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MISCO Advances R&D Initiatives With New Hire
January 31, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

MISCO Advances R&D Initiatives With New Hire

MISCO announced that, as of January 1, Tom James has joined their engineering group to serve in the newly created role of Senior Engineer of Applications and Design. Tom James is well known and highly respected among speaker designers. Earning his BSEET with Audio Elective degree from Western Kentucky University in 1985, Tom’s practical experience includes over 30 years in positions conducting loudspeaker development.
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Primacoustic Announces New Honeycomb Panels Added to Popular Broadway Line
January 31, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Primacoustic Announces New Honeycomb Panels Added to Popular Broadway Line

Primacoustic Broadway is a range of high performance fabric covered acoustic panels designed for use in applications where superior acoustic performance is desired and safety is of utmost concern. Made from high density 6lb per cubic foot (96 kg/m³) glass wool, Broadway panels have greater density than typical foam panels for balanced absorption throughout the audio listening range. Primacoustic Broadway panels now include a hexagonal option called the 'Honeycomb'.
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RME Announces New USB Recording Interfaces and New ARC USB Advanced Remote Control at NAMM 2017
January 30, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

RME Announces New USB Recording Interfaces and New ARC USB Advanced Remote Control at NAMM 2017

During NAMM 2017, Audio AG, the worldwide distributor for RME, introduced the new RME ARC USB remote and the RME Fireface UFX II audio production interface. The new RME Fireface UFX II is now one of the most complete and affordable USB recording interfaces in the market in a compact 1RU form factor. For the more simple needs, including mobile use, the new RME Digiface USB interface is now available.
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New VM-Type Moving Magnet Phono Cartridges from Audio-Technica
January 30, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New VM-Type Moving Magnet Phono Cartridges from Audio-Technica

Responding to the exponential growth in turntable sales, Audio-Technica introduced its VM-Type moving magnet phono cartridges, employing the company’s patented V-shaped Dual Magnet design along with a host of modern improvements. The nine models in the VM lineup include three different cartridge bodies and three different stylus shapes, to deliver optimized playback of all types of stereo, mono and 78 RPM records.
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Renkus-Heinz Introduces New C Series and T Series Loudspeakers at ISE 2017
January 30, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Renkus-Heinz Introduces New C Series and T Series Loudspeakers at ISE 2017

Renkus-Heinz is focusing on installed sound applications for the Integrated Systems Europe show, which takes place from 7-10 February 2017, at the RAI Amsterdam Exhibition Centre, The Netherlands. The renowned Californian company will complement its steered and point source loudspeaker series with cost-effective solutions for permanent installations, in its new C Series, while introducing also the new T Series of professional loudspeakers for customizable installed and live sound applications.
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Auro Technologies to Provide Auro-3D and Other Audio Technologies to RDA Microelectronics
January 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Auro Technologies to Provide Auro-3D and Other Audio Technologies to RDA Microelectronics

Belgium-based immersive audio technology company, Auro Technologies announced a five-year agreement with Chinese chipmaker RDA Microelectronics to implement its technology offerings, such as Beautifyer, Auro-Matic 2D, Auro-Matic 3D, Auro-Cx Decoder, Auro-Cx Engine, and others on RDA's chips. The strategic agreement has the potential to place Auro's sound technologies in billions of mobile and consumer electronic devices.
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Sennheiser Introduces HD 200 PRO Home Studio Headphones
January 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Introduces HD 200 PRO Home Studio Headphones

At the NAMM 2017 show in Anaheim, California, Sennheiser introduced the new HD 200 PRO studio headphones. Targeted at aspiring musicians, experienced content creators or ambitious producers, the new all-purpose closed-design circumaural headphones offer an ideal entry point into the world of home recording, and a perfect partner for enjoying music with excellent sound quality.
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Powersoft Takes its Deva Division to the Next Level with Appointment of Karl Kahlau
January 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Takes its Deva Division to the Next Level with Appointment of Karl Kahlau

Powersoft announced escalated efforts for the division responsible for its innovative Deva family of automated audio messaging and video devices. Demonstrating the Italian company has more to offer than amplification, with immediate effect, Karl Kahlau, one of the company’s most senior and experienced managers, relinquished his post as Regional Sales Account Manager (EMEA and India) to head the new initiative as Executive Director, Deva.
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Complete Loudspeaker Industry Focus: Voice Coil February 2017 Now Available!
January 26, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Complete Loudspeaker Industry Focus: Voice Coil February 2017 Now Available!

Another monthly edition of Voice Coil is now available featuring the traditional directory of Loudspeaker Cone Industry Suppliers 2017. In this issue, Vance Dickason tests two drivers from SB Acoustics’ Satori Line, including the much anticipated TW29BN beryllium dome tweeter. Charlie Hughes writes about his independent measurement lab, Excelsior Audio. On Acoustic Patents, James Croft reviews a familiar parametric loudspeaker patent. Voice Coil pays tribute to Chris N. Strahm (1956-2016), founder and president of LinearX.
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Ultimate Ears Pro Releases UE Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System
January 26, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Ultimate Ears Pro Releases UE Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System

In its continuous quest to bring the benefits of in-ear monitoring to all musicians, during the NAMM 2017 show, Ultimate Ears Pro released a device that makes personal stage monitoring simple with a plug-and-play solution, the UE Pro Sound Tap. This compact stage accessory plugs directly into any on-stage speaker and taps into the sound mix, passing sound through, without impacting the system. Musicians can then plug in their custom or universal in-ear monitors, and turn the existing stage monitor mix into an in-ear mix.
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