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Primacoustic Announces New Honeycomb Panels Added to Popular Broadway Line
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Primacoustic Announces New Honeycomb Panels Added to Popular Broadway Line

Primacoustic Broadway is a range of high performance fabric covered acoustic panels designed for use in applications where superior acoustic performance is desired and safety is of utmost concern. Made from high density 6lb per cubic foot (96 kg/m³) glass wool, Broadway panels have greater density than typical foam panels for balanced absorption throughout the audio listening range. Primacoustic Broadway panels now include a hexagonal option called the 'Honeycomb'.
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RME Announces New USB Recording Interfaces and New ARC USB Advanced Remote Control at NAMM 2017
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RME Announces New USB Recording Interfaces and New ARC USB Advanced Remote Control at NAMM 2017

During NAMM 2017, Audio AG, the worldwide distributor for RME, introduced the new RME ARC USB remote and the RME Fireface UFX II audio production interface. The new RME Fireface UFX II is now one of the most complete and affordable USB recording interfaces in the market in a compact 1RU form factor. For the more simple needs, including mobile use, the new RME Digiface USB interface is now available.
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New VM-Type Moving Magnet Phono Cartridges from Audio-Technica
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New VM-Type Moving Magnet Phono Cartridges from Audio-Technica

Responding to the exponential growth in turntable sales, Audio-Technica introduced its VM-Type moving magnet phono cartridges, employing the company’s patented V-shaped Dual Magnet design along with a host of modern improvements. The nine models in the VM lineup include three different cartridge bodies and three different stylus shapes, to deliver optimized playback of all types of stereo, mono and 78 RPM records.
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Renkus-Heinz Introduces New C Series and T Series Loudspeakers at ISE 2017
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Renkus-Heinz Introduces New C Series and T Series Loudspeakers at ISE 2017

Renkus-Heinz is focusing on installed sound applications for the Integrated Systems Europe show, which takes place from 7-10 February 2017, at the RAI Amsterdam Exhibition Centre, The Netherlands. The renowned Californian company will complement its steered and point source loudspeaker series with cost-effective solutions for permanent installations, in its new C Series, while introducing also the new T Series of professional loudspeakers for customizable installed and live sound applications.
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Sennheiser Introduces HD 200 PRO Home Studio Headphones
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Sennheiser Introduces HD 200 PRO Home Studio Headphones

At the NAMM 2017 show in Anaheim, California, Sennheiser introduced the new HD 200 PRO studio headphones. Targeted at aspiring musicians, experienced content creators or ambitious producers, the new all-purpose closed-design circumaural headphones offer an ideal entry point into the world of home recording, and a perfect partner for enjoying music with excellent sound quality.
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Ultimate Ears Pro Releases UE Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System
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Ultimate Ears Pro Releases UE Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System

In its continuous quest to bring the benefits of in-ear monitoring to all musicians, during the NAMM 2017 show, Ultimate Ears Pro released a device that makes personal stage monitoring simple with a plug-and-play solution, the UE Pro Sound Tap. This compact stage accessory plugs directly into any on-stage speaker and taps into the sound mix, passing sound through, without impacting the system. Musicians can then plug in their custom or universal in-ear monitors, and turn the existing stage monitor mix into an in-ear mix.
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Propellerhead Releases Free Reason 9.2 Update with New Plug-In SDK
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Propellerhead Releases Free Reason 9.2 Update with New Plug-In SDK

Propellerhead Software released Reason 9.2, the newest update to the award-winning Reason music production software. Reason 9.2 is a free update for Reason 9 owners that supports further development for the Rack Extension plug-in platform, and introduces Software Development Kit (SDK) 2.5 to developers. The new comprehensive SDK, provided by Propellerhead, allows third-party developers to create instrument and effect units to be used inside Reason.
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DiGiCo Reveals SD12 Compact Multi-Application Digital Mixing Console
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DiGiCo Reveals SD12 Compact Multi-Application Digital Mixing Console

During NAMM 2017, in Anaheim, CA, British company DiGiCo had a somewhat understated presence, back to back with its strategic technology partner Waves and the joint-development company DiGiGrid. Still, everything was new in the booth, starting with the SD7 Quantum 7 Stealth Core 2 upgraded console, followed by the S31, basically an S21 with 31 faders, and three 10" multi-touch screens. The main highlight at the DiGiCo booth was the worldwide launch of the new SD12, affordable, multi-application digital console.
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Neumann KH 80 DSP Aims to Raise the Standard in Monitor Sound
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Neumann KH 80 DSP Aims to Raise the Standard in Monitor Sound

With the new KH 80 DSP, Neumann launched its first studio monitor with digital signal processing. “Our DSP engine is an in-house development that primarily takes a formerly unknown variable and makes it calculable: the room. Expect clear, high-precision sound wherever you are monitoring,” explains Wolfgang Fraissinet, President of Neumann. The two-way active bi-amplified near field monitor is now also the most compact in the brand's portfolio.
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Cymatic Audio Adds Dante Compatibility to AudioLan Option Card
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Cymatic Audio Adds Dante Compatibility to AudioLan Option Card

Following a series of interoperability demonstrations at previous trade shows, during NAMM 2017, Cymatic Audio announced the addition of Dante compatibility to the AudioLan option card for its uTrack24 multitrack recorder, player and interface. Cymatic also added an all-new Playlist feature ideal for “virtual sound check” purposes and/or enhancing live band performances with pre-recorded tracks, for its uTrack-X32 expansion card.
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