{"id":1823,"date":"2020-06-23T23:49:35","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T23:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/?p=1823"},"modified":"2020-06-23T23:49:35","modified_gmt":"2020-06-23T23:49:35","slug":"musicians-rely-on-centrance-to-live-stream-during-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/2020\/06\/musicians-rely-on-centrance-to-live-stream-during-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"Musicians Rely on CEntrance to Live Stream During Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From LA to Dubai, artists around the world use MixerFace to reach their fans<\/p>\n<p>As the music world stopped touring, musicians started streaming, and CEntrance, makers of the portable audio interface called MixerFace, found itself helping artists all over the globe to stream online. A great match for major online streaming platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, MixerFace upgrades the sound quality of smartphones and tablets based on iOS and Android. Using either built-in XY microphones or full-on home studio setups, MixerFace connects artists to their fans, with stunning audio quality.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jake-Morelli-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1828 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jake-Morelli-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200-300x261.jpg\" alt=\"Jake-Morelli\" width=\"300\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jake-Morelli-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jake-Morelli-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200-1024x892.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jake-Morelli-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>When Quincy Jones called guitarist Jake Morelli (<em>Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, The Roots<\/em>) for a 3-month R&amp;B gig in Dubai, Morelli (IG &#8211; @JMotone) couldn\u2019t have anticipated getting stuck there in the middle of the residency. The club got closed and air traffic disappeared, so Morelli couldn&#8217;t return home to his family. Fortunately, he had the MixerFace with him and has been recording, communicating, and live streaming with it every day. \u201cWhile\u00a0quarantined in Dubai,\u201d said Morelli, \u201cI worked on several online collaborations\u2014because an artist must create art, even under the most challenging circumstances.\u00a0 I\u2019ve done projects remotely\u00a0with drummer Daru Jones, eclectic UK artist Ivy Channel, bass pioneer Jamaaladeen Tacuma, and vocalist Rogelio Douglas Jr.\u201d \u201cI really cannot say enough great things about this little device\u201d adds Morelli, \u201cexcept that my guitar and bass have never sounded better! There is some serious mojo going on here. And if you plug in the\u00a0CEntrance Pivot Mics, the exquisite detail that is picked up from vocals, or an entire band are simply astounding.\u201d<br \/>\nSee YouTube video of one collaboration: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Jake-Morelli\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Jake-Morelli<\/a><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Paul-Boutin-BabyFace.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1825 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Paul-Boutin-BabyFace-300x164.jpeg\" alt=\"Paul-Boutin\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Paul-Boutin-BabyFace-300x164.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Paul-Boutin-BabyFace-1024x561.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Paul-Boutin-BabyFace.jpeg 1198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>When Kenny \u201cBabyFace\u201d Edmonds decided to record a song in tribute to George Floyd, his Grammy\u00ae award-winning recording engineer Paul Boutin (<em>Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Pharrell Williams<\/em>) setup the MixerFace and recorded his guitar and vocals in one take. Boutin has been using MixerFace for the BabyFace live streams ever since. \u201cI used the cute little MixerFace for Kenny\u2019s<em>\u2018Waiting to Exhale\u2019<\/em> music event with guest star Toni Braxton,\u201d said Boutin. \u201cEverything sounded so much better through the MixerFace than all those other ones I tried, it was so very clean. MixerFace is definitely a pro product. I plan to use it on all the upcoming live streams and even Instagram recordings we do straight to video that I engineer for Kenny.\u201d<br \/>\nSee Instagram video of the George Floyd tribute: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Kenny-Edmonds\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Kenny-Edmonds<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charlie-Hunter-Trio-with-MixerFace-1200.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1829 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charlie-Hunter-Trio-with-MixerFace-1200-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"Charlie Hunter \" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charlie-Hunter-Trio-with-MixerFace-1200-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charlie-Hunter-Trio-with-MixerFace-1200-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charlie-Hunter-Trio-with-MixerFace-1200.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>When 7-string guitar phenom Charlie Hunter is streaming live to Facebook or Instagram from his home during the quarantine, he uses the CEntrance MixerFace as well. Hunter\u2019s fans are very happy with the sound quality of his impromptu concerts. Hunter said, \u201cThe MixerFace is fantastic! Easy for live streaming and greatly improves the sound quality too.\u201d<br \/>\nSee Charlie\u2019s live stream at: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Charlie-Hunter\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Charlie-Hunter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vaughn-Wilson-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1826 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vaughn-Wilson-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Vaughn Wilson\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vaughn-Wilson-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vaughn-Wilson-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vaughn-Wilson-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\u201cIn the world of Live Streaming DJ sets, it is very important to start with the highest quality audio signal,\u201d said Vaughn Wilson, \u201cDJ Ace\u201d of Mega Ace Media, LLC. \u201cI tried a few options and still was not satisfied. As a certified Pro Tools engineer, my ears were keen, and less than pristine audio was unacceptable. When I got my hands on a MixerFace I knew it had the sound and versatility to both capture the high-fidelity I was looking for and interface with my setup. While also being a multimedia producer, I integrated MixerFace seamlessly with my DSLR camera to produce the high-end audio that high-resolution video requires.\u201d<br \/>\nSee Vaughn\u2019s YouTube Master class here: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Vaughn-Wilson\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Vaughn-Wilson<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marcus-Baylor-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1827 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marcus-Baylor-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200-300x268.jpg\" alt=\"Marcus Baylor\" width=\"300\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marcus-Baylor-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marcus-Baylor-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200-1024x913.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marcus-Baylor-CEntrance-MixerFace-1200.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\u201cThe former drummer of the <em>Yellowjackets<\/em>, Marcus Baylor, and former member of duo, Zhane\u2019, Jean Baylor, merged in marriage and business to create the two-time GRAMMY\u00ae nominated band called The Baylor Project.\u201d Marcus Baylor says: \u201cThe MixerFace is a great device that has taken our live streaming audio to the next level. The mic preamps are great and the MixerFace is a strong durable device that is perfect for traveling on the road!\u201d<br \/>\nSee YouTube collaboration video: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Baylor-Project\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Baylor-Project<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>MixerFace starts at $199.99 and is available in several models: <a href=\"https:\/\/centrance.com\/MixerFace\">https:\/\/centrance.com\/MixerFace<\/a> \u2014 for more information on all CEntrance products, including the stereo Pivot Mics, visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centrance.com\">http:\/\/www.centrance.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>About CEntrance<br \/>\nFor nearly two decades, the world\u2019s most iconic brands in Pro Audio and Consumer Electronics turned to CEntrance for its digital audio expertise. CEntrance know-how powers award-winning guitar pedals, recording interfaces, smart speakers, and DACs from an A-Z list of top brands, such as Alesis, Harman, KORG, McIntosh, and Zoom. Today, with its passion for sound rooted in pro audio, CEntrance delights customers worldwide with its own line of innovative, award-winning products for live streaming, audio recording, and playback. Famous recording artists, producers, voice-over professionals, and sound designers endorse CEntrance audio solutions. Visit us at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centrance.com\">http:\/\/www.centrance.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>CEntrance\u2122 and MixerFace\u2122 are trademarks of CEntrance. Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. All Rights Reserved.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From LA to Dubai, artists around the world use MixerFace to reach their fans<\/p>\n<p>As the music world stopped touring,&#8230;<br \/><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/2020\/06\/musicians-rely-on-centrance-to-live-stream-during-quarantine\/\">Read More &#187;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[7,22,18,16,19,6,15,17],"tags":[67,96,98,94,101,100,77,95,99,97],"class_list":["post-1823","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-artist-relations","category-centrance","category-composer-filmtv","category-engineer","category-performance","category-press-relations","category-producer","category-recording-artist","tag-centrance","tag-charlie-hunter","tag-dj-ace","tag-jake-morelli","tag-jean-baylor","tag-marcus-baylor","tag-mixerface","tag-paul-boutin","tag-the-baylor-project","tag-vaughn-wilson"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1823","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1823"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1823\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1834,"href":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1823\/revisions\/1834"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1823"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1823"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}