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Merging Technologies Shows Expanded Merging+Range at RMAF 2017
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Merging Technologies Shows Expanded Merging+Range at RMAF 2017

The latest MERGING+PLAYER, MERGING+NADAC and MERGING+POWER from Swiss digital audio experts Merging Technologies will be featured in a dedicated room at The Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) 2017 in Denver. The late decision to take a room at the show was predicated by a change in US distribution and the desire to show the full range of networked audio products without conflict from other brands in the same room.
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Legacy to Showcase New VALOR Speaker with Wavelet Digital Processor at RMAF 2017
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Legacy to Showcase New VALOR Speaker with Wavelet Digital Processor at RMAF 2017

Legacy Audio will premiere its new VALOR loudspeaker system at the RMAF 2017 show. Powered by an incredible 2750 watts per side, the VALOR is the first speaker to employ Stereo Unfold technology, licensed from Bohmer Audio of Sweden and implemented in the Wavelet Preamp/DAC/Processor. By combining a controlled-directivity front array for the initial wave-launch and a side/rear-firing ambient array, VALOR is said to be able to "reconstruct the natural sequence of sound arrival of the live performance space."
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Newfangled Audio Introduces EQuivocate Auditory Graphic EQ Plug-in
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Newfangled Audio Introduces EQuivocate Auditory Graphic EQ Plug-in

New York-based audio tools creator Newfangled Audio, announced availability of its new EQuivocate plug-in — entering the EQ fray for free (initially) with a plug-in premiere based on the critical bands of the human ear. Dan Gillespie, a former Eventide DSP engineer, created EQuivocate as the ideal EQ for naturally changing the tone of any sound, ideal for mixing and mastering applications. The plug-in is available through a distribution partnership with Eventide.
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ESI Audiotechnik Introduces MoCo Studio Monitor Volume Controller
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ESI Audiotechnik Introduces MoCo Studio Monitor Volume Controller

German company ESI Audiotechnik announced a new fully-passive monitor controller designed to provide perfect playback volume control of studio monitors. MoCo is basically a convenient desktop pad with a big volume knob at the center, surrounded by function buttons and connections in the back panel, offering all the possible options in terms of inputs and outputs. As the German company explains, the design uses no active components that could in any way alter the audio signal.
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Amazon Announces New Amazon Echo and Echo Plus Smart Speakers and Introduces New Alexa Products
by Joao Martins

Amazon Announces New Amazon Echo and Echo Plus Smart Speakers and Introduces New Alexa Products

Amazon is not resting on its laurels in voice personal assistants. The company continues to severely undercut Google's ambitions with the Google Home, Assistant and Chromecast products, while jumping ahead to compete head to head with Apple and undermining Apple's plans for Siri and the smart home. The company just announced a completely revamped line of Echo speakers with lower prices and improved everything, as well as new classes of Echo devices.
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Hafler Starts Shipping PH50B and PH60B High Performance Phono Preamps with Balanced Outputs
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Hafler Starts Shipping PH50B and PH60B High Performance Phono Preamps with Balanced Outputs

Hafler (a division of Radial Engineering) announced that its latest PH50B and PH60B high performance phono preamps are now shipping. The PH50B and PH60B feature both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR outputs for connection to hifi playback systems or pro audio equipment. With the continued resurgence of vinyl production and sales, the PH50B and PH60B help address a growing market for high quality standalone phono stages.
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TIBO Electronics Choros Tap Smart Speaker Supports Multiroom Mode with Amazon Alexa
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TIBO Electronics Choros Tap Smart Speaker Supports Multiroom Mode with Amazon Alexa

Founded in 2010, British company TIBO was one of the brands that had honors of debuting its new Choros Tap on the Amazon booth during the 2017 IFA Show in Berlin. The TIBO Choros Tap was the UK’s first third party, multi-play, multi-connect active speaker supported by Amazon Alexa. The UK is the second largest market for voice-assisted products after the US, followed closely by Germany.
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Audio Precision Introduces Next-Generation APx Bluetooth Duo Module
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Audio Precision Introduces Next-Generation APx Bluetooth Duo Module

Audio Precision unveiled their next-generation Bluetooth I/O module for APx Series audio analyzers. The APx Bluetooth Duo module incorporates all the capabilities and features of AP’s original Bluetooth module, while delivering a wider selection of A2DP codecs, faster pair and connection times, an increased feature set within APx500 measurement software, and improved RF shielding for use in production test environments.
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RTW and Nixer Pro Audio Partner on Handheld Dante Network Monitoring and Diagnostic Device
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RTW and Nixer Pro Audio Partner on Handheld Dante Network Monitoring and Diagnostic Device

With AoIP becoming increasingly popular in all sorts of professional audio installations, visual audio meter and audio monitoring specialist, RTW, announced a global distribution partnership with Nixer Pro Audio, to make its PD-Dante handheld monitoring and diagnostic device available globally. The PD-Dante device allows users to listen directly into Dante streams located on the network. First deliveries will be made in December 2017.
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Axis Expands Its Network Audio Offering for Smart Background Music and Public Address Systems
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Axis Expands Its Network Audio Offering for Smart Background Music and Public Address Systems

Axis Communications, expanded its offering to include audio distribution for background music and public address. The company announced the addition of its AXIS C8033 Network Audio Bridge, which allows integration between analog and network audio systems. Axis also announced the 2N SIP Mic which is a compatible network microphone console that can become a complete public address system when paired together with Axis network speakers.
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