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Solid State Logic Launches New L100 Live Compact Console
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Solid State Logic Launches New L100 Live Compact Console

Solid State Logic had a big announcement to make at InfoComm 2018, in Las Vegas. The release of the new SSL L100 live console - the newest member of the SSL Live console range - now provides a physically smaller premium solution for applications who prioritize maximum sonic performance in space restricted installations, for sub-mix positions or corporate production. This significantly increases the market reach for the Oxford-based brand.
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Yamaha Introduces the YVC-200 for On-the-Go Conferencing
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Yamaha Introduces the YVC-200 for On-the-Go Conferencing

Yamaha has announced the debut of its YVC-200 portable USB + Bluetooth speakerphone designed to provide users with ample, clear sound no matter where they work. Building on the benefits of its market-leading portfolio of conference phones, the YVC-200 portable conferencing unit leverages superior audio technology to boost productivity when meeting remotely. The new, portable conferencing solution accelerates remote work Movement with high-quality conversations anytime, anywhere.
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Harman Professional Solutions Introduces JBL VTX A8 Compact Line Array Loudspeaker and B18 Subwoofer
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Harman Professional Solutions Introduces JBL VTX A8 Compact Line Array Loudspeaker and B18 Subwoofer

Harman Professional Solutions, announced the JBL VTX A8 dual 8” line array loudspeaker and companion B18 single 18” subwoofer, which bring JBL Professional’s flagship VTX A Series technology to compact solutions for small- to mid-size rental and installed applications. The two new versatile, small-format components, expand the JBL VTX family of sound reinforcement systems, with a powerful line array option with four 3.5” midrange drivers and two 2” high-frequency drivers in a single low-profile cabinet, while the VTX B18 extends the low frequency response below 30HZ.
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    Bose Professional Expands ControlSpace DSP Offerings and Unveils Online Business Music System Designer for Audio Integrators
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    Bose Professional Expands ControlSpace DSP Offerings and Unveils Online Business Music System Designer for Audio Integrators

    During the InfoComm 2018 show, in Las Vegas, Bose Professional broadened its ControlSpace commercial sound processors line with six new DSP models and three attractive digital wall controllers. At the show, Bose Professional also launched the Business Music System Designer (BMSD), a new online interactive design tool to aid audio integrators in specifying the right Bose Professional sound products in commercial audio applications.
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    Sonos Announces Sonos Beam Smart Soundbar for TV and Music
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    Sonos Announces Sonos Beam Smart Soundbar for TV and Music

    During a special event in San Francisco Sonos unveiled Sonos Beam, a new compact smart soundbar with support for 80+ music services, as well as support for Amazon Alexa at launch (with multiple voice assistants to come over time). With Beam, Sonos combined three products into one – a smart speaker, a powerful soundbar, and a music and streaming center for the living room. Beam connects to the Sonos home sound system in multi-room set-ups. The Sonos Beam should be available from July 17 at $399 US, already supporting Apple AirPlay 2.
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    Waves Offers TRACT Loudspeaker Correction Plugin
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    Waves Offers TRACT Loudspeaker Correction Plugin

    Audio processing solutions specialists Waves Audio announced Waves TRACT Loudspeaker Correction, a new powerful corrective EQ and system time alignment tool for live PA systems or studio environments. The software works together with Rational Acoustics’ Smaart Audio Analysis software, and allows users to quickly take and merge snapshots of the system’s transfer measurements, and instantly calculate a corrective FIR EQ curve.
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    Harman Professional Solutions Expands Dante-Enabled Crown DriveCore Install DA Amplifier Series
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    Harman Professional Solutions Expands Dante-Enabled Crown DriveCore Install DA Amplifier Series

    At InfoComm 2018, Harman Professional Solutions announced new members of the its successful Crown DriveCore Install DA Series of amplifiers. The newest members of Crown’s flagship line of networked install amplifiers feature support for Dante and AES67 networked audio at lower wattage than existing DA Series amplifiers. The new models also introduce new 300 and 600 watt options, offering the same robustness and capabilities of Crown’s DriveCore Install DA Series at lower wattage.
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    Alcons Introduce VR5 Mini Versatile Monitor with Patent-Pending Waveguide Technology
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    Alcons Introduce VR5 Mini Versatile Monitor with Patent-Pending Waveguide Technology

    Dutch pro audio specialists Alcons Audio have announced the premiere of its VR5 mini versatile monitor system, designed as near-field sound reinforcement system for fixed and portable applications. The VR5 is the first pro-audio system to feature the patent-pending Alcons waveguide technology, to fully control the vertical dispersion of the pro-ribbon mid-high frequency transducer. The system was launched at InfoComm 2018, Las Vegas NV, as part of the Alcons Pro-Ribbon Immersive Experience displayed on the Alcons booth.
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    Alexa and Amazon Echo Are Now Available in France
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    Alexa and Amazon Echo Are Now Available in France

    Amazon announced that Alexa and Echo are now available in France and speaking French. Additionally, developers around the world have created skills and Alexa-enabled devices for French users, including leading brands like Marmiton, franceinfo, Netatmo, Legrand, La Fourchette, Philips Hue, Uber, Domino’s Pizza, TP-Link and more. Device makers like Boulanger, Sowee, Harman Kardon, Sonos, Ultimate Ears, Netgem, Archos and more are also introducing Alexa-enabled devices for French-speaking users.
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    Sonarworks Updates Reference 4 Software with New Sonarworks SR Frequency Response Reference Curve for Speakers and Headphones
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    Sonarworks Updates Reference 4 Software with New Sonarworks SR Frequency Response Reference Curve for Speakers and Headphones

    European audio software developer Sonarworks has established a new digital sound reference standard response curve, to be included with the latest update of the company's Reference 4.1 sound calibration software launching in early June 2018. The company says this is "a groundbreaking standardization methodology" that "will change the way the industry deals with frequency response related issues. The change is so significant, you going to see this technology implemented in more than just our own software."
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