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New ESS ES9028 SABRE Mobile DAC & ES9603 Headphone Amplifier
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New ESS ES9028 SABRE Mobile DAC & ES9603 Headphone Amplifier

Among several new products recently introduced by ESS Technology is the next generation SABRE Digital to Analog Converter (DAC), the ES9028, featuring a new Dual-DAC architecture, and the new ES9603 Headphone Amplifier. Both are designed specifically for HiFi audio enabled smartphones and were used in Vivo’s recently announced X6 Plus Android smartphone.
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QSC Introduces the E Series Range of Passive Loudspeakers
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QSC Introduces the E Series Range of Passive Loudspeakers

Who would have thought? QSC, one of the most recognized amplifier companies - which made a successful transition to active loudspeakers nine years ago - now introduces the E Series of passive loudspeakers at NAMM 2016. According to the Costa Mesa, CA, company, the new series takes advantage of advanced DSP when used as part of a complete QSC system.
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New 18” JBL SUB18 High Output Studio Subwoofer For Groundbreaking Bass
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New 18” JBL SUB18 High Output Studio Subwoofer For Groundbreaking Bass

So, you are one of the lucky few with a pair of JBL M2 Master Reference Monitors? And maybe you are thinking, “How can I make these even more badass?” Harman engineers already have the solution. Introduced at NAMM 2016, the new JBL SUB18 Studio Subwoofer is JBL’s most powerful studio subwoofer ever and ideal for professionals in the music production and film post communities.
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Celestion Introduces New CDX20-3020 and CDX1-1070 Ferrite Compression Drivers
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Celestion Introduces New CDX20-3020 and CDX1-1070 Ferrite Compression Drivers

Reinforcing its pro audio solutions portfolio, Celestion introduced two new ferrite magnet compression drivers at NAMM 2016. The CDX20-3020 is a new 2-inch exit compression driver with a high-performance titanium diaphragm, while the new CDX1-1070 is a 1-inch exit ferrite magnet compression driver purpose-built for compact two-way systems.
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New 4 Microphone Voice Input Processor from Conexant Provides 360-Degree Voice Location for Smart Applications
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New 4 Microphone Voice Input Processor from Conexant Provides 360-Degree Voice Location for Smart Applications

Conexant’s new CX20924 is a 4 microphone far-field voice input DSP featuring the company’s new Smart Source Locator technology. The new DSP introduces superior 360-degree voice location capabilities and excellent speech recognition hit rates to smart voice applications. As part of Conexant’s Contextual Awareness product portfolio, it offers a highly accurate, robust way to control smart speakers, robots, security monitoring cameras and more.
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Waves Audio Now Shipping Waves Nx, Virtual Mix Room Plugin
by Joao Martins

Waves Audio Now Shipping Waves Nx, Virtual Mix Room Plugin

Digital signal processing solutions specialist Waves Audio, confirmed the availability of its new Waves Nx, Virtual Mix Room solution for mixing with headphones. This new acoustics emulation plugin simulates depth, natural reflections, and the stereo image of an actual, physical room, allowing for a “virtual speaker” experience on headphones, allowing mixing even for 5.1 surround on regular stereo headphones.
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Apogee Introduces Symphony I/O Mk II Audio Interface for Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD and SoundGrid platforms
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Apogee Introduces Symphony I/O Mk II Audio Interface for Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD and SoundGrid platforms

One of the main highlights at the 2016 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Apogee introduced its new Symphony I/O Mk II. This multi-channel flagship audio interface features the best AD/DA conversion, up to 32 inputs and outputs, and optional world-class microphone preamps. The new Symphony I/O Mk II also offers the choice of direct connectivity to Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD or Waves SoundGrid network.
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Orange Amplification New ‘O’ Edition Headphones Announced at NAMM 2016
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Orange Amplification New ‘O’ Edition Headphones Announced at NAMM 2016

Orange Amplification announced the introduction of their new “O” Edition headphones at Winter NAMM 2016. This is a first for the famous guitar amplification company, revitalized in the last decade. Simple, robust and lightweight, the “O” headphones were designed to appeal to musicians and the brand’s loyal fans, while fulfilling the appetite from music retailers to expand a much needed product segment.
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Mackie Unveils AXIS Modular Digital Mixing System
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Mackie Unveils AXIS Modular Digital Mixing System

Mackie was one of the first manufacturers to actually have success with iPad controlled digital audio mixers (DL1608 and DL806) and the subsequent rack-mount networked-controlled wireless mixing concept (DL32R). Now Mackie unveiled a bold new solution at NAMM 2016 with the AXIS modular digital mixing system, combining the DL32R, iPads, and the all-new DC16 control surface. A combination greater than the sum of parts.
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DiGiGrid Releases new Desktop Series at NAMM 2016
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DiGiGrid Releases new Desktop Series at NAMM 2016

Introduced by Waves and DiGiCo as an initiative to accelerate the networked audio concept to live sound and live recording markets, DiGiGrid is now becoming a separate entity with a whole new range of products also addressing the studio and musician markets. The new DiGiGrid Desktop range introduced at NAMM 2016 opens that market.
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