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Dirac Research to Debut Its Second-Generation ‘Dirac VR’ 3D Audio Solution at Mobile World Congress 2018
February 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Research to Debut Its Second-Generation ‘Dirac VR’ 3D Audio Solution at Mobile World Congress 2018

Dirac Research announced new achievements in 3D audio processing for virtual and augmented reality that drive the industry closer to the long-sought goal of true virtual immersion. These achievements build on the company’s previous 3D audio breakthroughs and are included in the second-generation Dirac VR solution that’s debuting at Mobile World Congress 2018 2018 in Hall 2, Stand 2B64MR.
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McIntosh Now Offers MCT500 SACD/CD Transport with Front Panel USB Input
February 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Now Offers MCT500 SACD/CD Transport with Front Panel USB Input

McIntosh announced their new MCT500 SACD/CD Transport. The new transport has been designed to replay SACD/CD discs, plus a wide range of audio formats stored on USB flash drives and user-generated CD and DVD Data discs. All common disc types can be played on the MCT500, including SACD, CD, CD-R/RW and DVD-R. In addition, popular file formats such as AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD (up to DSD128), FLAC, MP3, WMA and WAV (up to 24-bit/192kHz) WMA can be played from discs and USB drives.
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High End Munich 2018 Set to be the Largest Gathering of High Quality Audio Experiences in the World
February 17, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

High End Munich 2018 Set to be the Largest Gathering of High Quality Audio Experiences in the World

From May 10-13 2018, Munich will be once again the meeting place for all those interested on the latest in consumer audio. In the best organized consumer audio show in the world, visitors will find all kinds of products related to high-quality consumer electronics as well as a unique variety of services. As the global meeting-place for the consumer audio industry, the forthcoming High End show is almost fully booked. More than 500 exhibitors will offer a complete market overview, making the 2018 edition the largest and best ever.
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Periodic Audio Celebrates First Year at CanJam 2018 NYC
February 16, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Periodic Audio Celebrates First Year at CanJam 2018 NYC

Periodic Audio will celebrate their first anniversary at CanJam NYC 2018 (17-18 February 2018) with new product introductions and some headphone measurement education. After a highly successful first year that saw launches of their trio of in-ear monitor (IEM) headphones -the Be, Ti, and Mg - Periodic Audio returns to the Big Apple to launch the first amplifier product, the Nickel (Ni) portable amplifier, initially previewed at RMAF 2017, and which is now available at an MSRP of $299.
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Optoma NuForce and Massdrop Announce Massdrop x NuForce EDC3 In-Ear Monitor
February 16, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Optoma NuForce and Massdrop Announce Massdrop x NuForce EDC3 In-Ear Monitor

With Massdrop continuing to expand its successful promotional model of creating exclusive versions of popular headphones, Optoma NuForce announced that the new Massdrop x NuForce EDC3 In-Ear Monitors (IEM), created in collaboration with Massdrop, is now available for purchase. On the heels of the success of the award-winning Massdrop x NuForce EDC IEM, the new EDC3 IEM has been designed for discerning yet price-conscious music enthusiasts.
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H2O Audio Announces World's First Custom Premium Waterproof Earphones
February 16, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

H2O Audio Announces World's First Custom Premium Waterproof Earphones

H2O Audio, a company from Solana Beach, California, specializing in waterproof headphones for swimming and all water-sports, announced the availability of the H2O Audio Surge Custom Waterproof Earphones designed for lap swimmers and water enthusiasts. The project was developed in partnership with in-ear experts Westone Laboratory, resulting in a proprietary, soft custom molded earplug that is designed to provide a comfortable fit, while sealing out all water.
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JBL Professional Introduces New Long-Throw VLA Compact Line Array Series
February 16, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

JBL Professional Introduces New Long-Throw VLA Compact Line Array Series

Harman Professional Solutions introduced the new JBL Professional VLA Compact Series line array, combining out-of-the-box weather protection for small to mid-sized stadiums and arenas. Built upon the industry-leading capabilities of the JBL Variable Line Array (VLA) Series of long-throw line arrays, the new VLA Compact Series offers the same performance quality in a more compact, outdoor-ready solution for use in larger venues where speakers are mounted a long distance from the listener.
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Integrated Systems Europe 2018 Draws Record Crowds and Confirms its Position as the Largest Global AV and Systems Integration Industry Event
February 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Integrated Systems Europe 2018 Draws Record Crowds and Confirms its Position as the Largest Global AV and Systems Integration Industry Event

The largest and busiest Integrated Systems Europe in its 15-year history drew record numbers of exhibitors and attendees from around the world for four days of business, education and networking at the RAI Amsterdam between 6-9 February. More than 80,000 registered visitors, 15 halls filled with 1,296 exhibitors, many new product introductions and, above all, serious business, contributed to turning ISE 2018 into a record breaking event.
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Dayton Audio Releases DTA-2.1BT 100W Class D Amplifier with Bluetooth
February 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Dayton Audio Releases DTA-2.1BT 100W Class D Amplifier with Bluetooth

Dayton Audio announced the release of the DTA-2.1BT 100W Class D Amplifier with Bluetooth, a discrete whole system amplifier that provides output for two speakers and a passive subwoofer, which allows for a compact 2.1 setup in virtually any room whether it be an office, bedroom, or even a small home theater. The 2 x 50W output power is more than enough for most bookshelf speakers, and the subwoofer output of 100W is ideal for a small scale subwoofer.
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ProCo Sound Now Shipping AoD Output Module for Audio Transport Over Dante Networks
February 14, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

ProCo Sound Now Shipping AoD Output Module for Audio Transport Over Dante Networks

ProCo Sound is now shipping its AoD Ouput Module. Designed to ensure studio-quality, low-latency audio transport over any Dante network, the AoD Output Module features a Dante audio input and two channels of analog output from a rugged aluminum extrusion housing. ProCo also confirmed its intention to expand the range of Dante solutions with new multi-input and output stage-boxes.
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