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Cube-Tec Newsletter September 2008
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AudioCube
CNA integrates AudioCube into Euphonix console
In addition to being a world class archive, CNA - the National Archive of Luxembourg – also functions as a full-service recording studio. The recently completed recording studio is equipped with Cube-Tec´s AudioCube, which is used for multi-track recording, mastering and audio restoration.
Through a MADI interface, the AudioCube is fully integrated into CNA’s Euphonix 5 BP console.
By looping Cube-Tec VPIs (Restoration or Mastering Tools) into the signal path, it is possible to use console surface controls to change VPI parameters on the fly, singnificantly enhancing workflow efficiency and throughput. An identical AudioCube / Euphonix system will be on display in the Euphonix booth (Hall 8 stand C63) at this year’s IBC show.
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CD-Inspector
WDR migrates 10,000 audio CDs a month into their new audio archive
As an interim preservation step over a 10-year period, the West German public
service broadcaster WDR transferred its entire analog sound collection to CD. This
collection, which contains approximately 270,000 CDs, will now become the core
component of the WDR digital audio archive for long-term preservation.
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»The fact that the initial transfer from analog to CD had already been done, made it
possible for us to take advantage of the latest technology – namely CD-Inspector
from Cube-Tec – to accelerate the transfer process. Splitting the project into two
steps and starting early with the labour intensive, manual portion enabled the
utilization of the automated, quality controlled system from Cube-Tec to fill up the
new mass-storage in high speed. The CD-Inspector system has proven to be both
reliable and efficient.«
Volker Herde
System Service Radio
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Media-Inspector
National Museum Wales chose Media-Inspector
St Fagans: National History Museum is one of Europe's foremost open-air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction. The museum explores all aspects of how people in Wales have lived - from Celtic times to the present day. St Fagans’ sound archive supports the Welsh language as a vital part of the historic heritage of Wales. The museum has built up an archive of recorded oral testimony since the late 1950s. During the 1990s the National History Museum transferred most of their analog audio library to R-DAT and CD audio.
Now St Fagans wishes to migrate this material together with associated metadata to digital mass-storage. In a tender process Cube-Tec was chosen to deliver the required equipment, train the in-house staff and provide support and maintenance. The quality-controlled transfer will be performed with DAT-Inspector and CD-Inspector technology.
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DOBBIN
Direct-to-Disc Publishing with DOBBIN and RIMAGE Producer
Cube-Tec has extended DOBBIN's power and versatility through the addition of a new module that provides "on-the-fly optical media production".
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The new Disc-Writer module facilitates the recording of DOBBIN generated media files directly to optical storage, for the production of single or multiple copies on Blu-ray disc, DVD or CD Audio. This is an extremely efficient and cost effective way to produce optical media back-ups, or automate the process of producing individual user copies. Additionally, a color printer is integrated for user definable label printing. Disc-Writer can easily be combined with other DOBBIN features such as automatic restoration, mastering, encoding and conditional workflow branching. Disc-Writer jobs are easy to handle via the JobDesigner "visio-like GUI" and can also be programmed to start automatically if new
jobs arrive. Disc-Writer is able to store the output of a DOBBIN-Job on different Media, in different file formats (Blu-ray, DVD, CD Audio and CDROM) and as needed in multiple copies. In back-up mode, if the amount of data exceeds the capacity of a single optical medium, the output is intelligently divided
for multiple discs.
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AudioCube
Jethro Tull Re-mastered and Surround UpMixed with AudioCube Technology
Without a doubt, Jethro Tull is one of the most popular and influential
bands to emerge from Britain during the "music rich" 1970's.
The band's 40th anniversary was celebrated with a lengthy tour, which
resulted in a new DVD - "Jethro Tull - Jack in the Green - Live in Germany"
(Aviator Entertainment). In addition to live concert recordings, the DVD
contains previously un-released material, which includes recordings from
concerts and TV appearances between 1970 and 1993 - a real bonanza for Jethro
Tull fans.
DVD mastering was handled by sound engineer Peter Kaminski at Hamburg's
‘Mastering & Surround Factory’. As usual, Peter's DAW of choice for this
important project was the AudioCube from Bremens pro-audio specialist
Cube-Tec International.
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»Mastering these extremely different sounding tracks has been a challenge,
due to the 23 year time-span during which the material was recorded; a lot
of different recording situations came into play. The biggest challenge
indeed was to create a contemporary 5.1 surround format out of the
monophonic TV source sound. This task was accomplished by using the highly
optimized AudioCube ‘UpMix to Surround’ technology. The ‘UpMix to Surround’
module totally revealed its potential - which was confirmed by rave reviews
of the astonishing picture and sound quality from the specialized press.«
Peter Kaminski
Mastering & Surround Factory
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The AudioCube 'UpMix to Surround' module - exclusive for AudioCube users -
was optimized and fine-tuned over the course of a multi-year cooperation
between Cube-Tec International and Mastering & Surround Factory.
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Pro Tools User Statement
Rodrigo Meirelles about Cube-Tec's VPIs for ProTools
Cube-Tec’s Virtual Precision Instruments (VPI's) are now released for MAC OS 10.5 and Pro Tools 7.4.2
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»All of the Cube-Tec tools were very impressive from the very first tests. Since then, they've become my first reference when talking about mastering and restoration. The processing quality, versatility and practical appeal of the VPIs makes the tools excellent - not only for - professional use - but also for educational purposes.«
Rodrigo Meirelles
Training Director of Ground Control Training Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Virtual Precision Instruments
Cube-Tec Expands Range of Plugins for Nuendo and Sequoia
Cube-Tec has announced the addition of seven powerful new VPI's (plugins) for use in Nuendo and Sequoia editors running on Windows XP based DAW's (PC and / or Intel Mac). The new tools include DeBuZZ, DeClicker, DeClipper, DeCrackler, DeScratcher, RepairFilter and SpectralDeHiss. The availability of these high-resolution (24/192) audio restoration tools will be welcome news to facilities already using Cube-Tec mastering tools on their Nuendo and Sequoia based DAW's. These include AnalogEQ, AttackDesigner, LoudnessMaximizer, MultiComp, and Vitalizer.
Cube-Tec VPI's - best know for their use on AudioCube systems - are used by some of the top facilities in the world. These include Bernie Grundman Mastering, Capitol Records, CBS Television, Fox Television, Library of Congress, Gateway Mastering & DVD, Skywalker Sound, Sterling Sound and The Smithsonian, to name but a few.
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Contact
IASA Conference in Sydney Preview
The 2008 conference of the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) will be hosted by the Australasian Sound Recordings Association (ASRA) at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney, Australia.
The survival of sound and audiovisual archives is dependent on the exchange of ideas, shared standards, similar technological approaches and mutual support. The conference will explore the activities, achievements, interconnections and relationships between individuals and institutions active in the field of sound and audiovisual collections.
Oral Presentation by Jörg Houpert
on Friday morning 19 September 2008
QUADRIGA - Ten years of practical experience with audio digitations projects - Lessons Learned
The presentation will provide attendees with an overview of Cube-Tec’s QUADRIGA - the first workstation on the market to offer automated, quality controlled audio ingest – from its early beginnings to the most recent developments as a sound archive migration workgroup solution.
Cube-Tec International and Syncrotech - Cube-Tec’s distributor for Australia and New Zealand - are both sponsors of the IASA conference. Cube-Tec has been an IASA Sustaining Member since 2000.
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Contact
Interested in meeting the Cube-Tec Team at IBC?
The Cube-Tec team likes to invite you to IBC. Come and see the AudioCube remote controlled by the Euphonix console (Hall 8 stand C63).
Cube-Tec team members Jörg Houpert and Tom Lorenz will be attending the show
and will be available for meetings on the Friday and Saturday. To arrange a
meeting, please call +49 (0)421 20 144 - 0 or send an email to IBC2008@Cube-Tec.com
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Contact Info
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