Focusrite Announces Red 8Pre Interface at 141st AES Convention
The Red series of interfaces represents the pinnacle of Focusrite’s interface range, and Focusrite now announced the launch of its new Red 8Pre. Offering the most extensive features, and eight of its cleanest mic preamps, the Red 8Pre combines a 24-bit ‘parallel path summing’ dual converter configuration operating at up to 192kHz, with dual Thunderbolt 2 ports, dual DigiLink connectivity with Pro Tools and dual Ethernet ports for Dante audio-over-IP networking.
Yamaha Launches HPH-MT8 and HPH-MT5 Professional Monitor Headphones
Yamaha has launched its latest MT Series headphones, the HPH-MT8 and HPH-MT5, developed to provide the high levels of precision and fidelity required for professional monitoring applications. Like the HPH-MT7 model, introduced in 2015, the new MT Series headphones are designed to deliver flat, high-resolution sound with precise stereo imaging and faithful source signal reproduction, while providing a high level of isolation and comfort to ward off fatigue during extended monitoring sessions.
Ultimate Ears Introduces PartyUp to Easily Connect More Than 50 Bluetooth Speakers
Ultimate Ears announced a new app feature that allows to wirelessly connect more than 50 Ultimate Ears speakers within seconds - creating a new collective experience for users of portable Bluetooth speakers. The PartyUp feature promises to take distributed sound to a whole new level, connecting quickly and easily more than 50 Ultimate Ears speakers. A whole new dimension for flash mobs?
P9 Signature Headphones Celebrate Bowers & Wilkins’ 50th Anniversary
Bowers & Wilkins announced the P9 Signature, according to the brand, “its best sounding and most luxurious headphones to date.” Conceived to celebrate Bowers & Wilkins 50th anniversary and deliver a superior audio experience with “precision at high frequencies and astonishing bass,” the P9 Signature headphones are engineered by the same team responsible for the 800 D3 loudspeaker, and are Bowers & Wilkins’ largest over-ear headphone.
Listen Releases SoundCheck Version 15 and is Awarded Patent for SC Amp Amplifier
Listen, Inc., announced the release of SoundCheck Version 15. This release for Mac and Windows expands the testing capability of SoundCheck with additional external control, calibration, audio mixing and hardware integration, and introduces the first in the company’s redesigned virtual instruments, the multimeter. Meanwhile, the Boston-based company was awarded a patent for its audio test amplifier, SC Amp.
QSC Reinforces its Cinema Equipment Portfolio with the Acquisition of Ultra-Stereo Labs
QSC announced the acquisition of Ultra-Stereo Labs, Inc. (“USL”), effective September 30, 2016. The acquisition will allow QSC to offer an industry-leading portfolio of audio-visual processing and B-chain solutions under the QSC and USL brands for the motion picture exhibition industry. QSC also confirmed it will be joining forces with USL as an integral part of the product development team for USL branded products.
Shure Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Iconic SM58 Microphone
The Shure SM58, the world’s most popular microphone, has been a foundational and formidable part of live performance for more than 50 years. To celebrate and honor five decades of the renowned sound, design, and durability of this iconic mic, at the 141st AES Convention, Shure has announced the introduction of a 50th Anniversary model, along with a variety of initiatives to engage and inspire loyal SM58 fans of all ages around the world.
Dynaudio Introduces M5P Evidence High-End Mastering Speakers at AES 2016
Dynaudio revealed its new M5P Evidence mastering monitor at the 141st AES show in Los Angeles. The M5P Evidence monitors have been designed without compromises using only the best materials and are custom built by hand in the Dynaudio factory in Denmark. The new speakers, part of the company’s prestigious M Series, were available for listening in a dedicated demo room at AES, side by side with Dynaudio’s new LYD compact nearfield monitors.
QSC Premieres the New TouchMix-30 Pro Compact Digital Mixer
QSC introduced the TouchMix-30 Pro, a 32-channel digital mixer expanding the acclaimed TouchMix Series mixer lineup with an enhanced feature set. The new TouchMix-30 Pro was designed for production professionals, musicians and bands as well as live performance venues, and QSC hopes the concept will establish a new standard for performance in a compact digital mixer with features and functionality that will satisfy the most demanding professionals.
Focusrite Announces RedNet Control 2.0 Supporting Control of Larger Systems
At the 141st AES Convention, in Los Angeles, CA, Focusrite has announced a major update to its RedNet Control software system that provides remote control for products in the company’s RedNet range of Dante-based audio-over-IP systems. According to Focusrite, RedNet users all overt the world are employing and planning ever-larger RedNet systems, and RedNet Control 2.0 was developed in response to this trend.