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Shure Introduces TwinPlex Premium Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier and Headset Microphones
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Shure Introduces TwinPlex Premium Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier and Headset Microphones

At the 2019 NAB Show, Shure unveiled TwinPlex, the company’s new line of premium subminiature (5 mm) omnidirectional lavalier and headset microphones. Designed to stand up to the toughest conditions, TwinPlex provides natural audio at both high and low frequency when professional vocal performance is a must. The new TwinPlex series uses a patent pending capsule technology in an easy-to-conceal package, ideal for quick costume changes or discreetly placed under wardrobe with no impact on sound quality.
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New FaitalPro HF1440 Compression Driver Extends Frequency Response and Power in a Compact Format
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New FaitalPro HF1440 Compression Driver Extends Frequency Response and Power in a Compact Format

As previously reported, FaitalPRO attended Prolight+Sound 2019 in full force and with many new products to unveil, all with great appeal for the professional audio market. The renowned Italian manufacturer of professional loudspeakers announced several new low frequency drivers, as well as the HF1440, a new 1.4" high-power neodymium compression driver that is now a top of the range product in the brand's catalog, joining an already outstanding series of really compact high frequency drivers.
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Sonos New Speaker Range Inspired by IKEA Reimagines Light and Sound at Home
by Joao Martins

Sonos New Speaker Range Inspired by IKEA Reimagines Light and Sound at Home

The story was already confirmed for some time, but Sonos and IKEA have finally revealed the results of its joint project, designed to reimagine the smart home, Scandinavian style. As Sonos describes it, "Sound is a powerful mood booster, as important to the atmosphere at home as any rug, or art piece, or sofa. Setting out to make great sound available for everyone, IKEA and Sonos now present the first products in the SYMFONISK range – one being our loudest table lamp ever."
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Blackmagic Design Announces DaVinci Resolve 16 with Much-Improved Audio Features
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Blackmagic Design Announces DaVinci Resolve 16 with Much-Improved Audio Features

At the NAB 2019 show, Blackmagic Design announced several exciting new products, including the new DaVinci Resolve 16 software and a whole new range of 8K products. Audio professionals will benefit from new Resolve 16 features, including immersive 3D audio features for Dolby Atmos, MPEG-H and SMPTE ST 2098 metadata support, new Elastic Wave capabilities, improved overview of automation parameters, enhanced loudness monitoring, new plugins and measurement tools, and a new foley sound library.
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Stenheim Premieres New Alumine Three Speaker in Chicago and Shanghai
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Stenheim Premieres New Alumine Three Speaker in Chicago and Shanghai

A world premiere not to be missed at Axpona 2019 (April 12-14) in Chicago, or for those attending the Shanghai SIAV 2019 Show (also April 12-14), Stenheim will be unveiling its latest Alumine Three speaker, the product of many years of research and understanding of audio technology. As Stenheim states, while some manufacturers focus on the senses and others on technology, Stenheim's Made in Switzerland approach combines the two "because we understand the impact of physical constraints on subjective listening quality," they explain.
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FaitalPro Announces New FX Woofer Series at Prolight+Sound 2019
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FaitalPro Announces New FX Woofer Series at Prolight+Sound 2019

FaitalPRO attended Prolight+Sound 2019 in full force and with many new products to unveil, all with great appeal for the professional audio market. The renowned Italian manufacturer of professional loudspeakers announced two new XL woofers and a new 1.4" high-power compression driver that is now a top of the range product in the brand's catalog. But the largest announcement was a whole new family of FX600 Series woofers that includes the 12FX600, 15FX600, and 18FX600 models.
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Powerbeats Pro Are Beats' First True Wireless Earbuds, Focusing on Performance
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Powerbeats Pro Are Beats' First True Wireless Earbuds, Focusing on Performance

Beats is an Apple-owned company. As Beats benefits increasingly - and exclusively - from Apple's own technologies and developments, this also means that we get new Beats products after Apple's own releases. So, the new Powerbeats Pro are unveiled after the second-generation AirPods, because they use the same H1 wireless chip. Otherwise, they are Beats first true wireless, and a totally different product.
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Sound Devices Announces Scorpio Flagship 36 Channel Mixer and 32 Track Recorder
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Sound Devices Announces Scorpio Flagship 36 Channel Mixer and 32 Track Recorder

When it comes to location recording for any type of media production, Sound Devices has become a leading reference with its astonishingly complete and high quality range of portable recorders and mixers. Now, the company announced a new flagship model with… 32 channels of audio recording and 36 track mixer in a portable format roughly the size of the 688. It’s called Scorpio and it’s an impressively powerful machine, already with Dante I/O, USB-C and Bluetooth 5.
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Røde Microphones Launches All-New Miniature Digital Wireless Microphone System
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Røde Microphones Launches All-New Miniature Digital Wireless Microphone System

Røde Microphones announced the launch and shipping of the Wireless GO digital wireless microphone system, an extremely small and versatile digital wireless mic/receiver combination. As Røde describes it, Wireless GO is an ultra-compact digital wireless microphone system which is unique in its clip’n’go versatility, incredibly compact form-factor, and unmatched price accessibility. It’s the perfect wireless mic solution for content creators in all disciplines: filmmakers, on-camera presenters, newsgatherers, vloggers and more.”
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Beyma Introduces Three New LEX Woofers and More at Prolight+Sound 2019
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Beyma Introduces Three New LEX Woofers and More at Prolight+Sound 2019

In clear party mode to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Spanish professional loudspeaker manufacturer Beyma introduced several new products at this year’s Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt. The debuts include three new high performance subwoofers that expand even more the unique LEX range, with its mix of artistic and optimized mechanical design. Beyma also expanded its portfolio in the woofers section with a new 14” driver, a new format for the company, and introduces a new 1,4” exit small compression driver.
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