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• New In Stock - Studiospares RED500 Series

  The new RED 500 series problem solving boxes are now in stock. Some very useful and gig worthy little red boxes that would be a good addition to any sound engineer's gig bag.

  

  Available in the RED 500 series are -

  Studiospares RED501 Microphone Preamp (Code - 458200)
  Studiospares RED502 Bi-Directional Bal/Unbal Convertor (Code - 458210)
  Studiospares RED503 Passive Line Combiner (Code - 458220)
  Studiospares RED504 Microphone Combiner (Code - 458230)
  Studiospares RED505 Line Splitter (Code 458240)
  Studiospares RED506 Microhpone Splitter (Code - 458250)

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• Behringer Are Moving On Up!

  Behringer are ready to take over the audio world after announcing their ambitions to expand in the installation market under their new division Behringer Install Group (BIG) whilst simultaneously, revealing their newly created range of installed sound products. The focus is to craft an industry group that deals specifically with a very specialised market, with particular focus on restaurants, retail houses of worship and conference markets. With their innovative and well constructed products, Behringer are sure to do well!

• Sennheiser Wipes The Floor Clean @ Award Ceremony- Nabbing 6 Awards!

  Yes you read right!! Sennheiser has surpassed all expectations after being honoured with no less than 6 awards in this year’s International Forum Design competition. Its pioneering HD 800, RS 170 and RS 180 wireless headphones won awards in the ‘Audio/Video’ category. Whilst it’s MM 100 and the DW Office headsets took the coveted prize in the ‘Telecommunications’ category with the PC 31 being awarded in the ‘Computers’ category.

• RED100 Vs sE Reflexion an Independent Comparison

  We have been asked many times by customers how the RED100 compares to the sE Reflexion filter, we gave one of each to Mark Davies, an independent Producer / Engineer to test and send us back the results, below is his response.

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  SE Electronics Reflexion Filter vs Studiospares RED 100

  So how does the RED 100 compare to the SE Reflexion Filter despite it being less than half the price?

  I recently did some tests in my notoriously difficult studio. The same singer, mic, pre-amp and convertors were used to keep everything on a level playing field. After the recording lots of compression was applied, the same amount on all of the files so that the differences is a bit more noticeable.

  Setting up: The SE filter features a complex mechanism to attach the filter to the mic stand which took a good 20 minutes to figure out and put in place, having no instructions to hand!. However, the RED100 was on and secure in minutes. Also, whilst the Reflextion filter is a fixed shape, the RED100 is hinged at the middle allowing you to vary the 'size' of the space. This could also prove useful for instrument recording.

  The results: There are three audio files (below) which are recordings with no filter, Reflextion Filter and the RED100. The recording with no filter shows up the thin, 'glassy' sound of the room. Interestingly however, both the Reflextion Filter and RED100 sound almost identical.

  Conclusion: It is hard to justify spending over twice the money on the Reflexion Filter, even though it is a slightly sturdier construction. The setup time, adjustability and ease of portability of the RED100 make this an easy decision.

  Audio Files -

  No Filter

  sE Electronics Reflexion Filter

  Studiospares RED100

  Product Links -

  sE Electronics Reflexion Filter - Product Code 422110
  
  
  
  Studiospares RED100 - Product Code 465160