Winter/Spring 2013 Audio Specials

Visit with the factory May 16th! Register now to meet with an Avid Audio sales management person to find out how Avid can help you transition to their Pro Tools, Venue, software and hardware products for business, education, government and much more! By Appointment 10am-3:3pm register now

Educational Volume Discounts on All AVID Audio & Video – Ask for a volume based discount details for new or upgrade purchases. Available under state contract at a per-discounted price.

• Save up to 20% on VENUE with Your Trade-in

Effective through March 15, 2013 (or while supplies last) trade in any analog or digital console (with a retail value of at least $5,000 USD, or local currency equivalent) towards the purchase of a new VENUE D-Show System or VENUE Profile System and save up to 20% by one of the following options:

* Trade in any console valued between $5,000–$15,000 USD and save 10%
* Trade in any console valued over $15,000 USD and save 20%

The savings shown above applies to both new D-Show System and Profile System purchases only; Mix Rack System, SC48, and VENUE HD System Bundle purchases are not eligible. You will need to provide proof that your old console has been decommissioned (receipt that shows the value of their console donation to charity).

Why Upgrade To Venue? * Better, clearer sound * Relentless proven reliability * Ease of use *Support for the same plug-ins used in professional studios* Easy Pro Tools integration * Timesaving workflows, such as Virtual Soundcheck and Snapshots. Shop Now

• Get the Awesome AAX Pack at Significant Savings

For a limited time, Pro Tools HDX and HD Native customers can purchase the new AAX Pack of plug-ins* and save significantly off of the full retail value. The AAX Pack features 18 superior-sounding essential plug-ins from Avid and some of our top Pro Tools Development Partners. Pricing good thru March 15th, 2013. Shop Now

• Upgrade Specials for Pro Tools HD Hardware

Customers can trade in their 192 I/O, 192 Digital, or ANY third party interface that can connect to Pro Tools HD, and receive $1,000 off on the purchase of a new HD OMNI, HD I/O 8x8x8, HD I/O 16×16 analog, or HD MADI. Trade up to HD I/O 8x8x8 or HD I/O 16×16 analog and receive a free copy of HEAT. Shop Now

Contact an EAR product specialist today for more details and special pricing. EAR is the largest and most experienced professional Audio & Video reseller in the USA. We can help you add audio to your video workflow or video to your audio production process. Special pricing for Educational, government and commercial packages.  EAR can help you find the right product to meet your system needs and price point. Call one of our product specialist today at 800-473-6914 or contact us on line now.

EAR has been an Avid (formerly Digidesign) reseller since 1989 and is one of their most experienced professional resellers featuring individual products at great prices or design and installation of complete systems.

Panasonic Product Post NAB Showcase

May 7th, 2013 visit with Panasonic’s national product/system specialists for State and Local Government – One day only.  Register now and we’ll contact you to confirm a time that meets your schedule.

Learn about all the all new ENG and live products by Panasonic shown at NAB 2013.  These are personal opportunities to meet with factory experts, or just catch the latest product presentation! Special pricing for government, educational or commercial packages.

Date/Location: 10AM-3PM, Weds May 7th @ EAR Phoenix Office (map details)

Panasonic | Professional camcorders/switchers and more – will be showing some of the items below and talking about their new cameras, switchers and display products fresh from the factory premier. Rgister now to confirm your appointment and get hands on with these products:

• AG-HPX250 P2 Mid size camcorder with 22x Lens
• AJ-HPX600 HD Full Size Camcorder with iPad Wireless R&A  *NEW *
• AW-HS50 Micro Production Switcher
• AW-HE60S Pan/Tilt Camera System with AW-HS50 switcher
• AF100 Large Imager HD Camcorder with 24p, $3,595 demo special
• AG-AC160A Shoulder Mount Camcorder
• BTLH1850 portable and BTLH2550 25″HD Monitors * NEW *

Coming Soon: We expect to have a demo unit soon for the Panasonic 20,000 lumen light weight projector line, contact one of EAR’s product specialist for a personal demonstration. See above list for confirmed products for this event.

Can’t make the event? EAR can also provide personal appointments at your facility to meet your future schedule – or – visit our award winning demo facility for a personal demo during regular business hours (request a personal demo). EAR and Panasonic understand your need for versatile, affordable and network-quality production options. You can deliver your content with the power of a network studio, at a fraction of the cost. Register for this event

Ask about special offers for many other Panasonic products including Free Lens and $huge instant rebates!

Contact an EAR product specialist today for additional details 800-473-6914.

Professional Audio and Video – Arizona State  Contract: ADSPO12-032706

EAR can help maximize your budget with special state contract pricing for over 200 professional audio and video product lines. We can quote and deliver everything from lights and cameras to distribution or presentation. Complete Contract Listing.

NEW STATE CONTRACT PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Ear is one of a limited number of pre-qualified professional audio and video purchasing resources under the state of Arizona’s purchase contract agreement. Under the terms of the agreement participating state and local government entities can purchase from a predefined discount schedule (schedule details).

EAR has been an Arizona corporation since 1978 and providing products and services to educational and government organizations since our beginning. Visit our state contract terms page for complete details. We can provide individual items for purchase or complete systems including contracting services ( ROC 276269 ).

Contact one of EAR’s product specialist today at 602-267-0600 ( or 800-473-6914 ) or contact us on line through our contact page.

NEWTEK DEMO & FREE TRAINING DAY

Visit with our factory trained Tricaster specialists and see how to take control of your live production with the TriCaster 8000 or TriCaster™ TC40 HD portable live production systems. Already own a Tricaster? Get 1 Hour of Free training on the TC40 or the TC8000 (by appointment) register now.

** Free Training: Register in advance and schedule a free 1 hour appointment with one of our factory trained specialist. Get a free full day of training (6 hours) with purchase of a Tricaster TC8000, TC855 or TC455.  Register Now

See a personal demo of the new TC8000 and TC40 Tricasters including proprietary NewTek IsoCorder™ technology, support for Apple® AirPlay®, 3Play™ 425, a multi-definition, 10-channel (8-in, 2-out) slow motion replay system, and more. The XD455 is their most popular model, get a Quick Quote. Special pricing for educational and government purchases.

Date: FEB 26th, 2013 10am-4pm by Appt approx 45 minutes @ EAR Professional Audio Video (map) 2641 East McDowell Rd. Phoenix, Az 85008 602-267-0600

This is a hands-on event with a factory trained specialist. Register for the best time for you and your guests. We will contact you to confirm your time and be best prepared to answer any specific production or workflow needs you have.

See The All New Model TC8000

The TC8000 is the new standard in live motion effects processing with 8 channels of motion effects (ME) for under $40,000 – including broadcast control surface.

The 8000 is a 24-channel switcher, amplified by 8 fully re-entrant M/E rows. It extends to external router support for large-scale, multi-camera production in native full-resolution HD, 8 channels of ISO recording in up to 1080p, and live output to up to 14 different display destinations. It boosts your content strategy with integrated social media sharing to publish to your host of social networks—live—keeping your brand consistent, and your audience engaged. And, with the world’s most powerful integrated effects system, it creates a mind-blowing, custom-branded visual masterpiece. TriCaster 8000 lets you blaze your own path through productions of any scale. More Info or Order now.

Can’t make the event? Visit EAR’s award winning demo facility for a personal demo during regular business hours (request a personal demo). EAR and NewTek understand your need for versatile, affordable and network-quality portable live production options. That’s why NewTek products are built to be versatile and cost-effective. You can deliver your content with the power of a network studio, at a fraction of the cost. Register for this event

What is a TriCaster? With TriCaster, anyone can simultaneously produce, live stream, broadcast, project and record HD and SD network-style productions. A single operator or small team can switch between multiple cameras, virtual inputs and live virtual sets, while inserting clips, titles and motion graphics with multi-channel effects. TriCaster is used by broadcasters, sports organizations, schools, houses of worship, government agencies and others to provide a new level of extended programming and content to their audiences. Get A Quick Quote

TriCaster products are designed to meet the most demanding HD production requirements. Ranging from 3 channels up to 22-channels in both HD/SD. Switch live for production or presentation, the Tricatser switcher comes in a rack mount or free standing form factor. Most include live HD virtual sets and advanced matte generation; overlay with rotation, positioning and scaling in 3D plus animated effects; HD live streaming; increased media player capabilities, and multi-view monitoring of all inputs and outputs. Get A Quick Quote

Can’t be at the event or need more info? Contact an EAR product specialist today 800-473-6914 or via the form below. Ask about saving sales tax and buying local!

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Contact an EAR product specialist for more information 800-473-6914

Product Updates from BlackMagic

EAR is BlackMagic’s largest reseller in the Southwest including the Cinema Camera, converters, digitizing products and much more! Request a personal demo (by appt) or call us and we’ll make sure you get all your questions quickly. Most products ship with one business day!

Featured Products For Hands-On Demonstration

- Cinema Camera DEMO UNIT ON DISPLAY NOW
- 1ME Switcher(s) with software control

Winner of the Post Magazine Pick Hit, TV Technology Mario, DV Magazine Black Diamond, and Broadcast Engineering Best of NAB Awards

Winner of the Videomaker Magazine Best Camcorder of NAB and British Columbia Videographers Association Awards

Winner of the Post Magazine Pick Hit Award

Winner of the British Columbia Videographers Association Award

Winner of the TV Technology Mario Award

Winner of the TV Technology Star and Broadcast Engineering Best of NAB Awards

Teranex 2D – Winner of the Studio Daily Prime Award

Blackmagic Cinema Camera – Winner of the Studio Daily Prime Award

HyperDeck Studio Pro Ultra HD – Winner of the DV Magazine Black Diamond Award

More About Blackmagic Cinema Camera

We have been thinking hard about cameras and some of the limitations in quality that video cameras run into. Working with DaVinci color grading has only made these limitations more noticeable.

Some of the reasons why video cameras look like “video” is because they have limited contrast range, are limited to HD resolutions, use heavy compression for file recording, have poor quality lenses and of course they don’t integrate into NLE software with metadata management.

The Blackmagic Cinema Camera includes a super wide 13 stops of dynamic range, large 2.5K sensor, integrated SSD recorder that has the bandwidth to capture CinemaDNG RAW, ProRes and DNxHD files, integrated capacitive touchscreen LCD for direct metadata entry, standard jack audio connectors, refrigerated sensor and it’s fully compatible with EF and ZF mount lenses.

The Blackmagic Cinema Camera also includes SDI and Thunderbolt connectors and it comes with a full copy of DaVinci Resolve and UltraScope software. Imagine plugging in your laptop for on set grading and scopes!

The design is machined from a solid block of aluminum and looks amazing. It’s strong, very compact and designed to be easily hand held. I am still amazed we have fitted all this into such a small design, when normally features like RAW recorders and monitoring can be optional extras on cinema cameras.

The 13 stops of dynamic range is one of the most important reasons why this camera looks like film. Often people focus on more pixels, but that is just a larger video image. The real way to get film quality is to capture a wide contrast range to retain more detail in the black and white levels of the image. Then once you color grade the images, it looks amazing! Combined with amazing EF and ZF lenses, the result is a true film look.

It records into CinemaDNG format for RAW files, and DNxHD or ProRes for HD resolution files compatible with Avid Media Composer and Apple Final Cut Pro.

The integrated LCD has a touchscreen and when tapped, a window called the “slate” appears where you can type in shot information just like typing on a smartphone. This is then recorded into the file as metadata in the Final Cut Pro X and DaVinci Resolve format. Common data like shot number can auto increment to save time.
We expect to start shipping in volume in July for $2,995. < buy now >

http://www.blackmagic-design.com/cinemacamera/

HyperDeck Studio Pro

Our HyperDeck Studio has been very popular and it has some fantastic features such as SDI and HDMI based recording and playback in uncompressed, and compressed ProRes and DNxHD, using common low cost solid state disks (SSD). You can get hours of recording time on a disk that only costs a few hundred dollars, and with dual slots, recording can keep going to a second disk when the first one fills.

BlackMagic now have a new enhanced model this year that adds even more powerful features! It includes all the features of the regular HyperDeck Studio as well as analog video and audio in and out, XLR connectors for analog audio and timecode, 4 channels of 3 Gb/s SDI in and out, and an integrated Thunderbolt port. There is also a built-in power supply so you don’t need an external power adapter on this model.

The new model includes faster internal processing and can play back 4K via the 4 SDI video channels out from a single high resolution ProRes file. It’s amazing to see and the quality is incredible. This will be perfect for driving digital signage.

With 4 channels of SDI, we are also going offer a software update to add 4 channel capture and playback using 4 independent ProRes QuickTime files after the model has been released. This will allow HyperDeck Studio Pro to be the perfect camera recorder for ATEM switchers!

With Thunderbolt technology built in, HyperDeck Studio Pro can also capture and play back to computers just like an UltraStudio desktop video solution, and it also includes UltraScope so you can add a computer for scopes direct to the deck!

Shipping in July for US $1,995.

http://www.blackmagic-design.com/hyperdeckstudio/

UltraStudio Express

With so many of our products including Thunderbolt technology, we also wanted to design a compact and portable capture and playback product that’s powered from the Thunderbolt connector and has the flexibility to bridge between consumer and professional connectors.

We have achieved that with the new UltraStudio Express and it’s Thunderbolt powered so is more portable because it will power from your computer’s battery. It also includes two breakout cables. One with RCA connectors allows capture and playback with consumer equipment, and the professional breakout cable includes BNC and XLR connectors plus genlock and deck control for connection to professional equipment.

It is fully compatible with all popular software including Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Pro 7, Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, Avid Media Composer 6, Adobe After Effects CS6, Adobe Photoshop CS6 and more plus it includes our Media Express software.

You get all the latest technology including 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI and analog video in and out, and it’s also designed from solid machined aluminum so it’s very attractive. UltraStudio Express is also much lower cost.

UltraStudio Express will be available in May for US$495

http://www.blackmagic-design.com/videothunderbolt/

New Lower Prices for Videohub Routers

Lastly BlackMagic have also reduced prices on our Videohub all in one routers. From today, the 16 x 16 size Micro Videohub SDI router will be $1,495, the 16 x 16 size Smart Videohub SDI router with built in control panel will be $1995, and the 40 x 40 size Compact Videohub SDI router will be $3995. We think these new lower prices will make routers even more affordable.

Need more help? Contact an EAR product specialist today at 800-473-6914. We specialize in professional products and services for post production, live presentation and acquisition, since 1978

Professional Sales Position Opening at EAR

After 34 years we’re still growing! We’re presently looking to fill the following positions below. We’d prefer to find people that enjoy the benefits of a small company including team efforts and personal responsibilities. Pay and benefits based upon applicants skills and experience.

Position: Professional audio and video sales – Scope of work: Sales of professional audio, video and business development. Strong people skills and personal motivation very important. Must have experience in professional sales  and general understanding of content creation, editing and media management. We are willing to train to strengthen any technical or sales areas. Some travel required for business development and product training. Pay and benefits based upon experience and skills.

Details and availability on this page subject to change without notice.

To apply or request additional information visit our Human Resources Page.

EAR Professional Audio Video is an equal opportunity employer and small business located in Phoenix, Arizona since 1978. To learn more about us, visit “About EAR” page.

One Day Only: Avid Video Post-NAB Road Show

When: June TBD, 2013 – by appointment

Where: EAR’s Phoenix Offices register for this event

Product specialists from Avid will be available to meet with post production, government, educational and corporate clients. We think you’ll find them easy going and interested in helping your business!

Contact EAR sales to schedule a personal visit 800-473-6914 (local 602-267-0600).

About Avid

Avid creates the digital audio and video technology used to make the most listened to, most watched and most loved media in the world – from the most prestigious and award-winning feature films, music recordings, television shows, live concert tours and news broadcasts, to music and movies made at home. Some of Avid’s most influential and pioneering solutions include Media Composer®, Pro Tools, Interplay®, ISIS®, VENUE, Oxygen 8, Sibelius®, System 5, and Pinnacle Studio™. For more information about Avid solutions and services, visitwww.avid.com, del.icio.us, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube; connect with Avid on Facebook; or subscribe to Avid Industry Buzz.

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NAB Premiers LTO-6, Affordable Asset Management And Archiving

Register now for a personal webinar with a factory specialist anytime that fits your schedule, or request a demo now on line and we’ll gat back with you.

Why backup your files? Learn how to economically solve your storage archiving issues and much more! Have you ever wonder what will eventually become of those stack of SATA drives growing on your shelf? Chances are that leaving an unpowered drive sitting for extended periods of time will expose your content to partial or total loss due to normal drive degradation. This understates the awkwardness of cataloging and reusing your content.

FREE Webinar, See the Power Cache and the entire suite of Cache-A products. Register now or request a demo

The idea solution would be an archiving format rated for decades of stable storage and system to review and recover terabytes of media quickly and conveniently. Until recently this was a purchase in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, far beyond most production facilities capabilities.

Finally the advent of LTO technology and a “killer application” by CatDV make this solution affordable for most audio, video and still image facilities. How much would a typical system cost? What is the process for deployment? How easy is all of this process?

Here are some quick answers to these questions. Keep in mind everyone has a different idea of what “typical” means. Scale this example up or down to fit your required capacity and number of site.

TYPICAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW:

The list of additional features can go on for some pages, so let’s jump into the math:

72 Terabytes of storage for less than $60k

This is a scalable solution, need more or less capacity? The numbers can shrink or grow accordingly. The idea is that for little more than the cost of a full features editing workstation, you can now protect your library of client assets and recover them quickly and reliably. Simply network addressable archive only systems start at under $10,000. More factory fresh info.

Client Story: Smithsonian Channel archives on Cache-A
Our latest customer success story is incredible. Achivist Karma Foley and her team are using Cache-A for archiving Smithsonian Channel programs and footage from the Smithsonian Institution, the US National Archives and NASA.

As Karma says, “With Cache-A we have found a reliable solution to handing the ever-increasing volume of material, that keeps it safe yet accessible. Our experience with Cache-A has been very positive, and I would absolutely recommend Cache-A for archiving.” Check out our growing list of “Customers in Action” stories at www.cache-a.com/feature.php.

Contact an EAR product specialist today for complete pricing and system details 800-473-6914.

Avid Pro Mixing Webinar Series

Whether you mix music, audio for post, or live–to–air TV shows, Avid® offers a wide variety of control surfaces and consoles to help them work faster and easier. Just posted are the video of Emmy^®-winning re-recording mixer Frank Morrone answers to your Session 1 questions, which means Session 2 is now officially open for your questions of sound for film and television.

As an independent re-recording mixer, Frank Morrone has worked on major TV shows (Raising Hope, LOST), major films (Sleepy Hollow, The Cider House Rules), and with major directors (Ron Howard, Tim Burton, JJ Abrams). But before his Emmys and other award wins and nominations, Frank was a young musician, breaking into the world of film sound.

If you’re an audio student, or want to work in sound for film and television, take advantage of this unique opportunity to get your questions answered by someone working in your dream career. Plus, by submitting your question you could win a copy of Pro Tools^®, Media Composer^®, or Sibelius^®.

Watch this video now

If you have specific questions regarding the webinar or other Avid audio products contact and EAR product specialist today 800-473-6914.

Pioneering audio recording for more than 50 years by Universal Audio.

EAR is proud to represent Universal Audio as their full line reseller. UA has a complete line of hardware and plug-in software products with that “legendary sound”. EAR started selling Universal Audio products (formerly known as UREI) in 1978 and the demand for their unique sound and work horse professional quality has never wavered.

Apollo Promotion Free plug-ins!

From January 1st – March 31st 2013, purchase any new Apollo Audio Interface with Realtime UAD Processing, and you’ll receive several best-selling UAD Powered Plug-Ins.

Choose from one two separate offers:

• Purchase an Apollo QUAD Audio Interface — receive the Studer A800 Tape Recorder, Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb, and Neve 88RS Channel Strip plug-ins FREE — a $997 value!

• Purchase an Apollo DUO Audio Interface — receive the Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb and Neve 88RS Channel Strip plug-ins FREE — a $648 value!

No coupons or redemption codes are necessary. The plug-ins will be automatically added to your account once you register your new Apollo.

Already own any of these plug-ins? No problem. Purchase a new Apollo and you’ll receive a single-use coupon of equal value to promotional plug-in packages ($648 or $997, respectively) – redeemable for any UAD plug-in up to and including UAD Software v.6.4.*

But hurry, the Apollo Premium Plug-Ins promotion is open to new and existing UA customers, but it ends on March 31st, 2013. Contact your EAR product specialist today!

EAR offers their products as stand alone items – or as a complete system including everything from mics to studio consoles and monitoring systems. Contact one of our product specialist today at 800-473-6914

More about Universal Audio

Founded in 1958 by Bill Putnam Sr., the Universal Audio name has been synonymous with innovative recording products since its inception. A favorite engineer of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and more, the late Bill Putnam Sr. was a passionate innovator who is widely regarding as the father of modern recording — with many of his legendary studio and equipment designs still in use today.

Universal Audio was re-founded in 1999 by Bill’s sons, James Putnam and Bill Putnam Jr., with two main goals: to faithfully reproduce classic analog recording equipment in the tradition of their father; and to design new digital recording tools in with the sound and spirit of vintage analog technology. With nearly 80 employees and more than a decade of rapid growth, Universal Audio (UA) is today headquartered near the Silicon Valley, in Scotts Valley, California — where our classic analog gear is still hand-built, one unit at a time.

Of course, analog is only half the story. At Universal Audio, we employ the world’s brightest DSP engineers and digital modeling authorities to develop our award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform, featuring the most authentic analog emulation plug-ins in the industry. Software or hardware, every UA product is backed by a 50-year legacy of innovation, superlative quality, and technical passion. View the product line and get a quick quote.

For complete details about the UA product line and special (we pay your sales tax) professional pricing contact an EAR product specialist today 800-473-6914.