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WOMEN IN MUSIC
At Microfusa, We Celebrate the Impact of Women in Music: Breaking Barriers and Creating Legacies In a world where music has traditionally been dominated by male figures, it is crucial to recognize and celebrate the fundamental role that women have played in this field throughout history. From pioneers who challenged social norms to contemporary innovators who continue to shape the musical landscape, women have left an indelible mark on every genre, style, and aspect of the music industry. MicroFusa recognizes the tendency to look back at music history from a male perspective, relegating women to a secondary role. However, in its tribute to women artists, it highlights their decisive role in musical evolution and their status as cult artists. Pioneers Who Paved the Way Highlighting figures such as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, considered the "mother of rock and roll", and Bessie Smith, a blues pioneer. The legacy that has been left on history thanks to artists such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Aretha Franklin is astonishing, with their iconic voices transforming popular music and jazz. Innovators at the Forefront of Experimentation Since the early days of electronic music, women have played a crucial role in exploring new sonic and technological frontiers. Here, we dive into the world of the composers and artists who have led the vanguard of musical experimentation: Wendy Carlos: Known for her pioneering work in electronic music and her album "Switched-On Bach", Carlos was one of the first to use the Moog synthesizer to recreate classical works by Bach, introducing the general public to the potential of the synthesizer and electronic music. Daphne Oram: Founder of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Oram was a visionary in the field of electronic music and sound creation. She developed her own electronic music production system called Oramics, which allowed her to compose music by manipulating visual graphics. Her work influenced subsequent generations of electronic musicians. Björk: With a career spanning decades, Björk has been an innovative figure in contemporary music. Experimenting with electronic sounds, samples, and orchestral arrangements, she has created a unique style that challenges musical conventions and captivates her fans around the world. These artists have not only expanded the horizons of what is possible in music, but have also inspired generations of musicians and listeners to explore new forms of expression and creativity. Their legacy continues to resonate in contemporary music, where experimentation and innovation remain fundamental to artistic progress. Obviously, this list does not do justice to all the women in music whom we admire, but as previously stated, it is a selection of some artists who have done or are doing amazing work with sound and remain under the mainstream radar. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda 134 / Barcelona / Tel.: 930 186 876 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Ardemans 9 / Madrid / Tel.: 910 88 93 30
Win amazing prizes!
The magic of the holiday season combines with the excitement of gifts thanks to Microfusa. From December 1 to 31, get ready for an incredible giveaway when you shop online! What can you win? Let us tell you! First place gives you the opportunity to take home an impressive Studiologic NUMA X Piano 73, valued at €999. Can you imagine having this magnificent piano in your studio? But that's not all. The second prize is incredible, as it includes a top-notch set: the Antelope Edge Solo, Technics headphones and a Zoom H2n audio recorder, a pack valued at €983. A unique opportunity! How to enter? It's simple. With every purchase you make at Microfusa, you will automatically enter the giveaway. The more purchases you make, the more chances you will have to win one of these fabulous prizes! Shop online and get ready to win great prizes! ONLY VALID FOR ONLINE PURCHASES Microfusa wishes you happy holidays!
ANTELOPE Contest
ANTELOPE SUPERSTAR MEGA GIVEAWAY [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="765"] We are always looking for ways to thank you for your continued support and loyalty. That is why we are excited to announce our giveaway, where you have the chance to win an incredible audio interface from Antelope.[/caption] Entry dates From October 2 to 8 How to enter? 1) Record a cover of your favorite song or choose one you have already recorded. 2) Upload it to your social media tagging us @microfusa and @ardemadrid_guitarshop, or you can send us the video via private message. It's as easy as that... And you're entered! ––– The winners will be chosen by you, our customers. Through our social media stories we will hold the vote among all the covers submitted. Quarterfinals Oct 10 2023 Semifinal Oct 11 2023 Final Oct 13 2023 >> Zen Q Synergy Core USB Prize Make sure to follow us on our social media to stay up to date with updates and votes. Invite your friends and family to vote for your favorite cover. Good luck to all participants! MICROFUSA / BARCELONA SCHOOL Ronda Guinardó, 65. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 353 688 MICROFUSA / MADRID SCHOOL Paseo de Juan Antonio Vallejo – Nájera Botas, 59. Madrid / Tel.: 917 024 592 MICROFUSA / ONLINE TRAINING
THIS SUMMER, ANTELOPE AUDIO AND MICROFUSA ARE GIVING AWAY HEADPHONES
ONCE AGAIN, IN COLLABORATION WITH ANTELOPE AUDIO, WE BRING YOU THIS EXCLUSIVE MICROFUSA PROMOTION IN WHICH WE GIVE YOU FREE HEADPHONES WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY OF THE PARTICIPATING INTERFACES. At the end of last year, we entered into a collaboration agreement with Antelope Audio, one of the most powerful brands in the music production sector thanks to the quality of its products, considered high-end, to give away headphones with the purchase of participating interfaces. Thanks to the excellent reception this promotion had, we are repeating the formula but now raising the level of the gift a little. On this occasion, all Antelope interfaces (except the Zen Go), include a pair of professional OLLO S4R headphones which, in addition to being very elegant, are also an excellent option for working in the studio thanks to the quality of their sound and the comfort of their components. This model, which has a value of €399, is perfect for any musician who needs closed-back headphones for long hours of recording or for any content creator who needs to record podcasts or live stream. Some of its most interesting features are: Real Sound Your recording headphones are the tool that allows you to preserve all the details without exaggerating them. Well-fitted recording headphones have no rival when it comes to improving your sound and taking it to its best level. Sound Seal Acoustics ™ With a 100% separation of the front and rear headphone cavities, these headphones offer an uncompromising frequency transient response and minimal sound leakage. Stainless steel, nautical leather, velvet, aluminum and wood The environment of a studio can be very demanding on the wear of headphones. Cable tugs, accidental drops and their connection to incorrect outputs demand extreme build quality. The 5-year limited warranty program is a testament to the dedication to high quality. The self-adjusting strap with weight distribution allows for long sessions without headaches caused by single pressure points. The pads are hybrid and made of soft velvet with synthetic leather, favoring heat dissipation. Since the mix can occur in many different configurations, we opted for an impedance of 32 ohms and made them compatible with professional-level and portable integrated amplifiers. The participating interfaces in this promotion are: Amári Discrete 4 Pro SC Discrete 8 Pro SC Galaxy 32 SC Galaxy 64 SC Orion Studio SC Zen Q SC USB/TB Zen Tour SC It is worth highlighting that these headphones are added to the bundle of gifts that Antelope gives with each interface which, depending on the model, can be: Edge Solo Microphone, Bitwig 4 license, Antelope FX plugin pack and much more. But, what if I buy a Zen Go interface? In this case, the Zen Go, considered the most "affordable" interface from Antelope, also includes free headphones but, in this case, they will be the Beyerdynamic DT770, which are also considered professional but with a value of €129, which also makes them an excellent gift with the purchase of your Zen Go. So no matter the interface you choose, if you buy it with us between June 1 and August 31, you get free headphones, courtesy of microFusa and Antelope Audio. Remember that this promotion is exclusive to microFusa so you will not find it in any other store. Don't let it slip away! MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Ardemans, 9. Madrid / Tel.: 917 242 800 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE
ANTELOPE AUDIO INTRODUCES ZEN Q SYNERGY CORE USB
NEW USB-C BUS-POWERED AUDIO INTERFACE, WITH BUILT-IN REAL-TIME EFFECTS AND EXPANDABLE I/O The new Zen Q Synergy Core is an audio interface designed specifically to bring professional studio performance to any desktop setup. With a compact design, it integrates high-end AD/DA converter chips, ultra-linear microphone preamplifiers inherited from the Discrete interface, and a 64-bit AFC™ clocking system based on Antelope Audio's legendary Master Clocks. With its extensive I/O capabilities and a rich collection of Synergy Core effects, Zen Q opens up a wide range of possibilities: USB-C interface with an advanced audio driver for optimized low-latency streaming, playback, and recording. Professional sound and stability through highly efficient AD/DA converter chips and patented 64-bit AFC™ (acoustically focused clocking). 2 preamplifiers designed with authentic console circuitry for classic warmth and sonic depth, with switchable modes Mic / Line IN / Hi-Z 2 additional analog inputs, with switchable Hi-Z/Line modes Real-time, low-latency processing of 37 included analog modeling Synergy Core effects, with 50 optional expansions Flexible I/O connectivity, with 8 additional inputs over ADAT and stereo I/O over S/PDIF THE UNMATCHED SOUND OF ANTELOPE AUDIO Zen Q Synergy Core combines cutting-edge technology with traditional console circuitry. Antelope Audio's signature sound quality comes from professional AD/DA conversion, preamplifiers, and the 64-bit AFC™ clock. With the power of the same core technologies that drive high-end interfaces like Orion Studio and Galaxy 64 Synergy Core, users can take their productions to a new level without leaving their desk. SYNERGY CORE EFFECTS INCLUDED TO EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY The interface comes with 37 analog modeling effects to emulate a studio equipped with the most sought-after analog gear. The Synergy Core platform provides immersive control over equalizers, dynamic processors, guitar amplifiers, reverb, and more. In addition, there are more than 50 optional expansions available through the Antelope Audio software store. I/O WITH ROOM TO GROW Zen Q features 2 XLR Combo connectors with switchable modes to toggle between the preamplifiers, line level, or Hi-Z. The front panel includes 2 switchable LINE/HI-Z inputs for greater flexibility. For monitoring, it has a stereo monitor output and a pair of separate line outputs to connect another set of studio monitors or external equipment. While both are backed by a mastering-grade D/A converter, there is a separate DAC for the pair of independent headphone outputs. If expansion is required, a simple desktop setup can easily be transformed into a multichannel setup through digital SPDIF I/O or ADAT IN. FAST AND EFFICIENT WORKFLOW Take advantage of the benefits of a USB-C interface with an audio driver optimized for playback, streaming, and low-latency recording. Together with the built-in software, get perfect control over essential parameters: signal routing, effects, submixes, and monitoring levels. Apply Synergy Core effects without overloading your system. Together, all these elements are integral to improving your workflow from every angle. YOUR NEW DESKTOP COMPANION Versatility is one of Zen Q's best features, making it the ideal centerpiece for any desktop setup, at home or in the studio. Zen Q offers producers a superior workflow in a small format. It is also suitable for location recordings, traveling musicians, or producers who prefer to stay on the move. The Zen Q is fully bus-powered, so no power supply is required to produce your next great project. This is the latest addition to the Antelope Audio family, the Zen Q USB also gives you autonomy since it is powered directly from the USB-C cable itself, and to get to know it even more thoroughly, here we share this short video in which our colleague Toni, from the Barcelona store, tells us a little more about it. Remember that in our stores you can find all types of interfaces and that February is Interface Month at microFusa. Visit our special Interfaces section: https://www.microfusa.com/tienda/interfaces. Don't forget to check out the Top 10 Best Sellers of 2021. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Ardemans, 9. Madrid / Tel.: 917 242 800 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE
Meet THE EDGES: Three new microphones from Antelope Audio.
We review Antelope Audio's three new microphones, meet the Edges. We have previously talked about this blog about Antelope Audio, one of the leading brands in audio technology that exist today, created in 2004 by Igor Levin, has positioned itself as one of the references within the industry since it specializes, mainly, in the manufacturing of professional audio products such as microphones, AD/DA Converters, audio interfaces and analog signal processors, all of them high-end. Let's remember that one of the features that makes this brand so sought after within the industry, is the technology FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) of its plugins, constantly updated and that generates, in addition to a unique quality, practically zero latency by perfectly emulating analog equipment. On this occasion, we talk about the brand again, because it recently presented three new microphones that promise to revolutionize the world of recording, as we know it. We are referring to the Edges, the new line of microphones from Antelope, which consists of three models: Edge Solo, Edge Duo and Edge Quadro. [video:https://youtu.be/jGX26IZE2z8 align:center] The new Edge family from Antelope Audio features three large-diaphragm condenser microphones: Edge Solo, with a cardioid polar pattern, Edge Duo, with a variable pattern, and the Edge Quadro, equipped with four capsules and four outputs, capable of recording in 360° stereo. Together with the constant expansion of Antelope's FPGA microphone emulation and native AFX plugins, the Edge family makes this microphone modeling technology available to an even wider range of users and recording applications. The Edge line also includes Antelope's native microphone emulation plugins, which means you can use any third-party audio interface and even change the modeling settings after recording. Available in VST, AU and AAX formats for macOS and Windows, Antelope's native AFX plugins provide everything we can expect from the industry-leading FPGA FX, with minimal latency, a high sampling range and precise emulation. Next, we will review the most important features of the Edge range: Edge Solo: The Edge Solo is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with a single capsule. By combining it with the rest of Antelope Audio's modeling technology, it allows users to emulate the most iconic vintage microphones with impressive precision. The Edge Solo modeling was achieved after months of recording work on an exquisite collection of classic microphones in one of Germany's most important music facilities. Antelope's Edge microphones are unique in their class thanks to extensive testing and a design philosophy that guarantees a precise and natural sound result. Designed and built in Europe, Edge Solo features custom electronic devices designed by Antelope's award-winning engineers. The Edge Solo also features some interesting features: Single-diaphragm condenser capsule: Edge Solo features a 6-micron gold-sprayed diaphragm, a low-resonance body and a low-reflection head base. Specific for cardioid modeling: Edge Solo was designed specifically as the perfect source for modeling any vintage microphone with a cardioid pattern. Precise modeling: Result of hours of work with the most important microphones and studios. Expandable library: Antelope Audio is constantly adding new microphone models to the already vast existing library. Microphone emulations available for the Edge Solo: BERLIN 47FT, BERLIN 49FT, BERLIN 57, BERLIN 67, BERLIN 87, BERLIN M103, VIENNA 12, VIENNA 414, TOKYO 800T. Coming soon: BERLIN V563, ILLINOIS 57, ILLINOIS 7B, MINNESOTA 20, VIENNA 112, BERLIN K86, BERLIN 47TU, BERLIN M251, HAMBURG 441. Edge Duo: This high-quality large-diaphragm and dual-diaphragm condenser microphone, captures voices and instruments with impeccable clarity, depth and detail, making it the perfect starting point to emulate a great number of timeless studio microphones. The Edge Duo dual-diaphragm capsule design feeds two separate XLR output channels through the included Y cable, allowing the Duo to accurately emulate the characteristic of each microphone in the on-axis and off-axis response for true multidimensional microphone modeling. It provides an incredibly smooth, rich and organic response that Antelope Audio's powerful modeling engine can capture in the true sound of some of the most expensive and sought-after microphones in the history of audio recording. More features of the Edge Duo: Single capsule and dual-diaphragm condenser: With a specially designed low-resonance body and an elegant matte black finish, the Edge Duo features a 6-micron gold dual-diaphragm capsule. Switchable polar patterns: The Edge Duo dual-diaphragm capsule design feeds two separate XLR output channels through the included Y cable. This allows it to accurately emulate the on-axis and off-axis response characteristic of each microphone for true multidimensional microphone modeling. Expandable Library: Edge Duo can draw from an extensive and constantly expanding collection of classic and legendary microphone emulations, and more models will be released soon. Emulations available for the Edge Duo: BERLIN 47FT, BERLIN 49T, BERLIN 57, BERLIN 87, BERLIN 67, BERLIN M103, VIENNA 12, VIENNA 414, TOKYO 800T, OXFORD 4038, SACRAMENTO 121R. Coming soon: BERLIN K86, BERLIN 47TU, BERLIN V563, BERLIN/HALSKE M25, BERLIN M251, MINNESOTA 20, ILLINOIS 7B. Edge Quadro: Edge Quadro is Antelope Audio's most advanced modeling microphone. This stereo microphone features two large dual-diaphragm capsules and a rotating head. The delivery of four channels for independent processing will allow stereo techniques such as M / S, X / Y, Blumlein and even 3D sound. Edge Quadro is the only microphone you will need for stereo and 360° sound recording. The Edge Quadro heads offer superior precision and level adjustment. The top head can be rotated silently, even when the microphone is actively recording. Each Quadro head can also operate in all possible polar patterns (cardioid, figure-8, omnidirectional…). These features combine to offer practically unlimited variations of tone and stereo images and allow a wide range of creative effects. Edge Quadro not only sounds incredible, it also looks great! This exclusive microphone comes with a custom luxury spider mount and two oxygen-free copper Y cables included in the package. The microphone is housed in a custom handmade wooden case, which offers additional protection to its solid and durable body. More features of the Edge Quadro: Capsule and dual-diaphragm condenser: Two perfectly aligned capsules to eliminate any phase issues with the 6-micron gold-sprayed dual diaphragms. Rotating head: The top head can be rotated at any angle, even during recording, so you can control any possibility of capturing your source. Individual emulation and polar pattern for each head: Record anything from M / S, X / Y, Blumlein and 360° with a total of 18 emulations. Expandable Library: Like the entire Edge family, the Quadro can draw from an extensive and constantly expanding collection of classic and legendary microphone emulations, and more models will be released soon. Emulations available for the Edge Quadro: BERLIN 47FT, BERLIN 49T, BERLIN 57, BERLIN 87, BERLIN 67, BERLIN M103, VIENNA 12, VIENNA 414, TOKYO 800T, OXFORD 4038, SACRAMENTO 121R. Coming soon available: BERLIN K86, BERLIN 47TU, BERLIN V563, BERLIN/HALSKE M25, BERLIN M251, MINNESOTA 20, ILLINOIS 7B. These are the three new modeling microphones that Antelope Audio has presented, to celebrate this new launch, we have two attractive promotions that consist of the following: With the purchase of an Antelope Orion Studio audio interface (Rev. 2017), you get an Edge Solo microphone as a gift: You can also get two Verge microphones as a gift, by purchasing the Basic FX Pack of Discrete 8: If you need more information about this or other products offered by Microfusa, do not hesitate to contact our team, we will be happy to help you. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Ardemans, 9. Madrid / Tel.: 917 242 800 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE
