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PreSonus Unveils Third-Generation StudioLive Series III Consoles
January 23, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

PreSonus Unveils Third-Generation StudioLive Series III Consoles

The result of nine years of R&D, PreSonus’ new third-generation StudioLive Series III digital console/recorders are fully recallable. At NAMM 2017, the new series launched with two models: the 16-channel StudioLive 16, with 17 touch-sensitive, motorized faders and 17 recallable XMAX preamps and the top-of-the-line StudioLive 32, with 33 touch-sensitive, motorized faders and 33 recallable XMAX preamps.
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Celestion Introduces Impulse Responses of Classic Celestion Guitar Speaker Tones
January 23, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion Introduces Impulse Responses of Classic Celestion Guitar Speaker Tones

In a very interesting development for the speaker industry, during NAMM 2017, Celestion announced their revolutionary new line of Impulse Responses (IRs), a collection of definitive digital representations of their renowned classic guitar speaker tones. With musicians and studios increasingly using digital representations of classic equipment and acoustic modelling, Celestion decided to take matters in their own hands, making the IRs available in a new dedicated website.
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QSC Introduces K Cardioid Single-Box Powered Cardioid Subwoofer
January 23, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

QSC Introduces K Cardioid Single-Box Powered Cardioid Subwoofer

As QSC approaches the celebration of nearly one million K Family loudspeakers sold since their introduction in 2009, the company announced the newest member of the family, the K Cardioid Subwoofer. Deploying QSC amplification and advanced DSP in a single, compact enclosure, the K Cardioid Subwoofer represents the world’s first-in-class single-box powered cardioid subwoofer solution for highly portable entertainment and installation applications.
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Samson Introduces Zi100 and Zi200 Monitoring Earphones at NAMM 2017
January 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Samson Introduces Zi100 and Zi200 Monitoring Earphones at NAMM 2017

Samson is a household name in MI and the portable sound technology space, in particular for wireless and monitoring products. At NAMM 2017, Samson introduced Zi100 and Zi200 in-ear monitoring earphones, which are described as “upgrade options for performances and personal listening.” The IEM/audiophile crossover trend might also explain why they look so similar to existing established products from other brands.
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Sennheiser’s AMBEO Smart Surround Records Binaural Audio Directly to Smartphones
January 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser’s AMBEO Smart Surround Records Binaural Audio Directly to Smartphones

Seen for the first time at CES 2017, Sennheiser is now showcasing its new AMBEO Smart Surround solution – a compact earphone for immersive 3D audio recording - at NAMM 2017. Following the unveiling of Sennheiser’s AMBEO 3D audio technology program and the introduction of the AMBEO VR Mic, Sennheiser’s Smart Surround will be the brand’s first AMBEO consumer product, allowing anyone to capture and listen to binaural audio recordings on their smartphones with unprecedented simplicity.
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Universal Audio Unveils New Apollo Twin MkII Desktop Audio Interface for Mac and Windows
January 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Universal Audio Unveils New Apollo Twin MkII Desktop Audio Interface for Mac and Windows

First day of NAMM 2017, and Universal Audio unveiled its new Apollo Twin MkII desktop audio interface, a much improved version of the popular Apollo Twin, introduced in 2014. The new MkII version delivers next-generation 24-bit/192 kHz AD/DA audio conversion with Unison Technology, Realtime UAD Processing, now up to UAD-2 QUAD processing, talkback functionality, and improved monitoring functions to Mac and Windows users over Thunderbolt 2.
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Apple GarageBand and Apple Logic Pro X Get Major Updates and New Features
January 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Apple GarageBand and Apple Logic Pro X Get Major Updates and New Features

Just before the opening of another NAMM Show, Apple announced major updates to its music creation apps for iOS and MacOS. GarageBand for iOS 2.2 now features the powerful creative synthesizer Alchemy and a new sound browser that makes searching through instruments and patches easier than ever. Logic Pro X 10.3 becomes an even more powerful tool, with a modern interface, and new features for professional audio production as well as support for Touch Bar on the new MacBook Pro.
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Beyerdynamic Introduces TG 500 Wireless System at NAMM 2017
January 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Beyerdynamic Introduces TG 500 Wireless System at NAMM 2017

At the NAMM Show 2017, beyerdynamic unveiled the TG 500, a versatile and affordable wireless system. As the successor of the proven Opus 600 series, the new system focuses on modern features and can be used licence-free almost all over the world depending on the frequency band selected. For performances on smaller stages, theater productions, speeches or presentations - the new beyerdynamic TG 500 wireless system is a genuine all-rounder.
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Celestion Adds the FTX1025 and FTX 1530 to their Line of Common Magnet Motor Coaxial Loudspeakers
January 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion Adds the FTX1025 and FTX 1530 to their Line of Common Magnet Motor Coaxial Loudspeakers

Celestion announced the availability of the latest additions to their FTX Series of common magnet motor coaxial loudspeakers, the 10" diameter FTX1025 and the 15" FTX1530. Like others in the FTX line, these new loudspeakers offer a full range frequency response in a single self-contained driver by concentrically aligning low and high frequency drivers, providing improvements in signal alignment and off-axis response when compared to a traditional two-way system.
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Blue Announces New Updated and Enhanced Essentials Series Microphones at NAMM 2017
January 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Blue Announces New Updated and Enhanced Essentials Series Microphones at NAMM 2017

Blue Microphones announced the newly updated and enhanced Essentials Series now featuring improved sound and design of their best-selling studio microphones, Spark SL, Bluebird SL and Baby Bottle SL. Taking their most popular microphone line one step further, Blue advances each mic with a new streamlined build and refined sonics, along with a versatile 100Hz high-pass filter and -20dB pad. All three new models will be available worldwide in February 2017.
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