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JBL Professional Introduces the EON One Pro Rechargeable All-in-One Portable PA
April 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

JBL Professional Introduces the EON One Pro Rechargeable All-in-One Portable PA

Following the introduction of the EON One portable PA system last year, JBL Professional launched the new EON One Pro, a battery-powered and rechargeable portable personal linear-array PA system with improved design features that enable musicians and mobile presenters to perform anywhere. The collapsible design features a compact 8” subwoofer base, and improved sound dispersion, configurable depending on the number of high-frequency height spacers used.
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Riedel Introduces Bolero Next-Generation Wireless Intercom Solution
April 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Riedel Introduces Bolero Next-Generation Wireless Intercom Solution

At this year's NAB Show, Riedel Communications will unveil its latest innovations in real-time signal distribution, networking, and intercom solutions for broadcast and live performance. Making its North American debut at the 2017 NAB Show, following its debut at Prolight+Sound 2017, Riedel's Bolero is an expandable, full-roaming, DECT-based intercom system in the license-free 1.9GHz frequency range. A game-changing new wireless intercom solution.
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Alteros by Audio-Technica Debuts GTX Series Ultra-Wideband (UWB) License-Free Wireless Microphone System
April 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Alteros by Audio-Technica Debuts GTX Series Ultra-Wideband (UWB) License-Free Wireless Microphone System

Following the creation of its subsidiary company, capitalizing on Audio-Technica’s RF technology research, Alteros will head to NAB 2017 to introduce its GTX Series Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Wireless Microphone System for professional and broadcast applications. The new GTX Series is a fully digital 6.5GHz system that delivers the highest quality, low-latency, un-companded audio, that bypasses the increasingly congested RF spectrum and is completely immune to regulatory changes.
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Legrand Announces KNX Integration For Expanding Nuvo Player Portfolio Whole Home Audio System
April 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Legrand Announces KNX Integration For Expanding Nuvo Player Portfolio Whole Home Audio System

Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, Legrand has announced the integration of KNX, the worldwide communications protocol for smart home devices, into its Nuvo Player Portfolio whole home audio system products via a free and automatic firmware update. With KNX implementation, owners of these systems will be able to control them using the same technology platform that more than 400 manufacturers build upon.
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QSC Introduces Next-Generation K.2 Series Loudspeakers with Significant Feature Upgrades
April 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

QSC Introduces Next-Generation K.2 Series Loudspeakers with Significant Feature Upgrades

QSC introduced the K.2 Series, the highly anticipated next generation of the company’s global best-selling K Family line of powered loudspeakers. The new K.2 Series, which is comprised of the 8-inch K8.2, 10-inch K10.2 and 12-inch K12.2 full-range loudspeakers, offers a number of significant feature upgrades, establishing an entirely new standard in powered loudspeaker technology. QSC is also announcing the introduction of the KS212C, a first-in-class, single-box powered cardioid subwoofer.
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Libre Wireless Technologies Powers ADX RIVA WAND Wireless Portable Audio Product Line
April 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Libre Wireless Technologies Powers ADX RIVA WAND Wireless Portable Audio Product Line

Libre Wireless Technologies confirmed a technology partnership with RIVA Audio, the lifestyle brand of Audio Design Experts, Inc. (ADX), to supply its embedded Wi-Fi and Wireless solutions. Already recognized for its high quality portable Bluetooth speakers RIVA S and Turbo X, applying its patented Trillium technology, RIVA Audio is about to launch its new WAND Series speakers, with the Arena and Festival models, supporting all possible audio streaming options as well as up to 24-bit/192kHz.
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Solid State Logic Announces New Matrix Delta Software and new 24 Fader and Delta Control Plug-In Updates For AWS Consoles
April 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Solid State Logic Announces New Matrix Delta Software and new 24 Fader and Delta Control Plug-In Updates For AWS Consoles

Among the many important announcements from Solid State Logic at ProLight+Sound 2017, where naturally the spotlight was on live sound solutions, it was almost easy to forget the fact that somewhere in the same fairground complex there was also a show called Musikmesse that was supposed to be focused on recording. And SSL had plenty to show in that regard, including a new Matrix-δelta software release and new updated plug-ins for δelta-enabled AWS consoles.
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Amazon Makes the High-Performance 7-Mic Voice Processing Technology from Amazon Echo Available to Third-Party Device Makers
April 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Amazon Makes the High-Performance 7-Mic Voice Processing Technology from Amazon Echo Available to Third-Party Device Makers

Amazon announced that for the first time it is making the high-performance far-field microphone array and voice processing technology found in Amazon Echo available to hardware makers who want to build the Alexa experience into their products. With the Amazon Alexa 7-Mic Far-Field Development Kit, Amazon is making it easier for commercial developers to build and launch far-field voice-initiated products with Alexa by reducing development time and cost.
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Far Field Voice Assistant Speaker Makes Phone Calls
April 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Far Field Voice Assistant Speaker Makes Phone Calls

During the Hong Kong Electronics Fair Spring Edition, leading embedded WiFi and wireless solution provider Libre Wireless Technologies announced an advanced consumer solution that allows voice activated and controlled Wi-Fi home speakers to make phone calls using an existing phone system. The solution is based on Libre Wireless LibreSync wireless media platform, combining key partnerships with DSP Group, which provides wireless phone solutions and audio processing technology, and consumer electronic lifestyle brand Nyne.
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Sennheiser MKE 2 elements Action Mic for GoPro is Seriously Impressive
April 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser MKE 2 elements Action Mic for GoPro is Seriously Impressive

We knew it was coming. Sennheiser has been working for some time on perfecting the right microphone to go with the incredible GoPro Hero4 cameras. The result is nothing short of amazing with a microphone solution that is able to generate impactful sound no matter how and where the compact cameras are used. The waterproof and shockproof MKE 2 elements microphone is able to withstand extreme conditions always providing a balanced soundtrack for what's on camera. It will be shown at NAB 2017 and available starting 24 April.
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