Pro Tools LE Recording Support Package

The Pro Tools LE Recording Support Package is put together to provide you with an quality option for filling out the rest of your studio.
Once you choose which Pro Tools LE system will work the best for you, it is important to surround it with quality equipment like speakers, microphones, and cables. This package includes M Audio BX5A powered studio monitors for accurate play back and the Audio Technica AT2020 studio condenser microphone that works great on everything from vocals to acoustic instruments. You also receive a boom mic stand along with a quality mic cable. Possible the most important feature of this package is the Secrets of the Pros instructional DVDs. These DVDs show you everything needed to start recording and editing your tracks right away.

Included Items

• M Audio BX5A Powered Studio Monitors
• Audio Technica AT2020 Side Address Studio Condenser Microphone
• 20 Foot CBI LowZ Microphone Cable
• On Stage Stands 7701B Tripod Boom Microphone Stand
• Secrets of the Pros Pro Tools Instructional DVD Volume 1
• Secrets of the Pros Pro Tools Instructional DVD Volume 2
• Secrets of the Pros Pro Tools Instructional DVD Volume 3

M Audio BX5a studio monitors refine their earlier highly acclaimed near-field reference monitors, renowned for packing a lot of punch for their size.
Their new low-frequency driver cones are crafted from Kevlar, typically found in much more expensive monitors. Curved cone design coupled with high-temperature voice coils and damped rubber surrounds deliver incredible fidelity and durability. The 1-inch high-frequency drivers’ magnetically shielded natural silk domes produce crisp top end while still being gentle on the ears. Integral cabinet and electronic engineering work together to deliver improved bass response. Biamped power and expertly tuned crossovers round out an incredible sounding pair of reference monitors with a footprint small enough to fit just about anywhere.
5 inch Woofer, 70 Watts

M Audio BX5A Studio Monitors Features

• Two-way studio reference monitors
• Stylish design
• 70 watts of distributed power
• 5-inch low-frequency drivers with:
  • Curved Kevlar cones
  • High-temperature voice coils
  • Damped rubber surround
• 1-inch natural silk high-frequency drivers
• Magnetically shielded
• XLR balanced and 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced inputs
• Power indicator
• Volume control

The Audio Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone features an all-new proprietary design, with the proven reliability of Audio-Technica’s modern engineering and manufacturing expertise. The AT2020 is a rugged side-address condenser microphone that represents an exceptional value while offering the performance advantages of a high-quality studio microphone. Ideal for project/home studio applications, the AT2020 features a custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm, providing extended frequency response plus the ability to handle extremely high SPLs.

Designed to provide versatility in the most demanding recording applications, the AT2020 has a fixed cardioid polar pattern to allow isolation of the desired sound source. The mic features excellent performance specifications, including a flat, extended frequency response (20 – 20,000 Hz), high SPL handling capability (144 dB), and a wide dynamic range (124 dB). Every aspect of the AT2020 has been tailored for a very smooth, natural sound while ensuring maximum accuracy, making it a perfect complement for today’s digital recording equipment.

The AT2020 comes standard with a pivoting, threaded stand mount, which attaches securely for easy and precise placement. The microphone requires 48V phantom power that may be provided by a mixer/console or a separate, in-line source such as the Audio-Technica AT8801 single-channel and CP8506 four-channel phantom power supplies. Output from the AT2020 is via a low-impedance, 3-pin XLRM-type connector. In addition, the AT2020 measures 6.38" long, has a maximum body diameter of 2.05", weighs 12.1 oz., and comes with a soft protective carrying pouch.

Audio Technica AT2020 Features

• The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology
• Ideal for project/home-studio applications
• High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility
• Custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient response
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely for easy and precise placement of the microphone

Secrets of the Pros PRO TOOLS DVD: Volume I
With over 4 hours of information this 2-DVD set will not only show you the basics, but also take you much further into advanced techniques for recording, editing, MIDI, and more. You will see how the software and hardware work, and be shown in detail exactly how to use Pro Tools like a professional.

It also goes step by step through Beat Detective which is a powerful part of Pro Tools that allows you to tighten, fix, and even change the groove of drum and percussion parts.

Your host, Ken Walden, is a former 9 year veteran Digidesign/Pro Tools Product Specialist and Tech, and a seasoned engineer with credits on recordings by several top name artists. Ken delivers all the essentials you need to set up your system and begin recording your music without compromise. Learn the ins and outs of creating and honing Pro Tools sessions, and discover techniques that will give you a huge head start.

Topics

• Recording: Well refined techniques to make recording easy, and keep the creativity flowing
• Editing: Methods used by the best in the industry
• Mixing: Signal routing, plug-in info, and more...
• Beat Detective
• System Set-up: How to get the most power and stability from your system
• MIDI - featuring Reason: Set up, signal flow, and detailed editing info
• Software Overview: This will take your through the important parts of the Pro Tools software, and show you how to use these features
• Hardware: How to set up your system and typical wiring scenarios

Secrets of the Pros Advanced Pro Tools DVD: Volume II
Advanced PRO TOOLS DVD: Volume II This DVD picks up where its highly successful prequel left off. It not only dives deep into advanced mixing and editing techniques, but also includes an overview of exciting new 7.x software features, and provides clear instruction pertaining to file management, latency, buffer settings, and more.

Contents
Advanced Pro Tools DVD Volume II is geared toward those who have some previous Pro Tools experience. Explained with the same clarity as the other Secrets of the Pros DVDs, this volume addresses a variety of the more powerful and esoteric Pro Tools features and recording techniques.

With over two hours of information, this DVD will take you to the next level in terms of your Pro Tools-based audio engineering capabilities and understanding.

Hosted by Secrets of the Pros founder Ken Walden, Advanced Pro Tools DVD Volume II provides a wealth of knowledge and technical prowess from a power user's standpoint. These insights will not only help you to get your head around the whole of Pro Tools, but you'll find yourself moving through projects more effectively and efficiently, making the most of your creativity.

Topics

• Advanced Mixing: More techniques to take you deeper into the Pro Tools mixer Advanced Editing: Expert level features that will help release your creativity
• PRO TOOLS 7.x Overview: An overview of what is new and cool, and how to best use these features
• PRO TOOLS 7.x MIDI: This new version of PRO TOOLS has many new powerful additions to it's MIDI section...we'll show you how to best utilize these features
• Buffer Setting and Latency: Latency, or delay is a confusing and difficult issue with PRO TOOLS. We'll show you how to best deal with these complicated issues
• Basic Operations: This DVD goes into more fundamental concepts of how to Navigate quickly, how to set up a session, sample and bit rates, and more.
• File Management: We will show you how PRO TOOLS deals with your important audio files so you never lose a song.

Secrets of the Pros Advanced PRO TOOLS DVD: Volume III
Advanced Pro Tools DVD: Volume 3 picks up where its highly successful prequels, PRO TOOLS DVD: Volume I and Advanced PRO TOOLS DVD: Volume II left off. With well over 2 hours of information this DVD dives deep into a variety of topics…of greatest importance are the topics of mixing and plug-ins.

This DVD goes even further into mixing, provides an overview of automation use, and closely explores the world of plug-ins. It also features chapters on control surfaces and much more.

The world of plug-ins has expanded the capabilities of audio producers and this new title takes you through a long library of what is out there in the plug-in world. It also demonstrates how to use some of the more complex and esoteric plug-ins that can make a huge difference in the quality of your mixes.

This training DVD also provides clear instruction on how to use Automation in Pro Tools, an overview of Control Surfaces, and more…. This DVD will help you speed up your creative process and help you find ways of vastly improving your mixes.

Topics

• Mixing
  Ways to apply old-school techniques to a new-school way of working
• Plug-Ins
  A big part of a great mix is plug-ins
• Automation
  Expert techniques on how to use this powerful automation system
• Control Surfaces
  An overview of how they work and how they can increase your productivity
• and More...
  Our DVDs always have a lot of useful tips and shortcuts