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New Immersive Surround Loudspeaker from QSC Audio
July 5, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

New Immersive Surround Loudspeaker from QSC Audio

During the recent CineEurope cinema convention (June 16 to 19) in Barcelona, Spain, QSC Audio previewed the newest member of its SR Series surround loudspeaker family, the SR-1290, in direct response to new audio requirements created by immersive sound formats, in a cost-effective and compact loudspeaker enclosure.
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Brazil’s first 4K OB truck equipped with Lawo and RAVENNA IP technology
July 5, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Brazil’s first 4K OB truck equipped with Lawo and RAVENNA IP technology

The World Cup 2014 in Brazil has been the ideal test field for the first live global broadcasts in Ultra High-Definition (4K). Used for 4K football live production at Maracanã Stadium, GloboSat’s new TV OB truck is fitted with audio equipment from Lawo and state-of-the-art RAVENNA IP networking technology.
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Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney excels with Dante
July 3, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney excels with Dante

An impressive Dante deployment at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney used Harman’s BSS BLU digital signal processing units to create an audio distribution network of 160-plus channels across 200 acres. The Dante enabled BSS units increased quality and control while minimizing labor and installation costs.
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Eight-channel High Dynamic-Range Audio Processor from STMicroelectronics
July 3, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Eight-channel High Dynamic-Range Audio Processor from STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics has introduced a new digital audio processor with a >100 dB SNR and HDR (High Dynamic Range) audio-signal acquisition technology. The device can process most digital input formats up to 6.1/7.1 channel and 192 kHz, 24-bit DVD-audio and DSD/SACD.
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Yamaha AFC3 Delivers Dramatic Acoustic Improvement to Multi-purpose Venue
July 3, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha AFC3 Delivers Dramatic Acoustic Improvement to Multi-purpose Venue

A Norwegian venue has employed Yamaha’s AFC3 acoustic enhancement system to transform its main auditorium into an acoustically enhanced space. Even the most modern venues can suffer from acoustic issues and the Lørenskog Hus multi-purpose is using the AFC3 system every day, transforming the acoustics of the venue.
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Avid Announces Key Updates to Its Professional Mixing Solutions
July 2, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Avid Announces Key Updates to Its Professional Mixing Solutions

Avid has announced key enhancements to its Pro Tools Control Surfaces, including the new S6 modular solution, as well the previous System 5, including support for Dolby Atmos mixing and monitor control, deeper integration with the Eucon control protocol and including VCA Spill, automation control and much more.
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Audio-Technica New ES945/LED and ES947/LED Boundary Microphones
June 30, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica New ES945/LED and ES947/LED Boundary Microphones

Audio-Technica announced new microphones for conference room applications, the ES945/LED omnidirectional and ES947/LED cardioid condenser boundary microphones featuring Red/Green LED indicator rings and the AT8657/LED flush-mount socket, available exclusively to contractors and system integrators.
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Lab.gruppen Introduces D Series Networked Amplifier Platform
June 30, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Lab.gruppen Introduces D Series Networked Amplifier Platform

At the InfoComm 2014 Show in Las Vegas, there were several audio network related announcements, from speakers to microphones and obviously amplifiers. Lab.gruppen introduced its new D Series, leveraging its Lake processing technology in a Dante solution, as well as a new partnership with Biamp Systems equipped with AVB connectivity.
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Electro-Voice Next Generation X-Line Line-Array Loudspeakers
June 30, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Electro-Voice Next Generation X-Line Line-Array Loudspeakers

Electro-Voice had big news at InfoComm 2014 expo in Las Vegas, with the global preview of the next generation of X-Line line-array loudspeakers (X1 & X2). At the EV booth, cutaway models allowed a close-up look at the engineering innovations of the new series, while the X1 line-array system could be seen in action in the demo room.
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Moogfest 2014 Featuring DirectOut MADI System
June 28, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Moogfest 2014 Featuring DirectOut MADI System

Billed as the “Synthesis of Technology, Art and Music,” Moogfest is a fabulously quirky celebration of electronic music, geekiness and the legacy of synthesizer legend, Bob Moog. For the first time, two DirectOut MADI systems were used for the live recording of two of the main festival venues.
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