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Celemony Releases Melodyne 4.1 Note-Based Editing Audio Software
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Celemony Releases Melodyne 4.1 Note-Based Editing Audio Software

German company Celemony announced the availability of Melodyne 4.1, featuring even better integration with selected DAWs, new functions and greater ease of use. When Melodyne is integrated into a DAW by means of ARA, Version 4.1 now allows the simultaneous display and editing of an unlimited number of DAW tracks in a single Melodyne plug-in window – ideal for backing vocals and other multitrack applications.
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Rational Acoustics Releases Smaart v8.1 Update
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Rational Acoustics Releases Smaart v8.1 Update

Rational Acoustics confirmed that Smaart v8.1 is now available. This first major version update for the Smaart v8 audio analyzer and measurement platform includes significant feature additions and interface modifications, improved data handling as well as a host of new feature additions for usability, security and efficiency. The company says this free update is recommended for all Smaart v.8 users, on both Microsoft Windows and Mac OSX. The update introduces improved Windows 10 touch screen support.
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DACS Test Lab Multifunction Test Unit and Universal Tool for Installers
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DACS Test Lab Multifunction Test Unit and Universal Tool for Installers

DACS Audio is a company with over 25 years of field experience in Audio Installation, Studio Design, and Acoustic Treatment. In addition, DACS design and build a range of very highly regarded pro-Audio equipment, from microphone preamps and analogue processors, to monitor controllers. The company’s Test Lab is a portable trouble-shooting solution for all pro audio engineers that addresses all the problems that could be encountered, and is a must-have tool in live sound, installation, and studios.
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Koss Launches Porta Pro Limited Edition in Two New Colorways
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Koss Launches Porta Pro Limited Edition in Two New Colorways

Koss Corporation, the U.S. based high-fidelity Stereophone manufacturer and inventor of the world’s first SP3 Stereophone in 1958, announced the release of its Porta Pro Limited Edition headphones in two colorways, which were both chosen by Koss fans worldwide. Two Porta Pro Limited Edition designs are now available exclusively on the company’s website. The new Koss models maintain the essential of the popular over-ear design, with some additional features.
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Audio-Technica Now Shipping ATM350a Microphone Systems with UniMount Components for Musical Instruments
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Audio-Technica Now Shipping ATM350a Microphone Systems with UniMount Components for Musical Instruments

With its wide variety of UniMount mounting systems and capacity for handling extreme SPLs, the new Audio-Technica ATM350a cardioid condenser microphone was purposely designed to answer the needs of musicians and audio engineers dealing with capturing of musical instruments. The microphone’s cardioid polar pattern protects against feedback by reducing side and rear pickup, while the switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter on the in-line power module helps control undesired ambient noise.
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Benchmark Media Systems Introduces New DAC3 D/A Converters
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Benchmark Media Systems Introduces New DAC3 D/A Converters

Benchmark has recently previewed and is already taking orders for its new DAC3 HGC D/A converter! Following the success of the previous DAC1 and DAC2 D/A reference converters, Benchmark’s newest 2-channel DAC3 features the new ESS Technologies ES9028PRO converter chip and has lower THD and THD+N noise than Benchmark’s DAC2. The DAC3 also employs an advanced high-headroom digital filter design, and all inputs are fully isolated from interface jitter by Benchmark’s new UltraLock3 jitter attenuation system.
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iZotope Simplifies Mastering Tools with Ozone 7 Elements
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iZotope Simplifies Mastering Tools with Ozone 7 Elements

In line with the company’s recent philosophy of repackaging its sophisticated algorithms and software tools into easier to use and more affordable versions, iZotope now released Ozone 7 Elements, a new preset-based plug-in based on the original Ozone 7 mastering software. Ozone 7 Elements is an easy-to-use, affordable mastering tool with a simplified interface that delivers high-quality, professional results and still provides users the control and processing power needed.
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Sennheiser Announces New Digital 6000 Series Advanced Wireless Microphone System
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Sennheiser Announces New Digital 6000 Series Advanced Wireless Microphone System

Sennheiser announced the new Digital 6000 wireless Series, designed for demanding live productions, using the same long-range mode and proprietary Sennheiser Digital Audio Codec as the Digital 9000, Sennheiser’s top-of-the-range wireless series. Comprising a two-channel receiver in two different versions, a bodypack and a handheld transmitter as well as a rack-mount 19” charging unit, the Digital 6000 Series will be available from March 2017.
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Mass Fidelity is Back on Indiegogo with the Rad Portable Wireless Speaker With Radial Dispersion Technology
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Mass Fidelity is Back on Indiegogo with the Rad Portable Wireless Speaker With Radial Dispersion Technology

Mass Fidelity launched the Core wireless speaker on Indiegogo two years ago. The Core set a Canadian record for the most successful crowdfunding campaign ever. The company has been shipping the Core for almost a year and decided to return to Indiegogo with its next product, the raD, a rugged, portable wireless networked speaker leveraging the company’s original radial soundfield design. The raD was designed to be compatible with the Core but also to taken outside and defy rain, dust, and dirt.
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New Honeycomb Bluetooth Portable Speaker Uses Cell Structure
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New Honeycomb Bluetooth Portable Speaker Uses Cell Structure

Honeycomb Sound is a New Jersey based high-tech consumer electronics company striving to create innovative products centered on quality, design, and value. The company announced the launch of their new wireless Bluetooth portable speaker, the model HC-1, available in silver with white trim, and black with red trim for $149. Derived from nature’s own honeycomb cell design, the speaker gains structural advantages, efficiency and quality; resulting in high power, low distortion fidelity, the company says.
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