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QSC Launches First Network Microphone and New Loudspeakers Native to Q-SYS
by Joao Martins

QSC Launches First Network Microphone and New Loudspeakers Native to Q-SYS

While the industry yearns for a return to large scale trade-shows, QSC promoted an online event to introduce new products and solutions powered by Q-SYS OS. Among 15 completely new products, the Costa Mesa, CA company announced the Q-SYS NM Series NM-T1 tabletop PoE microphone, the NL Series of network PoE loudspeakers, new Q-SYS QIO Series Network I/O Expanders, and new AcousticDesign outdoor loudspeakers. To consolidate its Q-SYS ecosystem, the company also launched new scaling licenses for the Core Nano and Core 8 Flex processors.
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Crestron Announces DM NAX 4-Zone Streaming Pre-Amplifier and In-Wall Subwoofer
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Crestron Announces DM NAX 4-Zone Streaming Pre-Amplifier and In-Wall Subwoofer

Crestron Electronics announced the launch of two new residential audio products, the Ultimate In-Wall Subwoofer, developed in partnership with Origin Acoustics, and the DM NAX 4-Zone Streaming Pre-Amplifier for high-performance Audio-over-IP (AoIP). Native to Crestron Home, Crestron’s new subwoofer and new DM NAX 4-Zone Streaming Pre-Amplifier will both play major roles in filling out the company's increasingly comprehensive suite of residential audio solutions.
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McIntosh Announces MX180 AV Processor with RoomPerfect
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McIntosh Announces MX180 AV Processor with RoomPerfect

McIntosh Labs just announced its latest MX180 A/V Processor, delivering everything needed for the home theater of today and tomorrow. This MX180 is basically the ultimate home theater hub which is able to accommodate all formats, standards and services, from 8K UHD image content with HDR and Dolby Vision, all the way to Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and Auro-3D immersive audio. For the best results, McIntosh even added RoomPerfect room correction technology licensed from Lyngdorf.
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Sony Electronics Introduces LinkBuds TWS Ring Design with Audio Transparency
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Sony Electronics Introduces LinkBuds TWS Ring Design with Audio Transparency

Sony Electronics is exploring new avenues in earbud design with its latest LinkBuds, allowing users to enjoy music, content, and experiences – all at once. With the LinkBuds, Sony introduces an open diaphragm ring design that delivers improved audio transparency, ultra-small super fit, and crystal-clear sound and call quality. By leveraging this unique design, sensors, and spatial sound technologies, Sony says the LinkBuds will be also a new platform for augmented reality (AR) content, navigation, and work-from-home.
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Universal Audio Introduces Complete UA Microphone Series Strategy
by Joao Martins

Universal Audio Introduces Complete UA Microphone Series Strategy

Just a few months past since Universal Audio announced the acquisition of microphone modeling pioneer Townsend Labs, it seems there is a clear path forward for the Californian company - and it's certainly exciting. Universal Audio just announced the introduction of a full microphone lineup to complement the original Townsend Sphere L22. The new microphones include the SD-1 Standard Dynamic microphone for streamers and podcasters, the SP-1 pencil condenser microphone pair, and three classic studio UA Bock Series Microphones designed by David Bock.
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Knowles Introduces New Balanced Armature Receiver Targeting Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid and TWS Market
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Knowles Introduces New Balanced Armature Receiver Targeting Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid and TWS Market

Knowles Corporation announced the RAQ, a new medium-power, full-range balanced armature receiver developed for high volume hearing health and TWS products. The balanced armature receiver’s small size and high output delivers up to 116dB Sound Pressure Level (SPL) at 500Hz, making it optimally positioned to meet the performance requirements for both hearing health and True Wireless Sound (TWS) products.
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Sumiko Announces New Wellfleet Nude Elliptical Stylus MM Cartridge
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Sumiko Announces New Wellfleet Nude Elliptical Stylus MM Cartridge

Sumiko Phono Cartridges announced its latest addition to the Rainier family - the Wellfleet Nude Elliptical Stylus Moving-Magnet Cartridge. The brand has applied and upgraded its award-winning design of the Moonstone cartridge, retuning the suspension for optimal performance of a nude elliptical diamond with the existing generator and resonance-optimized housing found in the rest of the Rainier series. The Wellfleet will retail for $449 USD beginning February 2022.
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Pro Audio Design to Showcase TAD Evolution-Two Speakers at Florida Audio Expo 2022
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Pro Audio Design to Showcase TAD Evolution-Two Speakers at Florida Audio Expo 2022

The forthcoming Florida Audio Expo, happening at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, in Tampa, from February 18–20, will be a unique opportunity to listen to the new TAD Evolution Series E-2 floor-standing speakers. Following the recent announcement that Pro Audio Design was appointed the official US and Canda distributor for Technical Audio Devices Laboratories (TAD), the company will have a dedicated demonstration suite showcasing the impressive new Evolution Series of hi-fi audio components.
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Output Releases Eco Acoustic Panels Modular System
by Joao Martins

Output Releases Eco Acoustic Panels Modular System

Output, the LA-based company that evolved from music creation software tools into studio furniture and stands, and surprised with its Frontier nearfield active studio monitors designed by Barefoot Sound, has also launched a modular acoustic panel system. The new Eco Acoustic Panels expand Output's studio hardware catalog and offer a complete high performance, open acoustic treatment system, designed in collaboration with De-Fi Systems.
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HEAD acoustics Expands VoCAS Speech Recognition Testing Software
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HEAD acoustics Expands VoCAS Speech Recognition Testing Software

HEAD acoustics continues to perfect measurement and analysis solutions in the field of speech and communication quality, expanding from a vast range of hardware platforms and tools - including its HMS II.3 fullband artificial head - all the way to dedicated software that adjusts to the quickly-evolving needs in this field. The German company continues to expand VoCAS, a sophisticated software tool for performance evaluation of automatic speech recognizers, addressing real life conditions in the lab.
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