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Steinberg Unveils Cubase 9 Music Production Software
December 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Steinberg Unveils Cubase 9 Music Production Software

Precisely a year since the latest 8.5 update was announced, Steinberg Media Technologies confirmed the immediate availability of its flagship DAW, Cubase Pro 9, alongside the smaller siblings, Cubase Artist 9 and Cubase Elements 9. The latest iterations of Steinberg’s award-winning music production systems offer user-requested sampler and optimized use of workspace plus an endless number of advanced audio and MIDI tools for composition, recording, editing and mixing.
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Tektronix Announces Automated USB 3.1 Type-C Test Solution
December 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Tektronix Announces Automated USB 3.1 Type-C Test Solution

Tektronix announced an automated USB 3.1 Type-C transmitter test solution for Gen1 and Gen 2 that combines full SigTest support with DPOJET debug and analysis tools, allowing designers to bring devices with improved margins to market in less time. The new solution delivers 100 percent compliance test coverage as well as full support for the new Type-C connector, fixtures and associated channel tests.
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Comply Foam Improves Hearable Experience with Truly Wireless Premium Foam Tips
December 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Comply Foam Improves Hearable Experience with Truly Wireless Premium Foam Tips

Combining the freedom that wireless earbuds allow with the correct fit is a challenge that manufacturers recognize. To anticipate the expected demand, Hearing Components, the manufacturer of Comply products introduced its new Truly Wireless Premium Foam Tips, improving noise blocking, audio and comfort, compatible with The Dash and The Headphone by Bragi, Samsung Gear IconX, Jabra Elite Sport, Motorola VerveOne and other models.
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Crestron Introduces New Avia Distributed Audio DSP Ecosystem
December 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Crestron Introduces New Avia Distributed Audio DSP Ecosystem

Crestron announced that its new Avia range of audio DSPs is now shipping. The Avia range will be further complemented with networked multichannel and modular amplifiers, but for Crestron this already represents a significant inroad into complete audio solutions with Dante-networkable digital signal processors and the groundbreaking Avia Audio Tool software workspace that dramatically simplify audio programming, integration, and expansion in commercial applications.
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MUTEC Releases MC-3+ Smart Clock USB Update-App for Apple Mac Computers
December 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

MUTEC Releases MC-3+ Smart Clock USB Update-App for Apple Mac Computers

Berlin-based MUTEC released a convenient utility app for firmware updates of its successful MC-3+ Smart Clock USB converter on Apple Mac computers. Since the release of the Windows update utility in July 2016, MUTEC has received a positive response from users who have eagerly updated their devices. Now the German company offers a Mac-compatible app allowing users to keep their MC-3+USBs up to date with equal convenience.
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DPA Microphones Announces Versatile Base for d:screet Podium Microphones
December 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

DPA Microphones Announces Versatile Base for d:screet Podium Microphones

Danish Professional Audio’s ultimate goal is to always provide the absolute finest possible microphone solutions for all its markets, which include live sound, installation, recording, theatre and broadcast. Following the recent introduction of its high-quality d:screet SC4098 Podium Microphone range, DPA announced a new Microphone Base with a sleek, Scandinavian design to the Corporate and AV market.
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Simple Live Sound Monitoring with Limit Light for NTi’s XL2 Audio and Acoustic Analyzer
December 5, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Simple Live Sound Monitoring with Limit Light for NTi’s XL2 Audio and Acoustic Analyzer

The XL2 Audio and Acoustic Analyzer in combination with the new Limit Light visual indicator, from NTi Audio, offer a practical turnkey solution for live sound monitoring. The sound level limits are set in the XL2 and the connected Limit Light provides a pre-warning with an orange light and indicates that actually measured levels have been exceeded with a red light. The dimmable color display provides a simple confirmation of the sound level monitored.
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Amadeus Designs and Installs Innovative ‘Holophonic’ 3D Sound in Paris
December 5, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Amadeus Designs and Installs Innovative ‘Holophonic’ 3D Sound in Paris

French speaker manufacturer Amadeus installed a 3D Sound system within Paris’ Chaillot National Theater, one of the most historical and prestigious performing arts venue in the French capital. Along with Solid State Logic (SSL), Lab.gruppen and Sonic Emotion, the four companies joined forces to design a one-of-a-kind electro-acoustic sound reinforcement system for the theater, beyond the limits of traditional technologies.
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The Future of Mobile at the 2017 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
December 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

The Future of Mobile at the 2017 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

The GSMA association announced the latest initiatives and schedule of events for the 2017 Mobile World Congress, unveiling newly confirmed keynote speakers for the conference and additional participating companies. The Mobile World Congress will be held 27 February – 2 March 2017 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, with events also taking place at Fira Montjuïc. Even though this is mainly the world stage for mobile operators and smartphone manufacturers, the show is increasingly a launch pad for the latest wireless audio technologies.
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Prolight+Sound Guangzhou 2017 Celebrates 15th Anniversary and Returns with Expanded Scale
December 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Prolight+Sound Guangzhou 2017 Celebrates 15th Anniversary and Returns with Expanded Scale

Prolight+Sound Guangzhou, the largest trade fair for the pro audio and lighting industry in China, will stage a full array of top-of-the-line products plus industry-focused events within 13 halls (130,000 sqm) plus the entire outdoor space in Area A of the China Import & Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from 22 - 25 February 2017. The signature Audio Brand Name Halls, a special showcase for key international audio brands, continue to expand.
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