Latest articles by Jack Kontney
Pro Tools 9 signals fundamental, user-friendly change at Avid
The new customer-centric development process uses an open-source approach.
UnderToneAudio debuts ultimate analog console at AES
The startup company is set to replace aging vintage consoles with the best in modern analog circuitry design.
Avid unleashes Pro Tools 9 at AES
Pro Tools Version 9 signals a fundamental, user-friendly change, adding a huge software-only toolset and embracing third-party hardware integration.
Community receives patent for carbon ring cone technology
The new loudspeaker design methodology and materials enable greater rigidity while reducing mass.
Small footprint, big show
The AES convention brought a wide range of innovations, upgrades and education to audio professionals in San Francisco.
Lectrosonics goes on location with 'A Dangerous Method'
The company’s wireless technology is keeping the project on track.
AES to offer free hearing tests, tinnitus tutorial
Audiologists Michael Santucci and Neal Cherian will present the tutorial session.
Netflix taps Dolby for HD audio
Dolby Digital Plus brings 5.1-channel surround sound to movies and TV shows instantly streamed from Netflix.
AES Convention hosts Platinum Panels
Artists, producers and mastering engineers will expound on the secrets to success in music recording in San Francisco, Nov. 4-7.
Yamaha announces StageMix free iPad app for M7CL
The classic M7CL digital console has been revitalized with new upgrades.
RTW brings TouchMonitor to America
AES Show provided a showcase for RTW’s cutting-edge, modular audio metering and monitoring platform.
Stagetec shows On Air 24, Engineering Emmy at AES
The German console manufacturer showed off its NEXUS audio networking system to the U.S. market.
Trinity Broadcasting Network chooses Studer Vista 8
The production facility’s HD upgrade integrates Studer’s digital audio console.
LaCie partners with Pro Sound Effects
The BBC Sound Effects Library will be available via a searchable database.
Audio Precision breaks speed barrier
APx500 v2.7 software makes 19 audio production test measurements in about one second.
China's BesTV goes with Dolby Digital Plus
The next-generation HDTV service is extending the reach of Dolby Digital Plus audio into the Chinese market.
Auralex goes green with Sustain
The company introduced its bamboo-based line of sound diffusers at AES.
Sound Devices now shipping USBPre 2
The update of the classic computer audio interface features upgraded premium audio preamps and a host of new capabilities.
GenAudio takes surround to another dimension with AstoundSound
The company leverages more than a decade of brain perception research into a new approach to audio production.
Shure acquires Crowley and Tripp ribbon mics from Soundwave Research
The acquisition of innovative technology returns Shure to the ribbon microphone product category
