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 send