Mix Quickly - August 14, 2025: Manny Marroquin, Biamp, HeadRush, and Others!
Headline: Wrensilva and Manny Marroquin Unveil Limited-Edition Larrabee Creator Edition M1 Record Console
In the realm of high-end audio systems, a unique collaboration has emerged between Wrensilva and 18-time Grammy-winning mix engineer Manny Marroquin. The result is the Larrabee Creator Edition M1, a limited-edition record console that combines mid-century modern design with cutting-edge audio technology and a rich cultural heritage.
Details
The Larrabee Creator Edition M1 is a testament to Wrensilva's craftsmanship, with each of the 55 units handcrafted and individually numbered. The console boasts five listening modes, including vinyl playback and integrated Sonos streaming, Bluetooth, and two auxiliary inputs. A robust 300-watt per channel amplifier powers custom two-way speakers for rich, warm, room-filling sound.
The console's floating split-plinth turntable features a frosted acrylic platter and an Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge for precise vinyl playback. Premium materials such as walnut cabinet, sky blue accents, louvered doors, metallic fabrics, and custom leather details add to its aesthetic appeal. Functional features include a stow-away lid, lined record pocket, and storage for up to 150 albums.
The design and sound honour Larrabee Studios' 55-year legacy and Manny's Guatemalan heritage, with a curated vinyl collection of albums mixed at Larrabee Studios included in each unit. The price for this musical and artistic masterpiece is approximately $19,900.
Elsewhere in the Audio World
Meanwhile, Paulson Stadium, located on the campus of Georgia Southern University, has received an audio upgrade. The upgrade aims to enhance speech intelligibility and provide consistent coverage throughout the 25,000-seat stadium. The audio system is based around Biamp Community LVH-900 series loudspeakers and VenuePolar optimization software.
In the realm of live performance, HeadRush has released a new vocal processing pedal called the VX5, priced at $299. The VX5 brings Antares AutoTune pitch correction technology into the live performance realm, featuring dedicated retune speed and humanize knobs, an Intelligent Harmonizer mode, talk mode for disabling all effects, 99 presets, and more.
MVI Audiovisual, a developer of software solutions for conferencing and audio-visual needs, supports the Audio-Technica ATUC-50 Digital Discussion System in its EasyConf software ecosystem. The software suite offers solutions for preparing, managing, streaming, and recording meetings, supporting both in-person and remote attendees. The EasyConf software ecosystem also offers customizable control for the Audio-Technica ATUC-50 Digital Discussion System.
- The Larrabee Creator Edition M1 record console, a collaborative project between Wrensilva and Manny Marroquin, showcases the fusion of mid-century modern design, cutting-edge audio technology, and a rich musical heritage in a limited-edition, handcrafted piece.
- Equipped with a robust 300-watt per channel amplifier, custom two-way speakers, and five listening modes including vinyl playback and integrated Sonos streaming, the Larrabee Creator Edition M1 offers a rich, warm, room-filling sound.
- In addition to its superior sound quality, the console's aesthetic appeal is enhanced by premium materials such as walnut cabinet, sky blue accents, louvered doors, metallic fabrics, and custom leather details.
- Expanding beyond the Larrabee Creator Edition M1, other developments in the audio world include an audio upgrade at Paulson Stadium featuring Biamp Community LVH-900 series loudspeakers and VenuePolar optimization software, and the release of HeadRush's VX5 vocal processing pedal that brings Antares AutoTune pitch correction technology to live performance.
