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OCA Alliance Promoted Open Control Architecture/AES70 Standard at ISE 2016
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OCA Alliance Promoted Open Control Architecture/AES70 Standard at ISE 2016

The OCA Alliance has successfully promoted the new Open Control Architecture (OCA) AES70 standard at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2016 show in Amsterdam. The association promoted a display of the latest developments and introduced the OCA MicroDemo development platform to other manufacturers and system integrators. PC-based Control Specialist Beckhoff also announced OCA (AES70) integration at ISE 2016.
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Pascal Celebrates 10 Years of Success with Amplifier Modules for Pro-Audio Applications
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Pascal Celebrates 10 Years of Success with Amplifier Modules for Pro-Audio Applications

Established since February, 2006, Pascal A/S is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It has been 10 years in which the company has achieved a remarkable growth rate and established itself as a solid “power-partner” with its high-power amplifier modules for professional audio loudspeaker manufacturers working in the self-powered PA sector.
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CE Distribution Becomes Exclusive Worldwide Distributor of SoZo Capacitors
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CE Distribution Becomes Exclusive Worldwide Distributor of SoZo Capacitors

CE Distribution announced an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement for the high-quality, sought after SoZo Capacitors. SoZo Capacitors are used by many great sounding boutique amp manufacturers, analogue outboard professional audio companies and DIY amplifier enthusiasts for their superior tone and reliability, also very popular among discriminating musicians.
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Audio Engineering Society 140th International Convention Program Taking Form for Paris
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Audio Engineering Society 140th International Convention Program Taking Form for Paris

Planning for the 140th AES Convention in Paris (4-7 June 2016) is now well under way, and it promises to be an exciting and stimulating event for the whole of the audio industry.Michael Williams, Co-Chair of the Convention, gives us the update on confirmed activities and interesting initiatives such as the workshops and tutorials on multichannel and 3D audio reproduction environments, along with binaural listening.
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Eminence Celebrates 50 Years and Introduces New Products at NAMM 2016
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Eminence Celebrates 50 Years and Introduces New Products at NAMM 2016

During the 2016 Winter NAMM Show, speaker manufacturer Eminence celebrated its 50th anniversary. The company promoted an extraordinary roll-up of artist appearances at its booth, which converged at one of the best NAMM parties in memory. Of course, the NAMM was also time for a flurry of new product announcements, reinforcing the company’s Professional, Guitar and Bass Amp, and Artist Signature series portfolio.
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Four Days of Exhibition, Keynotes, and Conferences at ISE 2016
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Four Days of Exhibition, Keynotes, and Conferences at ISE 2016

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) takes place February 9–12, 2016, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. ISE is now larger than InfoComm and CEDIA, the two associations behind this European show, and the 2016 edition, expanded to four days, will feature an expanded exhibition, keynotes, conferences and features for the AV and audio industry. Exhibits will also expand to occupy all halls and areas of the Amsterdam RAI.
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2016 NAMM TEC Awards: A Recap on the Technical Achievement Winners
by Joao Martins

2016 NAMM TEC Awards: A Recap on the Technical Achievement Winners

Winners in 31st technical and creative achievement categories were announced at the 31st Annual NAMM TEC Awards. The award ceremony was held on Saturday, January 23 during the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. As always, the important thing is to be nominated, since the TEC Award categories combine products which are very hard to compare and, most of the time, the winners reflect the popularity of the brand.
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2016 NAMM Show Was The Largest in NAMM’s 115-Year History
by Joao Martins

2016 NAMM Show Was The Largest in NAMM’s 115-Year History

NAMM 2016 will be one for the records. Not so much because of product announcements or outstanding technology - which was aplenty, but more because of the shared passion for music, entrepreneurial spirit, and community connection around the music. During four days, the NAMM Show was upbeat and confirmed how important it is to inspire creativity and how the MI market actually matters.
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InfoComm Releases New Standard to Harmonize Cable Labeling Practices
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InfoComm Releases New Standard to Harmonize Cable Labeling Practices

InfoComm International announced the publication of a new audiovisual standard, Cable Labeling for Audiovisual Systems (CLAS). The new standard defines requirements for labeling cables used in installed AV systems and provides guidance for the easy identification of all power and signal paths in a completed system. Proper cable labeling aids in the operation, support, maintenance and troubleshooting of AV systems.
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Open Control Architecture is Standardized as AES70
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Open Control Architecture is Standardized as AES70

OCA Alliance confirmed that Open Control Architecture (OCA) – an open control and monitoring standard for professional audio and AV media network devices – has been officially standardized on 4 January 2016 by the Audio Engineering Society Standards Committee (AESSC) in the newly published AES70-2015 standard for audio applications of networks - Open Control Architecture.
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