Klipsch Offers Limited Edition 70th Anniversary Heritage Speakers
Klipsch Audio, a VOXX International Company, is commemorating its 70th anniversary by issuing limited runs of its Klipschorn and Heresy Heritage series speakers. Special attention has been paid to the details of each new speaker, as they features design enhancements, exotic wood veneer finishes, special edition logos and unique grille cloths.
Amadeus Launches New PMX D Series Dante-Connected Speakers at Prolight+Sound 2016
Amadeus, French provider of high-end audio solutions and services, launched their new PMX D Series active speakers - three different models, with 8, 12 or 15-inch coaxial drivers - built-in 24/96 DSP and Analog, AES3 and audio networking Dante I/O. This is the same innovative company who gave us the extraordinary Amadeus Philharmonia high-end speakers, which were also shown at the company stand during Prolight+Sound 2016.
Allen & Heath Introduces New Qu-SB Stage Box Mixer-Interface and Personal Monitoring Hub
British professional audio manufacturer Allen & Heath continues to expand its Qu digital mixing platform range, now with an ultra-compact rack mount mixer, recording interface and personal monitoring hub. The new Qu-SB stage box and mixing concept will be introduced at Prolight+Sound 2016 in Frankfurt and expands even more the range of iOS-controlled professional audio solutions, which the company has been successfully exploring.
QSC E Series Range of Passive Loudspeakers Now Shipping
Following a surprising introduction of its first passive speaker series at NAMM 2016, QSC has meanwhile confirmed its full E Series range is now shipping. The new QSC E Series takes advantage of advanced DSP when used as part of a complete QSC System, ideally complemented with the company’s powerful PLD and GXD amplifiers and TouchMix Digital Mixers. The new loudspeaker range is part of QSC highlights for Prolight+Sound 2016.
Meyer Sound Debuts MJF-208 Compact Stage Monitor and Enhances LEO Family with MDM-5000 Distribution Module
Meyer Sound confirmed a series of new products to be unveiled at Prolight+Sound 2016 in Frankfurt, Germany. Focusing on the live entertainment and events aspect of the professional audio industry, the Californian company selected the Frankfurt show to introduce its new MJF-208 Stage Monitor, a compact version of the popular MJF wedge monitor series. Meyer Sound will also debut the MDM-5000 high-power distribution module, and the LYON-WXT extended vertical line array element.
Amate Audio’s All-New X12CLA Compact Curvature Array Cabinet
Amate Audio is a well-established sound reinforcement systems manufacturer from Barcelona, Spain, and a good example of how a company with well-designed products can differentiate itself in the highly competitive global market. Amate’s most recent development, the Xcellence X12CLA compact curvature array, has the potential to project the company further with major improvements in performance, power to size and ease of deployment.
VUE Audiotechnik Reveals Large Format Systems at Prolight+Sound
With a strong market position already in the North-American market, VUE Audiotechnik will leverage the Prolight+Sound 2016 show to reinforce its offering for the European market. In Frankfurt, VUE will unveil new products in the al-Class and h-Class range, and present the technologies behind VUE’s most distinguished products.
Avid Updates Pro Tools to 12.5 and Sibelius to 8.2
With a user base growing impatient for relevant updates (meaning new faster tools and functions), Avid has just announced the launch of Pro Tools 12.5, introducing the promised Avid Cloud Collaboration functionalities. Avid also updated its music notation and composition software Sibelius to version 8.2, introducing the user community’s top requests.
Dynaudio Discontinues AIR Series Professional Audio Monitors After 14 Years
Dynaudio is a much larger company than its Professional Audio division and, since taking over direct distribution of that part of the business from former TC Group, the company is already looking to the future and designing completely new models. Now, Dynaudio decided to formally announce they will cease production of the AIR Series reference monitors.
CanJam SoCal 2016 Shows Headphone Market is Booming
CanJam SoCal 2016 took place March 19-20, 2016 at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. The largest headphone and personal audio expo in North America was evidence the headphone market is booming. Produced by Head-Fi.org, CanJam SoCal 2016 showcased over 60 exhibitors in 12,000 sq. ft. of event space, featuring new product introductions and increased attendance.