Equi=Tech Partners with Sound Vision Works to Launch Model 1RFor over three decades, Equi=Tech has been a quiet force—literally—in the world of professional audio. Founded in 1992 by the late Martin Glasband, the southern Oregon-based company has led the charge in symmetrical power technology, helping studios large and small eliminate electrical noise and interference at the source. From wall-mount to rack-mount systems, Equi=Tech’s offerings have long been trusted by top-tier recording and post-production facilities. Now, with a strategic new partnership and a product aimed at more compact setups, the company is preparing to bring balanced power to a broader audience.Equi=Tech has announced a new collaboration with Sound Vision Works, a sales, marketing, and distribution firm with deep roots in the professional audio industry. A statement from the company discloses that the partnership “aims to champion Equi=Tech’s three decades of innovation and support new product releases, beginning with the Model 1R Balanced Power System.”The Model 1R is the first product launched under this new partnership, and it’s designed with boutique studios and smaller-scale operations in mind. This 1U rackmount unit delivers 1000 watts of balanced power and plugs into a standard 120V outlet. Inside, a bifilar-wound isolation transformer generates a 60Hz sine wave based on Martin Glasband’s original specifications from 1992—technology that has not only stood the test of time, but continues to be more relevant than ever.“Equi=Tech is eager to introduce Martin’s legacy to a new generation of users,” said Jan Glasband, CEO of Equi=Tech. A statement from the company continues, “Martin conducted his groundbreaking research on the safe-use and nationwide standard of balanced power applications over thirty years ago, and yet the technology is more relevant than ever.”The 1R is aimed at users who want the benefits of Equi=Tech’s larger systems in a more accessible format. “The Model 1R is a fantastic entry point for engineers and studios curious about the benefits of symmetrical power,” Jan Glasband added. “It’s an easily integrable version of our larger wall-mount units that clients like Blackbird and Ardent Studios have come to rely on.”For Sound Vision Works Managing Director Will Kahn, the proof is in the performance. “Plugging in my Equi=Tech at the studio was mind-blowing,” Kahn shared. A statement from Kahn adds, “During my A/B test against wall power, I thought I'd made a mistake—the instant improvement seemed impossible. Beyond just reducing noise, I gained depth, width, and stability... I’ve heard converter shootouts with less dramatic differences.”The Model 1R includes a front panel with standby and power switches, two unswitched outlets, and ten filtered outlets on the back, making it flexible for a range of studio configurations. It can be rack-mounted or used on a desktop and, like all Equi=Tech products, is hand-assembled in Grants Pass, Oregon.Retailing at $1,990 USD, the Model 1R is now available through select retailers. For studios looking to minimize noise and maximize clarity without overhauling their entire power infrastructure, this new unit may be just the right fit.The post Equi=Tech Partners with Sound Vision Works to Launch Model 1R first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Ed Newton-Rex: Why I’m deleting my SoundCloud account.This MBW Views op/ed comes from Ed Newton-Rex (pictured), CEO of the ethical generative AI non-profit, Fairly Trained.  
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Ticketmaster launches all in pricing, other changes in U.S.Ticketmaster launches all in pricing in the U.S. All ticketing, facility and other fees expect taxes will now be displayed upfront when the consumer sees the initial ticket price. Ticketmaster. Continue reading
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Does opening major tours help emerging artists? Yes and NoConventional wisdom is that the best way for a new act to build an audience is to open for a superstar. But the boost that a emerging artist gets when opening a major tour is not guaranteed.
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Justin Hayward Discusses the Moody Blues' Biggest Hits and Recently Covering an '80s Pop ClassicMoody Blues' frontman Justin Hayward spoke to AllMusic just as the spring leg of his US tour was winding down and discussed his newest single, if he helped trailblaze prog rock, and the Moody Blues classic that became a US smash hit five years after its initial release.

Donald Trump fires top US copyright official – sending concerning message over music and AITiming of Shira Perlmutter's dismissal, following a report sympathetic to copyright owners on AI, will raise worries over Trump's closeness to Big Tech
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Live Music Industry News Roundup: Live Nation, Festival Fears, Top May Tours…Let’s recap this week’s top live music news, ranging from festival fans with climate concerns, Bandsintown shares top tours this month, and more…
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Last week’s Top Music Business News: Doechii, Music Marketing Awards, More…This week’s top news posts include the Music Marketing Awards highlights, women topping Hip-Hop charts with honest lyrics, and more…
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DIY and Independent Musician News Last WeekThis week, we shared tips and advice for all the independent and DIY musicians out there, focusing on how to market your music, how to practice mindfulness, and more…
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NUGEN Audio Tackles Dialogue Clarity with New Plug-in, DialogCheckNUGEN Audio, a respected name in the world of professional audio tools, has just launched a new plug-in designed to solve a long-standing frustration in media production: unclear dialogue. Called DialogCheck, the software provides a precise way to assess how intelligible speech is in any audio project—be it film, television, radio, podcasting, or video games.For years, poor dialogue clarity has been a top complaint among viewers and listeners. While viewers at home crank up the volume or switch on subtitles, sound engineers are often left guessing how their mixes will translate outside the studio. NUGEN’s new plug-in is aimed at closing that gap.A statement from the company discloses that “poor speech clarity is commonly cited as a major source of television audience complaints, making dialog intelligibility increasingly important for audio professionals,” said Dr. Paul Tapper, CEO of NUGEN Audio.DialogCheck works in mono, stereo, and multichannel formats and allows users to measure intelligibility across a selected portion or the entirety of an audio track. This gives audio professionals the ability to identify problematic sections that may be difficult for end-users to understand—before the final render.A statement from the company states that "NUGEN Audio DialogCheck provides an objective measure of speech in a portion of the audio file or through an entire project.” This means the days of relying solely on trained ears and subjective impressions are numbered—now there's a tool to back up those instincts with data.Understanding dialogue is influenced by a host of factors: language, accent, enunciation, background noise, reverb, effects, and even the listener’s environment and equipment. DialogCheck takes these challenges into account, providing users with a clear view into how their audio might sound outside of the controlled studio environment. "It can be difficult for [engineers] to judge whether further changes are needed to improve clarity” due to the acoustic differences between a studio and a typical listening space.NUGEN Audio will officially present DialogCheck at the upcoming Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS) 2025 in London at the HHB stand (F40). For professionals seeking to ensure their dialogue tracks are as clear to audiences as they are in the studio, DialogCheck may prove to be an essential addition to their toolkit.The post NUGEN Audio Tackles Dialogue Clarity with New Plug-in, DialogCheck first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

From Create buying Monstercat to WMG earnings… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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May Top Tours Top Chart powered by BandsintownThe May Top Tours Top Chart powered by Bandsintown is out. Katy Perry and Bruno Mars lead the May chart with debuts from R3HAB, DAYA and Richie Hawtin.
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Unintended consequences – the year ahead for streamingStreaming may be maturing from a revenue perspective but with two-tier (‘artist centric’) licensing and supremium, 2025 is set to be a year of transformative change in both product and business terms. While each of these initiatives were designed with clear objectives, it is not so much the immediate consequences but the second order consequences that warrant most attention. As is so often the case, it is the unintended knock-on effects of actions that will likely prove to be most impactful, for both the business and culture of music. Here is what some of these may be for two-tier licensing and supremium.

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An industry underclass: It is all too easy to dismiss small, long-tail labels and artists as ‘garbage’ and ‘flotsam and jetsam’ but this risks being seen as an elitist view from the top. The long tail is a mix of the good, the bad, and the ugly – just as commercially successful music is. But the demonetisation of

Flou: An Affordable AI Music LawyerTired of handshake deals turning into legal nightmares? Confusion at live shows because there was no contract? Can't afford a "real" lawyer? While not a substitute for music attorneys, Flou is an affordable AI music lawyer that helps musicians, producers, and managers create and manage music contracts.
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The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre FestStephen Schwartz and Julie Garnyé performing “The Wizard and I” at the 2025 ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Photo credit: Cheryl Mann ProductionsOn May 5-6, the ASCAP Foundation held the 2025 ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest, hosted by legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis). According to a press release, "before the Fest, Schwartz told Variety that 'each night will contain nuggets of enlightenment.' Indeed, the two dazzling evenings offered a behind-the-curtain experience exploring the process and artistry of musical theatre with some of Broadway’s biggest composers.""On Monday, May 5, the Fest opened with 'Songs from the Cutting Room Floor,' a showcase for the unheard musical gems that didn’t make it into some of Broadway’s biggest shows. Schwartz, together with composers, lyricists and librettists Irene Sankoff & David Hein (Come From Away) and Karey Kirkpatrick (Something Rotten!, Mrs. Doubtfire), delivered a beautiful evening of intimate performances and stories about spectacular songs that had to be sacrificed to create a perfect musical. The evening was supported by the Gary Geld Musical Theatre Foundation." "On Tuesday, May 6, Schwartz hosted The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre & Librettist Workshop, a unique double bill of new musicals that gave audience members a sneak peek at what could be Broadway’s next smash hit. The Workshop kicked off with the creative team of Julian Hornik, Khiyon Hursey and Mark Sonnenblick, who presented selections from their musical, WEEKEND. For the second show of the evening, Roslyn Catracchia and Peter Seibert presented an excerpt of their musical Piney Needlesmith and the Road Less Traveled.""Following the performances, Schwartz hosted a collaborative and instructive discussion with each writing team and expert panelists Kevin Bannerman (Anastasia), Jay Dyer (Alfred Hitchcock Presents), Winnie Holzman (Wicked), and Karey Kirkpatrick (Something Rotten!). The second evening was supported by the Kenward Elmslie Fund."Visit ascapfoundation.org for more info.The post The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.