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LOUD Audio Confirms the Sale of Iconic EAW Business to RCF

September 5, 2018 by Joao Martins

LOUD Audio Confirms the Sale of Iconic EAW Business to RCF

The news was out for a while now, but now it's official. Loud Audio, the parent company of the Mackie brand, has concluded the sale of Eastern Acoustic Works to RCF Group with its headquarters in Reggio Emilia, Italy. LOUD's management has been gradually pulling apart the businesses it acquired in 2017. Now, it was EAW's time. With this acquisition, RCF gains a stronger foothold in the North-American market, while also gaining access to one of the strongest sound reinforcement technology portfolios in the industry.

PRV Audio Introduces new Mid Bass and Mid Range Drivers for 2018

August 27, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

PRV Audio Introduces new Mid Bass and Mid Range Drivers for 2018

PRV Audio announced two new mid frequency drivers optimized for very powerful pro audio applications. The 10MB800FT is a rugged 10" mid bass woofer that combines a remarkable SPL output with low distortion and extended bass response, optimized for compact enclosures and larger 2 or 3 way systems. The 8MR600X focuses on high output mid range performance, with a sensitivity of 98 dB, using a 2" voice coil to ensure high heat dissipation and the necessary motor strength to deliver high sensitivity even on high power with the minimum distortion.

Audio Mixing Consoles on Track for 5% Market Growth Despite Challenges

August 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Mixing Consoles on Track for 5% Market Growth Despite Challenges

Audio mixing consoles, devices that blend together multiple sound sources, continue to experience a customer shift towards low-end products, cannibalizing the mid-range market. That’s one of the key takeaways from a new report released by Futuresource Consulting’s pro audio team. On the positive side, the overall segment continues to grow, thanks to the strong momentum experienced by professional audio digital mixing consoles in touring and rental, broadcast, and installed commercial applications.

Audio-Technica Now Shipping ATH-M60x On-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones

July 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Now Shipping ATH-M60x On-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones

Audio-Technica is now shipping the new ATH-M60x On-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones, the latest addition to the brand's critically acclaimed M-Series line. Designed for studio, broadcast and mobile applications, the ATH-M60x is a low-profile, on-ear professional headphone model that utilizes the same proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers found in the ATH-M50x with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils, delivering exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range with accurate bass response.

Danley Sound Labs Introduces the MINI 180 Loudspeaker: Even Coverage Across 180 Degrees

July 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Danley Sound Labs Introduces the MINI 180 Loudspeaker: Even Coverage Across 180 Degrees

Led by legendary acoustician Tom Danley and his handpicked team of engineers, Danley Sound Labs has once again developed a loudspeaker that solves a technical problem without compromising on its trademark sound quality. The new Danley MINI 180 provides even, seamless coverage across 180 degrees (by 90 degrees vertical) using Danley’s patented technology. Its operating frequency range is 149Hz to 20kHz (+/-3dB) with impressively linear phase response across that range and across the beam width.

Martin Audio London Announces Management Buyout from Loud Audio

July 2, 2018 by Joao Martins

Martin Audio London Announces Management Buyout from Loud Audio

The parent company of leading audio brands Mackie and EAW, LOUD Audio, confirmed it has concluded the sale of the renowned Martin Audio brand to LDC, a private equity firm from the United Kingdom. In what was a long-expected move, following the acquisition of all Loud brands by the Transom Capital Group in October 2017, and the recent sale of Ampeg to Yamaha, now Martin Loud gets back to an independent position for the second time in its history.

New Dynacord TGX Amplifiers for Live Sound Applications

June 13, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

New Dynacord TGX Amplifiers for Live Sound Applications

Following the introduction of Dynacord’s L Series and C Series amplifiers in 2017, and the more recent introduction of IPX power amplifiers for fixed installation, Dynacord introduced the new TGX range for live sound applications at InfoComm 2018. Engineered and manufactured in Germany, these power amplifiers are built as the ultimate amplification solution for medium to large-scale live performance sound applications, featuring Dante networking and 96 kHz DSP with FIR Drive technology.

Solid State Logic Launches New L100 Live Compact Console

June 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Solid State Logic Launches New L100 Live Compact Console

Solid State Logic had a big announcement to make at InfoComm 2018, in Las Vegas. The release of the new SSL L100 live console - the newest member of the SSL Live console range - now provides a physically smaller premium solution for applications who prioritize maximum sonic performance in space restricted installations, for sub-mix positions or corporate production. This significantly increases the market reach for the Oxford-based brand.

Test Bench: Wavecor WF259PA01 10-Inch PA Woofer

June 6, 2018 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Wavecor WF259PA01 10-Inch PA Woofer

This month, I characterized a a 10” PA woofer from Wavecor, model WF259PA01. This is an interesting driver since, until now, Wavecor has been known mainly for its high-end home hi-fi drivers. However, the company has decided to expand its coverage in the loudspeaker market and has introduced a well-designed 10” OEM pro sound PA woofer. The WF259PA01 is for now available only as an 8 Ω model, and uses a very stiff flat black coated curvilinear paper cone. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, February 2018.

Pascal Appoints Michael Munch to New Product Manager Position

May 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Pascal Appoints Michael Munch to New Product Manager Position

Continuing its accelerating pace of expansion, Pascal has announced the appointment of industry veteran Michael Munch to the newly created position of Product Manager. As an industry-leading OEM manufacturer of high-power amplifier modules for the professional audio industry, Pascal will benefit highly of Munch's extensive experience and market knowledge, having worked previously with leading amplifier brand Lab.gruppen.

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