
RØDE Introduces New Products and Enters New Categories at IBC 2015
Australian pro-audio manufacturer RØDE has announced an exciting array of new products at the annual IBC show in Amsterdam, including microphones, a digital interface, two boom poles and a new wireless audio kit. Targeting both Apple iOS devices and professional audio solutions, wireless and wired, RØDE continues to innovate in every single product category.

Tascam Announces DA-6400 64-track Solid State Recorder with MADI and Dante I/O Option Cards
The DA-6400 records 64 tracks at 48kHz/24-bit or 32 tracks at 96kHz/24-bit. Included on the rear panel are SMPTE timecode, word clock, RS-422, parallel and Gigabit Ethernet connections. Designed for live recording, the new Tascam recorder includes an internal SSD Drive and features MADI and Dante optional audio networking.

Sound Devices Introduces The CL-12 Linear Fader Controller At IBC 2015
The perfect accessory for Sound Devices’ 6-Series of Mixers/Recorders used in cart-based and fast-paced productions, the new CL-12 Linear Fader Controller features 12x 100-mm linear faders, sunlight-viewable LED metering, and numerous dedicated buttons. Available in two different models, it was one of the audio highlights at IBC 2015.

IBC 2015 Tackles The Challenges Of Change For Television
The International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2015 was widely agreed to be extremely successful. According to the promoters, the best yet (but they always say that). Measured in terms of conference content and quality of the event, we have to agree. It wasn’t the best for product announcements but it was certainly exciting for the technology previews.

Boston 2015 COMSOL Conference on Multiphysics Simulation to Feature Focus Session on Acoustics Simulation
The COMSOL Conference 2015 on multiphysics simulation and application design will be held October 7-9, at the Boston Marriott Newton, Newton, MA. COMSOL’s annual event includes a multitude of hands-on sessions, networking opportunities, keynote talks from industry leaders, and hundreds of user presentations.

Primacoustic Now Shipping Paintables London Room Acoustical Treatment Kits
Primacoustic announced its Paintables versions of the popular London 8 and London 10 room kits are now shipping. These easy-to-use kits include everything needed to turn any room into a great sounding studio or home theater. London kits help control primary reflections, flutter echo and excessive bass and can be spray painted without disturbing the acoustic properties.

Pioneer Licenses Imagination’s FlowRadio Internet Radio Service for its In-Vehicle App Program
Imagination Technologies announced that Pioneer has licensed its FlowRadio internet radio service for its in-car entertainment app program. The internet radio and podcast content delivered by FlowRadio will be available through Pioneer’s AppRadioLIVE app as a one-off in-app purchase called the Pioneer Radio Collection.

JBL Professional 7 Series Next Generation Monitoring System Is Shipping
JBL Professional’s new 7 Series Master Reference Monitors have been developed to meet the requirements of Post Production and Broadcast Control Rooms. Originally introduced at the AES 2014 Convention in Los Angeles, in 2014, the new 708i 8-inch two-way, and 705i 5-inch 2-way are part of complete 5.1, 7.1 and immersive sound monitoring systems.

PCB Piezotronics Introduces High Amplitude and High Frequency 1/2 Inch Free-field Measurement Microphone
PCB Piezotronics introduced its new model 377A06 1/2 inch high amplitude, high frequency microphone cartridge for free-field measurements. This new 1/2” microphone minimizes overloading and provides an accurate (flat) response in applications where high frequencies (up to 40 kHz) need to be measured very accurately.

MISCO Extends Testing & Acoustic Design Lab Services With Warkwyn Acquisition
Loudspeaker and audio systems manufacturer MISCO has acquired Warkwyn Associates, an independent acoustic design, measurement, and testing lab. MISCO president Dan Digre says that Warkwyn will continue to provide its same high level of services for current Warkwyn customers. Warkwyn has relocated from Pakenham, Ontario to MISCO’s home base of Minneapolis, Minnesota.