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Alcons Introduces Wide Dispersion LR24/120 Pro-Ribbon Line-Array Elements
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Alcons Introduces Wide Dispersion LR24/120 Pro-Ribbon Line-Array Elements

Over several years, Alcons Audio has been building its L-series of pro-ribbon line array modules into a comprehensive range to bring hi-fidelity sound quality at concert sound pressure levels to any size of indoor or outdoor venue. The latest LR24/120 mid-size line array is an important extra tool for medium to larger Pro-Ribbon applications. As with the rest of the range, this new line-array element offers precise horizontal and vertical projection control.
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1MORE Introduces SonoFlow Bluetooth ANC Headphones
by Joao Martins

1MORE Introduces SonoFlow Bluetooth ANC Headphones

The new 1MORE SonoFlow ANC headphones enter a competitive market segment with a product positioned at the top of the scale but at an entry-level price. Not only the SonoFlow headphones feature hybrid active noise cancellation, they also support LDAC for High-Resolution Wireless Audio over Bluetooth 5 to match the fast-response of the ultra-low mass carbon-coated 40mm diaphragms. Plus, the SonoFlow last for 70-hours and offer the ability to fast charge the headphones in 5-minutes to gain 5-hours of continuous playback via USB-C.
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Focal New Edition Utopia Are The Ultimate Hi-Fi Headphones
by Joao Martins

Focal New Edition Utopia Are The Ultimate Hi-Fi Headphones

In 2016, Focal introduced the Utopia headphones as the world’s first beryllium headphones, reflecting the company's experience in its range of ultra-premium speakers. It also signaled the opening of a brand new headphone manufacturing facility, which allowed Focal to create this new reference product. In 2020, Focal refreshed the headphones' packaging and accessories. Now, Focal is introducing the Focal Utopia 2022 Edition, an evolution in terms of acoustics, design and aesthetics.
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Meze Audio Releases 109 Pro Dynamic Open-Back Headphones
by Joao Martins

Meze Audio Releases 109 Pro Dynamic Open-Back Headphones

After many years of designing products using planar magnetic drivers, Meze Audio, the high-end headphone manufacturer from Baia Mare, Romania, announced its first dynamic open-back headphone design. The new headphones are the 109 PRO and, apart from the newly-designed dynamic driver, are built using responsibly sourced materials, including walnut wood, zinc, manganese steel and vegan leather. The result, in line with the best-selling Meze 99 Classics, are comfortable, lightweight, yet highly durable headphones.
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Nugen Audio Halo Vision Audio Analysis Suite Now Available
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Nugen Audio Halo Vision Audio Analysis Suite Now Available

Nugen Audio announced availability of its new Halo Vision plug-in. Designed for 3D, surround and immersive audio production environments, Halo Vision is a customizable, real-time visual analysis suite operating in up to 7.1.2 channels. Inspired by the brand’s renowned Halo Upmix and Halo Downmix solutions, Halo Vision features a variety of modules that provide audio professionals with a clearer understanding of every aspect of their sound. In support of the official launch of the software, Nugen has also added a Timecode View module to the plug-in.
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Sonos Introduces Sub Mini Subwoofer for Smaller Rooms
by Alfred Moody

Sonos Introduces Sub Mini Subwoofer for Smaller Rooms

Essentially, Sonos' users have always been divided into two groups. Those who have a Sonos Sub (currently in its third generation) to expand Sonos speakers, and those who just have Sonos speakers. The sound impact is substantially higher for those who have the Sub, helping to reinforce their emotional connection with the brand. Now, Sonos announced the Sonos Sub Mini, a more compact wireless subwoofer that should appeal to those users with smaller home or smaller budgets
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Earthworks Audio Slashes Price for Its Flagship Broadcasting and Streaming Microphone
by Joao Martins

Earthworks Audio Slashes Price for Its Flagship Broadcasting and Streaming Microphone

There's a lot to be considered when defining the right product strategy and marketing mix. Rarely we can get the four pillars aligned. After launch, you can adjust product, promotion and even distribution. Very rarely you can adjust the pricing. Earthworks Audio realized its flagship broadcasting and streaming microphone, Ethos, was very appealing to streamers, gamers, and podcasters. But the price of $699 was just too high for the segment. Now, the New Hampshire company repositioned the Ethos for just $399.
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Universal Audio Releases New 4-Channel Volt USB-C Audio Interfaces
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Universal Audio Releases New 4-Channel Volt USB-C Audio Interfaces

Nearly a year past since Universal Audio introduced its fresh range of desktop USB-C audio interfaces with the launch of the Volt series, the company now introduced the Volt 476P and Volt 4 models. Now shipping worldwide, the new 4-in/4-out interfaces offer expanded audio connections with onboard tone shaping, 48V phantom power, Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording, a suite of audio software, and iPad/iPhone connectivity.
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iZotope Introduces More Trained Models to RX 10 Audio Repair and Ozone 10 Mastering Suites
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iZotope Introduces More Trained Models to RX 10 Audio Repair and Ozone 10 Mastering Suites

iZotope, the Boston experts in audio processing technology announce that RX 10, the software audio repair suite, is now available. Ozone 10, the company's flagship mastering suite, follows on September 13. Both updates add tools with increased intelligence, making it easier and faster to get professional-quality results — while still allowing full controls for those who prefer the manual approach. The updates on these two iZotope suites clearly reflect a growing trend on "automatic" software tools that relay on AI/ML.
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Merging Technologies Returns to IBC 2022 to Show Anubis Workflow Enhancements
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Merging Technologies Returns to IBC 2022 to Show Anubis Workflow Enhancements

Merging Technologies returned to IBC after an enforced three year gap which has seen many changes in products and a change of ownership for the company. Despite the new integration with Neumann.Berlin, Merging will still have its own space at this IBC - stand 8.F96. The company will be there to showcase the latest options for Anubis. This powerful desktop platform is now gaining an updated Commentary Unit Mission, and will soon feature SoundID Reference multichannel addition for Dolby Atmos and immersive monitor calibration.
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