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All-New miniDSP Streaming HD Series Debuts with Dirac Live
July 27, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

All-New miniDSP Streaming HD Series Debuts with Dirac Live

The new miniDSP Streaming HD (SHD) series stereo processor combines leading digital signal processing, network streaming, and premier digital room correction in one device that sets a new benchmark for streamed high-definition audio. Featuring Dirac Research's Dirac Live room correction platform, miniDSP’s SHD series affordable yet powerful DSP-based network streamers are enabled by the latest embedded SHARC and ARM processors, combined with the Volumio open-source music player
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Meyer Sound Granted Patent on Phase Inversion Filter for its Bluehorn Studio Monitor System
July 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Meyer Sound Granted Patent on Phase Inversion Filter for its Bluehorn Studio Monitor System

Introduced to the market in September 2017, following several years of research, Meyer Sound has now been awarded a United States patent on proprietary digital technologies that enable its Bluehorn studio monitor system to reproduce complex musical signals with absolutely flat frequency and phase response across the full audio bandwidth, an unprecedented achievement in high-power studio monitors.
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Cavalier Audio Introduces Maverick Speaker System with Amazon Alexa Voice Control
July 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Cavalier Audio Introduces Maverick Speaker System with Amazon Alexa Voice Control

Cavalier Audio, a new US-based premium audio lifestyle brand announced the Maverick Portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker with Amazon Alexa voice control. The new portable speaker shows a different approach to voice-controlled speaker solutions, using refined craftsmanship, authentic materials and impeccable design, together with the latest in audio technology.
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YEVO Introduces YEVO Air Second Generation True Wireless Headphones
July 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

YEVO Introduces YEVO Air Second Generation True Wireless Headphones

YEVO Labs, the Stockholm-based innovation lab born from the creators of Happy Plugs, announced the availability of its second-generation true wireless headphones, YEVO Air. The new generation combines design, performance and advanced technology for superior sound quality and reliable Bluetooth 4.2 connection in the brand’s signature contemporary design. Like its predecessor YEVO 1, YEVO Air allows listeners to experience total freedom of movement without any wires and is available now for $129.00 worldwide.
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Klipsch Professional Series Architectural Subwoofers Deliver Powerful Bass with Minimal Footprint
July 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Klipsch Professional Series Architectural Subwoofers Deliver Powerful Bass with Minimal Footprint

Klipsch introduced two new discrete custom installation subwoofer solutions for home audio system design flexibility, expanding the brand’s architectural subwoofer assortment. The new PRO-800SW in-ceiling/floor and PRO-1200SW in-wall subwoofers, part of the Klipsch Professional Series, deliver powerful bass with a minimal visual footprint.
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Audirvana Plus Software Player Now Available for Windows 10
July 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audirvana Plus Software Player Now Available for Windows 10

Audirvana, maker of Audirvana Plus, the hi-fi audio player first released for Mac users, announced the commercial release of the highly anticipated Windows 10 version. This new version features a totally redesigned user interface designed to change the way PC users enjoy and organize their music. The French software house is also teaming up with audio streaming services Tidal and Qobuz in its support of higher-quality streaming options, including MQA support and Qobuz Hi-Fi Sublime+.
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Waves Audio Now Shipping the Waves Abbey Road Chambers Plugin
July 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Waves Audio Now Shipping the Waves Abbey Road Chambers Plugin

Waves Audio' new Abbey Road Chambers plugin recreates a defining part of Abbey Road Studios' legendary sonic signature – the echo chamber used by Abbey Road’s engineers, to create exciting reverbs, delays and other unique spatial effects on countless classic recordings by the Beatles and beyond. Developed together with Abbey Road Studios, the Chambers plug-ins allows users to explore the Studio Two echo chamber, complete with the original valve Neumann KM53 microphones and Altec 605 speaker, as used on almost every pop recording done at Abbey Road during the ‘60s.
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Qobuz Expands Team and Prepares for US Launch in Fall 2018
July 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Qobuz Expands Team and Prepares for US Launch in Fall 2018

Qobuz, the Paris-based online music streaming and download music service, has been named the Official High-Resolution Streaming Service for the upcoming 15th Annual Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest (RMAF), the largest high-end consumer audio show in North America. Preparing for its scheduled launch in the North American market, Qobuz also announced key appointments in its US operations, including naming music industry veteran Dan Mackta as Managing Director USA.
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Phil Wagner named President of Apogee Electronics Corp.
July 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Phil Wagner named President of Apogee Electronics Corp.

Apogee Electronics, one of the leading brands of audio interfaces for recording, post production and aspiring musicians announces the addition of Pro Audio veteran Phil Wagner as President. The announcement was made by Betty Bennett, Apogee CEO and co-founder. The Santa Monica, CA, manufacturer is adding Wagner to the executive team as it enters its next phase of growth.
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Attero Tech Introduces Synapse DM1 Dante Network Audio Monitoring Interface
July 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Attero Tech Introduces Synapse DM1 Dante Network Audio Monitoring Interface

Attero Tech is now shipping the latest addition to the Synapse family of networked audio rackmount interfaces - the Synapse DM1. The DM1 is a Dante-AES67 networked audio monitor for confidence monitoring of networked audio and local sources at the rack. Audio monitoring is provided via front panel headphone connectivity or through the integrated speakers on the front of the device.
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