299.00 Inc. VAT.

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Trident Deals

From now until the end of the year - limited stock is available at the following prices :

S20 £793 Inc.VAT

S40 £1173 Inc.VAT

S140 £1468 Inc.VAT

When they're gone, they're gone....

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SSL AWS900 - TR Option

Solid State Logic today announced an upgrade for their new AWS900 console. This upgrade will give the user Total Recall on the desk. The price will be £2500 + VAT, and will be available by the end of the year.
The recall is expected to be demonstratable by San Francisco AES.

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Digidesign Control Surface Promotion

The “Gain Control” Control Surface Promotion



Beginning 1st August 2004, Digidesign will be offering four control surface/plug-in/hardware promotional bundles finishing on 30th September 2004.
Saving your customers up to £2,810/€4,050/$4,480 in plug-ins and Digidesign hardware, these promotions are the following:

1. Command|8™ bundle: Customers who purchase a Command|8 will also receive the Bomb Factory™ Pultec Bundle (£375/€540/$595 value), and the latest version of Pro Tools® software (Pro Tools LE: a £50/€70/£75 value; Pro Tools TDM: a £95/€135/$150 value) that ships with Command|8. Customers can use Command|8 with either a Pro Tools LE or Pro Tools|HD system for full-featured, comprehensive control of their Pro Tools sessions — or as a MIDI controller outside of the Pro Tools environment. And they can take advantage of the latest Pro Tools software features while using the Pultec Bundle to sweeten their tracks.

2. Control|24™ bundle: Customers who purchase a Control|24 will also receive the Bomb Factory Pultec Bundle, Bomb Factory Slightly Rude Compressor™, and Digidesign® 192 AD expansion card (total bundle value: £1,435/€2,070/$2,285). Please check the fulfilment conditions at the end of this document for details of how you fulfil this. Control|24 gives Pro Tools TDM and LE customers recording console capabilities — including 16 Focusrite Class A mic pres – combined with its powerful control surface functionality. Along with the Pultec EQs, your customers can apply the BF Slightly Rude Compressor for beautiful, unique, and/or aggressive compression results. The 192 AD expansion card adds another eight channels of DB25-based input to their 192 I/O™, enabling them to take advantage of all of Control|24’s sixteen mic pres simultaneously and to better accommodate larger-scale projects.

3. ProControl® with Fader Pack™ or Edit Pack™ bundle: Customers who simultaneously purchase a ProControl and a Fader Pack or Edit Pack will also receive the Bomb Factory Pultec Bundle, Bomb Factory Slightly Rude Compressor, Digidesign ReVibe™, and Digidesign PRE™ (total bundle value: £2,810/€4,050/$4,480). Please check the fulfilment conditions at the end of this document for details of how you fulfil this. ProControl offers an incredible amount of tactile control resources for Pro Tools TDM systems. An added Fader Pack increases the physical channel count by eight; or they can opt for an Edit Pack for tackling surround mixing tasks and more. The Bomb Factory Pultec Bundle and Slightly Rude Compressor are complemented by the powerful, 96 kHz-optimized ReVibe room-modelling plug-in. With its eight discrete, matched-transistor, hybrid mic-preamp circuits, PRE offers a transparent signal path designed specifically for the Pro Tools|HD environment. Comprehensive remote-controllable operation via the Pro Tools software interface or ProControl allows your customers to place PRE anywhere in their studios while retaining the ability to take advantage of its entire rich feature set from where they want to operate.

4. ProControl (stand-alone) bundle: Customers who purchase a stand-alone ProControl unit will also receive the Bomb Factory Pultec Bundle, Bomb Factory Slightly Rude Compressor, and Digidesign ReVibe (total bundle value: £1,250/€1,800/£1,985). Please check the fulfilment conditions at the end of this document for details of how you fulfil this. For customers who don’t need the increased channel count or surround mixing capabilities of Fader Pack and Edit Pack, respectively, this ProControl-only promotion offers high-end EQ, compression, and room-modelling reverb that will make the most of their Pro Tools mixes.

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SSL X-Logic Wins Award

XLogic channel strip has just won the 'Exceptional Quality (EQ) Award'.



The 'Exceptional Quality Awards' are given based on the recommendation of EQ's editorial staff after the product has been reviewed in the magazine. To be considered, a product must be the best of its kind, break new technological grounds or set a new price/performance standard, and be free of significant bugs, defects, and flaws. Overall, the product must generate intensive levels of gear lust in their editors.
Congratulations to the SSL team.

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Sony Oxford Plugs

Sony Oxford have added the Transmod plugin to their very competitively priced plug-ins for PowerCore. Transmod works by modifying the transient content of an audio signal and does not suffer from artifacts normally associated with compression techniques. The Transmod has been available for TDM & LE systems for some while and has become a popular choice amongst professionals. The latest release complements the existing PowerCore family of EQ, Dynamics & Inflator.



Additionally Sony have launched four new Plugin Bundles for PowerCore including a S-Ox Bundle featuring all four plug-ins and three new Trio bundles, all offering a considerable saving off individual prices.

The long awaited Sony Oxford Reverb is now on Beta test and we anticipate shipping within the next month - price to be announced.

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The Avocet

Available from August :

The Ultimate Monitoring Controller :

Finally, there is a discrete class A audiophile solution to the monitoring control dilemmas faced by many working with a computer system.

The Avocet features three analogue stereo inputs, three digital stereo inputs, three stereo speaker outputs, headphone output, talkback, mute, dim, mono, phase, fantastic metering, and a large accurate and tactile volume knob.

All controls for the Avocet are on the remote control and all cabling goes to the 19” 2U base unit. The ergonomics of the unit are such that you can offset speaker volumes against each other and feed a different signal to the headphones – i.e DAW main mix to the speakers and cue mix to the headphones.

Sound quality, functionality, build quality, ergonomics and concept combine to give a unit that is perfect for its intended purpose.

The Avocet contains a stereo D/A of superlative quality (up to 192khz), for a true monitoring experience.

Price £1821.25 Inc.VAT

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SSL AWS900 UK Launch

KMR will be hosting the official UK launch of the new SSL AWS900.
Taking the place of our usual seminar will be the most anticipated product launch this decade. SSL staff will be on hand for a thorough demonstration of the 24 channel Super-Analogue desk.

23rd September 7pm



Book your free place now, as places will be limited.

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New Apple Displays

New monitors announced from Apple - now available :

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New 192kHz ADC Card for X-Logic Channel

The 192kHz ADC Card, which was shown for the first time in Europe at the 116th AES Convention in Berlin, draws on SSL’s acclaimed C-Series digital console technology to offer exceptional conversion quality. It gives end users the flexibility to operate at multiple sample frequencies and includes an allowance for varispeed and pull up/pull down frequency operation. The new card will be available in July at a list price of £350.

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Korg Legacy

Korg has launched the Legacy Collection, a virtual instrument/effects pack that offers software synthesizer versions of its popular MS-20 and Polysix analogue synthesizers, the WAVESTATION advanced vector synthesizer, a slew of high-quality effects, along with a special-edition MS-20 Controller. The collection also premieres a unique "cell" concept, which combines synths and effects for powerful new sounds.



£389 Inc.VAT

IN STOCK NOW

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NEW PMC Active Speakers

PMC have just released active versions of their classic TB2 and DB1 models :

The DB1S-A and TB2S-A are compact, 2-way monitor designs, employing unique technology in the form of PMC's advanced Transmission Line design and Flying Mole digital Bi-Phase Fusion amplification.
Both models provide characteristic PMC resolution, LF extension and balanced frequency response, consistent at all volume levels.
Proprietary LF drivers and cabinet design, along with high quality, hand-built crossover electronics, ensure ultra low distortion and compression characteristics, enabling consistent performance at high SPLs.

The DB1S-A and TB2S-A incorporate PMC 140 mm and 170 mm LF Doped drivers respectively and both models feature the 27 mm soft dome tweeter used in the company's larger mid-field designs.
Both models are powered digitally by Flying Mole reference amplifier modules, each weighing just 650 grams and supplying 160W into 4 ohms, providing world-leading PMC studio monitoring at a new and highly competitive cost advantage.

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NI Komplete 2

In stock now - The Komplete 2 Upgrade.

For users with two registered plug ins from NI you can now upgrade for only £349 Inc.VAT to the Komplete 2 Bundle.



Native Instruments created NI KOMPLETE 2 for the musicians and producers who want to have it all: the legendary sound of the B4 Organ, the endless possibilities of REAKTOR 4, the award-winning KONTAKT sample engine, the futuristic power of FM7. But it doesn’t end there: NI KOMPLETE 2 represents an infinite universe of sound, uniting every NI synth, sampler, and effect into a single bundle that will change your studio forever.

EMAIL: ni@kmraudio.com

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BG1 Winner

Congratulations to Darius van Helfteren, who won the recent DAV BG1 give-away held in association with gearslutz.



www.wisseloordmastering.com

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New Apples

Apple have just announced their updated range of G5s.
Now available are the :
Dual 1.8Ghz - £1449 Inc.VAT
Dual 2Ghz - £1849 Inc.VAT
Dual 2.5Ghz - £2199 Inc.VAT

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Apogee Rosetta 200

¬ 2 channels of premium 24-bit AD/DA conversion
¬ Sample rates up to 192kHz with Apogee's "Intelliclock"
¬ 2 channels of AES, S/PDIF (coax & optical), and ADAT/SMUX I/O
¬ MIDI I/O
¬ Optional FireWire expansion card for compatibility with OS X and Windows XP (X-FireWire card)
¬ Optional expansion card for direct connection to Pro Tools HD & Mix systems (X-HD card, X-Digi-Mix card)

The Rosetta 200, Apogee’s successor to the PSX-100 and Rosetta AD namesake, delivers the quality of the popular Rosetta 800, in a 2-channel AD/DA solution. Like the Rosetta 800, the 200 features premium Apogee A/D and D/A conversion, 192k sampling rates (standard), optional Pro Tools HD, Mix and FireWire expansion cards and core Apogee technologies such as UV22HR, and SoftLimit. And while the Rosetta 200 shares much of its feature set with its cousin, it throws in some irresistible extras such as the new, CODA Audio Finishing Module, full channel metering, and MIDI and S/PDIF input and output. Flexibility and features galore make the Rosetta 200 an outstanding option for professional and project studios, mastering engineers, and audio archivists. "Soft Limit" for maximum digital level without overs “CODA”: The “Aptomizer” Level Normaliser, Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), and Apogee’s“UV22HR” for superior dither to 16-bit
Full channel metering

SRP inc VAT £1643.83

EMAIL: apogee@kmraudio.com

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Cubase SXXL

Available for a limited time, Cubase SXXL represents excellent value for money and is available to main Steinberg dealers only. The package contains the following products:

Cubase SX2 Sequencer
HALion 2 Sampler
X-Phraze Synthesizer
Waldorf PPG Synthesizer
Waldorf Attack Percussion Synthesizer
Waldorf D-Pole Filter

Combined SRP £1,079.99
Cubase SXXL Bundle £679.99

EMAIL: cubase@kmraudio.com

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TC Mastering at AES Berlin 2004

At AES in Berlin, TC Electronic introduced the Mastering 6000, a four-engine mastering processor based on the company’s award-winning multi-channel processing platform, System 6000. Also announced is the 1.5 update of the highly acclaimed Restoration Suite, a set of audio restoration tools for PowerCore.

Mastering 6000
Mastering 6000 is a custom set of precise timing and high-resolution digital signal processing tools designed specifically for mastering engineers producing high-quality audio for CD, DVD, SACD and film.

Mastering 6000 has a license-based structure, which enables it to be augmented with optional processing tools. New limiting and compression algorithms in Mastering 6000 include MD4, featuring a 5-band stereo and MS processor with linear phase split filter topology, an updated Brickwall Limiter that prevents listening fatigue and distortion using internal sample rates of up to 480 kHz (5 times upsampling) and new custom A/D and D/A conversion filters. For multichannel productions, Mastering 6000 also includes 5.1 multi-band compressor/expander, 5.1 limiter and 5.1/stereo monitor matrix.

The Mastering 6000 hardware features extraordinary jitter rejection, the ability to handle analog inputs of up to +30 dBu, the capability to deal with hot digital level without distorting and 48-bit internal resolution.
Optional licenses for Mastering 6000 include reverbs and delays from Reverb 6000, Massenburg Design Works Hi-Res EQ, BackDrop noise reduction, and UnWrap advanced stereo to 5.1 conversion.

Restoration Suite 1.5
Restoration Suite version 1.5 adds a new DeCrackle plug-in as well as processing improvements to the three existing audio restoration tools: DeClick, DeNoise and DeScratch.

Like DeScratch, the DeCrackle algorithm was developed by Noveltech in Finland. It is specifically designed to remove artifacts ranging from 1 to 20 samples long. Crackles typically manifest as constant surface noise, like what is heard in the background of a record. As with all plug-ins in the suite, DeCrackle has an audition feature, which can be used to playback only the noise that has been removed from the signal.

The DeNoise plug-in has been updated with an 'auto' mode that makes it possible to remove noise from material where it is not possible to take a fingerprint - for instance if there are no parts with noise only. Fingerprints can now be adjusted independently for left and right channels.

The DeScratch plug-in's ‘high quality’ mode has been improved significantly with new interpolation algorithms, and the DeClick plug-in features enhanced detection algorithms.

The 1.5 upgrade will be free for existing users.

EMAIL: tc@kmraudio.com

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New Genelec Monitors

Genelec has launched a line of nearfield , two-way active monitors at the recent AES show in Berlin. Replacing the 1029, 1030 and 1031 models will be the 8030, 8040 and 8050. We've heard these speakers, and the only word to describe them is incredible. On demo at the KMR buidling from June.



EMAIL: genelec@kmraudio.com

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TL Audio VTC

Arriving next week at the KMR building is the stunning all valve 16 channel, 8 buss VTC console. Call or email us to book your tour of this modern classic.



KMR is the only place in the UK where you can compare the Audient ASP, TL Audio VTC, Yamaha DM2000, Mackie 8 Buss and SSL AWS900 in one place.

EMAIL: consoles@kmraudio.com

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SSL AWS900

THE SOLID STATE LOGIC AWS900 ANALOGUE MIXING CONSOLE & DAW CONTROLLER

Click here for more details.
£49,500 + VAT
The AWS900 will be in the KMR building in June.

email us for more information and to book your viewing.

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SSL X-Logic 5.1 Compressor

The eagerly awaited SSL X-Logic 5.1 Compressor has started to ship. We have a permanent demonstration unit available for on-site testing. Please contact us if you would like to book some time with this unique compressor.

EMAIL: ssl@kmraudio.com

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Crane Song And Coldplay

Coldplay's producer Ken Nelson has purchased a Crane Song STC-8 stereo compressor and 2 Crane Song Trakker mono compressors for use on the forthcoming Coldplay album.
The eagerly awaited new album will be released in the summer.

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ALPHA 24

PRESS RELEASE - PRELIMINARY NEWS FROM NEW DESK MANUFACTURER - ANALOGUE CONSOLE TECHNOLOGY
A unique concept desk set to be an audiophile icon. The Alpha 24 is designed to be at the heart of a 21st Century studio, and incorporates many ideas that make it ideal as a mixing desk for the modern world.
The modern recording method is to use input channels and stand alone microphone pre-amplifiers. The Alpha 24 does not duplicate these facilities. All of the technical investment applied to this console has gone into guaranteeing the highest audio performane possible. Couple an Alpha 24 with a DAW, and input channel of your choice along with a heavy weight analogue stereo compressor and EQ for a truly awesome studio set up. It has become apparent that combining signals in the analogue domain that are coming from the digital domain ensures a higher sound quality end product than when mixing entirely within the computer. Many people want to personalise their sound with analogue outboard; one of the key features of the Alpha 24 is that it has balanced inserts, which is unprecedented at this price point.

All analogue high headroom circuitry and a minimal signal path philosophy, give the Alpha 24 a super quiet, open sound. Built for mixing and uniquely featuring balanced XLR inserts on ALL channels and masters. Also featuring variable impedance line inputs, 8 balanced aux sends per channel, 4 balanced stereo aux returns with mutes, individual mutes on aux 1 and solos on everything. No EQ, no mic-pres no group routing. Extreme phase coherency. Massive head room in the mix amp.

The Alpha 24 is designed to maximise the outboard revolution to customise and individualise your sound. It also takes advantage of the significant price drop in high bit rate computer I/O, plug in DSP, and 24 track hard disk recorders. Other notable features of the Alpha 24 include insert I/O switching, 100mm faders, large illuminated mute and solo buttons, switching matrix for three sets of speakers, virtual tracking buss with balanced inserts and routing switch, substantial build quality, padded arm rest, scribble strip, MIDI muting and transport control options. Comes in 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48 input configurations.

No image is available as yet. Keep watching this space for more news of this eargerly awaited product.

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Audio Media STC8 review

Niki fell in love with the Cranesong STC8 as did Andy Stewart of Audio Media.

Click here to view reviews of the STC8.



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The Neumann-Gefell UM75

Microtech Gefell have released the UM75 microphone to celebrate their 75th
anniversary. This limited edition microphone is one of the best vocal
microphones manufactured today. Using the legendary M7 capsule designed by
Georg Neumann and made by hand by Gefell in the original way.
This is the first microphone to be legended Neumann-Gefell. The UM75 sounds
pure vintage, and takes EQ with no artefacts! Set to become a true classic
and start a love affair with engineers around the world. Only a few are left.
Call or email now to reserve this modern classic.

gefell@kmraudio.com

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Raindirk Audio - 30 years of audio excellence

Raindirk Audio, past makers of the Series III, Concorde 2000 and Symphony
consoles, introduce a range of rack mounted pure analogue equipment that
provides input, output and mixing interfaces for digital workstations.
Raindirk equipment achieves a level of technical excellence and character
synonymous with the best of the best.
visit www.lntech.nildram.co.uk or
email raindirk@kmraudio.com

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New Plug-Ins

Some exciting new plug ins have recently been released, and are available now at KMR. The new Vocaloid LOLA and LEON virtual vocalists are now in stock. Currently only available for PC, these plug ins model real female and male vocalists respectively. £199 Inc.VAT
Steinberg's Hypersonic is perhaps the best virtual instrument to date to provide the classic "sound module" concept for the computer. 1000 patches and 1024 voice maximum polyphony.
East West have some exciting new plugs available, and are gaining quite a reputation for their quality, size and flexibility.
The range consists of Hardcore Bass which includes 2.2 Gigabytes of mix dominating, teeth shattering, hardcore electric bass recorded through massive ampeg bass rigs with the volume turned up to 11 for £129 Inc.VAT.
The 5-star awarded PMI Bösendorfer 290 is simply the best sampled Bösendorfer 290 Grand Piano on the planet - and now it's available as a 24-bit plug-in, also for £129 Inc.VAT.
The Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra comes highly recommended and is available in various forms. Individual Strings, Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion volumes are available for £649 Inc.VAT each.
The Platinum Edition (£1999 Inc.VAT) (also available as four separate volumes) is the first 24bit/88.2k orchestral sample library to include 3 stereo mic setups (close, stage and hall), so users can mix any combination of mic positions to control ambience. The Gold (£649 Inc.VAT) and Silver (£199 Inc.VAT) Editions offer an affordable entry to the world of high quality orchestral sample libraries with the reassurance of an upgrade path to the full Platinum Edition available when the user's requirements increase.
email plugs@kmraudio.com

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Stateside Products

Due to the continuing decline of the greenback, product lines manufactured in the States have become even cheaper. Two companies who have already lowered their prices are the stunning Manley and Crane Song. Prices have fallen about 10%. Please check out the respective pages for the latest retail prices.

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More price drops

More manufacturers have joined the trend of cutting their suggested retail prices because of the current position of the dollar.
Avalon, DW Fearn, Soundelux, Earthworks and Summit have all reduced their UK costs.
CALL FOR ALL THE LATEST PRICE INFORMATION

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New DAV Units

Mick Hinton, designer and maker of the revered BG1 dual mic-pre, BG2 4-way mic-pre, and BG3 mastering EQ, has just released two new long awaited products to his phenomenal Broadhurst Gardens range.
The BG4 is a compressor/limiter, based on the famous Decca limiting circuit.
The BG5 is a channel strip incorporating the BG1 pre, BG4 compressor and 1/3 of the BG3 EQ.
Both units are £1750 Including VAT and are now on demonstration at the KMR building. Call or email us to book a date with these units either here or at yours.
dav@kmraudio.com

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Mastering Offer

MASTERING PACKAGE SENSATION FROM DAV

To commemorate the launch of the new DAV BG4+5, we are presenting a limited offer Decca mastering package consisting of :
BG4 : Stereo limiter with the facility to limit the full signal or the top/bottom end with switchable frequencies. Based on the original Decca mastering designs that Mick Hinton (Mr. Dav) helped create at Decca Studios. This 1u rack-mounting unit evokes the sound beloved by many. All click détente, dual mono and can switch to compression.
BG3 : Stereo EQ unit with filters and resonant frequencies. 7db boost or cut – lift or suppress the frequencies you want. All click détente controls, 2u rack-mounting.
*Includes 2 x Van Damme 1m Starquad XLR/XLR interconnect cables*
These two units together give you a master quality, click détente limiting/EQ package of exceptional quality.
INTRODUCTORY MASTERING PACKAGE OFFER - £3750 Inc.VAT a match made in decca
dav@kmraudio.com

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The Big 5 - Compressors

SSL 384		The sound of pop and hip-hop
Neve 33609J		Transparent limiting with the famous transformer balanced sound
Crane Song STC8		Beautifully smooth
Manley MU		Creamy magic valves
DAV BG4		The beloved Decca limiting circuit

The only place where these fabled mix buss compressors are all on PERMANENT demonstration is @ the KMR building.
Call or email to book your shoot out.
compressors@kmraudio.com

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Studer

*BRAND NEW* Studer 827 24-Track machines, complete with full auto-locator.
Gold Edition - Full Studer Guarantee - £20,000 + VAT


studer@kmraudio.com

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OSX

The latest OSX Troubleshooting PDF is available to read here.

Written by our Macinstosh Consultant Adrian Harrow, it is designed to help all audio based OSX users to either fix recurring problems, or help you to get the most from your system.
If you have any questions regarding anything contained within, or you are still experiencing any Mac related problem, please call or email Adrian.

mac@kmraudio.com

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Sony C800g

KMR have supplied producer Sacha Wilson who is currently based at Eden Studios with a Sony C800g and Neve 1081 mic pre EQ, a dream vocal chain. KMR are also supplying Sacha with the UK's first Eventide H8000 next month.

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SSL Superanalogue 9000 Series Channel Strip

Mic Pre/Compression/EQ/Gating 19inch rack mounting £2643 inc EMAIL: ssl@kmraudio.com

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Avocet

Avocet is designed to solve the problems of accurate monitoring and volume control as required by workstation users, studios and mastering rooms alike. Avocet is a stereo controller with three digital inputs, three analog inputs and a headphone system. All digital signals are up- sampled and jitter reduced to ensure highest accuracy during D/A conversion. Avocet features dim, mute and mono functions plus a speaker select switch that sends line level balanced audio to one of three outputs. Buffered meter outputs are included. The internal headphone amplifier can be fed from the program source or via external input with provisions for a talk back function.

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Sounds Expo

We will be exibiting at Sounds Expo (Wembley Exhibition Centre - February 10th, 11th, 12th) under the banner of Solid State Logic to launch their new X-Logic range of outboard.
Please visit us at booth S90 and see in the flesh the most exciting product launch of recent years.

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Lexicon 960L

KMR have supplied Steve Williams with a Lexicon 960LD. Steve has worked with artists such as Britney Spears, Sting, Liberty X, Freddie Mercury and Seal.

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Soundfield

KMR Audio have been appointed the 3rd UK outlet for Soundfield microphone systems. Soundfield microphones have a tetrahedral capsule array and output both stereo and B format. The concept of the Soundfield system is that the microphone pickup field can be changed from the listening position with the supplied controller, (which gives the user a line output signal). Soundfield are also releasing a pro-tools HD plug-in that allows the end user to reconfigure the B format output in post production. A Soundfield SPS422 will be on permanent demonstration at the KMR building.

EMAIL: soundfield@kmraudio.com

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TLA VTC 48 Channel Console

KMR have supplied Tuna music of Chorleywood with a 48 channel TLA VTC console.

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AMS Neve

	Neve, perhaps the most renowned name in audio have bestowed the rare accolade of - Authorised Supplier - to KMR Audio. We will now have the classic Neve 1081 stereo mic-pre/eq and the 33609j stereo compressor/limiter on permanent demonstration. EMAIL: neve@kmraudio.com
Neve’s UK sales manager Sayed Madani presenting Niki Melville-Rogers with KMR’s permanent demonstration 1081 stereo mic-pre/EQ and 33609j compressor limiter outside Neve’s UK headquaters.

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