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Fulcrum Acoustic Showcases New Products and Technologies at InfoComm 2024
by Alfred Moody

Fulcrum Acoustic Showcases New Products and Technologies at InfoComm 2024

InfoComm 2024 will be a decisive moment for Fulcrum Acoustic, following the creation of its Fulcrum Immersive division, and the acquisition of Venueflex digital signal processing systems, allowing the company to enter the growing immersive audio and active acoustics market. For InfoComm, Fulcrum brings new RX series installation speakers, upgraded Fulcrum One software, and advanced digital signal processors supporting object-based mixing and active acoustics technologies.
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Owl Labs Launches Improved 4K Ultra HD Meeting Owl 4+ and AI-powered Software
by Joao Martins

Owl Labs Launches Improved 4K Ultra HD Meeting Owl 4+ and AI-powered Software

Owl Labs was the first company to design and bring to market an AI-powered, 360-degree camera and smart speaker, all-in-one tabletop conferencing solution. Gradually, it improved the concept, upgraded the software, and expanded the Owl ecosystem. Now, it launched its fourth generation product, the Meeting Owl 4+ featuring an improved speaker, microphone and (finally) with a 4K Ultra HD camera and video output. This is the Owl that Owl Labs wanted to do from the onset.
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Orchard Audio Releases New 500W GaN Monoblock Audio Amplifier
by Joao Martins

Orchard Audio Releases New 500W GaN Monoblock Audio Amplifier

Following the launch of its Starkrimson 150W monoblock, Orchard Audio now announced its new state-of-the-art, gallium nitride (GaN) 500W monoblock audio amplifier. The Starkrimson Mono Ultra Premium represents the culmination of Orchard Audio's - and its founder's Leonid (Leo) Ayzenshtat - relentless pursuit of new approaches for audio. This meticulously crafted monoblock amplifier leverages GaN technology and unique Class-D design to deliver unparalleled power, detail, and clarity.
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Nexum Promotes AERO Earbuds and Auracast Bundles on Kickstarter
by Joao Martins

Nexum Promotes AERO Earbuds and Auracast Bundles on Kickstarter

Taiwanese audio company Nexum wants to anticipate the benefits of next-generation Bluetooth LE Audio technology and is promoting its AERO TWS earbuds as one of the first solutions on the market to harness the power of Auracast. Using an Airoha AB1565 chipset, Nexum is now promoting a Kickstarter campaign for the AERO earbuds, also sold bundled with the company's VOCE Auracast adapter and transmitter, which can be retrofitted to any audio device with a USB-C or 3.5mm aux output. One way to enjoy the benefits of Auracast before it becomes widely adopted.
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Alcons Audio Introduces WR20 Pro-Ribbon Stage Monitor
by audioXpress Staff

Alcons Audio Introduces WR20 Pro-Ribbon Stage Monitor

Following a preview at the NAMM show in January 2024, Alcons Audio has officially introduced the WR20 high performance stage monitor sound system. For this new design, the Dutch audio innovator is once again exploring the advantages of its renowned pro-ribbon technology to stage monitoring, matched with a passive-filtered system that brings the well-recognized dynamic and ultra-low distortion Alcons signature sound in a slim and unobtrusive package.
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IK Multimedia Launches Improved iLoud MTM MKII Ultra-Nearfield Monitors
by Joao Martins

IK Multimedia Launches Improved iLoud MTM MKII Ultra-Nearfield Monitors

Adding a host of improvements while maintaining its compact size and price, IK Multimedia unveiled the iLoud MTM MKII active studio monitors. While maintaining the original's iconic MTM design, the MKII models further surpass the limits of its compact size to offer features that dramatically elevate performance. More efficient drivers, twice the processing power, and now with advanced ARC auto-calibration already built-in.
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Genelec 3440A Smart IP PoE Subwoofer Introduced at InfoComm 2024
by audioXpress Staff

Genelec 3440A Smart IP PoE Subwoofer Introduced at InfoComm 2024

Following a prototype demo at Integrated Systems Europe 2024, Genelec confirms that will be further expanding its Smart IP family of active installation loudspeaker systems at InfoComm 2024 with the introduction of the 3440A – a truly pioneering new PoE subwoofer. The 3440A joins the existing Genelec Smart IP range of wall, ceiling, and pendant loudspeaker models to provide a scalable full-range audio solution that combines exceptional sound quality and networked convenience.
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Drawmer Introduces 1971 Dual 4-Band Parametric Equalizer
by audioXpress Staff

Drawmer Introduces 1971 Dual 4-Band Parametric Equalizer

Drawmer Electronics introduced the all new Drawmer 1971 4-Band Parametric EQ. This new design performs subtle shaping for mastering purposes that require a delicate touch and easy recall, but is just as capable of tonal sculpting, adding the analog warmth and character that is near impossible to emulate in the digital domain. Unique to the 1971 is the CRUSH button, a switchable option available on each band, adding a fixed time constant, auto gain makeup compressor with a wider rounder bandwidth and musically pleasing harmonics.
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Knowles Supertweeters Power New EarSonics Precision In-Ear Monitors
by audioXpress Staff

Knowles Supertweeters Power New EarSonics Precision In-Ear Monitors

French in-ear monitor specialist EarSonics has selected Knowles to provide balanced armature (BA) drivers for its new EM96 Customizable In-Ear Monitor (IEM). Now available, the EM96 is the first IEM from a European manufacturer to utilize two Knowles Supertweeters, working alongside two Knowles woofers and two mid-range BA drivers for a three-way crossover. Leveraging Knowles' patented coil design and high-stiffness, low-mass reed, the Supertweeter achieves an exceptional treble frequency extension without additional amplification.
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Orange Amplification Launches Pyramid Audio System
by Alfred Moody

Orange Amplification Launches Pyramid Audio System

Orange Amplification, globally regarded as one the best British guitar and bass amplifier manufacturers for both design and build, continues to grow the consumer arm of the brand. Half merchandising and half lifestyle product that expands on the brand's recognition, the Orange Pyramid system is a compact hifi system delivering powerful sound and convenient connectivity that the company says is "pleasing to the ear," with a "warm clean sound."
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