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How To Get a Career in the Music Industry

One of EAR's best clients talks about "How To Get a Career in the Music Industry"

Otto D'Agnolo of Chaton Studios shared insight and reality in working in the music industry here in Phoenix.
Read and see all about it

Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 07:50AM by Registered CommenterEAR Professional Audio/Video in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment

Contest - Neumann Celebrates 80 years with prizes

Celebrate 80 years of microphone history and win prizes from Neumann! EAR has been providing Neumann products and support since 1979. We congratulate our friends @ as the premier manufacturers of studio quality microphones since the dawn of modern audio. EAR can help with selecting the best microphone for your needs - and competitive pricing! Call 800-473-6914 to talk with one of our product specialists today. More about the contest...

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Posted on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 01:17PM by Registered CommenterEAR Professional Audio/Video in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment

Digidesign - EAR Special Summer Pricing on Pro Tools HD2!

EAR is offering Special Summer Savings on Digidesign's Pro Tools HD2, while supplies last!  

Pro Tools HD2 PCIe Package:

Package Value worth over $11,500.00


EAR Price Please Call!

Summer Savings good through 08/22/08

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Large Storage saves Gas? - JMR and others react

As the cost of energy continues to climb, the smart companies are fighting back with larger innovative media delivery systems - why drive when you can experience the message remotely? Distance learning, collaborative meetings, sales presentations - all need some or a lot of storage.

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Digidesign - Save Almost $30K with New ICON Bundles

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Digidesign makes it more affordable than ever for you to build a complete Pro Tools|HD system based around an ICON worksurface (or expand an existing setup) while taking advantage of savings up to $29,869! 

Call EAR (your authorized Digidesign ICON dealer) for complete details and pricing information today! 1-800-473-6914

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Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 04:17PM by Registered CommenterEAR Professional Audio/Video in , , | CommentsPost a Comment

Gas and Dollar Decline hit Pricing - JBL, DBX, Lexicon & More price increases

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More than a rumor - it's a fact! Expect price increases from most audio and video manufactures ranging from 5-10% or more. The weak dollar and climbing energy pricing have forced them to pass through the largest set of pricing increases in recent years. 

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Digidesign C24 on Display - The Next Generation Protools console

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Now on display in the EAR main showroom (being staged in our service department above) - the new Digidesign C24 control work surface. EAR has over 75 years combined Digidesign workstation and live sound experience. Stop by for some hands on  time with this amazing new audio console/work surface from Digi.  Get a quick quote

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State Of Arizona - Special Contract pricing for Government Entities

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Effective through Nov 2008, City, County and State organizations in Arizona - can purchase from prearrange Special Contract pricing. Discounts are specific to each maufacturer and can help expedite the purchase process.  Product selection includes professional audio and video products from over 100 manufacturers. Contact EAR sales for complete details or visit our State Contract Page.

Digidesign - EAR Arizona & Southern Nevada's Only ICON Dealer!

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Digidesign - HD/HD-Post/ICON D-Command/ICON 

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Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 09:30AM by Registered CommenterEAR Professional Audio/Video in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment

Apple Final Cut Server Test drive - On display @EAR by Appt NOW!

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Years in the making, Apple Finalcut Server arrived for demo @ EAR this week - allowing for the first time FCP workgroup collaboration. Tons of other functionality built in as well (see below details and demos). The benefits of fast automated workflow and distribution were all the buzz this year at the NAB (National Assc of Broadcasters) convention. See how you can increase the quality and speed of your editing and finishing workflow - while you save money. Contact EAR sales for complete details or to setup an appointment today 800-473-6914 or Contact Us.

CAUTION: Software without integrated deployment is just a waste of time and money.  We can help design and deliver your new workflow - and support you with one phone call. Contact EAR sales for complete details.

More about Final Cut Server as it appears at EAR's world famous demonstration facility:

Final Cut Server helps you find assets instantly, share work seamlessly, and automate routine tasks while you do creative work. Keep every member of your team in sync throughout the production process. Automatically catalog assets. Find media quickly with layered search tools. Scale the software from a few clients to hundreds. Final Cut Server is highly affordable: Up to 10 concurrent clients for only $999 or unlimited concurrent clients for only $1999.

Automatic asset cataloging
Final Cut Server catalogs your assets for you—along with a wide range of standard metadata—and creates reference proxies, thumbnails, and poster frames at the same time.
Rapid search, preview, and access
Find assets instantly with easy-to-use metadata tools, personalized workspaces, and Production "containers" that let you organize the assets you need without copying files.
Workflow automation tools
Set up automated events and status notifications in minutes. Get started fast with a workflow template, then customize your setup for complete control.
Intuitive collaboration features
Safely share your assets and seamlessly divide the labor using check-in/check-out protections, version management, and integrated review and approval tools.
Seamless multiformat delivery
Deliver projects in multiple formats—from H.264 for iPhone and the web to ProRes 422 for editing to 2K for Digital Intermediates —with pristine encoding powered by Compressor.
Flexible configuration options
Easily set up Final Cut Server to fit your workflow, with server software that scales from one user to hundreds of users and client software that runs on PCs as well as the Mac.

Digidesign - Huge savings on HD2 for PCIe

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Digidesign and EAR are immediately offering a very limited supply of HD2 Accel systems for PCIe! Buy now

You can now save $2,000-$3,500 less than standard price. Purchase as just cards or configured for Mac or PC If you need more than an LE solution but don't have the big bucks this is for you. Call now 800-473-6914 - pricing limited to units in stock.

HD2 Accel PCIe new in the box $ CALL 800-473-6914
Full factory warranty and EAR's 100+ years of Digi support and expertise. 

Buy now 

Pro Tools|HD 2 Accel system for PCIe. Designed for handling large I/O and track count. Includes: 1 Accel Core card and 1 HD Accel card (PCIe), ProTools HD 7 software, 50 processing plug-ins, 12-foot DigiLink cable, TDM FlexCable, iLok USB Smart Key, hardcopy manual set. Sold as ready for your existig CPU or can be pre-configured with Apple or PC. Contact EAR's product specialists for additional details and pricing.

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Availablity: IN STOCK

Shipping Weight: 10lbs US/ 45.3kg 

 

Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 09:23AM by Registered CommenterEAR Professional Audio/Video in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment

Realtime HD Encoding - Telestream Releases Batch Benchmarks

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Encoding for HD formats can be the most demanding and time consuming portion of a production workflow. Recent bench marks from the world's leader in batch encoding products, Telestream has reached realtime results. Even if you don't create huge quantities of HD content, the Flip Factory products from Telestream (standard and high definition) can help you leverage a limited production staff into rolling out hours of encoded content each day.

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Pro Tools Compatibility - Mac OS X Leopard Systems

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Pro Tools HD® 7.4.1 software is now fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.5.1 (Leopard) when running on Apple’s current 8-core Mac Pro computers.

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Posted on Monday, March 24, 2008 at 01:28PM by Registered CommenterEAR Professional Audio/Video in | CommentsPost a Comment

Valley Metro & eIO.net - saving the planet one download at a time

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When the production staff for the country's newest light rail system needed to deliver schedules and documentations to millions of users - their solution was as revolutionary as their metro mass transit system. Read about how $199 a month buys you unlimited bandwidth and browser based management of hundreds of audio, video and pdf media...

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Browser based Archiving MXF Media - Quantum 6.4TB backup for Apple/Avid

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Tired of tossing hard drives on the shelf as your backup "solution"? Quantum recently dropped the price on the archiving MXF Media solution of our day by 30%. The SuperLoader handles up to (16) 400GB SDLT or LTO tapes for up to 6.4TB of MXF backup. Store your Panasonic or Sony media for 16 cents per gigabyte (cheaper that hard drives that can lose your data just sitting cold on the shelf!). Find out how easy it is to simply attach this loader to your ethernet network and instantly backup anything on your network with no additional software or effort.  Contact EAR sales @ 800-473-6914 for complete details or Contact Us or buy LTO version or SDLT version now

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Apple New MacBook Pro Models - ** PRO DISCOUNTS/ADVICE

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Apple introduced new MacBook models featuring the latest Intel Penryn mobile processors - Core 2 Duo processors up to 2.4GHz, 2GB memory standard on the 2.4GHz models, and larger hard drives across the product line.  As a "Pro Var" Apple offers special pricing for MacBooks and  Mac Pro  models. Save hundreds off factory store pricing on a package of hardware and software - and talk with a product specialist that understands your workflow! Tailor made MacBooks in just a few days.

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Tapeless Media Archiving Cost/Benefit - White Paper from Quantum

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White Paper provided by Quantum "Data Tape Archiving for Professional Video: Costs and Benefits". If you're considering buying a new SD or HD video deck, check out this cost comparison study from Quantum - LTO vs. standard video tapes for archiving. Cost and reliability considered - LTO is the way to go. Cost effective and MXF aware with some Quantum models.

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Apple Introduces XSAN2 - upgrade to the fibre shared storage

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Introducing Xsan 2
Apple today introduced Xsan 2, the first major upgrade to its high-performance, enterprise-class Storage Area Network (SAN) file system for Mac OS X. The factory website for Apple would have you believe "even first time users" can setup a shared storage network. This is true. However the high performance needs of audio or video editing are not all that painless. If you just plug it together, you may not be getting your money worth of performance.

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Wireless Mics Stop Working Feb 2009 - DTV spectrum kills UHF mics

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With the switch over to DTV coming up fast - some wireless mic products will have to discontinue operation to avoid interfering with the new digital TV spectrum. Will your present wireless system need to be replaced soon? Find out...

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Pro Tools HD Sale, Compatible/Leopard - Digidesign v7.4.1 release

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Pro Tools HD Sale - Now Compatible with Leopard

Feb Specials and News - Digidesign has announced Pro Tools® compatibility for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) with Pro Tools HD® 7.4.1 software, the first of a phased Pro Tools update release. Pro Tools HD 7.4.1 software provides Mac OS X 10.5.1 compatibility* with Apple’s current 8-core Mac Pro computers (those featuring Intel “Harpertown” processors).

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Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 11:43AM by Registered CommenterEAR Professional Audio/Video in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment
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