All items tagged with professional audio (418)
Alcons Introduces LR15 Pro-Ribbon Ultra-Compact Line-Array
July 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

Alcons Introduces LR15 Pro-Ribbon Ultra-Compact Line-Array

Alcons Audio introduced the latest LR15 Pro-Ribbon Ultra-Compact Line-Array, relieving its predecessor from duties after 20 years. The new LR15 is a 2-way, line-source sound system with high SPL capabilities and throw in a very compact form factor is considered an evolution in all key performance metrics by the Dutch pro-ribbon transducer innovator. At the heart of the new design is the patented RBN502rs 5” pro-ribbon transducer, combined with next-generation 6.5" woofers with FlowVent loading for full-range performance.
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Patent Review: An Advanced Loudspeaker System
July 4, 2023 by James Croft

Patent Review: An Advanced Loudspeaker System

This article examines a notable patent from VUE Audiotechnik, describing a loudspeaker system with one driver providing a direct radiating output from the front, and a second driver on a ported side chamber, sharing a ported common chamber, where at least one port of the ported common chamber exits the front of the loudspeaker system. As Croft notes, this is an innovative advanced system - that was patent-pending at the time - and provides a unique combination of technology, offering real-world advantages. The patent was granted in 2021.
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Fresh From the Bench: The Hypex NCORE NCx500 Amplifier Module - Doubling Down on a Flagship
July 4, 2023 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: The Hypex NCORE NCx500 Amplifier Module - Doubling Down on a Flagship

The new NCx500 amplifier board from Dutch manufacturer Hypex Electronics is the first of a new NCOREx family of modules that evolves from the extremely popular NCORE Class-D amplifier technology, one of the most successful options among high-end audio and studio monitor brands. Stuart Yaniger was able to spend a few weeks with this next flagship for OEM applications. How will this improved NCOREx technology measure up? And will it deliver the "x" times improvements over the proven NCORE? Stuart shares all the juicy details.
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Cirrus Logic Unveils New Pro Audio Family of AD/DA Converters
June 20, 2023 by Joao Martins

Cirrus Logic Unveils New Pro Audio Family of AD/DA Converters

Cirrus Logic announced a newly rearchitected family of converters targeting professional audio applications, combining superior performance, low power consumption and system-level enhancements to solve common industry audio problems, such as a new hybrid gain control. The first three products available are 2-, 4- and 8-channel ADCs ready to be easily implemented in demanding applications, from digital mixers and USB audio interfaces, all the way to automotive applications.
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Bose Professional Launches New PowerShareX Amplifier Series in Collaboration with Powersoft
June 14, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Professional Launches New PowerShareX Amplifier Series in Collaboration with Powersoft

Bose Professional has announced the launch of its new PowerShareX series of adaptable power amplifiers. The PSX1204D, PSX2404D, and PSX4804D smart amplifiers, with Dante digital audio, offer 1200W, 2400W and 4800W of rated power across four channels, providing the power and functionality required for a variety of applications. The PowerShareX series was developed in close collaboration with Powersoft leveraging the company's latest developments.
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Lavoce Adds 10" and 12" Models to CSF Common HF/LF Magnet Coaxial Range
June 14, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Lavoce Adds 10" and 12" Models to CSF Common HF/LF Magnet Coaxial Range

Lavoce Italiana arrived at InfoComm 2023 with redoubled energy, following the opening if its US logistical center in Nashville, TN. For the Orlando show, Lavoce announced the addition of 10" and 12" models to their CSF range of Common HF/LF Magnet Coaxials, models CSF102.50K and CSF122.50K. As Pierpaolo De Minicis, Pro Audio Division Manager, comments, this successful coaxial range is right at the core of Lavoce's highest value market proposition.
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Fulcrum Acoustic Celebrates the Promotion of Rich Frembes to Director of Loudspeaker Engineering
June 9, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Fulcrum Acoustic Celebrates the Promotion of Rich Frembes to Director of Loudspeaker Engineering

Fulcrum Acoustic announced the promotion of Rich Frembes to Director of Loudspeaker Engineering. In this new role, Frembes will assume greater responsibilities in leading the development and coordination of daily engineering activities at the company. Fulcrum Acoustic will leverage his extensive experience and leadership qualities to further advance the company’s innovative audio solutions.
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Yamaha Introduces New DM7 Digital Mixers Series for All Production Needs
June 7, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Introduces New DM7 Digital Mixers Series for All Production Needs

Yamaha announced its new DM7 series of professional digital mixers. Following the announcement of the DM3 Series compact digital mixing consoles in April, the Japanese company now applies its decades of development experience to create a completely new family for all production needs. The DM7 series takes the best elements of Yamaha's previous digital mixing systems and combines them with innovative new features in a powerful and expandable package.
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Alcons Audio Introduces The QB363 Arrayble Bass System
June 5, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Alcons Audio Introduces The QB363 Arrayble Bass System

Dutch Pro-Ribbon specialists Alcons Audio have expanded its range of loudspeaker solutions with a new innovative design. The Alcons QB363 mkII is a modular column bass system, designed as a low-frequency extension (LFE) system to the Q-series line-source column systems - such as the versatile QRP20 Pro-Ribbon column array, or the more recent QRP40 point-source column. However, the new compact design can be used as an arrayable LFE system with any Alcons system.
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Andrew Pernetti Strengthens Lavoce’s North American Sales Team
May 22, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Andrew Pernetti Strengthens Lavoce’s North American Sales Team

Following Elettromedia's opening of a new sales and logistical center in Old Hickory, TN (Nashville), to support the activities of Lavoce Italiana, the company now announced the appointment of Andrew Pernetti to the new position of Distribution Sales Manager for North America. Lavoce offers a full range of HF and LF transducers for professional audio, and a full catalog of guitar and bass speakers for the MI market.
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