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PRV Audio Introduces new Mid Bass and Mid Range Drivers for 2018
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PRV Audio Introduces new Mid Bass and Mid Range Drivers for 2018

PRV Audio announced two new mid frequency drivers optimized for very powerful pro audio applications. The 10MB800FT is a rugged 10" mid bass woofer that combines a remarkable SPL output with low distortion and extended bass response, optimized for compact enclosures and larger 2 or 3 way systems. The 8MR600X focuses on high output mid range performance, with a sensitivity of 98 dB, using a 2" voice coil to ensure high heat dissipation and the necessary motor strength to deliver high sensitivity even on high power with the minimum distortion.
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Yamaha Announces Quad-Streaming MusicCast Amplifier Designed Expressly for Custom-Installed Multi-Room Audio
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Yamaha Announces Quad-Streaming MusicCast Amplifier Designed Expressly for Custom-Installed Multi-Room Audio

Yamaha expanded its MusicCast multi-room audio ecosystem with the introduction of the XDA-QS5400RK and XDA-AMP5400RK MusicCast Multi-Room Streaming Amplifiers. This 4 Zone, 8 Channel, solution was specially designed for custom integration of whole home audio systems, featuring ICEpower amp modules and ESS converters inside. The "AMP" serves as a companion amplifier for the Yamaha XDA-QS5400RK to expand speaker coverage and/or increase power output.
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RHA Introduces CL2 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphones
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RHA Introduces CL2 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphones

RHA has released the world’s first planar magnetic wireless headphones, the CL2 Planar, which also come with premium wired cable options in a precision engineered package with luxury materials, remarkable sound quality and beautiful finish. The new RHA CL2 Planar are now available for pre-sale online for €799.95/$899.95/(ROW $995.95), with deliveries expected from September 12. Full charging of the Bluetooth neckband is done via USB-C in just 1.5 hours.
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HEAD acoustics Releases ACQUA 4 Voice and Audio Quality Analysis Software
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HEAD acoustics Releases ACQUA 4 Voice and Audio Quality Analysis Software

HEAD acoustics has launched a new version of ACQUA (Advanced Communication Quality Analysis), the powerful software for voice and audio quality testing. As promised, with version 4, ACQUA supports the new modular hardware platform labCORE and includes a multi-channel signal generator and a multi-channel analyzer for testing all equipment in the field of telecommunication. The software features a restructured database menu and extended reporting functionalities, with easy-to-use hardware configuration and quick access to favorite projects.
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Merging Technologies To Introduce Significant Enhancements to Software and Hardware at IBC 2018
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Merging Technologies To Introduce Significant Enhancements to Software and Hardware at IBC 2018

Merging Technologies will arrive in Amsterdam with a significantly enhanced product range. This has more to do with ensuring that the company’s main products address the new workflow demands of broadcasters than only taking advantage of new components. Pyramix, Ovation, VCube, Horus, Hapi and ANEMAN all have something notable to entice visitors to stand 8.E96 at RAI. Merging is sharing this space with its Swiss neighbours, PSI Audio and Sonosax.
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New Arc-1 Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones by Aiwa Feature Biocellulose-Diaphragm Drivers
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New Arc-1 Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones by Aiwa Feature Biocellulose-Diaphragm Drivers

Aiwa, the consumer audio brand that has been recently resurrected as an American, Chicago-based audio company is now mainly focusing in wireless audio products, including speakers and headphones. The company now announced the official launch of its new Arc-1 Bluetooth headphone the brand's first over-ear model, focusing on "under the hood" technology, such as the use of a 40mm biocellulose diaphragm dynamic driver, unique in this class of device.
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Stetron Announces the Development of a New 57mm (2.25”) 520 Hz Low Frequency Driver For Fire and Safety Applications
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Stetron Announces the Development of a New 57mm (2.25”) 520 Hz Low Frequency Driver For Fire and Safety Applications

Stetron announced the development of a 520Hz low frequency new miniature loudspeaker designed especially for the Fire Alarm and Protection Industry. Featuring a slim design with a Mylar cone, which renders it water resistant, the Stetron D0057008NM127AR low frequency driver was designed to be used in UL217 approved products and complies with UL 217 performance requirements. This low profile driver is able to achieve high SPL, with a small foot print of only 2.25" (57mm).
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Bowers & Wilkins Announces New 600 Series Speakers with Continuum Drivers
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Bowers & Wilkins Announces New 600 Series Speakers with Continuum Drivers

More than four years since the latest 600 Series speakers were introduced, the sixth iteration of Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series was now announced with improved components and even more affordable prices, directly targeting a new generation of potential users looking for a complete coherent system, from bookshelf speakers to a 5.1 surround home theater configuration. The new 600 Series is updated with Continuum Drivers, directly borrowed from Bowers & Wilkins' 800 Series.
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RØDE TX-M2 Wireless Handheld Microphone Companion to the RØDELink Filmmaker Kit Now Sold Separately
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RØDE TX-M2 Wireless Handheld Microphone Companion to the RØDELink Filmmaker Kit Now Sold Separately

Australian pro audio giant RØDE Microphones released the Performer Kit’s RØDELink TX-M2 Handheld Condenser Microphone as a standalone unit, sold separately for the first time. For content creators requiring different microphone options to suit any situation, the RØDELink system – the basis for the Filmmaker Kit and Newsshooter Kit – now has a stylish, durable, compact handheld solution, the TX-M2. With 10 hours of use on a full charge, the TX-M2 is perfect for on-camera interviewing.
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Bose Professional Now Shipping the ControlSpace EX Audio Conferencing System
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Bose Professional Now Shipping the ControlSpace EX Audio Conferencing System

Coming off of a rigorous six-month beta period with over 50 successful conference room installations, Bose Professional is now ready for global distribution of its ControlSpace EX audio conferencing system. The suite includes an all-in-one Dante-based audio conferencing DSP processor, three under-table Dante endpoints, and ControlSpace Designer software with features specific to streamlined build-outs of audio conferencing systems.
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