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Artnovion Launches New Siena, Lyra 16.32, Altay and Tejo Acoustic Panels at CEDIA 2019
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Artnovion Launches New Siena, Lyra 16.32, Altay and Tejo Acoustic Panels at CEDIA 2019

During the CEDIA 2019 show, Origin Acoustics, the U.S. distributor for Artnovion, introduced new products from the acoustic treatment company, targeting both commercial, retail and residential environments. The two companies demonstrated new evolutions for the home and pro audio markets with its new Siena Panelling, Lyra 16.32 Panelling, Altay Absorber and Tejo Absorber. All new panels have a simple discreet installation system that allows for quick mounting and easy maintenance.
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POW Audio Grows Product Portfolio with New Expandable Una Speaker Line
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POW Audio Grows Product Portfolio with New Expandable Una Speaker Line

POW Audio is a new audio brand focused on reimagining ultra-portable, omnidirectional speakers through its patented expandable-chamber WaveBloom technology. Following a very successful introduction of the concept at CES 2019, the company now announced the first two of three products in its Una line, a suite of Bluetooth speakers that boast premium, high-output sound and ultra-portability. The Una and Una X are both ideal for listening at home, a beach vacation, event gathering or day by the pool.
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Apple Promotes Hearing Health with new WatchOS6 Noise Control Feature
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Apple Promotes Hearing Health with new WatchOS6 Noise Control Feature

The new Noise app, introduced with watchOS 6 for any Apple Watch Series, helps users understand the ambient sound levels in environments such as concerts and sporting events that could negatively impact hearing. As the sound levels change, the app’s decibel meter moves in real time. The watch can send a notification if the decibel level reaches 90 decibels, which can begin to impact hearing after four hours per week of exposure at this level, according to the World Health Organization.
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PreSonus Ships New PX-1 and PM-2 Recording Microphones
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PreSonus Ships New PX-1 and PM-2 Recording Microphones

PreSonus is now shipping two new microphones suitable for a wide variety of recording applications. Whether purchased at the same time or separately, the new PreSonus PX-1 large-diaphragm cardioid condenser mic and PM-2 stereo set of matched small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones offer the core of a high-quality microphone collection at very affordable prices.
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Bowers & Wilkins Introduces 2019 Line of Wireless Headphones with Cutting-Edge Specifications
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Bowers & Wilkins Introduces 2019 Line of Wireless Headphones with Cutting-Edge Specifications

With consumers increasingly aware of active noise cancellation (ANC) technology, more robust Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and fast charging via USB-C, manufacturers are feeling the need to upgrade their existing models. And Bowers & Wilkins decided to do it all at once with two new in-ear, one over-ear, and one on-ear model, adopting the latest available platform and technologies from Qualcomm, including the latest aptX Adaptive Bluetooth transmission.
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Dear Reality Updates dearVR PRO Software with Multichannel Output Support for All Spatial Audio Production Needs
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Dear Reality Updates dearVR PRO Software with Multichannel Output Support for All Spatial Audio Production Needs

At IBC 2019, Dear Reality announced an update (v1.4) to its flagship spatial audio software solution. Available from October 2019, the dearVR PRO 3D audio panner will support 26 multichannel output formats. In addition to binaural and Ambisonics outputs, the software will be able to reproduce multichannel formats for loudspeaker playback from 5.0 to 13.1, supporting Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, MPEG-H or the AMBEO Soundbar from Sennheiser.
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B&C Speakers Expands High Energy DS Subwoofer Family
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B&C Speakers Expands High Energy DS Subwoofer Family

B&C has expanded their DS Series of high motor strength subwoofers to include 4" coil motor options. The DS Series are the next evolution in professional subwoofers, using a new, longer, four layer aluminum voice coil. The result is more energy in the gap, higher sensitivity, lower distortion and better overall performance. The two new models, 15DS100 and 18DS100, are now available.
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Dynaudio Expands Its Core Range of Studio Monitors With Core 47 and Core Sub
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Dynaudio Expands Its Core Range of Studio Monitors With Core 47 and Core Sub

Dynaudio’s extremely versatile and great-value Core series studio monitor range has grown to twice its size with a new, compact three-way monitor and a powerful subwoofer designed to extend the low-end perfectly for Core 7, 47 and 59 monitors. The legendary Danish studio-monitor manufacturer from Skanderborg, Denmark, added this two new models to the Core reference series, originally introduced at the 2019 NAMM show.
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Blue Introduces Yeti X Professional USB Microphone with Four Capsule Condenser Array
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Blue Introduces Yeti X Professional USB Microphone with Four Capsule Condenser Array

Blue announced the new Yeti X USB microphone for gaming, streaming and podcasting, featuring a new four capsule condenser microphone array, high-res LED metering to provide visual, real-time feedback for vocal levels, and a multi-function smart knob that provides instant control over essential mic functions. The new Yeti X is also enhanced by software with built- in effects and presets that offers immediate results for creators who want to deliver professional, broadcast-quality content. A new concept that the company calls Blue VO!CE technology.
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Bowers & Wilkins Expands Wireless Formation Suite of Products with New Formation Flex
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Bowers & Wilkins Expands Wireless Formation Suite of Products with New Formation Flex

Following the introduction of the Formation Suite of wireless home audio products, Bowers & Wilkins introduced a new full-range standalone model to the family, more in-line with the design of the rest of the series. The new Formation Flex extends the wireless capabilities of the high resolution streaming Formation series, offering what the company states to be the “highest quality sound ever found in a standalone wireless speaker of its size.”
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