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Celestion Features Big Red Horn for Axi2050 Axiperiodic Driver at Prolight+Sound 2019
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Celestion Features Big Red Horn for Axi2050 Axiperiodic Driver at Prolight+Sound 2019

Visitors to the NAMM 2019 show new AAC North halls couldn’t help noticing a Celestion booth prominently featuring a big red horn. That second Celestion booth at the show, was used by the British manufacturer to specifically promote its professional audio products and services to OEM’s. That same bespoke Big Red Horn was now displayed with the cutting-edge Axi2050 wideband axiperiodic compression driver at the 2019 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt.
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Yamaha Works with Nexo to Deliver Updated DXRmkII Loudspeakers
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Yamaha Works with Nexo to Deliver Updated DXRmkII Loudspeakers

At Prolight+Sound 2019 the Yamaha booth is certainly one of the busiest. And one of the reasons for excitement is the updated DXRmkII series of powered loudspeakers. The touring-grade technology of the four-model DXR range delivers class-leading SPLs in a compact, functional design. The updated range features a new, bigger neodymium 1.75” HF driver and retuned DSP, delivering improved audio quality and power from versatile loudspeakers which are ideal for a wide range of sound reinforcement applications.
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B&C Speakers Debuts DCX464 Coaxial Compression Driver
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B&C Speakers Debuts DCX464 Coaxial Compression Driver

B&C Speakers' engineers have been working for the last five years on a family of next generation high frequency devices. The result is the DCX464, a new time coherent coaxial ring radiator design with a neodymium magnet assembly, which the company believes will open new horizons for the professional audio industry. The 1.4” horn throat diameter of the DCX464 delivers a complete response from 300 to 18000 Hz thanks to a patent pending design that combines both diaphragms. VC
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L-Acoustics Introduces New ARCS Family of Scalable Rental Solutions with Five New References
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L-Acoustics Introduces New ARCS Family of Scalable Rental Solutions with Five New References

During Prolight+Sound 2019, L-Acoustics introduced five new references in its ARCS family, including the A15 Focus, A15 Wide, A10 Focus, A10 Wide, and KS21 Sub systems, designed for audiences from 50 to 5,000 in an approachable, compact format that offers greater versatility and ease of use. With the launch of the new ARCS product range, L-Acoustics introduces a new charter agreement offering rental partners meeting the ARCS standard system requirements the opportunity to join the official L-Acoustics rental network.
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d&b audiotechnik Introduces B8-SUB Slim Subwoofer at Prolight+Sound 2019
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d&b audiotechnik Introduces B8-SUB Slim Subwoofer at Prolight+Sound 2019

The B8-SUB is an ultra compact subwoofer from d&b audiotechnik, standing only 170 mm tall and keeping a remarkably low profile. Yet, the B8-SUB boasts an exceptionally high performance to size ratio that provides a low frequency extension down to 43 Hz. Paired with the established d&b xC, xS and E-Series loudspeakers, with dedicated models for mobile (B8-SUB) and install (Bi8-SUB), the new sub fits comfortably in the tightest of spaces and is ideal for corporate environments, cruise ships, small venues and more.
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Brüel & Kjær Introduces New B&K 2245 Sound Level Meter
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Brüel & Kjær Introduces New B&K 2245 Sound Level Meter

Sound and vibration specialist Brüel & Kjær has released the new B&K 2245 class 1 sound level meter, providing a complete solution for basic noise measurements, while combining functionality, ease-of-use and versatility. The latest in Brüel & Kjær’s range of iconic sound level meters was designed to instill confidence in professionals whose work involves noise measurement tasks, providing the reliability associated with the brand, while offering the flexibility to work in combination with dedicated mobile apps.
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Danley Sound Labs Enters Cinema Market with Complete Range of Speakers
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Danley Sound Labs Enters Cinema Market with Complete Range of Speakers

Launching at Cinema-Con 2019 (April 1-4) in Las Vegas, Danley Sound Lab's new range of cinema speakers combine the unique technologies and designs that have made the brand founded by Tom Danley. Loudspeakers featuring Danley’s Synergy Horn, full range, point source designs, and Tapped Horn subwoofers, combine to create a complete solution for cinema, including a dedicated surround speaker that is a fully horn-loaded, two-way coaxial design, and all powered by the company's range of DSP amplifiers with dedicated presets.
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KV2 Audio Launches ESD Cube at Prolight+Sound 2019
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KV2 Audio Launches ESD Cube at Prolight+Sound 2019

KV2 Audio, the company founded by George Krampera, which keeps designing the company's extensive range of professional audio speakers, manufactured in the Czech Republic, will be showing its most compact speaker yet at Prolight+Sound 2019. The ESD Cube ultra-compact passive 5-inch loudspeaker features a unique trans-coil design for superior vocal reproduction, extended high frequency response, increased dynamic range and what the company claims to be the lowest distortion of any comparable loudspeaker in its class. VC
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Powersoft Shows New Amplifier and Innovative OEM Components at Prolight+Sound 2019
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Powersoft Shows New Amplifier and Innovative OEM Components at Prolight+Sound 2019

Powersoft returned to Messe Frankfurt in force for Prolight+Sound 2019 with a full suite of industry audio solutions, including the brand new X4L, a 4 channel amplifier specifically designed for peak voltages and to feed the most power hungry arrays and subwoofers. On the OEM components range, Powersoft introduced the LOTO DSP 1-2 in / 4 out Advanced DSP board; the DSP-Lite ETH 1-2 in / 3 out DSP interface for LiteMod, MiniMod and DigiMod amp modules; and an update for its Snapshot Selector mobile app.
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German Physiks Launches New High-End Electronics at AXPONA 2019
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German Physiks Launches New High-End Electronics at AXPONA 2019

Announced in late 2018, German Physiks’ new Emperor Extreme range of high-end electronics will be launched in the U.S. at the AXPONA 2019 show. The range currently comprises a preamplifier, integrated amplifier and stereo and mono power amplifiers and will be further expanded soon with a DSP and Digital Electronic Crossover unit. Knows for its unique omnidirectional speakers and the development of the DDD driver, the German company will now expand into electronics.
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