Front End Audio

Radial Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the SixPack, the latest Workhorse power rack designed for the popular 500 series module format and Front End Audio is taking orders! The Radial SixPack Workhorse 500-Series Power Rack is Radial's sixth power rack in their ever growing 500 series range. Add this to the 15 modules that are currently available and it is clear: Radial has certainly taken a most proactive stance with respect to building and supporting the 500 series standard. According to Radial President Peter Janis: "Given today's ever changing digital environment, recording studios must be agile for them to adapt and they must also bring a higher level of creativity and uniqueness to the recording process.  We believe that the 500 series is perfectly suited for this new reality as it is compact and easily transportable. And when you consider the hundreds of modules that are now available plus the tremendous patching options that can be put to use

Radial has introduced four new 500-series products, including the Submix, Tossover, Chain Drive, and the Powerhouse Rack and Front End Audio is taking order today! The Radial Submix is an ultra quiet 4 x 1 mixer module designed to fit the 500 series format and enable the studio engineer to combine multiple audio stems such as line level devices and effects together and route them as needed. The Radial Submix 4 x 1 Line Mixer 500-Series Module is also ideally suited for keyboards, samplers and drum machines where these need to be mixed into the audio chain. The design begins with four conveniently located ¼" unbalanced inputs on the front panel. Separate level controls for each input are clearly designated for easy manipulation. These are equipped with Radial's unique dual-gang Accustate circuit that simultaneously sets the input sensitivity and the gain to maximize signal-to-noise. This enables both instrument and line level signals to easily be interfaced witho

Chandler Limited has announced their new guitar amp and Front End Audio is taking orders! The Chandler Limited GAV19T Guitar Amplifier is an all-tube, 19-watt guitar amp in the vein of such vintage English classics as Selmer, Watkins, Marshall and Vox. While this amp borrows some tones from the classics, the heart of the GAV19T circuits are either new circuits developed by Chandler Limited or highly modified vintage circuits. The tube compliment is two EL84s, an ECC83, ECC803 and EZ81. The control panel of this amp is non-typical when compared to vintage amps. You can change the bias of the gain stage for different character as well as use the intensity switch to modify its overall tone. The drive controls function in the power amp section only and allow you to create distortion that never sounds weak or muddy. The tone control is a Baxendall-style eq. It functions like a treble booster pedal that can be used to add sustain and presence. This amp is similar to many Ch

Daking has announced two new products designed for 500-series format: the Daking Comp 500 500-Series Compressor and the Daking EQ 500 500-Series Equalizer and Front End Audio is taking orders. The Daking Comp 500 500-Series Compressor is a simple to use VCA compressor/limiter in a 500 series format. Although it is a VCA, it behaves and sounds much like the FET circuitry found in the other Daking compressors, like the Daking FET III Stereo Compressor . Relying on his years of experience and testing, Geoff has designed a simple semi-automatic compressor useful for both tracking and mixing. The compression is set with one knob-- less compression or more compression. Attack is switchable between fast and slow, and Release is switchable between fast and Auto. Ratio is about 4:1 (comp) or 20+:1 (limit). In addition, Comp 500 units are stereo linkable. The stereo link is very accurate and can link up to 6 units if necessary. The Daking EQ 500 500-Series Equalizer is an i

Lavry Engineering has announced the Lavry Engineering LK-1 Latency Killer Real-Time Headphone Cue Mixer and Front End Audio is taking orders. The Latency Killer (LK-1) is a specialty audio product; it does not fit into any standard category. The LK-1 is a tool for providing easy workflow for tracking and overdubbing work. Unlike all other products on the market, it offers zero latency. In addition it contributes absolutely no sonic alteration or coloration for the recorded signals.  Check it out:  http://www.frontendaudio.com/Lavry-Engineering-LK-1-Latency-Killer-p/9999-13456.htm

Front End Audio is excited to introducing iZotope Insight , a comprehensive metering suite for post production and broadcast applications and we are taking orders! Insight provides an extensive set of audio analysis and metering tools, perfect for visualizing changes made during mixing and mastering, troubleshooting problematic mixes, and ensuring compliance with broadcast loudness standards. Fully customizable and scalable, Insight allows you to visually monitor all relevant information from your stereo or surround mix in a convenient floating window. Keep an eye as well as an ear on your mix at all times with Insight.

The Dangerous Music Source Monitor Controller is a portable and desktop unit designed for the engineer on the go or to fit a limited space on the desktop. The new sleekly designed Dangerous Source builds on the Company's sterling reputation as a perfectly tuned complement to any DAW for its centralized control of speakers, headphones, and more. The Source fits comfortably beneath a 13" laptop computer, but it can also sit unobtrusively on the desktop within arms reach to provide easy control of volume, input selection, speaker switching, and headphone control. An input for USB audio simplifies a traveling mix rig even further. Although the Dangerous Source is the company's first non-rack mount product, an optional 1RU user-installable front panel option is also available. The Dangerous Source has a US street price of $899, and in Europe a street price of 999€ Euro including VAT. Get yours today at Front End Audio

Burl Audio is proud to bring three new products to market in 2012: the B26 Orca Monitor Control, B32 Vancouver Summing Mixer, and the BCLK Word Clock Distribution Card for B80 Mothership and Front End Audio is taking orders. The Burl Audio B26 Orca Control Room Monitor is the ultimate in control room monitoring. The B26 utilizes the same discrete analog, class-A circuit path philosophy as prior BURL AUDIO products, with the emphasis on the ultimate in sonic transparency and 3D stereo imaging. The B26 features: direct coupled, discrete, class-A signal path, 3 stereo mix inputs, 2 stereo tape return inputs, RCA stereo input, 2 stereo speaker outputs, audiophile 0.1% matched resistor, stepped attenuator for control room level, independent studio/phones send and level, external meter output, control room and studio headphone outputs. The Burl Audio B32 Vancouver Summing Mixer is a 32-channel mix bus based on BURL AUDIO's renowned discrete analog, class-A circuitry,

Slate Digital has announced a new plugin in their Virtual Analog series called 'Virtual Buss Compressors' or VBC and Front End Audio is taking pre-orders. The Slate Digital Virtual Buss Compressors Plug-In offers three unique sounding, 100% analog modeled dynamic processors that are ideal for program material. Every nuance of real analog compressors has been modeled including the exact nonlinear characteristics of their transformers, tubes, vcas, amplifiers, phase distortions, harmonic distortions, and timing.

Audio Technica  a leading innovator in transducer technology currently celebrating “50 Years of Passionate Listening,” is launching its flagship 50 Series of elite studio microphones with the Audio Technica AT5040 Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphone  and Front End Audio is taking orders. A-T’s ultimate studio vocal microphone, the hand-built AT5040 side-address condenser offers remarkably musical high-fidelity performance, with profound realism and depth, presence and purity of sound. Featuring a proprietary breakthrough element design, the AT5040 employs four ultra-thin (2 micron) rectangular diaphragms that function together providing combined surface area unachievable in a standard round diaphragm. Designed as a first-choice vocal microphone with smooth top end and controlled sibilance, the AT5040’s large-diaphragm characteristics and fast transient response also make it ideal for recording acoustic instruments such as piano, guitar, strings, and saxophone.

Universal Audio (UA), a leading manufacturer of professional audio recording hardware and software, is pleased to announce a complete re-imagination of the popular UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform and Front End Audio is taking orders. Highlighted by the new flagship UAD-2 OCTO DSP Accelerator card, featuring eight SHARC processors, the UAD-2 Series offers new Custom and Ultimate software bundles and more affordable pricing for all UAD-2 SOLO , DUO, and QUAD DSP Accelerator models. New OCTO DSP Accelerators — Heavyweight Processing Power - The new top-of-the-line UAD-2 OCTO DSP Accelerator ($1,499US) features eight SHARC processors on a single PCIe card and easily installs into a PCIe-equipped Mac or PC workstation or compatible expansion chassis — giving music producers and engineers twice the processing power of its UAD-2 QUAD DSP Accelerator counterpart. For UAD power users running large audio sessions with high UAD plug-in instances and/or high sample rates, the UAD-2 OCTO DS

Today, AKG is proud to introduce the newly designed AKG D12VR large-diaphragm cardioid microphone intended specifically for kick drum live and recording applications and Front End Audio is taking orders! AKG D12VR Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone (vintage sound re-issue) offers a thin diaphragm within its newly designed capsule, which enhances low-frequency performance.  With phantom power disabled, the D12 delivers accurate, pure character from the sound source.  With phantom power enabled, one of three switchable active-filter presets can be used to quickly adapt the mic’s response to suit the user’s desired kick drum sound.  The vintage-style premium bass microphone offers three active sound shapes for recording: open kick drum, closed kick drum and vintage sound.  D12 is manufactured with the original AKG C414 transformer from the 1970s, reinforcing AKG’s deep musical heritage.  AKG’s patented implementation of an active electronic filter within a dynamic microphon

Focusrite has announced their newest USB Audio interface in the Scarlett range: the Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 USB Audio Interface  and Front End Audio is taking orders! The Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 USB Audio Interface is the latest in Focusrite’s new generation of USB interfaces alongside the popular 2i2 and other products in the series. This 2-in, 4-out USB audio interface combines affordability, cross-platform operation, a comprehensive feature set and the best audio performance in its class. It’s a perfect match for both the musician and the digital DJ – and it comes in an elegant, road-ready anodised aluminum unibody case.  Scarlett 2i4 is a great tool for the musician, with its two award-winning Focusrite microphone/line/instrument preamps accessed via universal front-panel XLR/TRS sockets, combined with professional 24-bit, 96 kHz conversion, plus class-leading analogue and digital design from input to output to ensure pristine audio quality throughout the signal path. With

Apogee has announced a new USB audio interface for the Mac: the Apogee Quartet USB Audio Interface  and Front End Audio is taking orders. The Quartet is the ultimate desktop studio interface and control center for Mac. Apogee Quartet is a professional USB audio interface designed to deliver the ultimate desktop recording experience to the Mac-based studio. Featuring 4 inputs and 8 outputs of Apogee’s industry-leading AD/DA conversion technology as well as 4 world-class mic preamps, Quartet bridges the gap between the 2-channel Apogee Duet and the 8-channel Apogee Ensemble . The Quartet has all the I/O you need with room to grow. Connect up to 4 microphones, instruments, keyboards or line inputs. Plug in your MIDI controller or keyboard. Expand with up to 8 digital inputs. Monitor and mix it all in stereo, with up to 3 sets of speakers or in 5.1 surround. Quartet is the center of the modern studio and will help you take the performance and sound quality of your projects to the nex

Focusrite has announced their new top-of-the-line 2x4 USB audio interface: the Forte. Oh, and Front End Audio is taking orders! Taking its name from the original Focusrite console that embodied all the fundamental elements of the renowned Focusrite sound, Forte is a portable professional USB audio interface with two inputs and four outputs, housed in a compact, sturdy aluminum case. The Focusrite Forte USB Audio Interface has been designed specifically to provide an effective input path to your computer with the maximum possible audio quality for mic, line and instrument sources. In particular, Forte delivers class-leading dynamic range and noise floor – both highly significant in today’s world of an almost unlimited number of tracks making up a mix – and class-leading conversion performance, ensuring you get the very best quality sound at all times. Featuring two of the latest design of Focusrite's remote-controlled microphone preamplifiers, as used in Focusrite’s flagship R

Focusrite has announced a new audio interface compatible with the iPad - the iTrack Solo and Front End Audio is taking orders! The Focusrite iTrack Solo Audio Interface provides the best solution for recording your instruments and vocals using an iPad and is a certified ‘Made for iPad’ device. Featuring a Focusrite microphone preamp and an input to record directly from electric guitars, iTrack Solo is the perfect companion for any singer-songwriter wanting to take their demos to the next level. Using the very best in digital audio technology iTrack Solo will capture your sound with pristine quality. Simply plug in and press record. It couldn’t be simpler. iTrack is also fully compatible with your Mac or PC. Since 1985, Focusrite has been a leading manufacturer in the professional audio field. Focusrite mic pres have played a key part in the recording of hundreds of hit records and they’re the choice of leading artists, recording studios and engineers around the world. This experi

Royer Labs has announced the release of their newest microphone: the Royer SF-2 Active Ribbon Microphone  and Front End Audio is taking orders!. This ribbon mic is a phantom powered version of Royer's original SF-1 ribbon microphone. Designed primarily for classical applications and acoustic instruments, the SF-2 combines high-quality audio performance with our exclusive active electronics for ribbon microphones. The SF-2's output of -38 dB puts its sensitivity on par with that of phantom powered condenser microphones, allowing it to be used with a wide variety of mic pre's regardless of gain characteristics. The unique electronics and custom designed FET's used in the SF-2 deliver ultra-quiet operation, with self-noise of lower than 18 dB. The SF-2's magnet/pole piece transducer structure gives a wide, uniform frequency response with no substantial peaks or dips, and the 1.8-micron ribbon element delivers superb transient response. Frequency response is excell

IsoAcoustics Inc. is please to announce the US launch of the new IsoAcoustics ISO-L8R200 Isolation Speaker Stands and Front End Audio is taking orders.. Based on the same patent ed isolation system introduced in the ISO -L8R155 at NAMM (Anaheim ) this year, this new stand is designed for larger studio monitors and subwoofers to provide a high level of isolation and improved sound quality. IsoAcoustics ISO-L8R200 stands provides a high level of acoustic isolation with a unique patented design that allows the speakers to “float” while maintaining all movement on-axis to improve clarity. With 14 variations in height and tilt adjustments, they can be used on desktops, meter bridges or floor mounted stands to optimize studio monitor placement and focus. Subwoofers come alive with tight er bass punch and superior bass decoupling. IsoAcoustics stands are ideal for professional, home studios and other desktop applications. The IS O-L8R200 stand has an overall size of 8”(W) x 10”(D) and

Front End Audio is excited to announce the brand new Black Lion Audio Auteur 500 Series Module is now shipping. he Black Lion Audio Auteur 500 Series Preamp is a single channel version of the Auteur that fits in 500 series racks. The Auteur 500 module also features a built-in Hi-Z input. What makes the Black Lion Audio Auteur stand out in a world jam packed full of preamps? For one, it's a design that's somewhat unique in its approach. Being admirers of the fully balanced transformer-less circuits found in highly acclaimed recording consoles, Black Lion Audio chose to use a similar topology. They began with a high speed input stage that would pick up lots of detail and nuance, and then followed it with a high current output stage. Circuit headroom is plentiful, and the input stage is very difficult to clip. Because of its fully balanced design, it can handle input signals as large as +15dB with ease. Black Lion (as well as us here at FEA!) also like classic transfor

Heil has introduced a new USB interface with built-in mic preamp and headphone output and Front End Audio is taking orders! The Heil USBQ Microphone Preamp w/ USB Out brings professional quality, low noise microphone preamplification complete with two band shelving equalization, on-board headphone amplifier and D/A converter in a compact, portable package. Not just an adapter, but a true single channel mic preamp complete with balanced XLR input mic level, switchable phantom power, Bass and Treble controls and adjustable headphone output level. The Heil USBQ is ideal for professional recording, commercial broadcasts and communicating over the internet. No batteries, just plug into USB and enjoy.

Front End Audio is now taking orders for the highly anticipated Black Lion Audio Auteur 500-Series Preamp ! The Black Lion Audio Auteur 500 Series Preamp is a single channel version of the Auteur that fits in 500 series racks. The Auteur 500 module also features a built-in Hi-Z input. What makes the Black Lion Audio Auteur stand out in a world jam packed full of preamps? For one, it's a design that's somewhat unique in its approach. Being admirers of the fully balanced transformer-less circuits found in highly acclaimed recording consoles, Black Lion Audio chose to use a similar topology. They began with a high speed input stage that would pick up lots of detail and nuance, and then followed it with a high current output stage. Circuit headroom is plentiful, and the input stage is very difficult to clip. Because of its fully balanced design, it can handle input signals as large as +15dB with ease. For more information on the Black Lion Audio Auteur 500-Series Preamp

Front End Audio is taking orders for the brand new Moog MF-104M Moogerfooger Analog Delay . Originally designed by Bob Moog and released in 2000, the Classic MF-104 Analog Delay was manufactured as a limited edition release of 1000 units. A special "Bucket Brigade” delay chip was employed allowing the effect to remain completely analog. Unfortunately, the supply of these chips was limited and the final MF-104 sold in 2001. Since then there have been two reissues of the Classic MF-104, the MF-104Z and the MF-104SD. In that time, each has been added to a short list of the most sought after analog delays in history.  Looking for more information check it out here:   http://www.frontendaudio.com/Moog-MF-104M-Moogerfooger-p/9999-08743.htm

Waves has released their newest plug-in: the Waves NLS Non-Linear Summer Plug-In  and Front End Audio is taking orders!. Waves, together with three of today's top producer / engineers, is proud to present the Waves NLS Non-Linear Summer Plug-In. Three legendary consoles - in one powerful plugin: The "magical" solid state console belonging to Mark ´Spike´ Stent (Björk, Muse, Maroon 5, Madonna). The classic console owned by Mike Hedges (The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Dido, Faithless, Manic Street Preachers, U2), heard on such timeless recordings as Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon. The vintage British console customized for Yoad Nevo. Waves modeled over 100 individual channels in all, capturing the unique color, character, and behavior of each and every input and summing bus amp. Say goodbye to cold digital tracks that lack depth and harmonic complexity, and say hello to the richness and warmth that only analog gear could deliver - until now.

Front End Audio is excited to announce the Rupert Neve 5059 Satellite Summing Mixer . Let us know if you would like to get on on pre-order casue one thing is certain that these are going to go fast! So how about a little info... Built around many of the topologies and custom transformers made famous with the 5088 mixer and Portico II Series, the Rupert Neve 5059 Satellite 16x2+2 Summing Mixer is designed to deliver the ultimate “out of the box” sonics and ergonomics in a 2U, rack-mountable chassis. Each 5059 features 16 channels with individual level, pan, inserts, stereo-2 sends, and master texture controls, providing easy integration with outboard equipment, complete control for two separate stem mixes, and the ability to dial in analogue mojo in two modes. With the same sonic heritage as mixers used to create countless hit records, the 5059 Satellite Mixer reinvigorates lifeless digital tracks with the legendary warmth and presence of a Rupert Neve design. The most importa

AVALON DESIGN introduces a NEW high-voltage, Pure Class A, multi-purpose instrument, line and microphone pre-re-amplifier incorporating a unique passive TONE SHAPER network and Front End Audio is taking orders. The Avalon V5 Class A DI-Re-Microphone Preamp follows the tradition of the "world's most powerful DI box preamp - the U5" The U5 DI box has been in continuous production since 1995 and is used by leading music professionals in both studio and live sound reinforcement applications.....and NOW the V5!  The Avalon V5 introduces a fifth generation DI-RE-MIC PREAMPLIFIER loaded with professional features, including; a low noise, high-gain, Pure Class A, microphone preamplifier with dual impedance ideal for ribbon-dynamic and high level condenser microphones, 10 meg.ohm instrument DI input with zero impedance loading, ideal for sensitive acoustic pickups together with a +36dB maximum input capability for active preamp-line sources including acoustic and electri

Waves is now shipping their hardware version of the PuigChild compressor and Front End Audio is taking orders. Modeled on a rare vintage Fairchild 670 from the personal collection of Grammy award-winning producer/engineer Jack Joseph Puig, the Waves PuigChild Hardware Compressor faithfully recreates the unmistakable sound of the original. Featuring dual mono, linked, and lateral vertical stereo modes, 16/24-bit digital I/O, and outstanding AD/DA converters, housed in a rugged 2U rack unit, the PuigChild is a world-class compressor - in the studio or on the road. Among audio professionals, the Fairchild 670 is the most coveted of all compressors, not only because of its unique color and character, but also its rarity and price: With fewer than 100 units ever made, original Fairchild routinely go for tens of thousands of dollars on the vintage market. Now, with the Waves PuigChild Hardware Compressor, you can have the legendary Fairchild sound-in the studio or on the road-for less

Let's face it: Shift happens. That's why Waves created the Waves InPhase Phase Correction Plug-In , the ultimate phase correction plugin for phase shift treatment, phase alignment and complex phase manipulation tasks and Front End Audio is taking orders! Phasing can occur throughout the production process: In recording, when multiple signals are combined: Like individual drum mics and overheads; guitar amps and DIs; and sources recorded with more than one microphone. In mixing, when phasing issues that weren't addressed during recording need to be corrected. In mastering, when the final stereo mix has phasing problems. To help you restore phase coherence, InPhase features high resolution dual waveform displays; phase shift filters with adjustable frequency and Q; and an intuitive correlation meter which shows you just how much your tracks are in-or out of phase. You can move your waveforms manually or using the delay control, and even align them in relation to a sidechain

Dangerous Music announced their newest monitor controller, the Dangerous Music Source Monitor Controller - a portable and desktop unit designed for the engineer on the go or to fit a limited space on the desktop and Front End Audio is taking pre-orders!. Dangerous Music is one of the industry leaders in dedicated monitor controllers and helped usher in the product category over 10 years ago with the Dangerous Monitor - widely regarded as a benchmark of quality. Dangerous Music monitoring products have been nominated and won many prestigious industry awards including Pro Audio Review magazine's PAR Excellence Award, TEC Award, EM Editors Choice, MIX Magazine's Certified Hit, and Future Music Magazine's ACE Award among others. The new sleekly designed "Dangerous Source" builds on this sterling reputation as a perfectly tuned complement to any DAW for its centralized control of speakers, headphones, and more. The Source fits perfectly beneath a 13" laptop com

Universal Audio has released their brand new Apollo Interface and Front End Audio is taking orders. UA is proud to announce Apollo, a high-resolution audio interface that combines UA's analog design heritage with esteemed UAD Powered Plug-Ins in a sleek, elegant recording system for Mac and PC. With Apollo, music producers and performers can finally track through UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time, via a professional 18 x 24 FireWire/Thunderbolt-ready audio interface that delivers class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz sound quality. The Apollo High-Resolution Audio Interface will be available in both DUO CORE and QUAD CORE processing formats (The Universal Audio Apollo Duo Audio Interface features two Analog Devices SHARC processors, and the Universal Audio Apollo Quad Audio Interface features four Analog Devices SHARC processors ). "Apollo is the culmination of 10 years of analog and digital audio development here at UA," said Bill Putnam Jr., Universal Audio founder. &