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PK Sound Introduces Trinity Install Line Array Element
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PK Sound Introduces Trinity Install Line Array Element

PK Sound, the robotic line array company from Calgary, Alberta, has released an installation-focused iteration of Trinity, its flagship large-format line array element. Trinity Install brings the voicing and coverage control features of the Trinity family to performance installations and live event spaces in discreet new all-black enclosures. Instead of the fully robotic features of the touring models, vertical and horizontal angles are set during installation using a fixed rigging system.
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Plugin Alliance Launches Lindell Audio 50 Series Dual Channel Strip Plug-In
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Plugin Alliance Launches Lindell Audio 50 Series Dual Channel Strip Plug-In

Plugin Alliance announced availability of the new Lindell Audio 50 Series software plugin, that transforms Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) into an analog mixing console by capturing the legendary sound of original API circuits as a dual console channel strip and bus path. The software plugin was created using the patented Tolerance Modeling Technology (TMT) licensed from Brainworx, creating what Plugin Alliance describes as "the most convincing model of these classic consoles to date."
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Sony Reaches Out to Creators with ECM-W2BT Wireless Microphone and ECM-LV1 Compact Stereo Lavalier Microphone
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Sony Reaches Out to Creators with ECM-W2BT Wireless Microphone and ECM-LV1 Compact Stereo Lavalier Microphone

Sony Electronics announced two new microphones with the launch of the ECM-W2BT Multi-interface, shoe compatible wireless microphone and ECM-LV1 compact stereo lavalier microphone. High-quality wireless audio recording with lower noise and stable connection is possible with the ECM-W2BT wireless microphone, especially when paired with the ECM-LV1 stereo lavalier microphone and one of Sony's cameras with digital compatibility.
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MAAT Announces Universal Monitor Controller and Visualizer Plug-In for High Resolution Audio Files and Streams
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MAAT Announces Universal Monitor Controller and Visualizer Plug-In for High Resolution Audio Files and Streams

MAAT Incorporated announced the release of a cross platform plug-in and native application for routing, matrixing and visualization of digital audio. The new MAATgo Plug-in represents the debut of MAAT’s first product designed specifically for hi-fi enthusiasts and high resolution audio (HRA) music playback from computers. Available for all major plug-in formats for macOS and Windows, MAATgo delivers complete "preamp" channel routing, plus a software goniometer that authentically replicates an analog oscilloscope experience.
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Merging Technologies Announces Updated Hapi MKII Modular Audio Interface
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Merging Technologies Announces Updated Hapi MKII Modular Audio Interface

Merging Technologies just announced a new updated MKII version of its popular Hapi networked audio interface and converter. Hapi was instrumental in introducing the world to Ravenna/AES67 audio-over-IP, and its economical form factor made it the ideal local stagebox or studio interface for demanding applications, benefiting from a modular interface card architecture, common with the Merging Horus flagship interface. Now, Merging launched the Hapi MKII with updated technology, making it an ideal extension for any DAW, regardless of OS.
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Sonos Introduces New Ultra-Portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Speaker
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Sonos Introduces New Ultra-Portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Speaker

Sonos introduced Sonos Roam, an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker built to deliver the best possible sound for its size, both at home and outdoors with adaptable features. It can be fully connected to Sonos system on Wi-Fi at home and automatically switching to Bluetooth when the user is on the go. As Sonos highlights, the Roam was designed to be effortless to set-up and control, using new smart features that make it easier to enjoy music and more from anywhere. Roam is available starting April 20 for $169.
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Cambridge Audio Reveals Updated Melomania 1+ True Wireless with USB-C and Enhanced User Experience
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Cambridge Audio Reveals Updated Melomania 1+ True Wireless with USB-C and Enhanced User Experience

Currently the strongest growth product segment in consumer electronics, true wireless technology is advancing fast but the category remains a crowded and highly competitive space. Short after the announcement of its flagship Melomania Touch earbuds, British audio brand Cambridge Audio updated its first TWS design, launched originally in June 2019. The new Melomania 1+ true wireless earbuds keep the compact form factor and a competitive price, and gained updated technology and app control features.
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New Klippel SCN Near Field Add-On (SCN-NF) Now Available
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New Klippel SCN Near Field Add-On (SCN-NF) Now Available

Announced earlier in 2020, Klippel now confirmed availability of its new SCN Near-Field Add On (SCN-NF), a new solution that accurately enables all the most relevant transducer measurements using a single hardware setup in a non-anechoic room. This new powerful addition to the Klippel Scanning Vibrometer is a smart alternative to using an anechoic chamber, and the fastest way to get full directivity holographic measurements, extrapolate SPL to any point in 3D half-space and obtain balloon, contour, polar and sound power plots.
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Raspberry Pi Relaunches Four IQAudio HATs Following Acquisition
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Raspberry Pi Relaunches Four IQAudio HATs Following Acquisition

Raspberry Pi has relaunched four IQaudio HATs as official Pi audio add-on boards with lower prices ranging from $20 to $30: the IQaudio DAC+, DAC Pro, DigiAMP+ and Codec Zero. In December 2020, Raspberry Pi Trading announced it had acquired IQAudio and would be relaunching their Raspberry Pi audio HATs at lower prices. Now, IQAudio’s four most popular HATs have been relaunched as official Pi accessories and are available via the usual Pi resellers.
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Tube Amp Doctor Launches Brand New TAD 6L6GCM-STR REDBASE Premium Selected Tubes
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Tube Amp Doctor Launches Brand New TAD 6L6GCM-STR REDBASE Premium Selected Tubes

A brand new series of tubes was launched and the first model is now ready to ship worldwide! The new 6L6GCM-STR is the first model from a new high quality premium tube series named REBASE, from Tube Amp Doctor (TAD). As the German company explains, the 6L6GCM-STR REDBASE is an entirely new TAD development, recommended for lively clean sounds as well as powerful broadband multi-channel amps, an ideal upgrade for any guitar or high-end amplifier that uses 6L6GC or 5881 tubes.
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