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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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ETAL to Introduce Credit-Card-Sized Class D Amplifier at 141st AES Convention
September 22, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

ETAL to Introduce Credit-Card-Sized Class D Amplifier at 141st AES Convention

ETAL Group is launching a new high end Class D amplifier module with a footprint less than a credit card at 141st AES in Los Angeles. During the 2016 AES international convention (29 Sept – 1 Oct) the Swedish company will preview its new compact design together with premium Anaview AMS and popular high end ALC Class D power amplifier modules, which will also be featured at the event.
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Michail Barabasz to Speak at The LoudSpeaker Sourcing Show 2016
September 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Michail Barabasz to Speak at The LoudSpeaker Sourcing Show 2016

This year’s Loudspeaker Sourcing Show provides a platform for forum talks and presentations from industry leaders and exhibiting companies. The first announced speaker is Michail Barabasz of Lorantz Audio Services. Well regarded as one of the best speaker designers in our industry, Barabasz will be speaking about his 40 years of experience in high-end loudspeaker design in Australia.
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Powersoft to Demonstrate its M-Force System in Los Angeles -September 28 and 29
September 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft to Demonstrate its M-Force System in Los Angeles -September 28 and 29

Powersoft continues its Xperience the Power roadshow series with two Los Angeles-based events demonstrating its M-Force linear motor technology, along with several of its other power amplification technologies. The events, which coincide with the 141st AES Convention taking place at the end of this month, are open to industry professionals on a first-come, first-served basis.
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New Vizio SmartCast Multi-Room Speakers Designed for Whole-Home Audio
September 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Vizio SmartCast Multi-Room Speakers Designed for Whole-Home Audio

Vizio recently expanded its SmartCast speaker collection with new very affordable SmartCast Crave Pro and Crave 360 speakers, fully integrating Google Cast technology for simple WiFi whole home audio streaming. The company, recently acquired by Chinese electronics firm LeEco and already America’s #1 sound bar company, is now targeting the expanding multi-room wireless audio segment, benefiting from a full ecosystem of home theater products and SmartCast entertainment app.
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Sales of Waterproof Bluetooth Streaming Speakers Grow to 30 Percent of Category Sales
September 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sales of Waterproof Bluetooth Streaming Speakers Grow to 30 Percent of Category Sales

Is the Bluetooth speaker market saturated? It all depends of the sales pitch apparently. Simply being portable is no longer the argument. Consumers are now looking for specific functionalities that differentiate different models… and the time of year also helps. From June through August 2016, waterproof Bluetooth streaming speaker sales in the U.S. increased 137 percent versus the same period a year ago, according to a recent NPD market survey. Next up… Bluetooth speakers with built-in lights for the Winter?
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ISOtunes Targets Workplace Environments with Noise Isolating Bluetooth Earbuds
September 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

ISOtunes Targets Workplace Environments with Noise Isolating Bluetooth Earbuds

Away from lifestyle, celebrity-endorsed or high-end enthusiast products, the mainstream headphone market still shows plenty of opportunities for audio manufacturers focusing on the needs of budget-conscious users looking for an effective wireless solution. Haven Technologies has recently launched its ISOtunes noise isolating Bluetooth earbuds, targeting noisy environments and promising a better user experience when listening to music and taking calls.
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