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Control4 Introduces its New Triad Designer Series In-Ceiling Speaker Line
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Control4 Introduces its New Triad Designer Series In-Ceiling Speaker Line

Following its acquisition of Triad Speakers in February 2017, Control4 now launched the new Triad Designer Series, featuring unobtrusive in-ceiling speakers and a subwoofer that deliver rich, full sound from a tiny four-inch, flush-mount speaker grill. Continuing the company tradition of invisible speakers for traditional in-ceiling speakers, the new Triad Designer Series combines high-performance sound and elegant home design.
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Optoma Introduces Ultra-Affordable NuForce BE2 Wireless Headphones at Under $50
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Optoma Introduces Ultra-Affordable NuForce BE2 Wireless Headphones at Under $50

Optoma expanded its popular line of premium wireless headphones with the NuForce BE2 wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphones, the most affordable option yet in the BE family of premium Bluetooth, in-ear headphones. The brand is also introducing the HEM1 single balanced armature and HEM Dynamic headphones to its in-demand HEM lineup of premium, wired in-ear monitors.
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Focusrite Confirms iTrack One Pre Recording Interface Now Available
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Focusrite Confirms iTrack One Pre Recording Interface Now Available

Announced earlier in 2017, British company Focusrite confirmed its new compact recording interface has now received Apple's MFi certification and is now available. The iTrack One Pre is an elegant and compact portable audio interface, combining a mic preamp and guitar input, designed for recording high-resolution audio directly to an iPhone or iPad without the need for external power. With a micro-suction base, iTrack One Pre will stick on any flat surface without moving, inviting users to record their tracks while on the go.
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IK Multimedia Announces New iRig Mic HD 2 Handheld 24/96 Recording Microphone
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IK Multimedia Announces New iRig Mic HD 2 Handheld 24/96 Recording Microphone

IK Multimedia announced iRig Mic HD 2, a handheld, high-resolution USB digital microphone for iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC. Ideal for recording vocals, interviews, podcasts, instruments and more, the new iRig Mic HD 2 combines an improved condenser capsule in a handheld microphone with integrated headphone output and a USB interface, supporting high resolution audio recording with improved 24-bit/96kHz converters.
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Redesigned Mackie Thump Series Introduces Bluetooth Features for Portable PA Applications
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Redesigned Mackie Thump Series Introduces Bluetooth Features for Portable PA Applications

Mackie launched the completely redesigned Thump Series Powered Loudspeakers, now with five models. The new Thump Series delivers more power and configuration options than ever before at an affordable price, plus a host of convenient features like advanced digital mixers, speaker modes and much more. Totally new for the Thump Series are two Thump Boosted models, the 12" Thump12BST and 15" Thump15BST featuring wireless Bluetooth control, streaming, and linking capabilities.
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Eighteen Sound Expands Subwoofer Range with High Performance Tetracoil Technology
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Eighteen Sound Expands Subwoofer Range with High Performance Tetracoil Technology

Targeting the most demanding sound reinforcement applications, particularly touring systems, Eighteen Sound continues to design better-performing low frequency solutions with reduced size and less weight. Already a recognized leader in low frequency designs, the Italian brand continues to extend its subwoofer range featuring Tetracoil technology, with the introduction of the 15TLW3000 Very Low Frequency 15” woofer, and the announcement of the new 21TNLW5000 21” Neodymium woofer.
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Bang & Olufsen Unveils BeoLab 50 Speaker System
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Bang & Olufsen Unveils BeoLab 50 Speaker System

The new top-performing loudspeakers from Bang & Olufsen, the BeoLab 50 were just unveiled. The new speakers combine sophisticated sound and a beautiful design, with everything one could wish for in the home of the future… today. You wouldn’t tell from the outside, but the technology inside was inherited from the state-of-the-art BeoLab 90. As the brand explains, the BeoLab 50 is the first design from Bang & Olufsen, emerging directly from the prestigious and innovative BeoLab 90 loudspeakers.
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AudioControl New SA-4140i Hi-SPL Measurement Microphone Now Shipping
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AudioControl New SA-4140i Hi-SPL Measurement Microphone Now Shipping

AudioControl is now shipping the new SA-4140i hi-SPL measurement microphone for the iPhone. With the new microphone and the AudioControl Mobile Tools app, users are able to check SPL up to 140 dBA and analyze the acoustics of any environment, including visualizing the acoustical spectrum. The new package includes the improved microphone, clip holder, windscreen. The Mobile Tools iOS all is available on the App Store and includes SPL Meter, RTA, FFT, DQ Alignment, and Polarity.
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MultiDyne Integrates Dante Audio over IP Networking into Fiber Transport Solutions
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MultiDyne Integrates Dante Audio over IP Networking into Fiber Transport Solutions

MultiDyne Fiber Optic Solutions from Hauppauge, NY, has amplified its audio strategy with the integration of Dante Audio over IP networking from Audinate into its range of openGear solutions for modular, high-density fiber transport and signal conversion. The company’s first Dante-enabled product marries modular flexibility with flexible multichannel audio applications for fiber transport.
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Bryston Launches Cubed Series BP-173 Preamplifier
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Bryston Launches Cubed Series BP-173 Preamplifier

Bryston has announced the introduction of the new BP-173 (Cubed Series) preamplifier, utilizing patented technology that debuted on its much heralded Cubed Series amplifiers. The BP-173 is the first to employ the patented Salomie input circuit and a new highly flexible input/output configuration for enhanced system flexibility. Like all analog components from Bryston, the BP-173 is covered by an industry best 20 year warranty.
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