This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from James, who wants to break into audio mixing, but needs some noisyboxes for his desk.

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As expected, both professional and recreational producers will be able to control an array of elements from the comfort of their own machine -- including, but not limited to, up to five live video output feeds (yes, it can handle HD) and a real-time, multi-view video canvas which allows for live transitions and audio mixing.

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The musical Dreamgirls took the motion picture prize at the 43rd annual Cinema Audio Society Awards, honouring outstanding achievement in sound mixing.

BBC: Giant Oscars statuettes have been moved into position