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Melodyne and Reaper Are Now Able To Communicate Via ARA 2
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Melodyne and Reaper Are Now Able To Communicate Via ARA 2

Celemony Software announced an important new development for all musicians and studios working in music production. With version 5.97, the popular DAW Reaper now supports the ARA Audio Random Access 2 interface extension. According to the German software company, this development allows users of Reaper to enjoy Melodyne's powerful note editing capabilities from individual notes within chords to polyphonic audio material.
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McIntosh Announces RS200 Next Generation Home Audio Wireless Loudspeaker System
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McIntosh Announces RS200 Next Generation Home Audio Wireless Loudspeaker System

McIntosh, the high-fidelity company synonym with ultimate-quality audio for 70 years, now transformed into a luxury lifestyle home entertainment brand has announced the RS200 Wireless Loudspeaker System, a completely new category for its catalog. Known for its high-quality tube amplification designs and exquisite audio components, McIntosh has is now entering the wireless audio space, where convenience combines with modern streaming audio sources.
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Audioengine Announces A2+ Wireless Powered Desktop Speakers with Bluetooth 5
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Audioengine Announces A2+ Wireless Powered Desktop Speakers with Bluetooth 5

Audioengine continues to expand its range of great sounding compact wireless speakers. The new A2+ Wireless Speakers feature an advanced Bluetooth 5 module and were designed for desktop use but with sufficient power to fill a room when needed. Premium analog power amplifiers are built inside the left speaker, providing a very efficient system, with an auto-standby idle mode included to conserve power when not playing music. There's even USB, analog inputs and a subwoofer output.
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beyerdynamic Introduces Xelento Wireless High-End In-Ear Headphones
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beyerdynamic Introduces Xelento Wireless High-End In-Ear Headphones

Following their success in the high-end circles since their introduction in 2017, beyerdynamic now announced the launch of Xelento Wireless, combining the high-quality in-ear headphone featuring Tesla drivers and aptX HD Bluetooth to create an unparalleled listening experience anywhere. The challenge for the German brand was obviously how to match the same quality experience of the wired Xelento in a wireless product, without compromising the drivers' performance.
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Work Pro Widens SoundNut Pendant Speaker Range
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Work Pro Widens SoundNut Pendant Speaker Range

AV equipment manufacturer Work Pro Audio is expanding the popular SoundNut range of pendant speakers for installed sound applications. After a preview at the ISE 2019 show, the Spanish company launched four more SoundNut models to complete the range: the SN-3, SN-6, SN-10, which feature three-, six- and 10-inch drivers respectively, and the SN-8SUB, an eight-inch subwoofer for low-frequency enhancement. All use the same basic design concept as the original SN-8 introduced in 2018.
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Meyer Sound Updates UPQ Line with New Amplifier and Introduces New ULTRA-X40 Point Source Loudspeaker
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Meyer Sound Updates UPQ Line with New Amplifier and Introduces New ULTRA-X40 Point Source Loudspeaker

Meyer Sound had a series of new product announcements at the ISE 2019 show, including a versatile IntelligentDC power supply and an updated UPQ loudspeaker series, plus the unveiling of an entirely new ULTRA-X40 point source loudspeaker design. These new speakers were also featured in a series of off-site demos, where Meyer Sound offered a glimpse of the company's new Spacemap LIVE spatial mixing platform, the answer from the Californian company to the market trend toward immersive sound, and which the company confirms will be released later in 2019.
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Antelope Audio Premieres World’s First USB-C Bus-Powered Modeling Mic
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Antelope Audio Premieres World’s First USB-C Bus-Powered Modeling Mic

Professional audio manufacturer Antelope Audio is firing on all cylinders with the worldwide premiere of three one-of-a-kind, industry-leading products for modern recording studios. Edge Go is the world’s first USB-C bus-powered modeling microphone, enabling a complete studio experience with circuit-level mic and gear emulations onboard Antelope Audio’s real-time FPGA FX platform. The company also announced new updates for the Orion32+ Gen 3 and Orion32 HD Gen 3 audio interfaces offering improved conversion quality at affordable prices.
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SPL of Germany Ships Crescendo 8-Channel Microphone Preamp Featuring 120V Technology
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SPL of Germany Ships Crescendo 8-Channel Microphone Preamp Featuring 120V Technology

Sound Performance Labs (SPL) of Germany is now shipping their new “Crescendo” 8-channel microphone preamplifier featuring SPL’s unique120V technology. The “Crescendo” is the first microphone preamp operating with an internal voltage of 120V offering increased headroom for a much wider dynamic range to capture every detail in a recording microphone preamplifier that operates with an internal operating voltage of 120V.
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Focal Unveils Arche DAC & Amplifier and Stellia Closed-Back Headphones
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Focal Unveils Arche DAC & Amplifier and Stellia Closed-Back Headphones

Focal is announcing its first foray into the DAC and amplifier market with the launch of Arche, an audiophile DAC and amplifier that is developed by Micromega for Focal. It combines a digital-analog converter, as well as two pure class-A amplification modes (voltage and hybrid) designed especially for headphones. At the same time, Focal announced a new headphone closed-back model. The Focal Stellia combines sound quality with a more sophisticated style "à la Française."
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Martin Audio Announces New Wavefront Precision Longbow (WPL) Line Array Element and SXC118 Cardioid Subwoofer
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Martin Audio Announces New Wavefront Precision Longbow (WPL) Line Array Element and SXC118 Cardioid Subwoofer

At this year’s ISE 2019 trade show in Amsterdam, Martin Audio announced several new products, both for the installation market but also for live performance and touring. The British company unveiled its latest optimized line array, adding to the popular Wavefront Precision Series with the Longbow (WPL) edition, which takes its scalable resolution concept further. At the same time, Martin Audio launched its new SXC118 cardioid subwoofer, as part of an overhaul of its subwoofer strategy, designed for touring sound and installations.
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