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Universal Audio Releases Neve Preamp Plug‑In for UA Audio Interfaces and UAD‑2 Hardware
March 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Universal Audio Releases Neve Preamp Plug‑In for UA Audio Interfaces and UAD‑2 Hardware

Universal Audio continues to expand its collection of valuable plug-ins for its own range of UAD DSP accelerators, available both on dedicated units or integrated in its Thunderbolt audio interfaces. The California-based company now released the Neve Preamp plug-in — giving users the clarity, grit, and complex class‑A saturation of the legendary Neve mic preamplifier in a simple two-knob plug-in that’s perfect for UA Audio Interface owners.
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SSL Announces Global Premiere For 32-Fader Version Of S300 Compact Audio Console at NAB 2018
March 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

SSL Announces Global Premiere For 32-Fader Version Of S300 Compact Audio Console at NAB 2018

Solid State Logic announced the global premiere of the 32-fader version of its System T - S300, compact broadcast console. The new S300 is a fixed layout compact control surface that can be combined with the complete portfolio of SSL’s ground-breaking System T network objects: Consoles, remote tiles, touchscreen interfaces, Tempest Processing Engines, remote PC software and Network I/O. All ready to deal with the production challenges of new immersive audio formats.
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Schiit Audio Introduces Lyr 3 Modular Hybrid Headamp/Preamp
March 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Schiit Audio Introduces Lyr 3 Modular Hybrid Headamp/Preamp

Schiit Audio announced the introduction of its third-generation Lyr headphone amp/preamp. Using Schiit’s new Coherence hybrid single-tube/solid state architecture, new Continuity constant-transconductance output stage, the same modular design as Jotunheim, Lyr 3 is available now at schiit.com, starting at $499. The company also announced the availability of a Multibit DAC card for the Jotunheim and Lyr 3, creating the first all-in-one Multibit DAC/ balanced headamp+preamp.
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Zoom Launches Full-Featured H1n Handy Recorder with Analog-Style Gain Control
March 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Zoom Launches Full-Featured H1n Handy Recorder with Analog-Style Gain Control

Zoom launched its new H1n Handy Recorder, a compact and versatile audio recorder designed to be an essential tool for creators who are looking to capture professional-quality audio on the go. The H1n offers a host of upgrades from the popular H1 model and offers all features needed for capturing audio for film, music, podcasts, and other applications. That includes an analog-style gain control, variable speed playback, test tone generators and much more.
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Technics Organizes World's First Full Turntable Orchestra
March 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Technics Organizes World's First Full Turntable Orchestra

On March 20, 2018, the "Record Day," Panasonic Corporation released the video of the world's first full orchestra performance featuring Technics turntables as the only instruments, under the Technics brand's theme, "Rediscover Music." It's basically a room full of "turntablists" scratching away over classical music. Technics created a special website for "The Philharmonic Turntable Orchestra."
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Jensen's Mic Input Transformer Specified for ART Trans X Two Channel Solid State Preamp
March 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Jensen's Mic Input Transformer Specified for ART Trans X Two Channel Solid State Preamp

Jensen mic input transformers from Jensen Transformers Inc. were specified for the newly released ART Trans X two channel solid state preamp by Ontario, Canada based Applied Research and Technology (ART), a division of Yorkville Sound. The release of the new ART Trans X, signals the company's third-generation discrete preamp which provides clean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency.
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Jabra Elite 65e Brings Total Noise Cancellation Solution with Bluetooth 5
March 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Jabra Elite 65e Brings Total Noise Cancellation Solution with Bluetooth 5

Audio and communications technology specialist Jabra announced that it has expanded its Elite family of headphones and earbuds to provide the best combined voice and music experience, with the Jabra Elite 65e. These neckband wireless earbuds are engineered for best-in-class wireless calls and music. They feature Jabra's leading Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) solution, providing two levels of noise cancellation and challenging existing products in the market.
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Celestion Announces New “Pick & Mix” Option for their Acclaimed Impulse Response Library
March 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion Announces New “Pick & Mix” Option for their Acclaimed Impulse Response Library

Celestion announced a new way for users to acquire and build upon their library of Impulse Responses, the company’s authentic digitally downloadable speaker tones. The new Pick & Mix option, which is available in combinations of either 3 or 5 cabinets from the company’s full range of IRs, offers complete flexibility in the way users can choose to build their personal IR library at a significant savings compared to purchasing individual IRs.
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MQA Makes Live Hi-Res Music Streaming Possible with Real Time Encoder
March 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

MQA Makes Live Hi-Res Music Streaming Possible with Real Time Encoder

An invite-only audience in Austin experienced the debut of “MQA Live”, a new way for fans to connect to musicians. Jake Isaac and his band performed from London's Rocket Studios – the first time a live performance has been streamed in real time using MQA's technology and a new reference real time MQA encoder. The performance was listened to live in an Austin home on a variety of devices to recreate everyday listening environments.
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Io Audio Technologies Introduces Road-Ready XLR Audio Cables
March 16, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Io Audio Technologies Introduces Road-Ready XLR Audio Cables

Io Audio Technologies, a division of Knight Electronics, Inc., has developed a family of 3-pin XLR cables that offer high-quality design and high performance with pricing that speaks for itself. Available in three grades, Premium, Professional and Performance, these audio cables deliver high-quality sound performance with different budgets in mind. The 3-pin XLR cable family provides excellent EMI resistance for low noise performance and uses rugged locking connectors to ensure safe and secure connectivity.
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