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Avid Debuts New Pro Tools MTRX II Audio Interface and Thunderbolt 3 Module
by Joao Martins

Avid Debuts New Pro Tools MTRX II Audio Interface and Thunderbolt 3 Module

Avid announced its new all-in-one audio interface, Pro Tools MTRX II, and introduced a new Pro Tools MTRX Thunderbolt 3 Module to significantly improve the capabilities and efficiency of Pro Tools systems. For recording and post production facilities, the new interfaces add IO capacity, a larger routing matrix and more immersive monitoring capabilities. The addition of the new Thunderbolt 3 module finally updates Avid's audio interfaces, including the existing MTRX Studio, to the latest technology.
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RTW TouchControl 5 Monitor Controller and Audio Meter Gains Loudness & SPL and Bass Management & ImmersivePlus Features
by Joao Martins

RTW TouchControl 5 Monitor Controller and Audio Meter Gains Loudness & SPL and Bass Management & ImmersivePlus Features

RTW Audio introduced two new software licenses, adding Loudness & SPL and Bass Management & ImmersivePlus features to its ergonomic TouchControl 5 controller. The dedicated hardware monitor controller and audio meter unites the two focal points for the German company – visualization of audio and hands-on monitor control. The TouchControl 5 ships with a basic set of software, but a variety of additional licenses are available to unlock premium feature sets.
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Celestion Shows New Range of Versatile PA Products at NAMM 2023, Including New TFX0412 Common Magnet Motor Coaxial Loudspeaker
by Joao Martins

Celestion Shows New Range of Versatile PA Products at NAMM 2023, Including New TFX0412 Common Magnet Motor Coaxial Loudspeaker

Celestion is showing a range of new, versatile professional audio products at NAMM 2023, including the new PowerProX18 subwoofer, the new TFX0412 4" ferrite magnet coaxial driver, the CDX1-1412 1" exit, neodymium magnet high frequency compression driver, and the CF1025BMB 10" ferrite magnet, cast aluminum chassis loudspeaker, which has been named a finalist for the 2023 TEC Awards.
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Neumann Releases KH 120 II Next Generation Studio Monitors
by Joao Martins

Neumann Releases KH 120 II Next Generation Studio Monitors

Neumann has announced the release of the KH 120 II studio monitors. Building upon the success of its predecessors, Neumann says the KH 120 II design offers improvements in all acoustic parameters for deeper bass, higher SPL capability, and increased resolution. In addition, its internal DSP engine allows for phase linear crossovers and room correction via Neumann’s MA 1 Automatic Alignment.
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New Line of Focal Theva Loudspeakers Introduced at Axpona 2023
by audioXpress Staff

New Line of Focal Theva Loudspeakers Introduced at Axpona 2023

With Axpona (Audio Expo North America) opening its doors in Schaumburg, IL, Focal has introduced Theva, a new range of more affordable loudspeakers combining pure hi-fi sound and design. The French brand has designed, developed and manufactured the six-model range to span the spectrum of Hi-Fi and Home Cinema listening at home with superior levels of performance. In every Theva product, Focal delivers not only in sound, but also through an elegant design and great finishes.
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Audeze Releases MM-100 Professional Studio Headphones
by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Releases MM-100 Professional Studio Headphones

Audeze, the premium planar headphone manufacturer, announced its latest headphone design made in collaboration with 17-time Grammy-winning engineer/producer Manny Marroquin. The new MM-100 are headphones intended to bring the "studio sound for everyone," with a more consumer-friendly price point. This is the second time Audeze will be teaming up with Manny Marroquin following the launch of the MM-500 in 2022, which immediately received a warming welcome from recording and studio communities.
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Sony Electronics Launches MDR-MV1 Open Back Monitor Headphones for Spatial Sound Creation
by Joao Martins

Sony Electronics Launches MDR-MV1 Open Back Monitor Headphones for Spatial Sound Creation

Sony Electronics announced the MDR-MV1 Reference Monitor Headphones, designed for sound engineers and music creators looking for accurate spatial sound field reproduction. The new Sony headphones combine sound quality with long-lasting wear, comfort, and reliability. The open-back design enables a wide sound field, making the MDR-MV1 a suitable option for mixing and mastering immersive spatial sound, such as 360 Reality Audio, as well as high-resolution audio stereo material.
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Amphion Goes Active with One25A 3-Way Studio Monitors
by Alfred Moody

Amphion Goes Active with One25A 3-Way Studio Monitors

Amphion announced it will be launching the One25A at NAMM 2023. This is the first active studio monitor design from the Finnish loudspeaker manufacturer, which, since its foundation, has remained faithful to passive speakers, although the company always supplied the full system, with a dedicated amplifier in a separate black box. This new 3-way reference monitor design is said to exemplify the brand’s 25-year commitment to advanced acoustic design, top-quality component selection, and pure signal path, while providing a uniquely Amphion twist to the perks of an active monitor design.
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Celestion Debuts High Performance PowerProX18 Subwoofer
by Alfred Moody

Celestion Debuts High Performance PowerProX18 Subwoofer

Celestion is expanding its range of professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications with the debut of the 18-inch PowerProX18 subwoofer. The new model features advanced voice coil cooling to boost reliability and reduce power compression, enabling high performance over extended periods of peak delivery, as required in applications including cinema sound, fixed install and touring sound reinforcement. The new PowerProX18 will be on display at NAMM 2023, alongside a range of new key PA products from Celestion.
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DPA Microphones Unveils New Drum Miking Kit at the 2023 NAMM Show
by audioXpress Staff

DPA Microphones Unveils New Drum Miking Kit at the 2023 NAMM Show

Danish microphone manufacturer DPA Microphones is already established as a very high-quality provider of microphones for applications with musical instrument in the studio and on stage. Those include all classes of instruments, from wind and brass, to percussion and drums. Now, DPA decided to launch the DDK4000, the company’s first ever Drum Microphone Kit, offering a ready-to-use combination that helps deliver a clear and natural reproduction of the low-frequency, high SPL instrument.
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