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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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Mackie AXIS Digital Mixing System Now Shipping
January 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Mackie AXIS Digital Mixing System Now Shipping

The brand new and innovative Mackie AXIS Digital Mixing System was one of the highlights at NAMM 2016, where Mackie seemed revitalized with several new bold product introductions and an energetic engineering team revealing a new direction for the famous company (part of Loud Technologies). Now Mackie confirms that the modular system, combining the DL32R mixer and I/O rack with the all-new DC16 control surface is now available and shipping worldwide.
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Lectrosonics to Receive 2017 Academy Award for Technical Achievement
January 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Lectrosonics to Receive 2017 Academy Award for Technical Achievement

Lectrosonics' David Thomas, Lawrence E. Fisher and David Bundy will receive a 2017 Academy Award for Technical Achievement, for advancing the state of wireless microphone technology in the design, development and engineering of the Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless System and Technology. Presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Technical Achievement Academy Awards recognize contributions of significant value to the process of making motion pictures.
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Apogee Updates Element Thunderbolt Interfaces with Talkback Feature and Apogee Control Compatibility
January 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Apogee Updates Element Thunderbolt Interfaces with Talkback Feature and Apogee Control Compatibility

Apogee Electronics announced the availability of a new software update for their Element Control App for Mac and iOS, designed specifically for the new Element Thunderbolt audio interfaces. The software update offers a new Talkback feature that allows to use Mac’s built-in microphone, or any Core audio input, to communicate with artists through their headphones. Apogee also launched the Apogee Control hardware remote control for Symphony I/O Mk II and Element Series Thunderbolt interfaces.
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IsoAcoustics Debuts ISO-PUCK Discreet Acoustic Isolators at NAMM 2017
January 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

IsoAcoustics Debuts ISO-PUCK Discreet Acoustic Isolators at NAMM 2017

During NAMM 2017, IsoAcoustics will debut the new ISO-PUCK, the company’s new low-profile, highly flexible and scalable, round model of acoustic isolators designed especially for pro audio speakers and subwoofers as well as musical instrument amplifiers. Exploring the same patented technology used in IsoAcoustics stands and the recently introduced GAIA speaker isolation feet, the new ISO-Puck system introduces a new level of positioning flexibility and affordability.
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SSL Announces New Features for Sigma δelta Remote Controlled Analogue Summing Mixer
January 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

SSL Announces New Features for Sigma δelta Remote Controlled Analogue Summing Mixer

Even though many studio owners have yet to discover the full potential of SSL's Sigma analogue mix engine, introduced in 2013, the British company continues to add features to this solution, designed for DAW users that seek the legendary big sound of an SSL console while retaining the convenience of working in the box. At NAMM 2017, SLL is introducing new free software adding automation of Mix Busses and Monitor Section, Logic compatibility, a new Remote App and Eucon implementation.
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Roland Introduces GO:MIXER Compact Audio Mixer for Smartphones
January 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Roland Introduces GO:MIXER Compact Audio Mixer for Smartphones

Roland has introduced GO:MIXER, a compact audio mixer for smartphone video production. With multiple inputs available, users can connect a mic, musical instruments, and media players, and mix them all together live while they shoot. Ultra-portable and simple to use, GO:MIXER is the ideal solution for adding a pro sound touch to social media videos.
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Christophe Anet Joins QSC Professional as Product Specialist, EMEA
January 16, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Christophe Anet Joins QSC Professional as Product Specialist, EMEA

QSC announced the appointment of Christophe Anet as Product Specialist, EMEA, for the company’s Professional Division. In his new role, Anet will be responsible for providing demonstration, training and education of QSC Pro products across the region, as well as pre- and post-sales technical support for the company’s channel partners.
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Vesper and DSP Group Demo Near-Zero-Power Voice-Activation for Battery-Powered Devices at CES 2017
January 16, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Vesper and DSP Group Demo Near-Zero-Power Voice-Activation for Battery-Powered Devices at CES 2017

During CES 2017, Vesper, together with DSP Group and Sensory, have demonstrated a turnkey development platform that boasts the lowest overall power consumption for far-field always-listening voice interfaces. At CES 2017, DSP Group also unveiled its new DBMD5 audio SoC built to drive clearer human-machine voice interactions.
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Earin Shows Lessons Learned on True Wireless M-2 Earbuds
January 16, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Earin Shows Lessons Learned on True Wireless M-2 Earbuds

Earin is a new Swedish brand, founded in 2013 to create simple high fidelity audio devices that "fully explore the potential of sound and technology." The company is already on the market with their M-1 Wireless Earbuds, a first-generation product targeted at music listening without wires. At CES 2017, Earin introduced their new M-2 earbuds, scheduled to ship in late Q1, and featuring a combination of the latest Bluetooth LE technology with NXP's Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) chip.
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