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Behringer’s MUSIC Group Confirms TC Group Acquisition
by Joao Martins

Behringer’s MUSIC Group Confirms TC Group Acquisition

Since, in September 2014, the TC Group publicly announced that, based on its shareholders’ interest, it was open for a sale of its entire operations, there where rumors about a three-tiered race between Harman, Yamaha and Behringer. During Prolight+Sound 2015, Harman confirmed it was out of the race. Now, the MUSIC Group confirmed the acquisition.
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Solid Growth for Smart Home Automation Systems and Wi-Fi Deployments
by audioXpress Staff

Solid Growth for Smart Home Automation Systems and Wi-Fi Deployments

According to market research company ABI Research, global revenues from smart home automation systems will grow at a 21% CAGR between 2015 and 2020, with the North American market contributing close to 46% globally. Meanwhile 802.11ac Wi-Fi deployments continue to accelerate in 2015 and the market is gearing up to tri-band 802.11ad solutions.
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Scantek Celebrates 30 Years in Business
by audioXpress Staff

Scantek Celebrates 30 Years in Business

Scantek, a wholly owned subsidiary of Norsonic AS, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2015. Combining sound and vibration instrumentation sales, service, rental and calibration, Scantek is also recognized by its accredited Scantek Calibration Laboratory for microphones, sound level meters and acoustical measurement instrumentation.
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Messe Frankfurt Introduces New Concept for Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound in 2016
by audioXpress Staff

Messe Frankfurt Introduces New Concept for Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound in 2016

To ensure the future of Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound with a new event concept from 2016, Messe Frankfurt - one of the largest trade show organizers in the world - announced sweeping changes to two shows. Main goal is to allow better business, from one side, while opening Musikmesse to private visitors on all days. Read on.
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Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound 2015 Attract More Than 108,000 Visitors
by audioXpress Staff

Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound 2015 Attract More Than 108,000 Visitors

The 2015 editions of Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound shows in Frankfurt, Germany, attracted more than 108,000 visitors from all over the world. The shows closed with high levels of satisfaction from exhibitors, while Frankfurt Messe looks ahead with a new concept to expand both shows with a different schedule and stronger trade-visitor programs in 2016.
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2015 NAB Show Attendance Exceeds 100,000 and Closes in Upbeat Mood
by audioXpress Staff

2015 NAB Show Attendance Exceeds 100,000 and Closes in Upbeat Mood

The National Association of Broadcasters announced a preliminary registered attendance of 103,042 for the 2015 NAB Show, the world’s largest annual convention covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. The exhibition featured 1,789 companies spanning 1,015,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
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Roland’s Founder Returns With Atelier Vision Corporation
by audioXpress Staff

Roland’s Founder Returns With Atelier Vision Corporation

Roland’s founder, Ikutaro Kakehashi, in partnership with the former President of Roland Iberia, Paulo Caius announced the launch of a new company venture at this year’s Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound shows, in Frankfurt, Germany. The new company, Atelier Vision Corporation (ATV), intends to market a complete new range of audio and video products.
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New DTS:X Immersive Object-Based Audio Format Coming To Cinema And Home
by audioXpress Staff

New DTS:X Immersive Object-Based Audio Format Coming To Cinema And Home

Just prior to the opening of the 2015 NAB Show in Las Vegas, where demonstrations of the upcoming ATSC 3.0 digital television standard are being promoted, DTS has unveiled further details about DTS:X, its own object-based, immersive audio technology, competing directly with Dolby Atmos and the MPEG-H formats under evaluation.
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Acoustic Theory & Numerical Simulations Engineering Seminars
by audioXpress Staff

Acoustic Theory & Numerical Simulations Engineering Seminars

MSC Software Corporation announced that it is launching a series of Acoustic Engineering Seminars throughout the United States in 2015 in order to help engineers achieve the difficult balance between government restrictions, consumer preferences, and engineering trends.
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DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics and Sound Devices to Host Second Sound Summit Event in Chicago
by audioXpress Staff

DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics and Sound Devices to Host Second Sound Summit Event in Chicago

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Ballroom on the west side of downtown Chicago, DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics and Sound Devices will host the Sound Summit, Chicago, the second of many being planned throughout the U.S. as an informal mixing and discussion event for the audio community.
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