
LaVoce Introduces Two New Ferrite Low Frequency Drivers for Small Enclosures
LaVoce introduced two new ferrite subwoofer drivers intended for the installation market and small enclosures, including a new 10” SSF102.40 shallow mounting subwoofer with a total mounting depth of less than 4” (10cm) using a 2.4” voice coil. The 8” SSF082.00L is a new powerful long throw subwoofer with a 2” voice coil.

Focusrite Expands Dante-based Networked Audio RedNet Range and Offers new RedNet Product Bundles
Focusrite is now shipping new Dante-based networked audio interfaces including the RedNet MP8R 8-Channel Remote-Controlled Mic Pre; D16R AES Interface; HD32R HD Bridge for Pro Tools; and D64R MADI Bridge, all now with power supply and Ethernet redundancy. The British company is also promoting new RedNet turnkey DAW bundle solutions.

Waves Audio New Tracks Live and H-Reverb Reverb Plug-in
Waves Audio has launched its anticipated Waves Tracks Live multitrack recording software solution for live sound applications, allowing switching between recording and virtual soundcheck. The company also announced its new H-Reverb, a pioneering reverb based on Finite Impulse Response technology.

IK Multimedia announces 96kHz firmware update for iRig PRO and iRig HD Interfaces
While some still question the need for high-resolution audio format distribution, digital recording continues to evolve, even in the most simple and affordable mobile systems. IK Multimedia announced a firmware update allowing 24-bit/96kHz recording for its iRig PRO and iRig HD affordable interfaces.

Bose Introduces F1 Portable P.A. With Controllable Vertical Coverage
Bose Professional introduced a new portable P.A. solution that expands the original L1 vertical array concept for a wider range of applications. The new F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker and complementary F1 Subwoofer adapts to live music, DJ and corporate presentations, allowing users to control its vertical coverage pattern.

Music Industry Meets in Nashville for Summer NAMM 2015
The 2015 Summer National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show is being held in Nashville, TN, from July 9–11. Attendance at Nashville’s Music City convention center is expected to increase as it happened over the past four years. It’s mainly an MI show, but focus on audio is also growing.

Tectonic Elements New Miniature BMR Speaker Packs Maximum Performance
The Tectonic Elements BMR speaker family has a new and petite member with remarkable audio characteristics. The TEBM35C10-4 BMR driver provides 100Hz – 20kHz frequency response over a 180⁰ dispersion; all within a 52mm diameter form factor.

Special Workshop Hosted by Flex Acoustics at AES 59th International Conference
The upcoming AES 59th International Conference, on Sound Reinforcement Engineering and Technology, will feature a special workshop hosted by Flex Acoustics and will include a demonstration of Flex Acoustics' inflatable membrane low-frequency absorbers, showing the overall effectiveness of their innovative acoustic absorption at low frequencies.

Bluetooth Speakers Drive Growth in Home Audio
According to the latest Worldwide Home Audio Market report from Futuresource Consulting, the home audio market (Wireless Speakers, Soundbars, Hi-Fi Systems, A/V Receivers and Speaker Docks) grew by 22% to ship 71 million units. Trade value also grew by 22%, generating just under $10 billion worth of revenue in 2014.

iZotope RX Final Mix Plug-in Creates Impactful True Peak Compliant Mixes
iZotope released its new RX Final Mix real-time plug-in. Part of the award-winning RX family of post-production tools, RX Final Mix helps audio post-production and broadcast professionals create balanced mixes that are impactful yet True Peak compliant.