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Bose Professional Adds Accessories for S1 Pro Multi-Position PA System
August 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Professional Adds Accessories for S1 Pro Multi-Position PA System

Bose Professional announced enhancements for the S1 Pro multi-position PA system — the new all-in-one portable PA, floor monitor, practice amplifier and primary music system, and the latest addition to the acclaimed Bose portable professional product line. Complementing the innovative solution originally introduced at NAMM 2018, the Bose S1 Pro now comes standard with battery pack and compatibility with Bose Connect app. New accessories include the S1 Pro Backpack and S1 Slip Cover.
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Redco Audio Offers Online Service for Custom Mic Boxes
August 8, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Redco Audio Offers Online Service for Custom Mic Boxes

Redco Audio, based in Stratford, CT, is an established resource for audio and AV professionals looking for cables and connectors (bulk and assemblies), adapters, racks and rack mount accessories, wiring kits, snake boxes, wall plates and all sorts of wiring and studio equipment. Expanding its options for custom configured connectivity solutions, the company now added the "Build Your Own MB Box” page at Redco.com, allowing anyone to create Mic Boxes just the way they want.
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Audified Announces MixChecker Pro Plug-in with Expanded Monitoring Possibilities
August 8, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audified Announces MixChecker Pro Plug-in with Expanded Monitoring Possibilities

In 2016, Audified introduced its MixChecker Pro mix-assisting plug-in which was able generate emulations of classic reference studio monitors as well as consumer loudspeakers in order to check how a production would translate in different environments. Now the Czech company announced availability of MixChecker Pro, advancing the solution further with a whole host of new features, including the ability to simulate acoustical surroundings and whole range of new categorized devices.
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RTI Empowers Dealers With New Remote Monitoring and AV Distribution Tools and Services at CEDIA Expo 2018
August 8, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

RTI Empowers Dealers With New Remote Monitoring and AV Distribution Tools and Services at CEDIA Expo 2018

Leading control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings RTI announced its product lineup for CEDIA Expo 2018, taking place Sept. 6-8 at the San Diego Convention Center. In Booth 2627, the company will be showcasing its new RTiQ intelligent remote monitoring solution, AV distribution solutions including the Miravue VIP-1 video-over-IP system, and the latest version of RTI's Integration Designer APEX programming software.
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It's Speaker Builder Time! Get Your Copy of audioXpress September 2018 Now!
August 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

It's Speaker Builder Time! Get Your Copy of audioXpress September 2018 Now!

Once again, audioXpress focuses on loudspeaker building, design, and testing in its September edition. We have three great speaker DIY projects that are certain to inspire our readers, Geoff Hill explains how speaker measurements are evolving under the latest Audio Engineering Society (AES) efforts, and Richard Honeycutt writes about modulation distortion in loudspeakers. We interviewed Crispin Herrod-Taylor, the designer of the amazing SoundBuckets portable speakers, we explain all you need to know about the latest HDMI Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) specification, and Ward Maas tells the story of Infineon's new energy-efficient multi-level amplifiers.
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Skyworks to Acquire Wireless Audio, Voice and Speech Processing Specialist Avnera Corporation
August 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Skyworks to Acquire Wireless Audio, Voice and Speech Processing Specialist Avnera Corporation

Skyworks Solutions announced it signed a definitive agreement to purchase Avnera Corporation, the developer of Analog System on Chips (ASoCs) and one of the main technology providers for audio development in the areas of analog/mixed signal audio, voice and speech processing engines. Avnera solutions are used by many reputed consumer electronics brands for all wireless audio applications as well as Bluetooth, Lightning and USB-C product development.
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Genelec Unveils New Range of High-SPL SAM Monitors
August 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Unveils New Range of High-SPL SAM Monitors

Signaling its intention to offer audio solutions for all room sizes and applications, Genelec is today announcing the global launch of two new high-SPL Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) monitors – the two-way S360, and the 7382 subwoofer. Both models are ideal for any professional application that demands high acoustic power or listening at a distance; from large immersive setups in post-production studios or film mixing stages to play-live monitoring in music production or EDM playback.
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Qualcomm Audio Consumer Insights Report Shows Rising Popularity of Wireless Headphones and Wireless Speakers
August 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm Audio Consumer Insights Report Shows Rising Popularity of Wireless Headphones and Wireless Speakers

Qualcomm has released its annual The State of Play 2018 report, with valuable insights on the fast-moving world of personal and home audio technology - including expectations and product purchase drivers for American, British and Chinese consumers. The new report shows, for the second year in a row, that sound quality is by far the highest ranked buying consideration when choosing wireless headphones or speakers. More than half of participants surveyed (53%) said they are planning to purchase completely wire-free earbuds.
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Wisdom Audio to Showcase Sage Cinema Series in Luxury Private Theater at CEDIA 2018
August 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Wisdom Audio to Showcase Sage Cinema Series in Luxury Private Theater at CEDIA 2018

Wisdom Audio will demonstrate the benefits of Line Source loudspeaker design and the superior clarity and dynamics of its Sage Cinema series at CEDIA 2018. For the San Diego presentations, the designer and manufacturer of loudspeaker systems will partner with Home Theater Environment (HTE), Trinnov, Kaleidescape, Sony, and Seymour Screen, in what promises to be the ultimate home-theater experience at the show.
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Universal Audio Ships UAD-2 Live Rack MADI Effects Processor
August 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Universal Audio Ships UAD-2 Live Rack MADI Effects Processor

Universal Audio announced the new UAD-2 Live Rack for live sound applications is now available. The UAD-2 Live Rack is a 16-channel MADI QUAD DSP effects processor, allowing users to apply Realtime UAD Processing with MADI-enabled digital consoles. The new UAD-2 Live Rack provides a hardware and software system for integrating the entire library of UAD Powered Plug-Ins into a live sound environment — all at near-zero latency.
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