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New Education Sessions added to PLASA London 2014
by audioXpress Staff

New Education Sessions added to PLASA London 2014

PLASA London takes place from Sunday 5 to Wednesday 8 October 2014 at ExCeL London. The show, which attracts the biggest names in professional lighting, audio, video and stage technologies, has been a pivotal date in the international entertainment technology tradeshow calendar for nearly four decades. The Professional Development Programme is part of PLASA London 2014 and aims to test theory, inspire debate and showcase expert insight from the different areas of the entertainment technology industry.
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Headphone Market Booming, Volume and Value On The Up
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Headphone Market Booming, Volume and Value On The Up

Futuresource Consulting has just completed its latest round of research into the headphones market. According to the new report, the market continues to climb skywards, the global headphones market expanded by nearly 10% in volume last year to reach 286 million units shipped, triggering 16% growth in retail value and revenues of $8.4 billion.
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Powersoft to Present on Advanced Subwoofer Design and its Patented M-Force Loudspeaker Technology at 137th AES Convention
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Powersoft to Present on Advanced Subwoofer Design and its Patented M-Force Loudspeaker Technology at 137th AES Convention

Powersoft will present working methodologies and loudspeaker application scenarios on its patented M-Force linear motor technology at the 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles, on Friday, October 10th. The presentation will address how moving magnet linear motor technology in subwoofers can deliver greater conversion efficiency and sound quality in the lower frequencies.
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Radial Engineering Relaunches Hafler Brand
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Radial Engineering Relaunches Hafler Brand

Radial decided to bring Hafler back in the market. After acquiring the brand from Rockford Corporation, earlier this year, Radial started working in preparation to bring back legendary Hafler amplifiers and designing a new range of Hafler branded preamps and headphone amplifiers. Studio monitor’s to follow?
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DPA, Lectrosonics and Sound Devices Host The Sound Summit LA
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DPA, Lectrosonics and Sound Devices Host The Sound Summit LA

On Wednesday, October 8, just prior to the start of the 137th International AES Convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center, DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics and Sound Devices will host The Sound Summit LA event. The event will discuss the best practices for utilizing all three brands during a production.
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Alcons Audio Enhances Dolby Atmos at JT Cinemas with Custom System
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Alcons Audio Enhances Dolby Atmos at JT Cinemas with Custom System

One of the longest-established cinema chains in the Netherlands, JT Cinemas has spent the last few years investing in new sites and upgrading existing venues to offer Dutch audiences the best possible experience. Working closely with leading cinema solutions provider dcinex, JT has chosen Alcons Audio systems for the cutting edge Dolby Atmos installation at its Kerkrade site.
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New USB Type-C Connector for SuperSpeed USB and 4K DisplayPort
by Joao Martins

New USB Type-C Connector for SuperSpeed USB and 4K DisplayPort

Recently announced by the USB 3.0 Promoter Group, the release of the USB Type-C specification, combines SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps and USB Power Delivery up to 100W, providing a flexible enough solution to fit the varied needs of consumers. Now, VESA confirms the new USB Type-C Connector also enables DisplayPort capabilities.
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DPA Microphones Condenser Miniature Microphone For Conan O’Brien
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DPA Microphones Condenser Miniature Microphone For Conan O’Brien

Mike Stock, senior audio mixer for the Conan O’Brien show, depends on Danish Professional Audio (DPA) Microphones’ d:screet 4061 Omnidirectional Miniature Microphones which he uses on O’Brien, his sidekick Andy Richter and their guests, to overcome the sound challenges on set.
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Steve Wozniak to Chat Innovation and Creativity at the 2015 NAMM Show
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Steve Wozniak to Chat Innovation and Creativity at the 2015 NAMM Show

A titan in the world of innovation and co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak, will open the NAMM Show’s Saturday, January 24th industry breakfast with a discussion about music, engineering and creativity. NAMM’s President & CEO, Joe Lamond, will moderate.
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Dolby Atmos Entertainment Comes to the Home Via Blu-ray and VUDU
by Vance Dickason

Dolby Atmos Entertainment Comes to the Home Via Blu-ray and VUDU

Dolby Laboratories announced that Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. movies featuring Dolby Atmos soundtracks will soon be available for home theater enthusiasts with Dolby Atmos enabled AV receivers and speakers. Dolby Atmos movies will be available this fall on Blu-ray Disc and through leading content service provider VUDU, the first streaming service to announce support for Dolby Atmos films.
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