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Episode 13 - Raven & Cardinal Microphones
Originally aired December 30th, 2005
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On today's show we talk with Dan Hansen and Joel Johnson from EV/Telex about their new line of EV/Blue mics called the Raven and the Cardinal. We also demo these mics today as Dan and Joel were kind enough to bring their instruments along.

Related links:
EV Raven
EV Cardinal

 

Episode 12 - Holiday Bonus Show!
Originally aired December 23rd, 2005
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Today's episode is a "thank-you" bonus show for all of our listeners for the holiday season. One of our gear experts Ron Vogel will be demonstrating two Shure microphones, the KSM32 and the SM81.

Related links:
Shure KSM32
Shure SM81

 

Episode 11 - Listener Requested - Allen&Heath GL2800 Console
Originally aired December 21st, 2005
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On today's episode we talk again with Jason Klawiter from Sound Marketing about the Allen & Heath GL2800 console. This episode was requested by Luis. Thanks for the suggestion Luis!

Related links:
Allen&Heath GL2800-824 Mixer
Allen&Heath GL2800-832 Mixer
Allen&Heath GL2800-840 Mixer
Allen&Heath GL2800-848 Mixer

 

Episode 10 - Listener Requested Show on the Tascam DM3200
Originally aired December 1st, 2005
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Today we mark our 10th episode and we celebrate that with our first listener requested show. We will be talking with Jason Klawiter from Sound Marketing about the Tascam DM3200 digital mixer.

Related links:
Tascam DM3200 Digital Mixer

 

Episode 9 - SPECIAL EDITION
On location coverage of the Wisconsin Music Educators Association Convention
Originally aired November 22nd, 2005
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Today, we provide on location coverage of the WMEA convention where we will be talking again with Danny Kent and Warren Harris from Roland about how their products help music educators. We will also interview two local area music teachers to discuss how they use gear and technology in their curriculums.

Related links:
Roland FANTOM-X7 Keyboard
Roland TD20SWT V-Drum Pro Kit
Deerfield School District
Verona Area High School

 

Episode 8 - Panel Discussion on Systems Integration
Originally aired November 10th, 2005
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On today's episode we talk with our Systems Integration department about what systems integration is, what to look out for, and it's importance to the average consumer. We'll be discussing this subject with Erik Muchka and Jose Sanabria.

Related links:
Full Compass Computers - Mac Platform
Full Compass ProjectPC - AMD
Full Compass ProjectPC - Intel
Full Compass SilentPC
Full Compass StudioPC - AMD
Full Compass StudioPC - Intel
Full Compass StudioPC - Video Production

 

Episode 7 - Roland V-Drums and Fantom X series keyboards
Originally aired November 3rd, 2005
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On today's episode we talk with Danny Kent from Roland and feature guest artist Warren Harris. We will be discussing Roland's line of V-Drums and the latest Fantom X series keyboard workstation. As an added bonus, we will hear a demonstration of the Fantom Keyboard by our special guest Warren Harris.

Related links:
Roland Products

 

Episode 6 - The Ball Series mics from Blue, the Blue Bird and Baby Bottle
Originally aired October 12th, 2005
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On today's episode we talk with Heather Campbell from Blue Microphones about their Ball series of mics as well as the Blue Bird and Baby Bottle mics. We also feature a demo of the Snowball USB mic.

Related links:
Blue Microphones
Blue Ball
Blue Bluebird
Blue Baby Bottle
Blue Snowball

 

Episode 5 - Mackie Onyx Mixers and TT24 Digital Console
Originally aired October 5th, 2005
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On today's GearCast we speak with Hugh Daly from Bormann Marketing representing Mackie products. We will be reviewing the new Onyx mixer line as well as the TT24 Digital console.

Related links:
Mackie Onyx 1220
Mackie Onyx 1620
Mackie Onyx 1640
Mackie Onyx FireWire Card
Mackie TT24 Digital Live Console

 

Episode 4 - New Mbox2 and the world of Pro Tools
Originally aired September 28th, 2005
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Today we talk with Jeff Komar about the new Mbox 2, Ignition Pack, Pro Tools LE, and the Command 8 control surface.

Related links:
Digidesign

 

Episode 3 - HVX200 & P2 Technology
Originally aired September 22nd, 2005
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On today's show we are talking with Steve Johnson from Panasonic about the highly anticipated HVX200 High Definition camcorder and P2 technology. We hope to clear up some of the mystery behind this new technology as well as cover some of the accessories built for this camera.

Related links:
Panasonic AG-HVX200 P2 Camera
Panasonic AJ-PCD10 P2 Drive
Panasonic AJ-PCS060G P2 Store Drive

 

Episode 2 - Audio Plug-ins & HDV Video Technology
Originally aired September 15th, 2005
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Today we have a panel discussion about software/hardware audio plug-ins as well as HDV video technology.

Related links:
Waves
Digidesign
TC Electronics PowerCore Platform:
   PowerCore Compact
   PowerCore Firewire
   PowerCore PCI MKII
Universal Audio Digital Products
Sony HVRZ1U HDV Camcorder
JVC GY-HD100U ProHD Camcorder

 

Premier Episode! - Wireless Technology via Mic Systems & In-Ear Monitors
Originally aired September 7th, 2005
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On today's episode, we will be talking with Randy Stenson from Audio Biz representing Shure Microphones. Today's subject is wireless technology via microphone systems and in-ear monitors.

Related links:
Shure ULX Pro Wireless
Shure SLX Wireless
Shure PGX Performance Gear

 

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