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Voice Coil October 2016 Now Available in Print and Online
September 26, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil October 2016 Now Available in Print and Online

Another edition of great interest to the loudspeaker engineering community, the October 2016 issue of Voice Coil highlights forthcoming speaker industry events and features an update on Integrated Amplifier/Signal Processing Speaker Vendors, including an indispensable Directory update. In this month’s Acoustic Patents, we look at two recent and promising - or simply intriguing - inventions, while Vance Dickason returns to Wavecor’s subwoofer range in this month’s Test Bench, which positively impressed him in past reviews. Now available.
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Tessera to Acquire DTS, Inc
September 26, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Tessera to Acquire DTS, Inc

Imaging and semiconductor technologies company Tessera Technologies, announced the intention to acquire DTS, Inc, effectively resulting in the merger of the two companies. The surprising announcement states that the established audio solutions provider has entered into a definitive agreement under which Tessera will acquire DTS for $42.50 per share. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $850 million.
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141st AES International Convention in Los Angeles is Largest Audio Industry Event of the Year
September 26, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

141st AES International Convention in Los Angeles is Largest Audio Industry Event of the Year

Its time to look at the complete schedule of sessions, events and tours available for the 141st Audio Engineering Society Convention in Los Angeles. The largest audio conference of the year is truly a challenge for any visitor. Plus, with this year’s new timetable and exhibits starting on day one of the convention, a perfect schedule is essential. Everything takes place Thursday, September 29 through Sunday, October 2, 2016 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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Sennheiser and Neumann Put Focus on Recording Microphones and Immersive Audio at the 141st AES Convention
September 26, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser and Neumann Put Focus on Recording Microphones and Immersive Audio at the 141st AES Convention

At the 141st AES Convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center from September 29th to October 1st, Sennheiser and Neumann will highlight a wide range of new and legacy microphones for various recording applications. Recently introduced models will include the Collectors Edition U 47 FET and versatile TLM 107 from Neumann, as well as the new MK4 digital and the upcoming AMBEO VR Mic from Sennheiser.
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Audinate Updates Dante Via to 1.1 Adding Multichannel and ASIO Support
September 23, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Audinate Updates Dante Via to 1.1 Adding Multichannel and ASIO Support

Audinate, the company responsible for the Dante audio networking technology, has announced the immediate worldwide availability of Dante Via version 1.1, a major update to its audio networking software. With the update, Audinate increased audio networking application support to 16x16 channels, and added ASIO device support, adjustable source mixes and new Device Lock protection.
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Steinberg Makes Music Production on iPad even More Powerful with New Cubasis 2 App
September 23, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Steinberg Makes Music Production on iPad even More Powerful with New Cubasis 2 App

Steinberg Media Technologies announced the immediate availability of Cubasis 2, the next iteration of the award-winning music production app for the iPad. This next-generation Cubasis app adds exciting new features and enhancements to this acclaimed music production studio for iPad. Cubasis 2 now features real-time time-stretching and improved pitch-shifting, unlimited number of 24-bit/96 kHz audio and MIDI tracks, improved user interface, and much, much more.
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Broaman and Optocore Expand Route66 Router Series for Critical Signal Distribution Applications
September 23, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Broaman and Optocore Expand Route66 Router Series for Critical Signal Distribution Applications

At this year’s IBC 2016, BroaMan/Optocore found the perfect platform from which to springboard its new Route66 family of routers. The company introduced three new versions to the Route66 signal router range, adding increased flexibility and efficiencies. The German company carried on where they left off at the NAB 2016 show, where they introduced the new Route66 AutoRouter concept, closing the ring automatically once a mobile stagebox is added or removed.
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Lurssen Mastering Console for Mac/PC and iOS adds Digital Delivery Mastering
September 23, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Lurssen Mastering Console for Mac/PC and iOS adds Digital Delivery Mastering

IK Multimedia announced the latest update to its sophisticated Lurssen Mastering Console software for Mac/PC and iOS, now allowing musicians to create "Mastered for iTunes" specification compliant audio masters for digital distribution services like iTunes, Spotify, Pandora and more. The new “Digital Delivery Mastering” feature now introduces support for those popular digital distribution services and also adds five new music style presets.
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Origin Acoustics and Bang & Olufsen Partnership Announced at CEDIA 2016
September 22, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Origin Acoustics and Bang & Olufsen Partnership Announced at CEDIA 2016

Bang & Olufsen and Origin Acoustics announced a partnership to extend the famous Danish brand’s product portfolio with best-in-class passive in-wall and in-ceiling speaker solutions. As revealed by a proud Jeremy Burkhardt, one of the founders of Origin Acoustics, its current CEO and main engineering vision, the first joint efforts are launched with the new Celestial in-ceiling range and Palatial in-wall range. “Origin Acoustics is a perfect match to Bang & Olufsen’s proud tradition of audio engineering and aesthetics,” Bang & Olufsen says.
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B&C Speakers New MBX Mid-Bass Woofers Now Shipping
September 22, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

B&C Speakers New MBX Mid-Bass Woofers Now Shipping

B&C Speakers is now shipping its new MBX Series. The new MBX series of mid-bass woofers is available in 6.5-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch frame sizes. Designed as a solution for two way systems and multi-driver applications, the new series offer a balance between low and mid frequency reproduction, with high sensitivity for reduced amplifier current requirements. All woofers feature a neodymium ring magnet, copper-clad aluminum voice coil wire, ventilated voice coil gap, weatherproof hydrophobic paper cones, and an aluminum demodulation ring.
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