Nugen Audio Releases Version 2 of Visualizer Audio Analysis Suite
Nugen Audio announced the launch of version 2 of Visualizer, the company's audio analysis suite and real-time comparison toolset, now with a powerful new user interface. With version 2, Visualizer is available as a stand-alone application that works outside of the DAW/NLE environment. Visualizer version 2 is also available in a hybrid HDX version designed for power users of Pro Tools HDX systems.
Audix Celebrates 30 Years with Special Edition D6 Microphone
Audix Corporation has unveiled a special limited edition D6 microphone to mark the company’s 30 year anniversary. The Audix D6 was first introduced to the music industry in 2005 and is considered one of the most influential kick drum mics ever made. This special edition D6 microphone features a limited edition finish. Only 750 have been produced, all look different and are numbered and serialized.
Meyer Sound Names John McMahon New VP of Solutions and Strategy
Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. has appointed John McMahon to the newly created position of Vice President of Solutions and Strategy, working closely with CEO John Meyer and Executive Vice President Helen Meyer. McMahon joined Meyer Sound in 2005 during the acquisition of Level Control Systems (LCS Audio) where he served as CEO.
Roland M-5000 Live Mixing Console Introduces New Dante and Waves SoundGrid Platform
Roland announced its latest generation of Live Mixing Consoles. The Roland M-5000 is the first from a new generation of live sound solutions for audio professionals using the O.H.R.C.A platform - Open, High Resolution, Configurable Architecture. The M-5000 has two expansion card slots to support audio transport protocols such as Dante, MADI, Waves SoundGrid, as well as future formats.
Behringer X Air Series Takes Stage Box Format Mixers Mainstream
We’ve recently seen a series of announcements from Mackie and PreSonus introducing digital stage box format mixers - basically replacing the physical control surfaces with iPads and wireless control. In a way, challenging the tremendous success of the very affordable but extremely powerful Behringer X32 digital console family. In response, Behringer now announced its own X Air Series stage box format mixers.
Genelec Expands Smart Active Monitoring Range with 8320 and 8330 Monitors and 7350 Subwoofer
Gradually, Genelec has updated his monitor series with Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) auto-calibrating systems. Along with the advanced concept recently introduced in the new 8351 Acoustically Coaxial Smart Active Monitor, at the recent 137th AES convention, Genelec also introduced the new 8320 and 8330 compact monitors and a SAM subwoofer, 7350.
MOTU Expands AVB Interface Range with 24-Channel Units
In July 2014, Mark of The Unicorn (MOTU) surprised the industry announcing a range of USB/Thunderbolt audio interfaces complemented with Audio Video Bridging (IEEE 802.1 AVB) network technology. Since AVB requires the use of dedicated (AVB-certified) routers and switchers, MOTU also announced its own AVB Switch. Now, MOTU reinforced the range with two new AVB 24-channel interfaces.
Dante PCIe Now Includes Thunderbolt Expansion Support
Audinate has released its latest firmware update for the Dante PCIe soundcard. Version 3.7.1 delivers a range of new features, including audio signal presence indicators, latency statistics monitoring and packet error detection. In addition, the Dante PCIe high performance soundcard may now be used with several popular Thunderbolt expansion chassis from Magma, Sonnet Technologies and OWC.
NimbX SoGo Mini Speaker Portable Speaker with RGB Lights
NimbX Technology is currently promoting its new customizable Bluetooth portable speaker concept, with built-in RGB lights and Bone Conductive Technology - using surface vibration to increase volume and bass. The SoGo Mini also features a customizable app to control volume, the RGB lights and other functions. NimbX is currently looking to fund the SoGo Mini on Kickstarter.
Burl Audio Promotes Studio Integration With Dante
At the 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles, Burl Audio announced Dante connectivity for its range of converter products, the B2 Bomber ADC, B2 Bomber DAC and the B80 Mothership modular system. The Santa Cruz, CA company, known for its high-quality converter design has adopted Audinate’s audio-over-IP format, allowing for any number of interfaces and computers to speak to one another on a standard network and route digital audio to allow true multiroom integration.