{"id":9261,"date":"2017-10-19T15:59:48","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T14:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=9261"},"modified":"2018-06-27T15:12:28","modified_gmt":"2018-06-27T14:12:28","slug":"nomad-eastwood-360-music-video-rme-madiface-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2017\/10\/19\/nomad-eastwood-360-music-video-rme-madiface-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"NOMAD &#038; Eastwood Records&#8217; 360\u00b0 Music Video With RME MADIface Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>&#8216;Roaming band&#8217; NOMAD and Eastwood Records creates the first 360\u00b0 music video to use dynamic spatial audio with head tracking.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Eastwood Records is a production company run by London-based producer and engineer Myles Eastwood. Having studied Music at Cambridge, Myles has carved out a niche for himself as a versatile location recording specialist, working with artists and bands across a wide range of genres, from classical to bluegrass, and capturing performances in venues around the UK and beyond. Offering a variety of services including remote recording, mixing and mastering, Eastwood Records recently created the first 360\u00b0 music video to use dynamic spatial audio with head tracking, creating a fully immersive and interactive experience for the viewer. The result is part of the company\u2019s DynaMix\u2122 service, with potential uses extending to drama, dance, art installations and sound design as well as music videos. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The video features the band NOMAD, one of the UK&#8217;s only amplified &#8216;roaming bands&#8217; (if you&#8217;ve not heard the term before, you&#8217;ll understand when you watch the video!), and was recorded live with an <a title=\"RME MADIface Pro - Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/madi-aes\/rme-madiface-pro\/\">RME MADIface Pro audio interface<\/a> and <a title=\"RME Micstasy - Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/mic-preamps\/rme-micstasy\/\">RME Micstasy preamp<\/a>. Make sure you&#8217;re wearing headphones to get the full experience, and use your mouse or a VR headset to look around as the action unfolds \u2013 you&#8217;ll notice how the direction of each musician&#8217;s playing changes in time with your movements!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Myles also gave us a run-through of how the audio was recorded \u2013 scroll down to find out more.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7nafZL0NXlA\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">See more videos at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/synthaxtv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synthax TV<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Recording a 360\u00b0 music video with RME<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">&#8220;We wanted to record a live 360\u00b0 music video to showcase the interactive performance style of an amplified roaming band called NOMAD,&#8221; Myles tells us. &#8220;Technically I was keen to combine conventional multitrack techniques with more advanced elements of spatial audio. The venue we chose was The Postal Museum in London, which has an underground section called Mail Rail.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">&#8220;I ran eight channels through the Micstasy linked to a MADIface Pro. A MADI setup was important because we weren&#8217;t sure how far we&#8217;d have to position ourselves from the band (there&#8217;s no getting away from a 360\u00b0 camera!), and there were lots of potential sources of interference from the lighting and building works going on. Also the Micstasy&#8217;s LED meters looked great on set!&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">If you&#8217;re not familiar with MADI, this digital audio format allows for the transfer of up to 64 channels of audio via a single cable each way. Connections are made over coaxial cabling or via optical fibre, with a range of up to 100m via coax, and up to 2km via optical! This occurs with no deterioration in sound quality, and with minimal latency. MADI is also unaffected by interference, so you don\u2019t need to worry about power supplies or cables causing problems with your signal. The cabling itself is also far cheaper than traditional analogue multicore cabling, not to mention incredibly light-weight by comparison.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">&#8220;The first four channels were dedicated to an ambisonic mic array \u2013 the aim of VR is immersion so we needed some nicely recorded ambience on the final mix. The other four channels were dedicated to the four band members who were using wireless equipment. I used TotalMix FX to set up a monitoring mix for the band in the room which we fed via AES to a <a title=\"RME Fireface UFX (Discontinued) - Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/discontinued\/rme-fireface-ufx\/\">Fireface UFX<\/a>. This meant we also had DUREC for backup.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">&#8220;The mix was done in the box, monitored binaurally through our trusty <a title=\"RME Babyface (Discontinued) - Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/discontinued\/rme-babyface\/\">RME Babyface<\/a>. Most 360\u00b0 music videos by mainstream artists put all the effort into 3D visuals and then superimpose a headlocked stereo mix. This is fine but it&#8217;s not taking full advantage of the medium. There are a handful of exceptions by orchestras and indie artists that use spatialised audio with head tracking, but none of them make use of fluid movement \u2013 ours is the first! It&#8217;s this aspect that encourages the viewer to turn around when they&#8217;re watching with a headset and it&#8217;s what makes 3D audio so exciting.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RME-MADIface-Pro-01-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RME-MADIface-Pro-01-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"RME MADIface Pro - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RME-MADIface-Pro-01-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RME-MADIface-Pro-01-Synthax-Audio-UK-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RME-MADIface-Pro-01-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RME-MADIface-Pro-01-Synthax-Audio-UK-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RME-MADIface-Pro-01-Synthax-Audio-UK-267x268.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>RME MADIface Pro \u2013 Portable Desktop Audio Interface With MADI I\/O<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">RME\u2019s latest portable MADI interface is the RME MADIface Pro, which combines the high-channel count of the MADIface USB with additional I\/O and form factor of the <a title=\"RME Babyface Pro - Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/firewire-usb\/rme-babyface-pro\/\">RME Babyface Pro<\/a>. The ADAT I\/O has also been swapped out for MADI optical I\/O, increasing the channel count to a total of 136 channels (64 in \/ 68 out).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The MADIface Pro also gives you access to TotalMix FX, with a high quality digital EQ on every channel, reverb and delay send effects, and unlimited routing and mixing capabilities. Other features include the addition of analogue I\/O (Mic, Line, Instrument), MIDI I\/O, and 2x headphone outputs (for low and high impendence headphones) for direct monitoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RME-Micstasy-Angle-Front-Rear-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RME-Micstasy-Angle-Front-Rear-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"RME Micstasy - Angle - Front &amp; Rear - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RME-Micstasy-Angle-Front-Rear-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RME-Micstasy-Angle-Front-Rear-Synthax-Audio-UK-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RME-Micstasy-Angle-Front-Rear-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RME-Micstasy-Angle-Front-Rear-Synthax-Audio-UK-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RME-Micstasy-Angle-Front-Rear-Synthax-Audio-UK-267x268.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>RME Micstasy &#8211; 24-Bit\/192kHz 8-Channel Full Range Preamp &amp; AD Converter<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The Micstasy is RME&#8217;s top of the range 8-Channel mic\/line preamp and AD-converter. It can be used analogue (Mic\/Line <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">In to<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"> Line Out) and digital (Mic\/Line <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">In to<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"> Digital Out), with both signal paths operating simultaneously, and is also fully remote-controllable via MIDI and MIDI over MADI (with the optional MADI card installed).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The Micstasy&#8217;s innovative concept allows for amplification and digitization of all analogue signal sources, be it high-level stage signals, typical studio signals, lower level and high-impedance instruments, or dynamic, condenser or ribbon microphones: the RME Micstasy understands them all! If you&#8217;re looking for the highest quality microphone preamp with signature transparent RME sound, the RME Micstasy will make a formidable addition to your recording arsenal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/UFX_TotalMix_DURec.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-4606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/UFX_TotalMix_DURec-1024x702.png\" alt=\"RME Fireface UFX - TotalMix FX\" width=\"275\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/UFX_TotalMix_DURec-1024x702.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/UFX_TotalMix_DURec-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/UFX_TotalMix_DURec-768x526.png 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/UFX_TotalMix_DURec.png 1265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a>TotalMix FX &#8211; Unlimited Routing, Mixing and Monitoring<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">TotalMix FX is RME\u2019s comprehensive routing and mixing control software. Included free with all RME audio interfaces, TotalMix essentially turns each interface into a full-blown digital mixing desk, complete with EQ, Reverb\/Delay and Compression on every channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Each channel features an independent EQ and compression section, M\/S processing and phase invert, along with stereo reverb and delay effects sends. TotalMix provides further functionality too, such as grouping faders for level control, soloing and muting, as well as enabling all channels to be routed to one another with zero latency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">In this way, different monitoring mixes can be created for musicians, removing the need for any external effects. The effects are primarily designed to be used for monitoring, so only the dry signal will be recorded by default. It\u2019s simple enough however to record a wet mix, using TotalMix FX\u2019s Loopback function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>DURec \u2013 Direct USB Recording<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RME-ARC-USB-connected-to-the-RME-Fireface-UFX-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8098\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RME-ARC-USB-connected-to-the-RME-Fireface-UFX-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"RME ARC USB connected to the RME Fireface UFX+ - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"276\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RME-ARC-USB-connected-to-the-RME-Fireface-UFX-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RME-ARC-USB-connected-to-the-RME-Fireface-UFX-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RME-ARC-USB-connected-to-the-RME-Fireface-UFX-Synthax-Audio-UK-768x447.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">One of the most unique functions of the original UFX was the DURec feature. DURec stands for Direct USB Recording, and allows for all channels to be recorded directly to a thumb drive or external hard drive via the USB port found on the front of the device, turning the UFX into a standalone hard disk recorder and playback device. Alternatively, you can also use DURec to simultaneously make a backup multi-track recording of your session. If you suddenly have an unexpected issue with your computer during a take, no problem \u2013 that perfect performance will still be saved, thanks to DURec.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Both the <a title=\"RME Fireface UFX+ - Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/madi-aes\/rme-fireface-ufx-plus\/\">RME Fireface UFX+<\/a> <em>(pictured right)<\/em> and the <a title=\"RME Fireface UFX II - Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/firewire-usb\/rme-fireface-ufx-ii\/\">Fireface UFX II<\/a> feature DURec, with improved functionality in comparison with the original UFX. This second generation hardware offers better compatibility and reliability, even with slower or multi-partitioned USB hard drives, and audio files can also now be time-stamped, with each file containing accurate timecode information (stored as a BWAV file), providing seamless playback of tracks in every project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Our thanks to Myles Eastwood and NOMAD.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"> To find out more about Eastwood Records, visit <a title=\"www.eastwoodrecords.co.uk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eastwoodrecords.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.eastwoodrecords.co.uk<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">If you&#8217;d like to book NOMAD for your party or function,<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"> you can get in contact with the band via their <a title=\"NOMAD on Fixthemusic.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fixthemusic.com\/nomad-roaming-party-band-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FixTheMusic page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"RME MADIface Pro - Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/madi-aes\/rme-madiface-pro\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Find out more about the RME MADIface Pro<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"RME Micstasy - Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/mic-preamps\/rme-micstasy\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Find out more about the RME Micstasy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6579\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RME-Logo.png\" alt=\"RME-Logo - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"150\" height=\"29\" \/>If you&#8217;d like to know more about any of the RME pro audio solutions mentioned in this article, give us a call on <a style=\"color: #00569a;\">01727 821 870<\/a> to speak to one of our team or to arrange a demo.<br \/>\nYou can also <a title=\"Get in contact with Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact us here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Roaming band&#8217; NOMAD and Eastwood Records creates the first 360\u00b0 music video to use dynamic spatial audio with head tracking. 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