You Are Invited

by | Jun 23, 2014 | Business to Business, CD Duplication, CD/DVD Manufacturing, Closed Captioning, COPYCATS Media, Industry Awards, Marketing, Twin Cities Video Production, Uncategorized |

Our Projects Win Awards, Our People Win Loyalty Studio 120 is an award-winning boutique multimedia production house providing content creation for corporate clients. We have been chosen again this year by Twin Cities Business Magazine for the production of the Hall of Fame honoree bio videos. Meet our producers and tour our facility while enjoying cocktails and appetizers! Date:Wednesday, July 30th                               Please R.S.V.P to: Time: 4:00p.m. to 7:30p.m.                                Katie Andrews Location: Studio 120                                         763.449.5595 2155 Niagara Lane North                                   Katie@theadsgroup.com Plymouth, MN 55447 [vimeo 100254560 w=500 h=281] Consider yourself invited… from Studio 120 on...
Vinyl Records vs. Compact Discs

Vinyl Records vs. Compact Discs

by | Jun 12, 2014 | CD Duplication, CD/DVD Manufacturing, CDs, COPYCATS Media, Cost of CD Duplication, DVDs, Marketing, Studio 120, The ADS Group, Vinyl Records |

Which sounds better? According to Rolling Stone magazine, sales of vinyl albums continue to grow, setting a new record in 2010. There has been a lot of back and forth debate regarding the quality of sound of vinyl versus CD’s. Audiophiles may say that CDs depend on sampling an original analog signal being recorded, resulting in restrictions on frequency, as for vinyl records directly encode an even audio wave. This is true in regards to the data collection of CDs; CDs operate by collecting a bunch of samples from an audio wave source and stringing them together but with that said, vinyl pressing is not error free either. The analog groove on a vinyl record is never an exact duplication of the audio wave recorded in the master resulting in a change in the bass tone. So then what is it that makes people believe that the best kept audio is heard through a vinyl record? Maybe it is the notion that records give off more of a warm, authentic sound? Some people feel that there is something genuine about the sound enabling them to reflect on positive memories and experiences they had in the past. When it comes to CDs, the recording industry has a new standard for audio discs that significantly improve the quality of sound by heightening the accuracy of sampling rates. In addition the amount of content that can be held on a CD does not even compare to a Vinyl record. CDs can hold up to 74 minutes of music as for a 12 inch record can fit about 22 minutes of music per...

American Red Cross

by | Jun 9, 2014 | American Red Cross, Business to Business, CD Duplication, CD/DVD Manufacturing, Charity, Community, Dan Mannon, Film Makers, Identity Videos, Shane Linehan, Studio 120, The ADS Group, Twin Cities Video Production |

The ADS Group and Studio 120 are proud supporters of Red Cross. This year Studio 120 was responsible for producing all of the videos for the elected Heroes Award winners. These Heroes were nominated for putting others’ lives before their own and attending to human suffering in the time of an emergency. The awards that were recognized Thursday, June 5th were for heroes in the Twin Cities for the following categories: COMMUNITY: Presented to an individual who displayed leadership and commitment to his or her community by making a positive and significant impact. GOOD SAMARITAN: Presented to an individual who displayed courage and compassion upon encountering an unusual, significant or unexpected incident. FIRST RESPONDER: Presented to an individual or group of the public service community (i.e. EMS, firefighter, or law enforcement) who went above and beyond the call of duty. GIVE LIFE: Presented to an individual whose commitment to blood and platelet donation played a significant role in ensuring the health of patients in our local communities and throughout the country.  MILITARY: Presented to an active, reserve or retired member of the Armed Forces or ROTC or civilian that has made a significant impact on the military community. YOUTH GOOD SAMARITAN (Under 21): Presented to an outstanding young person who displayed courage and compassion upon encountering an unusual, significant or unexpected incident.   Shane Lineham- First Responder Shane Lineham received the First Responder award for saving the life of 17 year old Dan Mannon. Dan had set out to enjoy a day at Afton Alps, to experience snowboarding for the first time, when a life changing incident occurred. After...