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ATC Announces Installation-Friendly SCM12i Pro Passive Studio Monitor
October 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

ATC Announces Installation-Friendly SCM12i Pro Passive Studio Monitor

British loudspeaker manufacturer ATC announced availability of its latest SCM12i Pro passive monitor — effectively an adaptation of its SCM12 Pro compact, high-performance, two-way passive studio monitor released in September 2016 to widespread critical acclaim, albeit (re)designed for simple installation into recording, post-production, broadcast, and film studios of all shapes and sizes.
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Improving a Workhorse: Peavey Unveils SP 2P Powered Speaker System
October 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Improving a Workhorse: Peavey Unveils SP 2P Powered Speaker System

Expanding on the popular SP Series for live audio performance, the SP 2P features two switching power amplifiers, as well as professional grade speaker components that the brand says deliver clarity and impact beyond conventional powered enclosures. With the Peavey SP 2P, users will find a reasonably priced loudspeaker system capable of up to 130 dB peak SPL, ideal for a variety of sound reinforcement and public address applications, including as a side fill system for stage.
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Neutrik Introduces Locking USB Type-C Cables and True Outdoor Protection Connectors
October 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Neutrik Introduces Locking USB Type-C Cables and True Outdoor Protection Connectors

Neutrik AG just launched the new mediaCON product family, promoted at recent shows like IBC in Amsterdam and AES New York. The new mediaCON series notably includes a robust, lockable USB Type-C cables and panel sockets, with all components designed for data rates up to 10 GB/s (USB 3.1), 100 W power and 10,000 mating cycles. No news yet of corresponding Thunderbolt 3 cables. But Neutrik also introduced the new TOP (True Outdoor Protection) series for all-weather applications, including etherCON, power and XLR connectors.
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Tektronix Redefines the Arbitrary/Function Generator with New AFG31000 Series
October 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Tektronix Redefines the Arbitrary/Function Generator with New AFG31000 Series

Tektronix announced its new AFG31000 arbitrary/function generator (AFG), which the company says it redefines the category with a completely new design and many key firsts including the industry’s largest touchscreen and a new user interface that allows users to generate increasingly complex test cases for debugging, troubleshooting, characterizing and validating devices under test. Tektronix will be demonstrating the new AFG31000 series for the first time at the Electronica tradeshow in November in Munich, Germany.
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Ross Video and Merging Technologies Partner to Foster AES67 and ST 2110 Audio Networking Implementation
October 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Ross Video and Merging Technologies Partner to Foster AES67 and ST 2110 Audio Networking Implementation

Ross Video and Merging Technologies have announced a collaboration to integrate Ross Video products, including the recently-launched BACH Liberty board, into Merging’s ANEMAN Audio Network Manager solution, thus creating a “full stack” solution enabling manufacturers that have already adopted the Dante Brooklyn II module to quickly and easily plug into new markets and support Ravenna, AES67 and ST 2110 audio networking.
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Monoprice Introduces New Thunderbolt 3 Accessories to Simplify Cable Connections at Unbeatable Price Points
October 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Monoprice Introduces New Thunderbolt 3 Accessories to Simplify Cable Connections at Unbeatable Price Points

Known for offering over 7,500 high-quality, affordable electronics and accessories to consumers and professionals worldwide, Monoprice announced the launch of new Thunderbolt 3 products. You know a technology is going mainstream when brands like Monoprice support it, and, as the company states, "these products will elevate any PC experience by enabling quick transfers, fast access to 4K videos, extensive gaming capabilities, fast storage and more—helping users work and play more efficiently anywhere they go."
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Eastman and DW Designs Showcase Audio Applications for Tritan Copolyester and Trēva Engineering Bioplastics
October 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Eastman and DW Designs Showcase Audio Applications for Tritan Copolyester and Trēva Engineering Bioplastics

Global specialty plastics provider Eastman collaborated with engineering consultants DW Designs to mold and test beryllium models in ear monitor housings using a variety of materials. Eastman's John Quigley and DW Designs' Dan Wiggins recently presented their findings at the annual CanJam @ Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest held in Denver October 5-7, 2018.
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PK Sound Releases Trinity 10 Fully Software-Controlled Robotic Mid-Size Line Array
October 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

PK Sound Releases Trinity 10 Fully Software-Controlled Robotic Mid-Size Line Array

PK Sound, the professional audio company from Calgary, Alberta, that has been challenging the loudspeaker industry with its advanced designs and bold performance targets, announced a new mid-size line array model that basically combines all its best technology and developments. The new Trinity 10 Advance Robotic Line Array combines PK Sound’s three-dimensional wavefront technology with the same voicing and directivity as the full size Trinity in a mid-size module.
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Amazon Accounts for 63% of Smart Speakers in Use According to Strategy Analytics
October 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Amazon Accounts for 63% of Smart Speakers in Use According to Strategy Analytics

Smart speakers are the hottest segment in consumer electronics, and Strategy Analytics has completed a major new survey of the first wave of users, to understand purchase motivations, usage, satisfaction and ownership patterns. The company's research leaves us in little doubt: smart speakers are a hit with the vast majority of people who are now using them (17% of the US screener population sample). Satisfaction levels are typically in the 90% range, and nearly two-thirds of users expect to buy another one within the next two years.
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Sonos Announces Play:5 Beastie Boys Limited Edition
October 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sonos Announces Play:5 Beastie Boys Limited Edition

In a somewhat unusual announcement, Sonos revealed an exclusive collaboration with the Beastie Boys: a strictly limited Beastie Boys Play:5 speaker, with all proceeds going to charity. This is the first brand collaboration in the Beastie Boys’ illustrious 39-year career and the first time the group has collaborated with artist and close friend, Barry McGee, who designed the graphic elements of the speaker. The Sonos Beastie Boys Limited Edition Play:5 will be available for purchase beginning December 2018 (USD $499) on sonos.com, at the Sonos flagship store in NYC and select retailers worldwide.
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