
Avid Announces Key Updates to Its Professional Mixing Solutions
Avid has announced key enhancements to its Pro Tools Control Surfaces, including the new S6 modular solution, as well the previous System 5, including support for Dolby Atmos mixing and monitor control, deeper integration with the Eucon control protocol and including VCA Spill, automation control and much more.

Audio-Technica New ES945/LED and ES947/LED Boundary Microphones
Audio-Technica announced new microphones for conference room applications, the ES945/LED omnidirectional and ES947/LED cardioid condenser boundary microphones featuring Red/Green LED indicator rings and the AT8657/LED flush-mount socket, available exclusively to contractors and system integrators.

Lab.gruppen Introduces D Series Networked Amplifier Platform
At the InfoComm 2014 Show in Las Vegas, there were several audio network related announcements, from speakers to microphones and obviously amplifiers. Lab.gruppen introduced its new D Series, leveraging its Lake processing technology in a Dante solution, as well as a new partnership with Biamp Systems equipped with AVB connectivity.
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Electro-Voice Next Generation X-Line Line-Array Loudspeakers
Electro-Voice had big news at InfoComm 2014 expo in Las Vegas, with the global preview of the next generation of X-Line line-array loudspeakers (X1 & X2). At the EV booth, cutaway models allowed a close-up look at the engineering innovations of the new series, while the X1 line-array system could be seen in action in the demo room.

Powersoft X Series and M-Force Technology at InfoComm 2014
During the InfoComm show in Las Vegas, Italian company Powersoft stunned visitors by exalting the humble amplifier to a new status with the US release of its new X Series. The M-Force transducer, placed at the heart of the booth, drew the attention of visitors.

New DSP “Lab-in-a-Box” for ARM-Based Audio Systems
ARM announced a new digital signal processing (DSP) ‘Lab-in-a-Box’ (LiB) solution to help boost practical skills development and the creation of new ARM-based audio systems, using Cortex-M4-based microcontroller boards by STMicroelectronics and audio cards from Wolfson Microelectronics and Farnell element14.

Linear Audio Volume 7—More Innovative and Thought-Provoking Articles!
Linear Audio Volume 7 is the eight issue of a series of printed bookzines dedicated to technical audio and perception. Compiled and published by our technical editor, Jan Didden, this series of bookzines aims to help spread technical audio information and knowledge in printed format.

Three New Eminence Guitar Speakers for Vintage Sounds
Three new Eminence guitar speakers, models CV-75, GA SC64, and Legend EM-12, acknowledge increasing interest in the MI market for vintage sounds and classic tones from the past. The CV-75, in particular, aims to improve upon what hand-made British speakers from 20 to 30 years ago used to sound like.

Antelope Audio Zen Studio Audio Interface is Shipping
If there is someone still in need of an USB recording interface, in a time when Thunderbolt is conquering the market, it better be really good and very affordable. That’s exactly what Antelope Audio designed in the Zen Studio portable audio interface, featuring 12 studio-grade microphone preamps and 20 analog inputs.

New SEQ-S Equalizer from Nugen Audio Takes Digital EQ to Another Level
Nugen Audio announced the launch of SEQ-S, a linear-phase equalizer (EQ) software tool, ideal for music production and mastering as well as film and post-production applications. With support up to 7.1 surround, SEQ-S provides sonic sculpting and precision EQ matching as well as corrective applications.