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Genelec Signals the Rise of Smart IP with Launch of 4430 IP-Connected Installation Loudspeaker
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Genelec Signals the Rise of Smart IP with Launch of 4430 IP-Connected Installation Loudspeaker

Genelec announced the availability of the new 4430 two-way active installation loudspeaker, the first model to incorporate the company’s ground-breaking Smart IP technology, a development effort initiated in 2005. Now supporting Dante and AES67 audio transport over PoE+ infrastructures - requiring a clever combination of a new high efficiency power supply and built-in processing - Genelec believes it can offer an ideal ideal solution, combining exceptional sound quality with single cable convenience.
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Enclave Audio Introduces World’s First THX Certified and WiSA Certified Wireless Home Theater System
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Enclave Audio Introduces World’s First THX Certified and WiSA Certified Wireless Home Theater System

Thanks to the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) efforts, home theater systems can finally meet consumer's demand for more immersive home audio experiences with the convenience of wireless. Enclave Audio, a manufacturer of immersive wireless audio systems for home entertainment environments, expanded its CineHome product portfolio with the introduction of two new WiSA Certified wireless multi-channel surround speaker systems: the CineHome II and CineHome PRO and the new CineHub wireless audio transmitter.
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Netgear Advances Professional AV Over IP With Powerful New 100G Switches
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Netgear Advances Professional AV Over IP With Powerful New 100G Switches

Building on the tremendous demand for AV over IP, Netgear is now shipping powerful new M4300 switches along with the addition of two new 100 Gigabit network switches. The new 16, 24, and 48-port 10 Gigabit models, previously debuted at InfoComm 2019, are now available for purchase. Additionally, the new M4500 series 100 Gigabit Network Switches have been added to the Netgear managed switch line. All of these new offerings are purpose built to streamline audiovisual solutions over IP by reducing the complexity and cost of networked deployments but are equally applicable to standard IT network deployments.
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Version 5.5 of COMSOL Multiphysics Is Now Available
by David Logvin

Version 5.5 of COMSOL Multiphysics Is Now Available

COMSOL, the multiphysics modeling, simulation, and application design and deployment software company, announced the latest version of its COMSOL Multiphysics software. COMSOL Multiphysics version 5.5 introduces powerful geometry modeling tools, faster solvers, and two new products: the Metal Processing Module and the Porous Media Flow Module. Most of the new features and tools benefit directly all developers working with the COMSOL Acoustics module.
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Brüel & Kjær Launches Type 4988-A 1/4" Pressure-Field Measurement Microphone
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Brüel & Kjær Launches Type 4988-A 1/4" Pressure-Field Measurement Microphone

Bruel & Kjaer has a new miniature microphone ideal for high-precision acoustic measurements tests within confined spaces – Type 4988-A. A mini, yet mighty microphone, this new 1/4" low noise, prepolarized, all titanium microphone was designed to help engineers and acousticians achieve accurate measurements in everyday tasks. The new Type 4988-A is flat from 20Hz to 20KHz (±1 dB) and can be used close to hard reflective surfaces, or very close to sound ports of an audio device.
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Meze Audio Announces New Rai Solo Quality In-Ears for Everyone
by Joao Martins

Meze Audio Announces New Rai Solo Quality In-Ears for Everyone

Meze Audio, a Romanian high-end audio company developing premium headphones and earphones for music enthusiasts, introduced Rai Solo, its newest in-ear monitor. Rai Solo is the second IEM developed in the company's Rai product range, after the release of Rai Penta earlier in 2019. Rai Solo is aiming to become the brand's entry-level IEM, offering an affordable way to immerse into a pure listening experience while enjoying the ergonomic elegant design, typical of Meze products.
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SEAS Announces Excel Graphene W22 8-Inch Woofer Launch
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SEAS Announces Excel Graphene W22 8-Inch Woofer Launch

The new Excel Graphene line was initiated with the launch of the W16NX003 midbass driver in February 2019, and the new 8-inch woofer, the W22NX001, is now the fourth product in this new line from SEAS. The new W22NX001 (E0077-08) also represents a successor to the famous W22EX001 (E0022-08) from SEAS, and it's been upgraded like other products with the new graphene cone technology, as well as a new longer voice coil with a titanium former, magnet system with copper rings and caps, and a thicker ferrite magnet, designed and optimized for lower distortion and high power handling.
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Schiit Audio Introduces Two Desktop DAC/Amps for High-End Audio Gamers
by Joao Martins

Schiit Audio Introduces Two Desktop DAC/Amps for High-End Audio Gamers

Schiit Audio announced the immediate availability of a pair of gaming-focused desktop DAC/Amps, Fulla 3 and Hel. Fulla 3 adds a versatile, high quality microphone input to its existing Fulla 2 DAC, while the retail price remains at $99. Hel adds much higher power output — 4x that of Fulla 3 — a stereo mic input with 24-bit ADC and front panel level control, as well as switchable input and gain, for $189. Two new products for a new class os users: high-end audio gamers!
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RME Updates ADI-2 DAC and RME Babyface Pro Interface with FS Models
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RME Updates ADI-2 DAC and RME Babyface Pro Interface with FS Models

German manufacturer RME Audio introduced improved "FS" versions of its ADI-2 DAC and RME Babyface Pro portable audio interface. FS stands for the improved SteadyClock FS, a new technology for synchronization and jitter suppression in digital audio signals using even more efficient filtering, and a design based on a super low jitter reference clock. The new ADI-2 Pro FS also introduces an AKM AK4493 PCM/DSD 768 kHz DAC converter, in a special circuit variant developed by RME engineers.
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CEntrance Ships MixerFace R4B Professional Field Recorder with Stereo Mics
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CEntrance Ships MixerFace R4B Professional Field Recorder with Stereo Mics

CEntrance announced that the MixerFace R4B professional field recording solution is now shipping. The company's mobile recording interface now comes with a pair of XY stereo microphones, PivotMics PM1, and a built-in 24-bit SD card recorder, creating a completely stand-alone, high-end recording device. The new MixerFace R4B retains all the features of parent MixerFace models, including a rechargeable battery, sturdy metal housing, and a tactile user interface, all of which combine to create a perfect mobile solution for remote broadcasting or news gathering, podcasting, and interviews.
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