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TuneIn Unveils New Audio Brand Identity for a Voice Activated World
by audioXpress Staff

TuneIn Unveils New Audio Brand Identity for a Voice Activated World

TuneIn, the live global streaming and on-demand audio service, unveiled its new sonic logo in a branding effort to deepen listeners’ connection to its voice assistant-powered entertainment. TuneIn also revealed 56% year-over-year growth in global listening consumption for connected devices as consumers increasingly put their smart speakers and other voice-enabled devices to use and opt for an eyes and hands-free screenless audio streaming experience.
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Universal Audio Steals the NAMM Show with New LUNA Audio Recording System
by Joao Martins

Universal Audio Steals the NAMM Show with New LUNA Audio Recording System

Universal Audio was the center of attention for musicians, composers, sound designers, producers and audio engineers visiting NAMM 2020, with the introduction of the all‑New LUNA Recording System, basically expanding all the massive power of the company’s existing Apollo Thunderbolt UAD recording interfaces. The new LUNA software uses all the UAD hardware power to create a powerful multitrack recording system and to run virtual instruments, truly leveraging the best of both worlds.
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ASI Audio Introduces New 3DME IEM Concept with Active Ambience, EQ and Limiting
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ASI Audio Introduces New 3DME IEM Concept with Active Ambience, EQ and Limiting

A new pro audio company, ASI Audio x Sensaphonics, announced the introduction of 3D Music Enhancement (3DME) at NAMM 2020. The solution, which the company believes to be “the world’s most innovative and powerful in-ear monitoring system,” combines an all-new universal-fit Active Ambient IEM design with built-in MEMS microphones, with a sub-compact bodypack mixer and smartphone app with EQ and limiter, allowing musicians to create a truly personalized monitoring experience.
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L-Acoustics Introduces Kara II Line Array with Flexible Directivity
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L-Acoustics Introduces Kara II Line Array with Flexible Directivity

For three decades, L-Acoustics has consistently developed pragmatic audio solutions that enable audio professionals and artists to elevate the audience experience. For a decade, the Kara best-selling line source array has been the star of countless live performances and permanent installs the globe over. At NAMM 2020, L-Acoustics announced the new Kara II modular line source, with the addition of Panflex, giving Kara four-in-one directivity: one box handily covers any audience geometry.
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IsoAcoustics Launches New Stage 1 Board and Iso-Puck 76
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IsoAcoustics Launches New Stage 1 Board and Iso-Puck 76

During the 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, IsoAcoustics focused on the musicians and studio market and announced a pair of brand new products: the IsoAcoustics New Stage 1 Board portable isolation platform for music amps, and the IsoAcoustics Iso-Puck 76 isolator for large studio monitors. These two introductions bolster the Canadian company’s already wide range of speaker and equipment stands.
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Earthworks Microphones Celebrates 25th Anniversary and Launches New Vocal Capsules at NAMM 2020
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Earthworks Microphones Celebrates 25th Anniversary and Launches New Vocal Capsules at NAMM 2020

Earthworks Audio opened for business 25 years ago when the company started building measurement microphones in order to measure the speakers that David Blackmer, the company’s founder was designing. When musicians tried David’s measurement microphones for capturing their instruments live, they started coming back for more. 25 years later, Earthworks is announcing new vocal capsules for live sound wireless options, built on success of its latest SR314 microphone.
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Austrian Audio Launches HI-X Professional Headphones at NAMM 2020
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Austrian Audio Launches HI-X Professional Headphones at NAMM 2020

As promised when the company did its first public appearance in 2019, Austrian Audio is now launching the HI-X (High Excursion) professional headphones. Known until now for the OC818 and OC18 microphones for studio and live use, Austrian Audio introduced its new headphone range, designed and constructed in Vienna and made in Austria. At NAMM 2020, Austrian Audio debuted the on-ear HI-X50 and the over-ear HI-X55 headphones.
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Drop + THX Announce Panda Wireless Premium Planar Ribbon Headphones
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Drop + THX Announce Panda Wireless Premium Planar Ribbon Headphones

Drop, the company formerly know as Massdrop, now also a product design company targeting enthusiasts, announced its first premium wireless headphones, engineered in collaboration with THX. Combining the acclaimed THX AAA linear amplifier with a planar ribbon driver already tested and proven by Drop, the Drop + THX Panda headphones are able to offer 30+ hours of battery life, and where demonstrated at CES 2020, before being made available in the community-driven commerce platform.
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Nureva Introduces New HDL200 System for Advanced Audio Conferencing in Small Spaces
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Nureva Introduces New HDL200 System for Advanced Audio Conferencing in Small Spaces

Nureva announced the HDL200 audio conferencing system, the newest addition to the company’s line of advanced audio solutions. The intelligent microphone and speaker bar was specifically designed for the needs of smaller meeting spaces and delivers the same consistent and reliable pickup that Nureva’s award-winning HDL300 systems deliver for larger spaces. Nureva is also announcing the new Nureva Console cloud-based platform, to support broadscale deployments of Nureva audio systems.
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Solid State Logic Announces New Personal Studio Affordable Audio Interfaces
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Solid State Logic Announces New Personal Studio Affordable Audio Interfaces

Legendary console manufacturer Solid State Logic (SSL) has launched their first-ever dedicated audio interfaces as part of a new personal studio range: the SSL 2, and SSL 2+. Both models are USB 2.0 devices that use the updated USB-C connector, can be USB-powered, and include class-leading mic preamps, featuring a legacy 4K analogue enhancement mode inspired by classic SSL consoles, plus studio-quality monitoring, and come with the SSL Production Pack software bundle.
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