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Audio Precision Mourns the Passing of Co-Founder Bob Metzler
August 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Mourns the Passing of Co-Founder Bob Metzler

Audio Precision is mourning the loss of co-founder, and former president, Bob Metzler. Along with Dr. Richard Cabot, Bruce Hofer and Robert Wright, Bob founded Audio Precision in 1984 and served as the organization’s president until his retirement in 1999. A prolific author and gifted speaker, for many in the industry, Metzler was seen as the “face” of the famous audio test and measurement company, based in Beaverton, Oregon.
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RHA Introduces CL2 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphones
August 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

RHA Introduces CL2 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphones

RHA has released the world’s first planar magnetic wireless headphones, the CL2 Planar, which also come with premium wired cable options in a precision engineered package with luxury materials, remarkable sound quality and beautiful finish. The new RHA CL2 Planar are now available for pre-sale online for €799.95/$899.95/(ROW $995.95), with deliveries expected from September 12. Full charging of the Bluetooth neckband is done via USB-C in just 1.5 hours.
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HEAD acoustics Releases ACQUA 4 Voice and Audio Quality Analysis Software
August 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

HEAD acoustics Releases ACQUA 4 Voice and Audio Quality Analysis Software

HEAD acoustics has launched a new version of ACQUA (Advanced Communication Quality Analysis), the powerful software for voice and audio quality testing. As promised, with version 4, ACQUA supports the new modular hardware platform labCORE and includes a multi-channel signal generator and a multi-channel analyzer for testing all equipment in the field of telecommunication. The software features a restructured database menu and extended reporting functionalities, with easy-to-use hardware configuration and quick access to favorite projects.
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New IMF Specification for Broadcast and Online Content Exchange
August 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

New IMF Specification for Broadcast and Online Content Exchange

There is a new important file specification for media exchange now specified by the SMPTE and published in document number SMPTE TSP 2121:2018, titled "IMF Application DPP (ProRes)." This new specification was proposed by the Digital Production Partnership (DPP) and builds on the existing Interoperable Master Format (IMF) standard developed and published by the SMPTE, which was originally designed for streamlining the distribution of premium feature film content.
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Merging Technologies To Introduce Significant Enhancements to Software and Hardware at IBC 2018
August 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Merging Technologies To Introduce Significant Enhancements to Software and Hardware at IBC 2018

Merging Technologies will arrive in Amsterdam with a significantly enhanced product range. This has more to do with ensuring that the company’s main products address the new workflow demands of broadcasters than only taking advantage of new components. Pyramix, Ovation, VCube, Horus, Hapi and ANEMAN all have something notable to entice visitors to stand 8.E96 at RAI. Merging is sharing this space with its Swiss neighbours, PSI Audio and Sonosax.
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New Arc-1 Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones by Aiwa Feature Biocellulose-Diaphragm Drivers
August 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

New Arc-1 Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones by Aiwa Feature Biocellulose-Diaphragm Drivers

Aiwa, the consumer audio brand that has been recently resurrected as an American, Chicago-based audio company is now mainly focusing in wireless audio products, including speakers and headphones. The company now announced the official launch of its new Arc-1 Bluetooth headphone the brand's first over-ear model, focusing on "under the hood" technology, such as the use of a 40mm biocellulose diaphragm dynamic driver, unique in this class of device.
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Stetron Announces the Development of a New 57mm (2.25”) 520 Hz Low Frequency Driver For Fire and Safety Applications
August 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Stetron Announces the Development of a New 57mm (2.25”) 520 Hz Low Frequency Driver For Fire and Safety Applications

Stetron announced the development of a 520Hz low frequency new miniature loudspeaker designed especially for the Fire Alarm and Protection Industry. Featuring a slim design with a Mylar cone, which renders it water resistant, the Stetron D0057008NM127AR low frequency driver was designed to be used in UL217 approved products and complies with UL 217 performance requirements. This low profile driver is able to achieve high SPL, with a small foot print of only 2.25" (57mm).
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Bowers & Wilkins Announces New 600 Series Speakers with Continuum Drivers
August 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Bowers & Wilkins Announces New 600 Series Speakers with Continuum Drivers

More than four years since the latest 600 Series speakers were introduced, the sixth iteration of Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series was now announced with improved components and even more affordable prices, directly targeting a new generation of potential users looking for a complete coherent system, from bookshelf speakers to a 5.1 surround home theater configuration. The new 600 Series is updated with Continuum Drivers, directly borrowed from Bowers & Wilkins' 800 Series.
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RØDE TX-M2 Wireless Handheld Microphone Companion to the RØDELink Filmmaker Kit Now Sold Separately
August 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

RØDE TX-M2 Wireless Handheld Microphone Companion to the RØDELink Filmmaker Kit Now Sold Separately

Australian pro audio giant RØDE Microphones released the Performer Kit’s RØDELink TX-M2 Handheld Condenser Microphone as a standalone unit, sold separately for the first time. For content creators requiring different microphone options to suit any situation, the RØDELink system – the basis for the Filmmaker Kit and Newsshooter Kit – now has a stylish, durable, compact handheld solution, the TX-M2. With 10 hours of use on a full charge, the TX-M2 is perfect for on-camera interviewing.
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Bose Professional Now Shipping the ControlSpace EX Audio Conferencing System
August 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Professional Now Shipping the ControlSpace EX Audio Conferencing System

Coming off of a rigorous six-month beta period with over 50 successful conference room installations, Bose Professional is now ready for global distribution of its ControlSpace EX audio conferencing system. The suite includes an all-in-one Dante-based audio conferencing DSP processor, three under-table Dante endpoints, and ControlSpace Designer software with features specific to streamlined build-outs of audio conferencing systems.
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