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PreSonus Announces Major StudioLive Series III Mixers Update with Support for New AVB-Networked Personal Monitor Mixer and Stageboxes
August 13, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

PreSonus Announces Major StudioLive Series III Mixers Update with Support for New AVB-Networked Personal Monitor Mixer and Stageboxes

PreSonus is now shipping its EarMix 16M 16-channel personal monitor mixer and NSB 16.8 and NSB 8.8 stageboxes, part of PreSonus’ fast-growing ecosystem of AVB-networked products, designed to work seamlessly with the PreSonus StudioLive Series III family of mixers. On a related announcement, PreSonus has released version 1.9 firmware for its StudioLive Series III digital consoles and rack mixers, including some extra free software plug-ins.
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Dirac Powers All-New Aesthetically Designed MEIZU Gravity Speaker
August 10, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Powers All-New Aesthetically Designed MEIZU Gravity Speaker

Dirac Research announced that its Dirac Power Sound solution is embedded in the all-new, aesthetically designed MEIZU Gravity portable speaker that began shipping this week. Originally announced in 2016 and promoted with a crowdfunding Indiegogo campaign, the Chinese company was not able to manufacture the ambitious product with its bold “floating” display concept as advertised. Apparently, the problem was not so much on the display or the design itself but with the promised sound quality. Enter Dirac Research to the rescue.
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Sonnet Technologies Announces Echo 11 Thunderbolt 3 Dock with 87 Watts of Power
August 10, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sonnet Technologies Announces Echo 11 Thunderbolt 3 Dock with 87 Watts of Power

There are already several Thunderbolt 3 docking stations in the market, some of which include unique options in terms of connectivity. But Sonnet Technologies just releases a new docking station that brings a whole new dimension to the segment by offering a complete solution that provides 87 watts of power and is able to charge notebook computers, aside from the fact that includes five USB 3.0 ports, SD memory card slot, Gigabit Ethernet, and dual 4K display support.
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Crest Audio Launches PB-32 Soundgrid-to-Dante Bridge for Fully Digital Desk-To-Loudspeaker PA Solution
August 10, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Crest Audio Launches PB-32 Soundgrid-to-Dante Bridge for Fully Digital Desk-To-Loudspeaker PA Solution

Crest Audio, part of Peavey Commercial Audio, has announced the PB-32 SoundGrid-to-Dante network bridge that provides the connection between Crest Audio’s flagship Tactus digital mixing system and the new powered Versarray Pro line array system. The PB-32 will enable the audio signal to remain in the digital domain from the desk to the Dante-enabled Versarray Pro PA system. It may also be deployed by any other audio systems utilizing the Dante audio networking protocol, thereby also offering compliance with the AES67 interoperability standard.
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Corporate Pro-AV Market Continues to Flourish, According to New AVIXA Research
August 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Corporate Pro-AV Market Continues to Flourish, According to New AVIXA Research

The corporate market continues to account for the largest segment of pro-AV revenue. According to AVIXA's Industry Outlook Trends and Analysis (IOTA), pro-AV solutions for corporate office environments are expected to generate nearly $15 billion in revenue in the Americas in 2018. Growth is expected to be somewhat slower than the overall industry, at 1.5 percent annually from 2017 through 2022.
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MSE Audio Confirms New Subwoofers, Vertical Column Arrays and Outdoor Sound Solutions for CEDIA 2018
August 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

MSE Audio Confirms New Subwoofers, Vertical Column Arrays and Outdoor Sound Solutions for CEDIA 2018

MSE Audio, the parent company of SoundTube Entertainment, Soundsphere, dARTS, Phase Technology, Induction Dynamics, SolidDrive and Rockustics brands, will be showing its latest developments at CEDIA 2018 in San Diego, California, including the new LA830i two-way columnar line array, from SoundTube Entertainment. MSE Audio will be also launching the industry’s first outdoor smart amplifier, the weatherproof OS-440, and will be demonstrating the latest HV Subwoofers from Phase Technology, now shipping.
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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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