All items tagged with studio monitors (217)
Avantone Pro Brings 'Back' Nearfield Studio Monitoring Mainstay
June 22, 2018 by Joao Martins

Avantone Pro Brings 'Back' Nearfield Studio Monitoring Mainstay

While many in the audio industry work to establish the ideal target frequency response for audio reproduction on studio monitors, speakers and headphones, others are providing "familiar" listening references that, with all their imperfections, are already familiar to working professionals. That's exactly what affordable high-quality audio products producer Avantone Pro now announced with the introduction of the CLA-10 Nearfield Monitors - which many will instantly recognize.
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Genelec Improves on a Classic with 7050C Subwoofer
June 14, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Improves on a Classic with 7050C Subwoofer

Genelec has once again redefined their own benchmarks for compact subwoofer performance by unveiling the 7050C, which delivers an extended low frequency response with higher SPL and lower distortion than its 7050B predecessor, along with the added benefits of a professional bass management system. The unit’s LSE spiral enclosure has been further refined to deliver unconventionally clean audio output even at peak levels, with users also benefitting from a remarkable 3 dB increase in SPL capability and a universal switched-mode power supply.
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Sonarworks Updates Reference 4 Software with New Sonarworks SR Frequency Response Reference Curve for Speakers and Headphones
June 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sonarworks Updates Reference 4 Software with New Sonarworks SR Frequency Response Reference Curve for Speakers and Headphones

European audio software developer Sonarworks has established a new digital sound reference standard response curve, to be included with the latest update of the company's Reference 4.1 sound calibration software launching in early June 2018. The company says this is "a groundbreaking standardization methodology" that "will change the way the industry deals with frequency response related issues. The change is so significant, you going to see this technology implemented in more than just our own software."
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Test Bench: B&C Speakers Pro Sound 12CXN88 12” Coax Driver
May 23, 2018 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: B&C Speakers Pro Sound 12CXN88 12” Coax Driver

For this month's Test Bench, Dickason characterizes a new 12” coaxial pro audio driver from B&C Speakers, a design typically applied in stage monitors, studio monitors, or distributed audio in large venues. B&C Speakers 12CXN88 is unique in that it uses a single neodymium magnet assembly for both the 12” woofer and the 1.3” throat exit compression driver. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, January 2018.
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Test Bench: Volt RV3143 Studio Monitor Woofer
May 8, 2018 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Volt RV3143 Studio Monitor Woofer

The driver for this month’s Test Bench explication comes from the UK. Volt sent the 12” RV3143 Studio Monitor woofer, which is probably the most uniquely designed woofer to come across my desk in a while — there is no frame on the back side of the driver! The Volt Radial Technology consists of a front-mounted eight-spoke proprietary cast aluminum frame that is mechanically coupled to both the back plate and to the top of the pole structure/phase plug, in contrast to a normal rear frame that is only coupled to the motor front plate. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, December 2017.
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Genelec Reinforces USA Team with Key Sales Personnel Promotions
April 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Reinforces USA Team with Key Sales Personnel Promotions

Genelec announced the promotion of two of its key U.S. sales personnel, John Whitcore and Paul Stewart (both formerly Genelec Inc. Territory Managers). Whitcore has been appointed to the position of Genelec Inc. National Sales Manager, and Stewart has been appointed to the position of Genelec Inc. Senior Technical Sales Manager – both effective immediately.
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Genelec Appoints Michael Bohlin as International Sales Manager
March 16, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Appoints Michael Bohlin as International Sales Manager

Genelec announced the return of Michael Bohlin to the brand that brought him into the professional audio industry, almost 25 years ago. Taking the title International Sales Manager, Bohlin, a well known and highly respected figure in the European industry, will be based in Stockholm. Reporting to International Sales Director Ole Jensen, he will be responsible for the development and support of distributor, dealer and key user networks for Genelec’s professional monitoring segment within Europe.
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Focal Expands Studio Monitor Range with Shape Twin
February 13, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Expands Studio Monitor Range with Shape Twin

One year after the launch of Shape 40, 50 and 65 monitors, Focal is expanding its Shape professional powered monitor series with the line's new benchmark product: Shape Twin. This new standard bearer of the Focal Shape series features two passive radiators, woofers equipped with a new Flax cone, and the latest 'M'-shaped Aluminum/Magnesium inverted dome tweeter. Shape Twin is made in France, just like Shape 40, 50 and 65.
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Amphion Announces BaseTwo25 Low-Frequency Extension Monitoring System
February 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Amphion Announces BaseTwo25 Low-Frequency Extension Monitoring System

Finnish manufacturer Amphion Loudspeakers announced its new flagship BaseTwo25 Low-Frequency Extension System. The BaseTwo25 is a turnkey system that transforms any Amphion two-way studio monitor into a full range three-way tower, perfectly integrated in time and phase, extending all the way down to an incredible 10Hz corner frequency (-3dB). Each of the two BaseTwo25 towers features brand new and extremely robust 25 cm (10”) woofers with 25 cm passive radiators mounted on either side of the enclosure.
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IsoAcoustics Launches New ISO Series Line of Acoustic Isolation Stands for Pro Audio Speakers and Subwoofers
January 25, 2018 by Joao Martins

IsoAcoustics Launches New ISO Series Line of Acoustic Isolation Stands for Pro Audio Speakers and Subwoofers

IsoAcoustics announced the launch of an entirely new line of acoustic isolation stands, the ISO Series, designed for professional audio speakers and subwoofers. The new models, which include the ISO-130, ISO-155, ISO-200 and the ISO-200SUB, feature a new contemporary design, a lower profile and all new isolators – offering the acclaimed acoustic isolation performance that the company is known for.
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