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Avantone Pro Brings Back White Cone Classic Studio Monitors
by Alfred Moody

Avantone Pro Brings Back White Cone Classic Studio Monitors

The company that created a tribute version of the classic Yamaha NS-10M "white cone" nearfield monitors in 2018, is now relaunching refined models of its CLA-10 Active and CLA-10 Passive configurations. Once again, Avantone Pro collaborated with GRAMMY Award-winning mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge (the "CLA" reference) for these full-range, two-way, accurate recreations of an iconic studio monitoring mainstay. The two black box models feature the unmistakable white driver and deliver the unforgiving frequency response or the originals.
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Triangle Introduces Capella Active Connected Speakers Featuring WiSA Wireless
by Joao Martins

Triangle Introduces Capella Active Connected Speakers Featuring WiSA Wireless

Another week, and another European manufacturer announces a new WiSA HT wireless product launch. French hifi speaker manufacturer Triangle announced its classic-looking but cutting-edge Capella connected active speakers with DSP. The Capella is actually a fully integrated system, with complete wired and wireless connectivity, centralized in a Stereo Hub. The bookshelf speakers feature a horn-loaded tweeter with a magnesium dome, and a 6" paper cone woofer. Triangle sells the Capella system with optional speaker stands, a calibration microphone, and even a matching turntable with built-in preamp.
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Listen Launches SoundCheck Version 22 with Python Integration and Many New Features
by Joao Martins

Listen Launches SoundCheck Version 22 with Python Integration and Many New Features

Listen released SoundCheck 22. This update introduces many new features focusing on integration and flexibility for both production and R&D users. These include a new Python Integration module which enables SoundCheck to communicate with many devices and software programs using Python scripts, a new crest factor algorithm, a new multi-channel FFT analyzer, and additional post-processing tools. There are also significant upgrades to the statistics functionality, signal generator, metadata and more. SoundCheck 22 also operates on Apple Silicon processors with significant performance advantages.
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Elytone Expands Parametric Monitoring and Control Capabilities for Dante Director
by Joao Martins

Elytone Expands Parametric Monitoring and Control Capabilities for Dante Director

Elytone partnered with Audinate on the development of extended capabilities for Dante Director, focused on adding parametric monitoring and controls for Dante devices. At Infocomm 2024, Elytone has enabled basic amplifier monitoring on it's AMP-NAP-140C4 V2 Networked Amplifier as an early demonstration to gather input and establish partnerships with manufacturers to further develop and expand the Dante Director platform and potentially tie into other device management applications.
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HEAD acoustics Announces ArtemiS SUITE Release 16
by Joao Martins

HEAD acoustics Announces ArtemiS SUITE Release 16

Since its inception, HEAD acoustics' ArtemiS SUITE has been a game changer for structural and acoustic analysis. The modular software platform for measuring and analyzing sound and vibration is a comprehensive solution for product and environmental noise optimization, combining powerful tools that allow users to master tasks with ease. HEAD acoustics now announced release 16, which improves test automation and standard testing routines, among many other enhancements.
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Andover Announces SpeakEasy 4 Powered Speakers
by Alfred Moody

Andover Announces SpeakEasy 4 Powered Speakers

Andover Audio launched the SpeakEasy 4, an easy-to-set-up, powered stereo speaker system with built-in phono preamp ($399/pair). For a company that launched its original business focused on the vinyl revival, it makes sense to also offer the company’s first separate speaker model that connects to a turntable, aside from also offering a host of digital and analog inputs, including HDMI ARC to connect to a TV and wireless Bluetooth.
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NXP Advances AI Audio Processing with SAF9xxx Audio DSPs
by Joao Martins

NXP Advances AI Audio Processing with SAF9xxx Audio DSPs

NXP Semiconductors is improving AI audio capabilities in automotive infotainment and marking a significant improvement in automotive audio processing technology in general with the latest SAF9xxx family of audio DSPs. Utilizing Cadence’s latest generation high-performance Tensilica HiFi 5 DSPs, combined with dedicated neural-network engines, the SAF9xxx audio DSPs enable efficient implementation of next-generation, high-quality, self-learning audio and speech applications.
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Digigram Releases New AES67 PCIe Sound Card
by audioXpress Staff

Digigram Releases New AES67 PCIe Sound Card

Digigram has announced the release of a new sound card, ALP-AES67, as part of its acclaimed ALP-X range, launched in 2022. Available through Digigram's extensive network of distributors, the new ALP-AES67 PCIe card reaches further with Ravenna and SMPTE ST-2110 compliance, expanding audio networking applications. According to the French audio manufacturer, this new ALP-AES67 card embeds Digigram's expertise in Audio-over-IP applications, and stands out as a powerful addition to the ALP-X range, offering enhanced capabilities for critical audio applications.
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McIntosh Launches Updated MB25 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver
by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Launches Updated MB25 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver

McIntosh Laboratory announced its new MB25 Bluetooth Transceiver, which supersedes the existing MB20 model. Streaming music directly from a computer, tablet or smartphone to a home audio system via Bluetooth offers unparalleled convenience, but McIntosh understand that its customers would like to have also a transmitter and receiver with the brand's logo, ensuring also the best possible sound quality. With the new MB25 Bluetooth Transceiver it is possible to integrate those wireless streaming capabilities into virtually any home audio system from any era, whether it includes McIntosh products or not.
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Neutrik Introduces Improved Series of Stage-Ready Dante I/O Interfaces
by Joao Martins

Neutrik Introduces Improved Series of Stage-Ready Dante I/O Interfaces

With over 4000 Dante-enabled audio products available from more than 600 manufacturers, and over 1 million Dante units shipped in the year 2023, Dante technology is the de facto standard in audio-over-IP. Increasingly, Dante is used in mission-critical applications such as live performance, global touring and the major live broadcast events in the world. That's the reason why Neutrik recently expanded its range of Dante audio interfaces.
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