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MAG Audio Introduces THOR Cinema Subwoofer Based on Powersoft M-Force
June 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

MAG Audio Introduces THOR Cinema Subwoofer Based on Powersoft M-Force

Described as “the most advanced cinema subwoofer in the world”, with a frequency range extending from 18Hz to 120Hz and SPL peaking at 145dB, MAG Audio’s new MAG THOR has set out to redefine the cinema experience, by reproducing soundtrack low frequencies well beyond conventional subwoofers. The new THOR subwoofer combines the Ukrainian company's own ingenious engineering with Powersoft’s innovative M-Force transducer and M-Drive amplifier.
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beyerdynamic Announces Impacto essential Digital-Analog Converter in Headphone Cable
June 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

beyerdynamic Announces Impacto essential Digital-Analog Converter in Headphone Cable

Sound enthusiasts chose high-end headphones like the T 1 or T 5 p models from beyerdynamic expecting to get the highest quality experiences, not always provided by the sound source. In order to enable the best possible playback quality from portable devices such as notebooks or smartphones, beyerdynamic has developed the Impacto essential hi-res Digital to Analog Converter (DAC), which connects directly to USB interfaces.
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MAAT Launches Essential DRMeter Dynamic Range Metering Plug–in
June 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

MAAT Launches Essential DRMeter Dynamic Range Metering Plug–in

A collective of pro audio veterans, lead by engineer and educator Friedemann Tischmeyer, have started a new enterprise. Based in California, MAAT Inc is building premium quality software and hardware for production professionals at all budget and skill levels. As an introduction, MAAT released a free download of 2BusControl, a cross-platform metering and monitor controller plug-in, and now announced the release of the new DR Meter, a remodeled plug-in of the legendary TT Dynamic Range Meter.
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Eminence Speaker Eyes the Future with Engineering Appointment
June 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Eminence Speaker Eyes the Future with Engineering Appointment

A leading supplier of loudspeakers and high frequency devices since 1966, Eminence announced the appointment of Courtney F. Morgan, Ph.D. as its new Research and Innovation Leader. Morgan has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta. His post doctoral research focused on nuclear magnetic resonance at the University of California Santa Cruz.
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Get in the Loudspeaker Industry Loop with Voice Coil July 2017
June 26, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Get in the Loudspeaker Industry Loop with Voice Coil July 2017

This edition focuses on Adhesive Joints and Cone Treatments and includes a special report on the latest new material options available and an updated directory of Adhesives, Coatings, and Sealant Providers. In our Spotlight article, Dan Knighten discusses the “Practical Measurement of Bluetooth and Lightning Headphones,” and in Test Bench, Vance Dickason discusses the new B&C Speakers DE990TN compression driver and Wavecor’s new SW168WA01 6.5” woofer. That and much more now available.
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Rayz Plus Lightning Headphones Get New Smart Mute Feature
June 26, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Rayz Plus Lightning Headphones Get New Smart Mute Feature

Pioneer & Onkyo U.S.A Corporation have announced a new "Smart Mute" feature for the Rayz and Rayz Plus Lightning earphones, along with new Rayz Plus colors - Black and Rose Gold - which are available exclusively at Apple.com and at Apple Retail stores worldwide. Rayz Plus are the first and only Lightning earphones - so far - with an inline charging node that allows users to charge the iPhone and listen to music or talk at the same time.
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Blackfire Research Introduces New Wireless Real-time Entertainment Distribution Framework
June 26, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Blackfire Research Introduces New Wireless Real-time Entertainment Distribution Framework

Blackfire Research Corp., a wireless network specialist from San Francisco, CA, announced the availability of Blackfire RED, or Real-time Entertainment Distribution framework. The company says that Blackfire RED is the industry's only wireless and entertainment-centric infrastructure software framework built from the ground up to both overcome the limitations of Wi-Fi when used for media, and wireless entertainment-related consumer applications and products.
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Classic Celestion Neo Creamback Guitar Speaker Tones Now Available as Downloadable Impulse Responses
June 26, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Classic Celestion Neo Creamback Guitar Speaker Tones Now Available as Downloadable Impulse Responses

Celestion announced the addition of the Neo Creamback IR guitar speaker tones to their acclaimed line of Impulse Responses. The new Neo Creamback Impulse Responses, along with the eight other classic loudspeaker IRs, which premiered earlier this year, are available for audition and download at Celestion Plus.
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IK Multimedia Announces ARC System 2.5 with Greater Accuracy and New MEMS Measurement Microphone
June 23, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

IK Multimedia Announces ARC System 2.5 with Greater Accuracy and New MEMS Measurement Microphone

Italian audio innovators, IK Multimedia announced that its ARC System 2.5 with a new MEMS microphone will be available for shipping in July 2017. The solution employs Audyssey MultEQ XT32 patented technology to greatly improve the audio monitoring accuracy of speakers in any studio or room listening environment. Combined with a new MEMS measurement microphone, the solution dramatically increases measured precision, offering a new milestone in accuracy for room correction.
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Steinberg Nuendo 8 is Now Available
June 23, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Steinberg Nuendo 8 is Now Available

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH announced that Nuendo 8, the highly anticipated post-production and game audio workstation, is now available and shipping. Steinberg Nuendo 8 introduces an array of dedicated tools and capabilities for movie/television audio post-production facilities and video game sound designers and composers. The new version introduces improved mixing for immersive formats, including Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D, new effects and updated plug-ins, ADR improvements and more.
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