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Neumann Unveils New KH 150 DSP-Powered Studio Monitors
August 22, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Neumann Unveils New KH 150 DSP-Powered Studio Monitors

Neumann.Berlin has expanded its line of reference-class studio monitors. The new KH 150 is a bi-amplified, DSP-controlled design, featuring the same high-resolution tweeter as all Neumann studio monitors and a newly developed 6.5" woofer with ultra-low distortion and high SPL capability. The new KH 150 looks exactly like the other Neumann KH studio monitors and this is the largest two-way model, impressing for its extended low-end, while remaining extremely compact. That is also the result of a new and more energy efficient Class D amplifier and a more powerful DSP.
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Audio-Technica Fights Back with AT2020USB-X USB-C Cardioid Condenser Microphone
August 19, 2022 by Joao Martins

Audio-Technica Fights Back with AT2020USB-X USB-C Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Audio-Technica released its AT2020USB-X cardioid condenser USB microphone. A reimagining of the popular AT2020USB+, the AT2020USB-X microphone is designed to meet the needs of musicians, streamers, podcasters and other content creators, offering the acclaimed sound of the original AT2020 - Audio-Technica's best-selling budget-microphone - in a new and improved USB-C version, upgraded to 24-bit/96kHz sampling rate with the convenience of plug-and-play operation.
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Neumann Revives Legendary M 49 Tube Microphone
August 8, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Neumann Revives Legendary M 49 Tube Microphone

Neumann is reissuing one of the most iconic mics in its catalog, the M 49. This is the Neumann large diaphragm tube microphone that was used on countless classic recordings during the 50s and 60s and is now reissued as the M 49 V ($8,499), Handmade in Germany according to the original specifications. Neumann says that it can even be used side by side with the originals. The main differences are on the power source and polar pattern control unit that will automatically adapt to any mains voltage according to today's specs. Also new, the "V" in the new M 49 V stands for its variable circuits and sound options.
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Boutique Microphone Manufacturer Sees Success With Exclusive Finish Limited Runs
August 1, 2022 by Joao Martins

Boutique Microphone Manufacturer Sees Success With Exclusive Finish Limited Runs

In 2021, Soyuz introduced the world to a limited edition version of the renowned 017 Series microphone with an exclusive Brass Black finish. The 25 units quickly sold out and prompted Soyuz to continue the series with the release of the 023 Brass Black in May 2022. Soyuz Microphones now released a new batch of 017 Series Brass Black microphones. This limited edition run of 80 microphones (40 TUBE / 40 FET) uses a unique process called bluing to give the mic's body its beautiful hue and patina.
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Dolby Introduces Dolby Atmos Album Assembler for Music Mixed in Atmos
July 20, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Dolby Introduces Dolby Atmos Album Assembler for Music Mixed in Atmos

Continuing to expand its own range of software tools available for content production, Dolby Laboratories announced the availability of the Dolby Atmos Album Assembler, a new tool for mastering music projects mixed in Dolby Atmos. With the Dolby Atmos Album Assembler, music creators now have a simple-to-use tool for sequencing Dolby Atmos tracks for delivery as a completed album. The tool is available for purchase for $99 through the Avid Marketplace and also available as a free 90-day trial through Dolby.
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ATC Now Shipping New SCS70 Pro Active Subwoofer
July 18, 2022 by Alfred Moody

ATC Now Shipping New SCS70 Pro Active Subwoofer

ATC, the British manufacturer founded in 1974 by Billy Woodman to manufacture custom drive units for the professional sound industry, continues to expand on its proven philosophy of developing loudspeaker systems from component level. ATC now announced the availability the new high-performance 12" SCS70 Pro active subwoofer, featuring a new sub-bass driver, developed by ATC’s R&D team, and optimized for reproduction of the lowest four octaves of the audio band. There's also the SCS70iW Pro model, optimized for flush/in-wall mounting.
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Microtech Gefell Introduces New M 330 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
July 15, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Microtech Gefell Introduces New M 330 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Following an earlier unveil at Prolight+Sound 2022, Microtech Gefell GmbH has now launched the new M 330 condenser microphone, extending its proven M 300 "pencil-type" small-diaphragm condenser microphone series. The new M 330 is a wide-cardioid and expands the range of applications in challenging situations, being particularly suitable for vocal and instrumental recordings in both mono and stereo applications.
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Thum+Mahr GmbH Sells System Integration Business and Establishes Yellowtec Brand as Separate Company
July 14, 2022 by Joao Martins

Thum+Mahr GmbH Sells System Integration Business and Establishes Yellowtec Brand as Separate Company

Yellowtec is a brand firmly established in broadcast environments, particularly in radio stations. With the popularity of home studio, podcasting and web streaming, Yellowtec saw explosive growth in its m!ka mounting system business, originally designed for radio microphones, but now adjustable to computer monitors or even webcams. Thum+Mahr GmbH, where the Yellowtec brand was created, now decided to spin-off that business into a separate company.
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Sennheiser Acquires Merging Technologies to Reinforce its Growth Strategy for Neumann
July 5, 2022 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Acquires Merging Technologies to Reinforce its Growth Strategy for Neumann

Sennheiser announced the acquisition of Swiss company Merging Technologies - one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-resolution digital audio recording systems and a leading innovator in audio networking technology. According to the announcement, Merging Technologies will be working under the umbrella of the Sennheiser group to enlarge the Neumann range of products. A new Neumann audio recording interface will be the first visible product of the combination.
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Dear Reality Updates Spatializer and Virtual Monitoring Plugins
July 4, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Dear Reality Updates Spatializer and Virtual Monitoring Plugins

Dear Reality, the company working in the field of immersive audio controllers, best known for its binaural, Ambisonics, and multichannel encoders with realistic room virtualization, has announced a series of exciting updates to its spatializer, monitoring and mixing plug-ins. Being part of the Sennheiser group, the company's solutions are now benefiting from further integration, including the patented Sennheiser AMBEO Clarity algorithm.
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