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Blackmagic Design Makes Exciting Announcements for Live Streaming Applications
by Joao Martins

Blackmagic Design Makes Exciting Announcements for Live Streaming Applications

Blackmagic Design made another series of product announcements which meet directly the needs and requirements of modern content production, including for live streaming over the Internet. The new products include better studio cameras, a new range of video and audio live production switchers and, interestingly, a new microphone/line converter to make it easy adding audio sources. The new ATEM Microphone Converter is a four-channel analog to digital converter with interesting connectivity options and the possibility to be daisy-chained.
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Primare Prisma Integrated Amplifiers Are Roon Ready
by audioXpress Staff

Primare Prisma Integrated Amplifiers Are Roon Ready

Primare, the Swedish designer and manufacturer of hi-fi components, announced that three of its best-selling Prisma integrated amplifiers - i15, i25 and i35 - received Roon Ready certification from Roon Labs. Being Roon Ready means that the systems transparently discover and connect to Roon with bit-perfect audio delivered from Roon to the network player. The owners of these models will find the update automatically downloaded and installed on their electronics.
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Røde NT1 5th Generation Studio Condenser Microphone Innovates With Dual Connect Output and 32-Bit Float Recording
by Joao Martins

Røde NT1 5th Generation Studio Condenser Microphone Innovates With Dual Connect Output and 32-Bit Float Recording

This is an historic moment for the Australian microphone brand. Røde has announced the NT1 5th Generation, a studio condenser microphone that fuses the classic, iconic Røde NT1 with new, cutting-edge technology, becoming the ultimate capturing tool. The Røde NT1 5th Generation is the world’s first cardioid condenser microphone to feature Dual Connect output, which offers both XLR and USB connectivity in the same housing. It is also the world’s first microphone with a 32-bit float digital output.
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ATC Announces SCM25A Pro Mk2 Three-Way Active Studio Monitor
by Alfred Moody

ATC Announces SCM25A Pro Mk2 Three-Way Active Studio Monitor

ATC announced upcoming availability of the SCM25A Pro Mk2 as a compact, three-way, high-performance active monitor — maintaining the core of its popular predecessor from which it evolved while refining key areas of design and performance, including replacing the original SCM25A Pro’s OEM high-frequency driver with the specialist British manufacturer’s own ‘S-SPEC’ SH25-76S premium soft-dome, dual-suspension tweeter.
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Zoom Unveils UAC-232 32-Bit Float USB-C Audio Interface
by Joao Martins

Zoom Unveils UAC-232 32-Bit Float USB-C Audio Interface

The world of digital audio is now finally getting to that threshold where the last recognized limitations of existing recording technology have been surpassed. The new all-new Zoom UAC-232 USB-C audio interface is the company's first dedicated 32-bit float, ultra-high-dynamic-range recording solution. Designed in a convenient format that works well on the desktop or mobile applications, the Zoom UAC-232 is a 2-in/2-out solution that establishes a new affordable standard for digital recording and more.
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Sound Devices A20-Nexus 12- and 16-channel Options Now Available
by audioXpress Staff

Sound Devices A20-Nexus 12- and 16-channel Options Now Available

Introduced in November 2022, the Sound Devices A20-Nexus true diversity wireless receiver pushed beyond the capabilities in the category by offering advanced features like a 470-1525 MHz tuning range with SpectraBand, remote control of transmitters via NexLink, real time spectrum analysis, and a full eight channels in a half-rack unit. The A20-Nexus receiver is also unique in its ability to be increased to 12 or 16 receiver channels with the new A20-Nexus 4-Channel Expansion License, which is now available for purchase or for rent.
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Creative Introduces Outlier Free Series of Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones
by Joao Martins

Creative Introduces Outlier Free Series of Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones

Offering two different models with Bluetooth 5.3, one with IPX8 waterproof rating and the other with IPX5 water-resistant rating, Creative Technology introduced its Creative Outlier Free series of bone conduction headphones. The Creative Outlier Free and Free Pro (waterproof) models are very similar designs to the Shokz models that are now highly recognized in the category, and both are targeted at serious sport and fitness enthusiasts.
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EAW Designs New MKC Series Coaxial Speakers for Installation Flexibility
by Alfred Moody

EAW Designs New MKC Series Coaxial Speakers for Installation Flexibility

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has announced its new MKC Series 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeakers, joining the brand's integration solutions for small and media spaces. Available in four models — MKC50, MKC60, MKC80 and MKC120 — the new speaker family delivers consistent tonality for a variety of applications, even at higher output levels. Combined with the companion UXA4401 and UXA4403 amps and accessories, the MKC series speakers are a flexible tool to help audio designers provide exceptional sound for any venue.
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Audient Releases New iD24 Audio Interface
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Audient Releases New iD24 Audio Interface

Audient introduced a new fully bus powered USB-C audio interface carefully targeted at the needs of studio and recording applications. The new iD24 is a 10in / 14out audio interface designed to make recordings better, and it slots neatly between the iD14 and the more recently launched iD44 in terms of functionality. The all-metal desktop chassis offers the same audio performance and feature set associated with the British brand and its iD range of products.
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GRAS Launches EQ 40PM EQset Miniature Production Line Measurement Microphone
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GRAS Launches EQ 40PM EQset Miniature Production Line Measurement Microphone

GRAS Sound & Vibration announced a new miniature production line microphone, which is the first with the recently announced GRAS EQset technology designed to reduce the risk of measurement errors. The new EQ 40PM EQset, a short 20kHz pressure microphone with a dynamic range from 30dB (A) to 120dB, and the same dimensions as traditional Production Line microphones, is aimed at increasing efficiency and improving test accuracy in the consumer audio and telecom space.
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