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Oscium Releases WiPry 5x Cross-Platform Dual-Band Spectrum Analyzer
May 18, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Oscium Releases WiPry 5x Cross-Platform Dual-Band Spectrum Analyzer

Oscium announced the WiPry 5x, a dual-band spectrum analyzer solution that visualizes all spectral activity on both 2.4 and 5 GHz on both iOS and Android devices. Oscium’s WiPry 5x is an hardware plug-in accessory that makes possible to identify and avoid interferences and optimize wireless connectivity, directly from a smartphone or tablet. A portable tool perfect for field techs, wireless professionals, and home audio enthusiasts setting up wireless audio networks.
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Ear Trumpet Labs Now Accepting Orders for Josephine Microphones
May 18, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Ear Trumpet Labs Now Accepting Orders for Josephine Microphones

Ear Trumpet Labs is now accepting orders for the Josephine, the newest addition to their premier product line of microphones handcrafted in Portland, OR. A medium-large diaphragm (26mm) condenser microphone, Josephine, is designed for live vocal and ensemble use, with an avant-garde styling evocative of 1930s and 40s classic microphones. Josephine is optimized for use by singers or acoustic ensembles from 6” to 48” away.
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Flux BitterSweet Pro v3 Frequency Dependent Transient Designer
May 18, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Flux BitterSweet Pro v3 Frequency Dependent Transient Designer

The software magicians at Flux:: Sound & Picture Development have announced the release of BitterSweet Pro v3, the ultimate Frequency Dependent Transient Designer. BitterSweet Pro v3 is built around a new improved design of the algorithm found in Flux’s acclaimed freeware transient processor, BitterSweet. This technically innovative audio software tool allows for very precise and effective frequency enhancement.
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Focusrite Continues to Expand Successful RedNet Audio Network Range
May 17, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Focusrite Continues to Expand Successful RedNet Audio Network Range

Following the worldwide success of the original RedNet range of audio networking solutions for studios and events, in 2015 Focusrite announced four second-generation models, all based around the industry-standard Dante audio-over-IP networking system. Now, Focusrite has expanded the series with two new AD/DA converters and is announcing availability for the RedNet PCIeR Card, the RedNet AM2 Stereo Dante headphone amplifier, and the flagship Red 4Pre Thunderbolt 2 and Pro Tools HD compatible audio interface.
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Eversound Launches the First Connected Group Listening System for Seniors
May 17, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Eversound Launches the First Connected Group Listening System for Seniors

Older adults now have access to a best-in-class audio solution to address critical need for hearing assistance at group events. Manchester, N.H, Eversound announced its latest product, the GLS 2.0 wireless group listening system, unveiled at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in Denver (May 9 - 12). Eversound systems include a compact wireless transmitter that broadcasts the audio signal from any common audio source to all Eversound headphones within a 300-foot range.
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Optocore and Fohhn Audio Cooperate on SANE-FX Interface Module for Linea Focus Speakers
May 17, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Optocore and Fohhn Audio Cooperate on SANE-FX Interface Module for Linea Focus Speakers

One of the interesting technology stories announced during the 2016 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt, was about Fohhn’s award-winning Linea Focus series, with beam steering capabilities, now being equipped for networking via an Optocore fibre solution. Optocore provided a SANE-FX module, mounted directly inside the Linea Focus housing, enabling a versatile and reliable direct fibre network connection to the speaker.
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Soundcraft Signature Multi-Track Series Analogue Mixers Now Available
May 16, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Soundcraft Signature Multi-Track Series Analogue Mixers Now Available

Harman has confirmed that its Soundcraft Signature Multi-Track Series analogue mixers featuring multi-channel USB recording/playback are now available. The Signature 12MTK (12-channel, with 14-in, 12-out USB interface) and Signature 22 MTK (22 channel, with 24-in/22 out USB interface) mixers are priced at just $499 and $799 respectively, offering extraordinary value for money as live or studio mixers.
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Avnet Expands IoT Solutions’ Portfolio with New Reference Designs and Starter Kits
May 16, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Avnet Expands IoT Solutions’ Portfolio with New Reference Designs and Starter Kits

Avnet expanded its portfolio of IoT Solutions with the new LSR Wireless Shield, an Arduino form-factor expansion board for prototyping wireless connected IoT products with customizable sensor/peripheral capabilities, which can be used in Avnet’s new TiWiConnect Wi-Fi Cloud Connectivity reference design. The company also introduced an industrial IoT Starter Kit to streamline smart device and cloud development applications with technology from IBM, Wind River and Xilinx.
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MAG Audio Introduces 15 and 18-Inch High-Power Neodymium Woofers for Compact Applications
May 16, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

MAG Audio Introduces 15 and 18-Inch High-Power Neodymium Woofers for Compact Applications

Displayed for the first time at the Prolight+Sound 2016 show in Frankfurt, MAG Audio announces the release of its highly efficient neodymium 15” and 18” woofers for modern lightweight high-power subwoofer units. Designed and manufactured in the company’s headquarters in Ukraine, the new transducers have already been tested in new professional audio speaker series presented by MAG Audio, and received favorable reviews from industry experts.
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Capital Audiofest 2016 Returns to Hilton Hotel Rockville
May 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Capital Audiofest 2016 Returns to Hilton Hotel Rockville

After last year’s successful show at the Hilton Washington/Rockville, Capital Audiofest confirmed it will remain in the same location and has set the show dates as July 8–10, 2016. The Capital Audiofest is the Washington DC Metropolitan Area and Mid Atlantic Region’s only comprehensive quality audio event. This year CanMania will be completely taking over the Plaza Ballroom on the ground floor, with an expanded selection of the best in personal audio and headgear.
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