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GSMA Announces Decision to Cancel MWC 2020 Show In Barcelona
by Joao Martins

GSMA Announces Decision to Cancel MWC 2020 Show In Barcelona

The GSMA, the promoters of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) annual show in Barcelona just announced the decision to cancel the tradeshow because of concerns with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This is a decision with major impact in multiple industries, but one that was almost predictable, given the fact that MWC is traditionally a show dominated by large Chinese exhibitors, which have been all forced to cancel their presence, due to international traveling restrictions.
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Røde Releases NT-USB Mini Studio-Quality USB Microphone
by audioXpress Staff

Røde Releases NT-USB Mini Studio-Quality USB Microphone

The latest innovation from Røde Microphones, the NT-USB Mini is a compact USB microphone that offers studio-quality recording direct to a computer or tablet. Designed with a new high-quality condenser capsule to deliver crystal-clear, professional sound in a powerful yet easy-to-use package, the NT-USB Mini is a perfect microphone for gamers, podcasters, musicians, streamers, business professionals, and more.
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Lyngdorf Introduces TDAI-1120 Compact Streaming Integrated Amplifier
by audioXpress Staff

Lyngdorf Introduces TDAI-1120 Compact Streaming Integrated Amplifier

The new TDAI-1120 was one of the highlights at the Lyngdorf Audio booth at ISE 2020. The newest member of the TDAI collection, this streaming integrated amplifier is small enough to be easily placed anywhere in the home, while its vast feature set offers a great variety of streaming options. The Lyngdorf TDAI-1120 combines the brand’s latest digital amplification technology and patented RoomPerfect room correction with user-friendly features.
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Genelec Expands Factory and Logistics Operations Powered Exclusively by Sustainable Sources
by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Expands Factory and Logistics Operations Powered Exclusively by Sustainable Sources

Genelec has signaled a new era of sustainable growth for its operations with the opening of a brand new extension to its lakeside factory in Iisalmi, Finland. Adopting the latest technologies, the factory extension will significantly increase the space, flexibility and efficiency of the company’s warehousing and logistics operations, while ensuring that the entire facility is now powered exclusively by sustainable sources including solar, wind and hydroelectric energy.
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Sonion Announces Niels Svenningsen as New CEO & President
by audioXpress Staff

Sonion Announces Niels Svenningsen as New CEO & President

Sonion announced the appointment of Niels Svenningsen as CEO & President of the Sonion Group. Niels Svenningsen was most recently President of Northern Europe in Schneider Electric and brings a wealth of commercial and management experience acquired in the IT and technology sectors. He will start in his new position March 1st, 2020.
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Listen, Test, and Measure It! audioXpress March 2020 Now Available.
by audioXpress Staff

Listen, Test, and Measure It! audioXpress March 2020 Now Available.

audioXpress March 2020 focuses on Audio Test & Measurement. In this edition, learn how to find the right Test & Measurement solution, learn more about how to optimize audio production tests, and read the review of the new Dayton Audio DATS V3 Test System. Luke McCready also reviews the fantastic Audeze Mobius planar magnetic, wireless headphones. There's plenty more to read and learn about in our regular columns Sound Control and Audio Scope, plus a new article from Ed Simon on Powering Audio Circuits.
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Sonus faber Announces Gravis III Subwoofer at ISE 2020
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Sonus faber Announces Gravis III Subwoofer at ISE 2020

Sonus faber has chosen ISE 2020 in Amsterdam to announce the global launch of its new subwoofer model, the Gravis III. This is the latest addition to the Sonus faber Gravis collection of active subwoofers, designed to match all Sonus faber full-range loudspeakers collections. The Gravis III is an intermediate subwoofer model, completing the Olympica Nova speaker line introduced in September of 2019.
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d&b audiotechnik Introduces Installation Specific KSLi Line Array System
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d&b audiotechnik Introduces Installation Specific KSLi Line Array System

d&b audiotechnik announced the introduction of the KSLi System at ISE 2020. Delivering a complete installation package for the most comprehensive range of installations and applications, the system features the KSLi8/KSLi12 loudspeakers, combined with KSLi-SUB/KSLi-GSUB subwoofers, the new 40D high performance installation amplifier, plus a complete catalog of system specific accessories and customization options.
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MIDI Manufacturers Association Announces MIDI 2.0 Set of Specifications
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MIDI Manufacturers Association Announces MIDI 2.0 Set of Specifications

MIDI 2.0, the next-generation music and arts specification that enhances virtually all aspects of 1983’s original MIDI 1.0 spec, made its worldwide debut at the 2020 Winter NAMM show. Current MIDI users wanted more nuanced expressiveness, higher resolution, and increased ease of use, but also demanded backward compatibility with the billions of existing MIDI 1.0 devices. The suite of MIDI 2.0 specifications adopted at the Winter NAMM 2020 meeting of the MIDI Manufacturers Association delivers on those promises.
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AIMS to Unveil IPMX Standards and Specifications for AV-Over-IP at ISE 2020
by audioXpress Staff

AIMS to Unveil IPMX Standards and Specifications for AV-Over-IP at ISE 2020

At ISE 2020 in Amsterdam, the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) ProAV Working Group will introduce Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX), a set of open standards and specifications designed to enable carriage of compressed and uncompressed video, audio, and data over IP networks. IPMX addresses the ProAV industry's need for a single set of common, ubiquitous standards-based protocols that ensure interoperability for AV-over-IP. The AIMS stand (15-B250) will feature information and technical sessions covering every aspect of IPMX.
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