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in this picture - from left to right:
Angelo Tordini (Reference Laboratory, CEO and Founder)
José Hernandez (HV Ingegneros, Owner)
Koh Suzuki (Kohske Music and Sound, President) Anna Gambelli (Refer
MIC + CABLE bundle.
Audix OM2 vocal microphone.
• Dynamic - Hypercardioid
• All purpose professional vocal mic for live sound, home studio
• Warm, full sound optimized for small to mid-size PA systems
• Provide excellent isolation on stage
• Handles high SPLs without distortion
• VLM™ capsule
Reference® L'ULTIMO CAVO High Performance Balanced Microphone Cable.
mod: ULTIMO.RCM-RE-XLRMF-R
GLOSSY RED finish.
Assembled with Reference® ProLite XLR (3-pole) connectors
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Source Audio pedal effects: SB2 Dimension Reverb, Programmable EQ, Dual Expression Pedal.
Reference Laboratory cables mod. RIC01-A (designed for elector-acoustic instruments).
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The Snatch Duo (JiAndri e David Soto Chero) si sono esibiti alla 15a edizione Acoustic Guitar Meeting di Sarzana, per Reference Laboratory, dimostrando i cavi Reference® (RIC01A) e i microfoni Audix (OM2).
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The Snatch Duo:
Interessante sodalizio musicale tra le chitarre JiAndri & David Soto Chero. JiAndri, compositore e musicista, è anche ideatore e conduttore del programma TV “The Snatch” di RAI5 con la collaborazione di Soto Chero. Dopo questa esperienza nasce The Snatch Duo che negli ultimi 4 mesi ha già realizzato più di 30 concerti tra l’Italia e la Francia…
(scopri di più su www.jiandri.com).
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Reference® RIC09T - instrument cable (ACADEMY series) assembled with Amphenol TM2PB-AU Phone Plugs.
Designed for MULTIPURPOSE application, RIC09 T instrument cable represents the smartest way to get a full and natural sound from your unbalanced musical instrument, at affordable price. It has been designed to deliver higher quality signal transmission, superior durability and reliability than most of hi-q instrument cables in the market. Featuring extremely wide and detailed frequency response, superb noise rejection and great flexibility, this cable is perfect for all electrically amplified musical instrument, such as electric guitar, bass and keyboards, whether live and in the recording studio. Double shield construction provides strong protection against hum and any kind of external interference. Purest oxygen free copper (99,99%) conductor and polyethylene foam dielectric ensure crystal clear sound and flawless audio transmission. Hand assembled with highly reliable machined phone plugs, RIC09T is definitely the best cost-effective solution for any musician who cannot refrain from Reference Cables excellence. Then... Why settle for less? Get off to a good start. Long for a true tone.
Cable Specs
Inner Core: Stranded Red CU 30x010 Ø AWG23
Insulation: FOAM PE Ø 1,8 mm
Shield 1: Carbon PVC Ø 2,5 mm
Shield 2: Braided Red Copper + Braided Tinned Copper
Jacket: PVC Superflexible Ø 7,6 mm
Bending Radius: 8x cable Ø
Impedance: 53 Ω
Capacitance cond/shield: 36pF/ft
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Reference® RIC09T - instrument cable (ACADEMY series) assembled with Amphenol TM2PB-AU Phone Plugs.
Designed for MULTIPURPOSE application, RIC09T instrument cable represents the smartest way to get a full and natural sound from your unbalanced musical instrument, at affordable price. It has been designed to deliver higher quality signal transmission, superior durability and reliability than most of hi-q instrument cables in the market. Featuring extremely wide and detailed frequency response, superb noise rejection and great flexibility, this cable is perfect for all electrically amplified musical instrument, such as electric guitar, bass and keyboards, whether live and in the recording studio. Double shield construction provides strong protection against hum and any kind of external interference. Purest oxygen free copper (99,99%) conductor and polyethylene foam dielectric ensure crystal clear sound and flawless audio transmission. Hand assembled with highly reliable machined phone plugs, RIC09T is definitely the best cost-effective solution for any musician who cannot refrain from Reference Cables excellence. Then... Why settle for less? Get off to a good start. Long for a true tone.
Cable Specs
Inner Core: Stranded Red CU 30x010 Ø AWG23
Insulation: FOAM PE Ø 1,8 mm
Shield 1: Carbon PVC Ø 2,5 mm
Shield 2: Braided Red Copper + Braided Tinned Copper
Jacket: PVC Superflexible Ø 7,6 mm
Bending Radius: 8x cable Ø
Impedance: 53 Ω
Capacitance cond/shield: 36pF/ft
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In this picture:
Harry Austin (guitar),
Andre B. Jalapit (drums)
HARRY AUSTIN BIO:
Born in South Africa, Harry’s passion for guitar was evident at a very tender age.
He spent his youth mingling with gifted street musicians in Cape Town who have greatly influenced his path over the years to come. Harry is a versatile guitarist and a wholehearted Jazz composer.
In the late 70's, he co-founded and performed with the “Touch” band and enjoyed great national success until the mid 80's.
Following this first accomplishment, he toured and made appearances with various musicians and live bands across South Africa until he made his international debut with the “Andrew Young” band in 2002. For the next 3 years, he played with the band in numerous countries such as China, Turkey and Tunisia.
Between 2005 and 2008, he performed at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & SPA in Dubai. During 2009 & 2010, he appeared in various renowned venues throughout the United Arab Emirates namely at Yas Island’s F1 Race in Abu Dhabi, the Meydan Race Track in Dubai, New Year’s Eve at the Grosvenor House in Dubai, Raffle’s Fire & Ice Bar in Dubai and Hilton’s Paco’s Bar in Al Ain.
For 2010 & 2011, Harry released 2 albums over the net entitled “Mojaezz” & “Easylike”
"When I tour in Europe, my guitar tech, Terry Brauer and my sound man, John Ryan, work together to achieve what's right for me and my band’s sound, Chic. John suggested to Terry that I should try the Reference cable RIC01 for my Fender Hitmaker and to my surprise, I found that my guitar had gained in harmonics, attack and punch, matching my expectations for a quality cable that will always be in my setup. Thanks to you Terry, John and mostly to Reference Laboratory."
Nile Rodgers
"Quando sono in tour in Europa, il mio guitar tech, Terry Brauer e il mio fonico, John Ryan, lavorano insieme per ottenere il miglior suono per me e la mia band, Chic. John ha suggerito a Terry che io provassi il cavo Reference RIC01 per la mia Fender Hitmaker e con sorpresa, ho trovato che la mia chitarra aveva guadagnato in armonici, attacco e punch, venendo in contro alle mia aspettative per un cavo di qualità che sarà sempre presente nel mio setup. Grazie a Terry e John e soprattutto a Reference Laboratory."
Nile Rodgers
RECOMMENDED FOR all electro-acoustic instruments with piezo pickup.
The making of this cable is “innovative”, and to achieve this the Reference Laboratory leverages certain fundamental elements: experience, experimentation and competence spanning more than twenty years and “symmetrical” conductor technology. By symmetrical conductor, we mean when both conductors, mass and signal are identical.
This technique eliminates any unbalance on the signal route, the results is a full range linear “rich” sound, extremely smooth, defined, warm and clear.
Furthermore the two inner conductors are made of silver-copper. This makes the this cable to bring out the best in the mid-high range to improve the frequencies typical of an acoustic instrument, its dynamics, the sound of the wood, for the maximum sonic image fidelity.
Why choose this cable instead of a generic one?
Why lose the original sound, produced by high quality acoustic instruments?
At Reference Laboratory, we believe it is fundamental to use a cable which is able to render the sound coming from your instrument, just as if it were listened to by ear.
Is it therefore acceptable to have a low quality cable in the audio chain?
The answer is surely not!
A musician tests and compares an instrument or amplifier before making his/her choice, in our opinion this should also occur when choosing cables. The same musician would never choose an amplifier which has not been specifically designed for his acoustic guitar, he/she should also make an informed cable choice. Reference Laboratory, being aware of this, has created cables for acoustic instruments, or rather for instruments that use piezo pickup.
CONSTRUCTION SPECS:
Inner conductor 1: OFC Silver Tinned copper
Inner Conductor 2: OFC Silver Tinned Copper Spiral
Insulation: PE double layer
Shield (cond. 1): Tinned Copper braid (coverage 99%)
Jacket: Superflex PVC Compound, diameter 7mm
Available colors: Brown , Black
Working Temperature: -40 +80°C
Minimum Bending Radius: 8xOverall diameter
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Reference® RIC01-A Cavo per strumenti elettroacustici amplificati con pickup piezoelettrici.
Se la differenza sonora che si ha collegando un buon cavo piuttosto che un cavo mediocre ad una chitarra elettrica può essere enorme, in una chitarra acustica è…ABISSALE!
L’alta impedenza tipica dei pick-up piezo evidenzia i limiti di un cablaggio scadente nella corretta trasmissione del segnale ed il cosiddetto ”collo di bottiglia” può snaturare pesantemente l’immagine sonora originale dello strumento acustico.
Perciò, per preservare l’integrità timbrica e la ricchezza armonica di una chitarra acustica è INDISPENSABILE usare un cavo di altissima qualità.
Reference Laboratory ha raggiunto il massimo con il cavo RIC01A, specificamente progettato per strumenti amplificati con trasduttori piezoelettrici, che, grazie alla sua speciale geometria interna, alla conduzione in puro rame argentato (silver-coated OFC copper) e alla bassissima capacità, è in grado di restituire un’immagine sonora estremamente ampia (armonicamente completa su tutto lo spettro sonoro), potente e incredibilmente dettagliata.
La costruzione "simmetrica" dei conduttori (segnale e massa identici) elimina qualsiasi sbilanciamento nel percorso del segnale, garantendo l’assoluto isolamento da interferenze elettromagnetiche (ronzii, hiss, uhm, …) e mantenendo intatti quei rapporti timbrici tra le armoniche fondamentali e quelle superiori che caratterizzano l'identità sonora del proprio strumento.
Il risultato è un suono estremamente naturale, cristallino sulle frequenze alte, rotondo e potente su quelle più basse… Un suono più profondo e pieno, e allo stesso tempo più definito e presente…
in definitiva, il VERO SUONO della chitarra acustica.
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SCHEMI, TRUCCHI, DOVE, COME E CON CHI…
E’ STATO REALIZZATO IL MIO PRIMO CD SOLISTA
“Walking with Sara”, è frutto di un anno e mezzo circa di ricerca dei suoni sui brani da me composti.
La scelta di strumenti acustici, come viola, violino, percussioni e pianoforte hanno dato calore ad un progetto dove è forte la presenza dell’elettronica.
Le riprese audio e il mastering del cd sono state fatte nei seguenti studi di registrazione:
-“White Noise” Home recording – Roma;
-“Poppins – House” Recording studio e Scuola di musica di Leonardo D’Angelo – Roma;
-“ZeroUnoLab” Recording studio e Scuola di musica di Gianluca Del Torto per riprese e mastering – Roma
I musicisti che hanno collaborato al cd sono:
- Gabriele Barettin: Hammond, Fender Rhodes e Synth;
- Pino Caronia: Viola e Violino;
- Bruno Valente: Programmazione Drum machine su “Spielen sex zu haben”;
- Sara Ziccardi: Loop machine su “Spielen sex zu haben”
- Marco Biancolella: Programmazione, Arrangiamenti, Composizione, Basso, Synth e Chitarre.
Ho usato per tutte le riprese di chitarra, cavi Reference Laboratory mod. “RIC-S01 R, RIC01-A” con jack “Amphenol” e “Switchcraft”, “droptune” Morpheus, “TRI-MOD WAH” Source Audio, “Classic Distortion Pro” Source Audio, “MPX 100” Lexicon, “Voodu Valve” valve station - ROCKTRON, Wah Wah “Jimi Hendrix” Mod. Dunlop, Turbo Rat, “Turbo Over Drive” Boss, “Real Tube” Tube Works, “CS-3” Boss, “ICE BOX” Stereo chorus – DOD, “AC30” Vox, “Studio 22” Mesaboogie.
2 “Red Box Classic” Speaker Simulator Hughes & Kettner.
Tutte le riprese audio e midi sono state realizzate con “GarageBand”, “LogicPro 8” software per Apple su “iMac e MacBook”. Scheda Audio “US-144mkII” Tascam.
Chitarre:
“Super Swede, Select Swede” Hagstrom e “Paul Red Smith Custom shop”.
Un ringraziamento speciale a Stefano Pizzichini e lo Staff “Stefy Line” per Hagstrom Guitar, custodie e cinghie.
Angelo Tordini e lo Staff Reference Laboratory per i cavi e pedali Morpheus e Source Audio.
“Walking with Sara”, è frutto di un anno e mezzo circa di ricerca dei suoni sui brani da me composti.
La scelta di strumenti acustici, come viola, violino, percussioni e pianoforte hanno dato calore ad un progetto dove è forte la presenza dell’elettronica.
Le riprese audio e il mastering del cd sono state fatte nei seguenti studi di registrazione:
- “White Noise” Home recording – Roma;
- “Poppins – House” Recording studio e Scuola di musica di Leonardo D’Angelo – Roma;
- “ZeroUnoLab” Recording studio e Scuola di musica di Gianluca Del Torto per riprese e mastering – Roma
I musicisti che hanno collaborato al cd sono:
- Gabriele Barettin: Hammond, Fender Rhodes e Synth;
- Pino Caronia: Viola e Violino;
- Bruno Valente: Programmazione Drum machine su “Spielen sex zu haben”;
- Sara Ziccardi: Loop machine su “Spielen sex zu haben”
- Marco Biancolella: Programmazione, Arrangiamenti, Composizione, Basso, Synth e Chitarre.
Ho usato per tutte le riprese di chitarra, cavi Reference Laboratory mod. “RIC-S01 R, RIC01-A” con jack “Amphenol” e “Switchcraft”, “droptune” Morpheus, “TRI-MOD WAH” Source Audio, “Classic Distortion Pro” Source Audio, “MPX 100” Lexicon, “Voodu Valve” valve station - ROCKTRON, Wah Wah “Jimi Hendrix” Mod. Dunlop, Turbo Rat, “Turbo Over Drive” Boss, “Real Tube” Tube Works, “CS-3” Boss, “ICE BOX” Stereo chorus – DOD, “AC30” Vox, “Studio 22” Mesaboogie.
2 “Red Box Classic” Speaker Simulator Hughes & Kettner.
Tutte le riprese audio e midi sono state realizzate con “GarageBand”, “LogicPro 8” software per Apple su “iMac e MacBook”. Scheda Audio “US-144mkII” Tascam.
Chitarre:
“Super Swede, Select Swede” Hagstrom e “Paul Red Smith Custom shop”.
Un ringraziamento speciale a Stefano Pizzichini e lo Staff “Stefy Line” per Hagstrom Guitar, custodie e cinghie.
Angelo Tordini e lo Staff Reference Laboratory per i cavi e pedali Morpheus e Source Audio.
Fabio Pignatelli's pedalboard.
Antonello Venditti UNICA TOUR 2012.
Palarossini - Ancona, 31 March 2012
Alla Reference Laboratory una buona tradizione (leggi anche amicizia) viene sempre rinnovata, per questo torneremo con piacere alla prossima edizione dell'ACOUSTIC GUITAR MEETING, la XV della serie, ovviamente a Sarzana, dal 23 al 27 maggio.
Noi della Reference Laboratory dunque come protagonisti attivi e su diversi fronti:
In qualità di sponsor tecnico, anche quest'anno, forniremo agli artisti che si esibiranno sul Palco Principale i cavi Reference RIC-01A e i cavi bilanciati RMC-01 per i microfoni AUDIX, sia per la ripresa degli strumenti (VX5) che per voce (serie OM) ;
Angelo Tordini, fondatore e CEO di Reference Laboratory, presenterà, in conferenza, una sua approfondita analisi dei cavi e microfoni per il passaggio del suono (leggi di più);
Avremo uno stand (n.37) al 3° piano dell' Area Espositiva Torre dove il nostro staff (Luca Poli, Lorenzo Curzi e Claudio Bargoni) sarà a disposizione dei visitatori e pronto a fornire tutti i chiarimenti utili sulle Novità e Proposte selezionate apposta per strumenti acustici e chitarre hollow body.
Per presentare al meglio i cavi Reference®, tra il Palco della Torre elo stand di cui sopra, si alterneranno validissimi professionisti come Steve Angarthal, The Snatch Duo (JiAndri & David Soto Chero) e Valentina e Andrea Belmonte, con dimostrazioni ed esibizioni musicali.
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ACOUSTIC GUITAR MEETING 15,
23-27 Giugno 2012,
Fortezza Firmafede,
Sarzana (SP),
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RICT- 01 signal cable K-BOARD series,
assembled with Amphenol TM2 gold-plated 1/4" phone plugs.
RECOMMENDED FOR for plugging stereo keyboard into mixer, DI Box or any other device having 1/4'' L & R Input jacks. RICT01 features a telescope system, two adjacent cables for an immediate cabling, and a set up with two mono jacks at 1/4", respectively with silver and black body, to easily identify the left and right channels.
Designed to be extremely flexible and sturdy, without taking away anything from the electrical/acoustic output signal, and to have no shape memory, necessary benefit for live use. As with all the ReferenceLaboratory cable series for guitars,the RICT01 has a double copper shield as well as the PVC conductor. This is an ideal solution to avoid the creation of noises generated when moving the cable energetically, and to achieve total screening, including electro magnetic disturbances, without compromising flexibility.
An alternative for mono cable channels is the RIC01.
CONSTRUCTION SPECS:
Inner Conductor - Red Copper OFC 7x015- 0,22mm2 AWG18
Insulation - PE foam
Shield N.1 - PVC semiconductor
Shield N.2 - Red Copper Lap - coverage 100%
Jacket - Compound PVC
Available Colors - matte Black
Length - min 0.8 - max 3.5 meters
Working Temperature - -30/+80 °C
Minimum Bending Radius - 10xOverall diameter
Thomsun & Reference Laboratory present
WORKSHOP: "Improving your sound on stage and in studio"
conducted by Angelo Tordini (CEO, Reference Laboratory)
and Paolo Martignon (Senior R&D worker, Peecker Sound)
Seminar Topics:
LIVE BAND SETUP - ‘STAGE PLOTTING’
How the mic and wiring affect the outcome of the overall sound of a live performance.
FOCUS ON THE AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS OF A TYPICAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE LINEUP
Guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals.
THE NEW BRICASTI DESIGN M7 REVERB UNIT
Testing the newest and highest level technology in stereo digital reverb processing for studio or live applications.
PEECKER SOUND “UPTURNED-T” SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS
Portable array system with over 15m long throw and dedicated subs for small-medium scale live events.
EVALUATE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SIGNAL IN AN AUDIO CHAIN
Analysis of specific audio signal pathways and setup examples best suited to different instruments and rigs, with A / B testing.
SELECT THE RIGHT MICROPHONE
Miking up Vocals, Instruments and guitar amp cabinets.
FAST , EASY & SAFE CONCERT STAGING
The innovative modular stage and riser systems by Sixtema.
PLEASE NOTE: During the workshop we will run comparative tests on audio cables and microphones for guitars and cabs, drums, keyboards and vocals. To achieve the most impartial and productive result, we invite all participants to bring their own instrument and cable.
25th November 2012 - ABU DHABI
Venue: Thomsun, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi (UAE).
Ph: +971 02 6624703
Time: 5.00pm to 9.00pm
26th November 2012 - DUBAI
Venue: Thomsun, Ibn Battuta Mall, China Court, Dubai (UAE).
Ph: +971 04 3669385
Time: 5.00pm to 9.00pm
FREE EVENT - Please confirm your attendance to: info@thomsun.ae
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RMC-S01 - Hi-Q Microphone Cable - Studio Series - Solid Copped Super Flex.
RECOMMENDED FOR extremely demanding studio work, where the high quality of microphones should be matched quality wise by the quality of the cables connected to the mixer. Just as in performing they should not lose a single fraction, decibel or any frequency of the sounds that are being recorded. At Reference Laboratory we know how important the cable is in the audio chain and it is unthinkable for us to compromise on a performance using expensive studio microphones or any other out-board, by using generic cables to transmit sound to the console. For this reason after intensive research studies, and consulting important international recording studios, we have developed a technology using solid wires on microphone cables. This has allowed us to lower the resistance of the conductor used (for example in relation to a ordinary conductor), because of the way it is assembled, with two conductors which have identical sections over all their length. The advantage is to have a cable with a better impedance and consequently a better signal and a more linear response. Moreover, the ideal applications for the RMCS-01 are in the recording studios but with out excluding the excellent results which can be obtained from live orchestral performances. To achieve an acceptable flexibility, despite the two solid internal conductors, we have used an external sheath made with a special mix of PVC.
CONSTRUCTION SPECS:
Inner conductor - Solid Bare Copper 2x(080) - 0,50mm2 AWG20
Insulation - FOAM PE diameter 2,30mm
Filler - Cotton
Shield 1 - Tinned Copper Braid
Shield 2 - Semiconductor Tape
Jacket - PVC Superflex diameter 6,8mm
Available colors - matte Black
Impedance - <90Ω
Working Temperature - -20 +70°C
Minimum Bending Radius - 10xOverall diameter
Reference® balanced cables "STUDIO series".
• RMC-S01 - microphone cable designed for recording studio applications (solid copper conductor).
• RMC-S012 - multicore balanced cable (12-pair) for recording studio signal distribution. [product info]
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"Ever since I began using the RMC-S01 microphone cables
in my studio the sound of the drums has improved greatly!
It has made my already great microphone collection sound
even better! Thank you Angelo!"
OMAR HAKIM
drummer
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"The dynamic range and clarity of signal is significant enough that I may
have a problem trying to use earlier recordings and match them with
the newer ones (recorded with RMC-S01 cables). I never thought a cable
could make that much of a difference. How was I wrong!”
RICHARD CORSELLO
Sonny Rollins' FOH & Recording Engineer
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"I used the RMC-S012 multicore cable to go directlyinto my
patchbay and straight into my console, bypassing all my old
cables running in my ducts. I’m feeling more air in the room,
and in an orchestral recording, that’s what I want.”
SHANTANU HUDLIKAR
Senior Engineer at Y.R.F. Studios, Mumbai
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"When I changed just my mic cable to Reference Labs’
RMC-S01, I could instantly hear the difference in terms
of clarity and surprisingly gain structure. Suddenly my
voice texture sounded exactly it should as I could hear
the dynamics in detail.”
TAUSEEF AKHTAR
Singer, Composer, Producer
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"I was always under the impression that the difference between two good quality cables would be negligible, but your microphone cable has changed my opinion.
Your cable was completely transparent, cleaning out all noise and distortion that I found in the other cable."
ROYDON D'SOUZA
Sound Engineer
Mumbai
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"We did an A/B comparison of cables from Reference Laboratory and the cables I regularly use on the field for my location recording. I was amazed with the huge difference I heard with the Reference Labs cable RMCS-01. It was clearer, better and unexplainable in human terms the difference I heard. The sound just seemed to be amazingly warmer and better - Just Perfect!"
BAYLON FONSECA
Sound Designer/Editor Film/TV
baylonfonseca.com
Il cavo Reference® per strumenti elettrici RIC01 è il primogenito di casa Reference ed è forse il nostro cavo più noto, nonché più versatile ed apprezzato. E' un cavo eccellente per qualsiasi contesto ed esigenza di cablaggio sbilanciato, ma il suo habitat naturale è ON STAGE, grazie alle sue peculiari caratteristiche elettriche e meccaniche. Per questo, tra i vari cavi Reference® per strumenti, è quello specificatamente suggerito per utilizzi LIVE, primariamente per collegare lo strumento all’ampli (o pedalboard) ma anche per i cablaggi ausiliari come send/return, collegamento pedali effetto, rack effetti ecc…
Il RIC01 trasferisce un segnale incredibilmente ricco, dinamico e trasparente, ed è adatto a qualsiasi tipo di chitarra/basso e pickup; garantisce massima flessibilità e grande resistenza agli stess meccanici. Per performance, affidabilità e durata, dal 1992 (anno in cui è stato progettato) il Reference® RIC01 instrument cable non ha ancora eguali sul mercato.
Conduzione in rame rosso Oxygen-Free capillare (trefolo 42x 015mm – AWG 18).
L’isolamento del conduttore (dielettrico) in Polietilene espanso (dia. 3,0 mm) riduce significativamente la “capacità parassita”, cioè la tendenza di un cavo coassiale ad attenuare le alte-frequenze alte. Il risultato è un suono brillante, cristallino e ricco di armoniche.
Il layer semiconduttivo aggiuntivo (Carbon PVC) riduce le perdite dielettriche, migliorando la performance sonora, e consente al cavo di essere “silenzioso” al contatto col terreno, cioè di evitare che si generino rumori e disturbi dai bruschi movimenti del cavo che (il tipico “thud” ).
La schermatura con treccia di rame rosso (copertura 99,9%) garantisce una completa immunità ai disturbi esterni, cioè alle interferenze elettriche ed elettromagnetiche (EMI e RFI).
La guaina esterna in PVC Superflex antistatico, oltre a conferire al cavo una estrema flessibilità (che significa libertà di movimento on stage), a non avere “memoria di forma” (il cavo non si intreccia), previene ogni tipo di “handling noise” (i rumori che si generano muovendo il cavo in modo brusco).
Il RIC01 o “RICzeroONE”, è riconoscibile dal suo caratteristico colore “blu elettrico”.
Esiste una versione black, ma è principalmente utilizzata nella versione speciale di questo cavo, il “RIC01 Legend”, assemblato con connettori jack mono 1/4” Neutrik NP2X custom (corpo finitura nichel, logo Reference serigrafato e puntale dorato).
Come tutti i cavi strumento top di gamma Reference, il RIC01 monta connettori jack (straight e/o angled) di altissima qualità (per resistenza, affidabilità e conducibilità): Amphenol o Neutrik o Reference® “ProLite PRO” series, tutti caratterizzati da una robusta costruzione in metallo pressofuso, e da una punta-stelo tornita in un unico blocco.
Quest’ultimo aspetto (il “single bodied stem-tip”) è fondamentale: infatti i comuni cavi low-cost in commercio (che non montano connettori dei marchi sopra citati) hanno il puntale “ribattuto” (cioè sono 2 pezzi uniti per contatto). Questo comporta uno svantaggio sia nella conducibilità del segnale, sia soprattutto nell’affidabilità (la punta del connettore prima o poi si staccherà, restando dentro allo strumento o all’ampli, ed arrecando perciò danni seri alla strumentazione).
Per i connettori jack Amphenol TM2 e Reference® “ProLite PRO” il puntale usato è inoltre “gold-plated” (la placcatura d’oro previene l’ossidazione e garantisce una migliore e costante performance sonora negli anni).
I connettori Neutrik NP2X con punta dorata vengono forniti unicamente nella versione custom (RIC01 Legend).
"La diversità acustica degli ambienti nei quali spesso suoniamo influisce sicuramente sull’ascolto, e di conseguenza, nel modo in cui suono. Il lavoro fatto da Marco (Dellatorre) nel mio monitor è sempre impeccabile, ma ultimamente è migliorato per conseguenza dei cavi Reference. Io sono molto attento anche a ciò che percepisco dal ritorno in sala del PA, specialmente quando lascio la mia postazione, fuori dalla portata dell’amplificatore e del mio monitor. Essere cosciente che la definizione di ciò che suono è migliorata, mi rende più sereno durante una esibizione, permettendomi di pensare alla musica e a sentirmi libero di esprimermi senza trattenere a volte qualche slancio dinamico. Vedere poi il pubblico che reagisce positivamente a ciò che ascolta, mi tranquillizza ulteriormente. Ciò significa che l’intera squadra (band e fonici) sta lavorando con i materiali giusti per ottenere un risultato ottimale."
Jerry Barnes
Dear Jack's fan club reps, group shot.
SHG MusicShow Milano 2017 (November 19, Sunday), MiCo Milano Congressi, Milan - Italy
JiAndri
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The Snatch Duo (JiAndri e David Soto Chero) si sono esibiti alla 15a edizione Acoustic Guitar Meeting di Sarzana, per Reference Laboratory, dimostrando i cavi Reference® (RIC01A) e i microfoni Audix (OM2).
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The Snatch Duo:
Interessante sodalizio musicale tra le chitarre JiAndri & David Soto Chero. JiAndri, compositore e musicista, è anche ideatore e conduttore del programma TV “The Snatch” di RAI5 con la collaborazione di Soto Chero. Dopo questa esperienza nasce The Snatch Duo che negli ultimi 4 mesi ha già realizzato più di 30 concerti tra l’Italia e la Francia…
(scopri di più su www.jiandri.com).
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Thomsun & Reference Laboratory present
WORKSHOP: "Improving your sound on stage and in studio"
conducted by Angelo Tordini (CEO, Reference Laboratory)
and Paolo Martignon (Senior R&D worker, Peecker Sound)
Seminar Topics:
LIVE BAND SETUP - ‘STAGE PLOTTING’
How the mic and wiring affect the outcome of the overall sound of a live performance.
FOCUS ON THE AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS OF A TYPICAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE LINEUP
Guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals.
THE NEW BRICASTI DESIGN M7 REVERB UNIT
Testing the newest and highest level technology in stereo digital reverb processing for studio or live applications.
PEECKER SOUND “UPTURNED-T” SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS
Portable array system with over 15m long throw and dedicated subs for small-medium scale live events.
EVALUATE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SIGNAL IN AN AUDIO CHAIN
Analysis of specific audio signal pathways and setup examples best suited to different instruments and rigs, with A / B testing.
SELECT THE RIGHT MICROPHONE
Miking up Vocals, Instruments and guitar amp cabinets.
FAST , EASY & SAFE CONCERT STAGING
The innovative modular stage and riser systems by Sixtema.
PLEASE NOTE: During the workshop we will run comparative tests on audio cables and microphones for guitars and cabs, drums, keyboards and vocals. To achieve the most impartial and productive result, we invite all participants to bring their own instrument and cable.
25th November 2012 - ABU DHABI
Venue: Thomsun, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi (UAE).
Ph: +971 02 6624703
Time: 5.00pm to 9.00pm
26th November 2012 - DUBAI
Special Guests: KAMAL MUSALLAM and RACHAEL CALLADINE.
Venue: Thomsun, Ibn Battuta Mall, China Court, Dubai (UAE).
Ph: +971 04 3669385
Time: 5.00pm to 9.00pm
FREE EVENT - Please confirm your attendance to: info@thomsun.ae
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RMC-S012 multi core audio cable was designed to be used at recording and mastering studios (for balanced connections) in order to achieve the widest harmonic range of the sonic image and thus the best sound quality in listening.
This multi core balanced cable (12-pair) comes out as the natural evolution of the original single-pair version, the Reference Laboratory microphone cable for Studio applications (RMC-S01) whose superior quality was certified by several audio tests and evidenced by many authoritative testimonies from worldwide notable professionals
Now you have the same quality with 12 pair stranded conductors in one cable. RMC-S012 cable let you have a complete easy studio wiring, from the control room console to the recording room, where (through the stage box) you can keep on cabling with the single-pair cables RMC-S01.
If you are an engineer involved in studio recording and mixing, your commitment is delivering the best audible result in sound recording and reproduction. Your primary goal is to preserve the original harmonics, dynamics and sound quality, and the Reference Laboratory cable RMC-S012 make your job easier and flawless, allowing you to get what we call a “in your face’ sound” (clarity and presence) without being compelled to use signal processing systems (often ineffective and destructive) for enancing/restoring dynamics and harmonics which were lost in the chain.
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CONSTRUCTION & DIMENTIONS
Inner Conductor : Solid bare copper
Insulation: Foam Polyethylene ø = 2,30 mm (12 black + 12white)
Pair Stranding: 2 pair stranded conductors with cotton filler
Pair Shield: Semiconductive tape + Tinned copper braid
Pair Jacket: PVC superflex ø = 6,20 mm
Stranding: 12 pair concentric stranded
Radius of Curvature: 10 x D
Tape: Cotton
Overall Shield: Tinned copper braid
Outer Jacket: PVC superflex ø = 28,60 mm (Anthracite Grey RAL 7016)
Weight: 710 Kg/Km
Temperature range: -30°C ÷ +80°C
ELECTRIC SPECS
Cond. Ohm Resistance (20°C): 20 GΩ x Km
Propagation Velocity: 0,82
Thomsun & Reference Laboratory present
WORKSHOP: "Improving your sound on stage and in studio"
conducted by Angelo Tordini (CEO, Reference Laboratory)
and Paolo Martignon (Senior R&D worker, Peecker Sound)
Seminar Topics:
LIVE BAND SETUP - ‘STAGE PLOTTING’
How the mic and wiring affect the outcome of the overall sound of a live performance.
FOCUS ON THE AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS OF A TYPICAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE LINEUP
Guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals.
THE NEW BRICASTI DESIGN M7 REVERB UNIT
Testing the newest and highest level technology in stereo digital reverb processing for studio or live applications.
PEECKER SOUND “UPTURNED-T” SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS
Portable array system with over 15m long throw and dedicated subs for small-medium scale live events.
EVALUATE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SIGNAL IN AN AUDIO CHAIN
Analysis of specific audio signal pathways and setup examples best suited to different instruments and rigs, with A / B testing.
SELECT THE RIGHT MICROPHONE
Miking up Vocals, Instruments and guitar amp cabinets.
FAST , EASY & SAFE CONCERT STAGING
The innovative modular stage and riser systems by Sixtema.
PLEASE NOTE: During the workshop we will run comparative tests on audio cables and microphones for guitars and cabs, drums, keyboards and vocals. To achieve the most impartial and productive result, we invite all participants to bring their own instrument and cable.
25th November 2012 - ABU DHABI
Venue: Thomsun, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi (UAE).
Ph: +971 02 6624703
Time: 5.00pm to 9.00pm
26th November 2012 - DUBAI
Special Guests: KAMAL MUSALLAM and RACHAEL CALLADINE.
Venue: Thomsun, Ibn Battuta Mall, China Court, Dubai (UAE).
Ph: +971 04 3669385
Time: 5.00pm to 9.00pm
FREE EVENT - Please confirm your attendance to: info@thomsun.ae
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The Snatch Duo (JiAndri & David Soto Chero), Angelo Tordini e Lorenzo Curzi allo stand di Reference Laboratory (AGM15 - Sarzana)
RIC01 - HI-Q Instrument Cable - Live Series
RECOMMENDED FOR musicians who play guitars or basses with active and/or passive pickups and don’t want to loose any of the frequencies generated by their instrument, even in a live context, where the audio signal is more often prone to have problems due to mechanical stress, dampness and any kind of interference (radiation & magnetic fields, AC power line).
Designed and produced in 1992, this cable was the first to be conceived by Reference Laboratory to meet musicians needs, in terms signal quality and reliability, it’s still an electrical and mechanical engineering landmark. Made and developed to increase flexibility without loss of quality, its internal conductor is made up of capillary wires so as not to take anything away from the electric/acoustic output, and especially devoid of shape memory, Therefore this cable provide all the fundamental assets for a perfect live usage.
As with all the Reference Laboratory guitar cables, the RIC01 has a double copper shield as well as a semiconductor PVC jacket which makes it extremely flexible and durable, also supplying excellent performance and superior rejection of hum and noise caused by sharp and sudden movements during a live concert.
CONSTRUCTION SPECS
Inner conductor 1- Silver Tinned Copper
Insulation - PVC double layer
Shield 1 - Tinned Copper
Shield 2 - Red Copper Braid
Jacket - Compound PVC diameter 7,6mm
Available colors - Blue, Black
Working Temperature - -30 +70°C
Minimum Bending Radius - 8xOverall diameter
Giuseppe Scarpato live demonstration for #MezzabarbaAmps and #ReferenceCables.
SHG MusicShow Milano 2017 (November 19, Sunday), MiCo Milano Congressi, Milan - Italy
RMC-S01 solid core microphone cable
Applications: microphone in Studio recording
In the picture it is assembled with the new Amphenol connectors (AX series Gold Pin)
AX3-MB-AU, AX3-FB-AU
RECOMMENDED FOR extremely demanding studio work,where the high quality of microphones should be matched quality wise by the quality of the cables connected to the mixer. Just as in performing they should not lose a single fraction, decibel or any frequency of the sounds that are being recorded. At Reference Laboratory we know how important the cable is in the audio chain and it is unthinkable for us to compromise on a performance using expensive studio microphones or any other out-board, by using generic cables to transmit sound to the console. For this reason after intensive research studies, and consulting important international recording studios, we have developed a technology using solid wires on microphone cables. This has allowed us to lower the resistance of the conductor used (for example in relation to a ordinary conductor), because of the way it is assembled, with two conductors which have identical sections over all their length. The advantage is to have a cable with a better impedance and consequently a better signal and a more linear response. Moreover, the ideal applications for the RMCS-01 are in the recording studios but without excluding the excellent results which can be obtained from live orchestral performances. To achieve an acceptable flexibility, despite the two solid internal conductors, we have used an external sheath made with a special mix of PVC.
CONSTRUCTION SPECS:
Inner conductor - Solid Bare Copper 2x(080) - 0,50 mm² AWG20
Insulation - FOAM PE diameter 2,30 mm
Filler - Cotton
Shield 1 - Tinned Copper Braid
Shield 2 - Semiconductor Tape
Jacket - PVC Superflex diameter 6,8 mm
Available colors - matte Black
Impedance - <85Ω
Working Temperature - -20 +70°C
Minimum Bending Radius - 10x Overall diameter
RIC-S01R - HI-Q Instrument Cable - Studio Series RED
RECOMMENDED FOR musicians who play guitars or basses with active pickups, specifically for Rock music because this cable is expressly designed to meet the impedance of that kind of pickups.
The perfect pickup-cable coupling impedance, makes the signal reflections irrelevant and produces a more linear bandwidth.
The result is a louder, “more powerful sound, particularly midrangey”. The harmonic frequencies found in a distorted sound are certainly more than those found in a “clean” sound.
It is therefore essential to have a cable which will not soften or, worse “strip away” fundamental harmonics, something which can very well occur with an “ordinary” cable.
The RIC-S01R ensures that the power and tone of your Rock guitar are transferred to the amplifier in all its sonic range. The sheath is made of a special mix to ensure maximum flexibility without compromising the electrical features.
As for all the Reference Laboratory guitar cable series, the RIC-S01R also has a double screen in copper besides a semiconductor PVC. This PVC solution is ideal for avoiding the creation of noise caused by sharp and sudden movements during a concert, typical of live performances (particularly Rock performances).
CONSTRUCTION SPECS:
Inner conductor - Solid Red Copper 0,5mm2 AWG20
Insulation - FOAM PE diameter 2,6mm
Shield 1 - PVC Semiconductor diameter 3mm
Shield 2 - Lap - Tinned Copper - full-coverage
Jacket - Compound PVC diameter 7,6mm
Available colors - Glossy Red
Working Temperature - -40 +80°C
Minimum Bending Radius - 8xOverall diameter
RMLC03 - Hi-Q Microphone Cable - 2x22mmq - Lap Shielded
RECOMMENDED FOR cabling all microphones for bands who, both in live performance and during rehearsals, are looking for a cable whose flexibility is of prime importance, without compromising on quality and maintaining unaltered its electrical and mechanical features. In fact, many bands, when performing live, cannot rely on the assistance, the experience and equipment of professional audio service providers. They therefore need to rely on a cable which is quick to set up, and to pack up at the end of the concert. This is why, with the RMLC03, particular focus has been given to assembly, by using the same connectors which are typical of the Reference Laboratory’s production. This innovative project is also aimed at supplying this product with a superior reliability. The alternative is the RMLC02 model, which differs for its braid shield instead of a spiral one.
CONSTRUCTION SPECS:
Inner conductor - Red Copper 2x022mm2 AWG24
Insulation - Polyolephine diameter 1,70mm
Filler - Cotton + Non Woven Tape
Shield - Lap Tinned Copper
Jacket - PVC Supeflex diameter 6,2mm
Available colors - matte Black
Impedance - <90Ω
Working Temperature - -20 +70°C
Minimum Bending Radius - 10xOverall diameter
UAE: Dubai-based Thomsun Trading will now represent Reference Laboratories cables in the MI sector. The arrangement follows the two companies working together for the manufacturer’s cable education program.
"Thomsun is very pleased to start distribution of Reference Laboratory cables in UAE as the products are high quality cables giving customers a true experience of sound," said Thomsun GM Biju Thomas. "We aim to promote the products at our retail outlets and various music schools."
From left:
Biju Varhese Thomas (Thomsun Trading Est., General Manager),
Ashok Ross (Thomsun Trading Est., Product Manager)
MIC + CABLE bundle.
Audix OM2 vocal microphone.
• Dynamic - Hypercardioid
• All purpose professional vocal mic for live sound, home studio
• Warm, full sound optimized for small to mid-size PA systems
• Provide excellent isolation on stage
• Handles high SPLs without distortion
• VLM™ capsule
Reference® L'ULTIMO CAVO High Performance Balanced Microphone Cable.
mod: ULTIMO.RCM-BK-XLRmf-R
MATTE BLACK finish.
Assembled with Reference® ProLite XLR (3-pole) connectors
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RICV01 - HI-Q Instrument Cable - Spiral
RECOMMENDED FOR musicians searching for a vintage look for their performance.
Today we refer to “vintage” musical instruments which were fashionable during the 60's and 70's. In those years, it was common practice to use spiral cables with guitars of that period which are still very much appreciated and played, however those cables have practically disappeared.
Reference Laboratory wanted to give a tribute to that timeless sounds, bringing back to life the typical spiral cable, by using all its experience and the latest technology.
As with all the Reference Laboratory cable series for guitars, the RICS01 has a double copper shield as well as the PVC semiconductor.
This PVC solution is ideal for avoiding the creation of noise caused by sharp and sudden movements during a concert, typical of a live performance.
CONSTRUCTION SPECS:
Inner Conductor - Red Copper 42x015- 0,75mm2 AWG18
Insulation - FOAM PE diameter 3,0mm
Shield N.1 - PVC Semiconductor diameter 3.6mm
Shield N.2 - Braid red copper - total coverage 100%
Jacket - Compound PVC diameter 7.6mm
Available Colors - Glossy Black
Length - min 0.8 - max 3.5 meters
Working Temperature - -40/+80°C
Minimum Bending Radius - 6xOverall diameter
Just acquire this Grado HP-2 headphone with JGSUWBR cable (used with flat pads only), one of the best and highly sought after dynamic headphones in the world, handmade by Joe Grado himself.
Had owned all top of the line Grado headphones (PS-1, RS-1, MS-Pro, GS1000, now having borrowed PS1000) at one time, this was the only Grado headphone that I had not heard before. Even though my source is a digital stream player, but the sound can be very vinyl like, warm and rich, pure joy (depends on the tube used)...Finally the quest for Grado headphones have come to the end!