equipment guide | audio/intercoms buyers briefs Wheatstone Strata 32 Console The Strata 32 console lets you use one studio for many purposes by giving you the flexibility to quickly change mic feeds and configure IFB connections while cutting over from one show or newscast to the next. Unique to Strata 32 is its AoIP network, WheatNet-IP, which has SMPTE ST 2110 and AES67 support plus utility mixers at each I/O point that can be used to do online mixing or to segue remotely between feeds or to send the correct throw from the studio to talent on remotes. If it’s on the network, it’s routable, programmable and accessible, automatically. When a field reporter’s mic turns on, the WheatNet-IP audio network knows to automatically send a mix minus back to the field reporter’s headset for IFB. z For additional information call 252-638-7000 or visit www.wheatstone.com.
Switchcraft StudioPatch Series Bantam/ TT Audio Patchbays
NUGEN Audio Paragon NUGEN Audio Paragon is 3D-compatible, true convolution reverb software. Unlike other convolution reverbs, Paragon offers full control of the decay, room size and brightness without unwanted artifacts. This is achieved via resynthesis modelled on 3D recordings of real spaces. It provides an unprecedented level of tweak-ability, with zero time-stretching. Paragon features spectral analysis and precise EQ of the Impulse Responses (IR) and operates in up to 7.1.2 channels of audio, making it suitable for surround and immersive applications, including Dolby Atmos bed tracks. Paragon ST, a stereo version of the software, is scheduled for release this fall. Pricing: $599 USD z For additional information call +44 113 357 2250 or visit nugenaudio.com/paragon.
The StudioPatch Series Bantam/TT Patchbays utilize Switchcraft’s EZ Norm technology, allowing the signal flow of each channel to be instantly modified from the front of the patchbay using a standard screwdriver. They also feature user programmable grounds, making it possible to customize each channel’s grounding scheme with the flip of a switch. All Switchcraft patchbays are made in the Switchcraft factory in Chicago using high-quality Switchcraft jacks and are trusted in professional audio and broadcast studios all over the world. z For additional information call 773-792-2700 or visit
www.switchcraft.com.
DPA Microphones 4488 CORE DPA’s 4488 CORE Directional Headset Microphone features the brand’s popular 5mm round microphone capsule and accurate on- and off-axis frequency response for clear, concise intelligibility. Perfect for use in broadcast applications, the 4488 headset’s boom and locking system accommodates all head sizes and shapes. The mic has a unique three-point gripping system for a greater level of security and flexible ear hooks for continued comfort during extended use. Available in black and beige, DPA’s 4488 features a 90-degree adjustable cable guide for hiding wires, while the headset frame, boom and capsule are non-reflective for unobtrusiveness and ease-of-use for camera crews. z For additional information call 303-485-1025 or visit www.dpamicrophones.com.
RTS RTS Digital Partyline OMS (OMNEO Main Station) and DBP (Digital Beltpack) mark the beginning of a major new product family: RTS Digital Partyline. OMS is a uniquely versatile and cost-effective solution capable of interconnecting both wired/wireless and IP/digital/analog devices. OMS is available in five configurations to grow with the user’s needs—simply upgrade via software license updates. DBP is a four-channel/four-button wired beltpack that runs on PoE and connects using OMNEO IP technology. Its unique hybrid design supports both digital partyline and matrix keypanel modes. It is lightweight and ergonomic, with a full-color icon-based menu navigation for quick setup and intuitive operation. z For additional information visit products.rtsintercoms.com.
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