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Episode 118 - Secrets of the Pros
Originally aired May 12, 2008
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In today's episode, Ken Walden from Secrets of the Pros visits the studio to talk with us about his instructional DVD's covering Modern Recording and Mixing, Pro Tools, and the new Master Drummer featuring Dennis Chambers.

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Secrets of the Pros
Instructional DVD: Modern Recording & Mixing
Instructional DVD: Pro Tools
Instructional DVD: Pro Tools II

 

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Episode 117 - Yamaha
Originally aired May 2, 2008
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In today's episode, Allen Gore from Yamaha joins us in studio to talk about the POCKETRAK 2G Pocket Recorder and the KX Series Keyboard Controllers.

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Yamaha
POCKETRAK-2G
KX Series Keyboard Controllers

 

Episode 116 - PMI Audio
Originally aired April 28, 2008
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In today's episode, PMI Audio representatives are with us in studio talking about products from JoeMeek, Toft Audio Designs, Studio Projects, and Valley People.

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JoeMeek
Toft Audio Designs
Studio Projects
Valley People

 

Exclusive Interviews Recorded LIVE at the 2008 NAB Show!

Over the next few days, we will be bringing you exclusive one-on-one interviews with the manufacturers of your favorite products straight from the 2008 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nevada! Check back often to see what each new episode offers!

Episode 115 - NAB Exclusive, Day 3
Originally aired April 22, 2008 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with Solid State Logic, Audio Technica, Neumann, IDX, JVC, Mirror Image, Rycote, Ansmann, and SoundField.

Episode 114 - NAB Exclusive, Day 2 Part 2
Originally aired April 21, 2008 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with Roland/Edirol, Convergent Design, Chrozeil, Tote Vision, IKAN, and FOR-A.

Episode 113 - NAB Exclusive, Day 2 Part 1
Originally aired April 18, 2008 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Fujinon, AJA, and Ensemble Designs.

Episode 112 - NAB Exclusive, Day 1
Originally aired April 15, 2008 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with manufacturers of video camera support products (tripods, heads, and other support equipment) such as Bogen/Manfrotto, Cartoni, Sachtler, Petrol Bags, Vinten, and Miller Camera Support.

 

Episode 111 - Olympus LS-10
Originally aired April 8, 2008
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In today's episode, Ed Alstrom from Olympus joins us to talk about the LS-10 24bit/96kHz Linear PCM Recorder.

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Olympus
LS-10

 

Episode 110 - Sontronics
Originally aired March 31, 2008
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In today's episode, Trevor Coley from Sontronics is with us in the studio to talk about their full range of microphones and preamps including the Orpheus multi-pattern condenser microphone and the new Chimera hybrid microphone preamp.

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Sontronics
Orpheus
Chimera

 

Episode 109 - Sanyo Projectors
Originally aired March 21, 2008
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In today's episode, Bruce Johns from Sanyo joins us to talk about the new PLC-XL50 Ultra Short Throw Multimedia Projector.

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Sanyo
PLC-XL50

 

Episode 108 - Yamaha
Originally aired March 4, 2008
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In today's episode, Allen Gore of Yamaha demonstrates the Motif Synthesizer Workstation and the MW-Series USB Mixing Studio.

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Yamaha
MOTIF-XS6
MOTIF-XS7
MOTIF-XS8
MOTIF-RACK-ES
MW8CX Mixer
MW10C Mixer
MW12C Mixer
MW12CX Mixer

 

Episode 107 - Alesis
Originally aired February 20, 2008
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In today's episode, we have Joe Stopka and Jeff Horton from Alesis in the studio talking about the Multimix 8/16 USB, iMultimix 8/16 USB, and the DM5 Pro electronic drums.

Related links:
Alesis
Multimix 8 USB
Multimix 16 USB
iMultimix 8 USB
iMultimix 16 USB
DM5 Pro Drum Kit

 

Episode 106 - Genelec Professional Monitors
Originally aired February 12, 2008
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This episode features Paul Stewart of Genelec talking about the 8200/7200 series bi-amplified DSP network controlled monitoring system.

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Genelec
7260APM
7270APM
7271APM
8240APM
8250APM

 

Exclusive Interviews Recorded LIVE at the 2008 Winter NAMM Show!

Over the next few days, we will be bringing you exclusive one-on-one interviews with the manufacturers of your favorite products straight from the 2008 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California! Check back often to see what each new episode offers!

Episode 105 - NAMM Exclusive
Originally aired January 31, 2008 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with ElectroVoice, Road Ready, Sony, Roland, Toft, Joe Meek and Ultimate Support.

Episode 104 - NAMM Exclusive
Originally aired January 30, 2008 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with Alesis, Behringer, M-Audio, Eventide, Klark Technik, and Line 6.

Episode 103 - NAMM Exclusive
Originally aired January 25, 2008 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with Lectrosonics, Loud Technologies, Novation, ProCo, QSC, Sontronics, and Tascam.

Episode 102 - NAMM Exclusive
Originally aired January 24, 2008 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with Ampeg, Apex Microphones, ART, Crown, EV, Focusrite, and Mackie.

Episode 101 - NAMM Exclusive
Originally aired January 21, 2008 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with Digitech, Audio Technica, Edirol, Moog, Pioneer DJ, Roland, SWR Amplification, TC Helicon, and Whirlwind.

Our 100th Episode - NAMM Exclusive
Originally aired January 18, 2008 - Download now!
Join us as we start things off with our 100th episode coming to you live from the Winter NAMM 2008 show! Featuring interviews with Fender, Hammond, Rode, Audio Technica, Aphex, Gator, Clavia, Lab Grupen, and Phonic.

 

Episode 99 - Minnetonka Audio Software
Originally aired January 16, 2008
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In today's episode, Steve Clark of Minnetonka Audio Software joins us to discuss the discWelder DVD audio authoring software, SurCode surround encoding, and the new Audio Tools AWE Audio Workflow Engine.

Related links:
Minnetonka Audio Software
discWelder DVD Audio Authoring Software
SurCode Surround Software Encoder

 

Episode 98 - Pro Co Momentum
Originally aired January 7, 2008
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In today's episode, we have Thom Dukesherer from Pro Co with us to talk about the Momentum Digital Snake System.

Related links:
Pro Co Sound
Momentum Digital Snake System

 

Episode 97 - AEA Ribbon Microphones
Originally aired January 1, 2008
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Welcome to a brand new year! For the first episode of 2008, we have Wes Dooley from Audio Engineering Associates in the studio with us to talk about ribbon microphone technology and the AEA line of ribbon microphones.

Related links:
Audio Engineering Associates (AEA)
AEA Ribbon Microphones

 

Episode 96 - Shure
Originally aired December 26, 2007
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In today's episode, John Born and Randy Stenson are with us from Shure to talk about the KSM microphone line, and the SE and I series Sound Isolating Earphones.

Related links:
Shure
KSM Line
SE & I Series Earphones

Episode 95 - Lectrosonics
Originally aired December 14, 2007
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In today's episode, Matt Robertson of Lectrosonics joins us to talk about wireless audio solutions and technology.

Related links:
Lectrosonics

 

Episode 94 - Yamaha Electronic Drums
Originally aired December 3, 2007
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In today's episode, clinician Chris Cash of Yamaha treats us to a demonstration of the Yamaha DTX series of Electronic Drum kits.

Related links:
Yamaha
DTXPL
DTXPRESSIV
DTXPRESSIV SPECIAL
DTXTREMEIIS

 

Episode 93 - New Products from M-Audio
Originally aired November 21, 2007
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In today's episode, T.J. Martin from M-Audio is with us again today to talk about their new headphone offerings, KeyStudio 49i keyboard music production system, MicroTrack II mobile digital recorder, and the new Fast Track Ultra USB 2.0 computer interface.

Related links:
M-Audio
KeyStudio 49i
MicroTrack II
Fast Track Ultra USB 2.0

 

Episode 92 - Hal Leonard Publishing Co
Originally aired November 8, 2007
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In today's episode, Greg Smith of Hal Leonard joins us to talk about instructional books/DVD's and the Music Pad Pro tablet sheet music reader from FreeHand Systems.

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Hal Leonard

 

Episode 91 - Violet Design Microphones
Originally aired November 5, 2007
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In today's episode, Garry Templin and Lonya Nenashev of Violet Design are with us in the studio to talk about the full range of Violet Design condenser microphones.

Related links:
Violet Design

 

Episode 90 - Dan Fisher from Notion Music
Originally aired October 25, 2007
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In today's episode, we feature Dan Fisher from Notion Music talking about Progression, Protege and Notion music notation software.

Related links:
Notion Music
Progression
Protege
Notion

 

Episode 89 - David Lenat from Line6
Originally aired October 15, 2007
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In today's episode, David Lenat from Line6 is with us to demonstrate the new Pod X3 Live guitar amp modeler.

Related links:
Line6
Pod X3 Live

 

Episode 88 - Fadi Hayek from Solid State Logic
Originally aired September 28, 2007
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In today's episode, Fadi Hayek from Solid State Logic joins us to talk about the Workstation Partner Product line.

Related links:
Solid State Logic
XLogic SuperAnalogue
XLogic Alpha
Duende DAW Processing Unit

 

Episode 87 - Mark Garofalo from Samson
Originally aired September 18, 2007
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In today's episode, Mark Garofalo from Samson visits with us to talk about the H2 Handy Recorder from Zoom.

Related links:
Samson
Zoom
H2 Digital Recorder

 

Episode 86 - Patrick McNulty from RevoLabs
Originally aired September 12, 2007
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In today's episode, we have Patrick McNulty from RevoLabs talking about the Revo Solo Wireless Microphone System.

Related links:
RevoLabs

 

Episode 85 - Gene Williams from PreSonus
Originally aired September 5, 2007
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In today's episode, we have Gene Williams of PreSonus talking about the new MegaStudio Bundles and the HP60 - 6 Channel Headphone Mixing System.

Related links:
PreSonus
MegaStudio Artist
MegaStudio Producer
HP60

 

Episode 84 - Ray Van Straton from QSC
Originally aired August 24, 2007
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In today's episode, Ray Van Straton from QSC drops in to talk with us about the company's history, products, and the Obsessed QSC Contest.

Related links:
QSC Audio

 

Episode 83 - Eventide Stompboxes Demo
Originally aired August 20, 2007
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In today's episode, we have Joe Stopka in the studio from Eventide treating us to a demonstration of the Time Factor Twin Delay Stompbox.

Related links:
Eventide
TimeFactor Twin Delay Stompbox

 

Episode 82 - Ed Alstrom from Fostex
Originally aired August 8, 2007
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Today's episode features Ed Alstrom of Fostex talking with us about the 6301BEAV confidence monitor, RM1/2 rackmount monitors, FR2/FR2LE field recorders, CR500 CD master recorder, PM studio monitors, PH headphone distribution amps, and the T series headphones.

Related links:
Fostex
6301BEAV Confidence Monitor
RM1 Rackmount Monitor
RM2 Rackmount Monitor
FR2 Field Recorder
FR2LE Field Recorder
CR500 CD Master Recorder
PM Studio Monitors
PH50 5way Headphone Distribution Amp
PH100 10way Headphone Distribution Amp
T-Series Headphones

 

Episode 81 - Roland Product Demos: Part 2
Originally aired July 31, 2007
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Today's episode is the second in a 2 part series spotlighting Roland products, featuring Warren Harris with demos of the Fantom X8 keyboard workstation and the MV8800 sampler.

Related links:
Roland
Fantom X8
MV8800 Sampler

 

Episode 80 - Roland Product Demos: Part 1
Originally aired July 17, 2007
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Today's episode is the first in a 2 part series with Danny Kent and CJ Jones of Roland featuring demos of the Micro BR portable recorder and the new line of Boss guitar effect pedals.

Related links:
Roland
Micro-BR Portable Recorder

 

Episode 79 - X2 Digital Wireless
Originally aired July 9, 2007
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In today's episode Jamie Scott from X2 talks with us about the new XD series 24-bit Digital UHF Wireless system for guitar and bass.

 

Exclusive Interviews LIVE from the Infocomm 2007 Show!

Over the next few days, we will be bringing you exclusive, one-on-one interviews with the manufacturers of your favorite products straight from the Infocomm 2007 Show in Anaheim, California! Check back often to see what each new episode offers!

Episode 78 - Live from Infocomm 2007!
Originally aired July 5, 2007 - Download now!
This second episode from Infocomm 2007 features interviews with Kramer, Canon, Audix and Sanyo.

Episode 77 - Live from Infocomm 2007!
Originally aired June 26, 2007 - Download now!
We bring you the first in a series of episodes covering the Infocom 2007 convention, featuring interviews with Anchor, Bose, William Sound, Gator and Marantz.

 

Episode 76 - Gene Williams from PreSonus
Originally aired June 12, 2007
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In today's episode we have Gene Williams from Presonus with us discussing the Fire Pod, Fire Studio, ADL tube mic pre, MSR remote, & the Fader Port.

Related links:
PreSonus
FirePod
FireStudio
ADL Tube Mic Pre
MSR Remote
Fader Port

 

Episode 75 - Joe Delaney of Behringer
Originally aired June 1, 2007
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In today's episode Joe Delaney of Behringer talks with us about new products & the Behringer City manufacturing facility in China.

Related links:
Behringer

 

Episode 74 - Build Your Home Studio Edition
Originally aired May 25, 2007
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In today's episode we have Gavin Haverstick of Auralex & our own Full Compass experts providing helpful hints & good ideas on ways to build your home studio on the cheap.

Related links:
Auralex
"Home Studio Acoustical Treatments on a Budget” article by Gavin Haverstick

 

Episode 73 - TC Electronics Voice Live
Originally aired May 14, 2007
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Today's episode features Product Specialist Laura Clapp from TC Electronic talking about the Voice Solo & Voice Live.

Related links:
TC Electronic
Voice Live
Voice Solo - VSM-200
Voice Solo - VSM-200P
Voice Solo - VSM-300

 

Episode 72 - 60 Years of AKG Microphones
Originally aired May 7, 2007
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Today's episode features Dino Virella and Walter Ruhrig from AKG talking about their new product line-up & celebrating AKG's 60th Anniversary.

Related links:
AKG

 

Exclusive Interviews LIVE from the 2007 NAB Show!

Over the next few days, we will be bringing you exclusive, one-on-one interviews with the manufacturers of your favorite products straight from the 2007 NAB Show floor in Las Vegas! Check back often to see what each new episode offers!

Episode 71 - Day 4 Live from NAB 2007!
Originally aired April 25, 2007 - Download now!
On our fourth and final day at NAB 2007, we had the opportunity to talk with Ensemble Designs and For-A about some of their newest products.

Episode 70 - Day 3 Live from NAB 2007!
Originally aired April 23, 2007 - Download now!
On our third day at NAB 2007, we had the opportunity to talk with Sony and Panasonic about some of their newest products.

Episode 69 - Day 2 Live from NAB 2007!
Originally aired April 18, 2007 - Download now!
Join us on our second day at NAB 2007, where we had the opportunity to interview AJA, JVC, Kramer, and SteadyCam about some of their newest products.

Episode 68 - Day 1 Live from NAB 2007!
Originally aired April 17, 2007 - Download now!
On our first day at NAB 2007, we had the opportunity to interview Canon, Middle Atlantic, TV One, Sony Media Software, Holophone, and Audio Technica about some of their newest products.

 

Episode 67 - Ableton Live 6
Originally aired April 10, 2007
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Today's episode features Dave Hill and Houston Singletary from Ableton talking about and demonstrating Ableton Live 6.

Related links:
Ableton
Ableton Live 6
Ableton Live 6 - Upgrade

 

Episode 66 - Musikmesse Convention Frankfurt, Germany
Originally aired March 30, 2007
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Today's episode covers the 2007 Musikmesse Convention in Frankfurt, Germany featuring interviews with Royer Microphones, Jazz Mutant, Equation Audio, MiLabs Microphones, and Community Speakers.

Related links:
Royer Microphones
Jazz Mutant
Equation Audio
MiLabs Microphones
Community

 

Episode 65 - Numark DJ equipment
Originally aired March 23, 2007
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Today's episode features Al Novak from Numark talking about the D2 Director USB hard drive DJ media player, DM950 USB 2-channel mixer, iCDX professional digital audio player and software controller, and CUE professional DJ software.

Related links:
Numark
D2 Director
DM950 2Ch Mixer
iCDX Digital Player/Controller
CUE DJ Software

 

Episode 63 - Sony Oxford Plug-Ins
Originally aired March 8, 2007
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Today's episode features Nathan Eames of Sony Oxford speaking with us about their extensive range of Oxford plug-ins.

Related links:
Sony
Plug-Ins

 

Episode 62 - Round Table Discussion w/ TJ Martin of M-Audio
Originally aired February 20, 2007
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Today's episode is a Pre-NAMM round table discussion featuring TJ Martin from M-Audio talking about Digital Audio Workstation technology, computer integration, operating system issues and compatibility.

Related links:
M-Audio

 

Exclusive Interviews from the 2007 NAMM Show!

Over the next few days, we will be bringing you exclusive, one-on-one interviews with the manufacturers of your favorite products straight from the NAMM Show floor. Check back often to see what each new episode offers!

Episode 61 - Final Interviews from NAMM 2007!
Originally aired February 2nd, 2007 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with EZ Dupe, Gator, Galaxy Audio, Quik lok.

Episode 60 - NAMM Exclusive: New Audio Gear
Originally aired February 1st, 2007 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with Phonic, Frontier Design Group, Rode, Audix, RME, Yellowtools and Denon & Marantz.

Episode 59 - NAMM Exclusive: New Mixing Consoles & Studio Monitors
Originally aired January 31th, 2007 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with Adams, Behringer, Hosa, Tascam, TC Helicon, and Toft Audio.

Episode 58 - NAMM Exclusive: New Microphones & Headphones
Originally aired January 30th, 2007 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with MXL, AKG, Alesis, ElectroVoice, Sontronics, Sabine, Studio Projects and Ultasone.

Episode 57 - NAMM Exclusive: New DJ Products
Originally aired January 29th, 2007 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with Cortex and MixMeister.

Episode 56 - NAMM Exclusive: New Musical Instrument Products
Originally aired January 25th, 2007 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with Ampeg, Behringer, Kurzweil and Yamaha.

Episode 55 - NAMM Exclusive: New Sound Reinforcement Products
Originally aired January 24th, 2007 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with Behringer, Yamaha, Community, ElectroVoice, Galaxy, JBL, Tapco, and RCF.

Episode 54 - NAMM Exclusive: New Digital Audio Products
Originally aired January 23rd, 2007 - Download now!
Featuring interviews with Tascam, Alesis, Presonus, M-Audio and Mackie.

Related links:
AlesisAKGAudixBehringerCommunityCortexDenon & MarantzElectroVoiceEZ DupeFrontier Design GroupGalaxy AudioGator CasesHosaJBLKurzweilM-AudioMackieMXLPhonicPresonusQuik-LokRCFRMERodeSabineStudio ProjectsTapcoTascamTC HeliconUltrasoneYamaha

 

Episode 53 - Intelix: Audio/Video Distrubution Via Cat5
Originally aired January 12th, 2007
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Today's episode features Justin Ferg from Intelix talking about the AVO series of audio/video baluns for audio & video distribution via cat5.

Related links:
Intelix

 

Episode 52 - Marantz Professional
Originally aired January 2nd, 2007
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Today's episode features Brian Gorman from Marantz Professional talking with us about solid state portable field recorders.

Related links:
Marantz Professional
Marantz Digital Recorders

 

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