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Alcons Audio Introduces CRS8/9090 Reference Immersive Surround Monitor System
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Alcons Audio Introduces CRS8/9090 Reference Immersive Surround Monitor System

Alcons Audio is reaching further in immersive sound with the introduction of a cinema surround speaker. The new Alcons CRS8/9090 pro-ribbon reference immersive surround monitor system was designed for performing arts theaters, studios, screening rooms, post-production facilities, commercial cinemas and premium Home Cinemas. It features a wide 90 x 90 degree constant-directivity dispersion, based on the patent-pending Alcons waveguide technology. The system is shipping now.
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Eighteen Sound Expands Tetracoil Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer Series
by Joao Martins

Eighteen Sound Expands Tetracoil Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer Series

Prolight+Sound 2019 was a reassuring show for all companies working with Eighteen Sound drivers. The company is now, together with Ciare, part of the B&C Speakers SpA Group of companies. At the Frankfurt show, Eighteen Sound and Ciare had their own separate booth (side by side with B&C), showing lots of new products in all areas of the portfolio. Of course, Eighteen Sound is renowned for its low frequency drivers, and during Prolight+Sound the company impressed with the new 18NTLW500 next generation high performance subwoofer using Tetracoil technology.
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Leema Acoustics Announces Stream IV Streaming CD Player
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Leema Acoustics Announces Stream IV Streaming CD Player

Leema Acoustics has launched a future-proof CD player for the streaming age, promising an "extraordinarily good value machine" that offers the myriad benefits of music streaming services, seamlessly combined with high-performance CD playback. The next-generation Stream IV, (its fourth version), effectively offers two high-performance hi-fi devices in one space-saving player, which, like all Leema products, is painstakingly hand-made to order in Wales.
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Savant Introduces Micro Aperture Powered Architectural Speakers
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Savant Introduces Micro Aperture Powered Architectural Speakers

From home integration solutions to the smart home, Savant Systems is expanding its range of whole home audio networked systems, now introducing their new Micro Aperture architectural loudspeaker lineup. These architectural speakers, featuring Power over Ethernet (PoE), transform distributed audio and enable integrators to more easily deliver high-performance entertainment throughout any space, providing a distributed system with single Ethernet cable connectivity.
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BMS Speakers Introduces New Coaxial Drivers and Next Generation 1" Compression Drivers
by Joao Martins

BMS Speakers Introduces New Coaxial Drivers and Next Generation 1" Compression Drivers

BMS Speakers introduced several new drivers at the Prolight+Sound 2019 show in Frankfurt, some still in prototype stage, others ready to enter production. Among the drivers now confirmed to be released are two new patented coaxial designs, including BMS' first 10" coaxial driver, the 10C262, and a new 12" coaxial transducer, the 12C382. Also new are the company's next generation 1" compression drivers, the BMS 5530 and 5531, taking BMS' ultra-low intermodulation distortion ring diaphragm to a new standard in size to output ratio, and providing the lowest crossover available at that size.
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Acoustic Geometry Offers Home Room Packs Affordable Product Bundles
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Acoustic Geometry Offers Home Room Packs Affordable Product Bundles

Acoustic Geometry is now shipping its Home Room Packs, a cost-effective grouping of acoustical products designed for residential audio spaces. Delivering better acoustical performance with five different options at discounted price points, these new product packages are a visually-elegant option for any room in the home. The bundles include diffusers and absorbers and are ready to ship in two different neutral finishes.
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Need a Silent PC? Arista Corporation Announces the Stealth Silent Audio Workstation
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Need a Silent PC? Arista Corporation Announces the Stealth Silent Audio Workstation

Arista, a recognized manufacturer of professional AV solutions, announced its Stealth Silent Audio Workstation, featuring 8th Gen Intel i7 processors, combined with fanless silent operation and SSD storage. The solution is ideal for application environments that require an absolutely quiet computer to perform audio recording, editing, and related music/audio creation tasks. With a rich feature set and stellar performance, the Stealth Silent Audio Workstation is ideal for a wide range of projects, including any audio test bench and R&D activities.
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Professional Headphones Market On Track to Exceed US $540 Million
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Professional Headphones Market On Track to Exceed US $540 Million

Futuresource Consulting shared some top line trends from its Professional Headphone Market Report and confirms that the pro headphones market achieved global revenues of more than US $540 million in 2018, and is on track to reach nearly US $800 million by 2023. The strategic market segment is expanding in home studio and DJ applications, which in turn vastly influences the wider consumer market. The comprehensive new market report from Futuresource Consulting is now available.
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Simulation On-The-Go with COMSOL Client for Android
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Simulation On-The-Go with COMSOL Client for Android

COMSOL Client for Android app is now available in the Google Play store. COMSOL Client for Android enables engineers, scientists, and students to to run COMSOL Multiphysics simulation applications from an Android device, on the road, and without being limited by device hardware. An ideal solution also for anyone who works in the field and needs to have quick access to ongoing R&D work. Another important way to make multiphysics simulation more accessible every day.
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MUTEC MC-3+ Smart Clock USB Approved as Roon Tested Device
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MUTEC MC-3+ Smart Clock USB Approved as Roon Tested Device

MUTEC, the Berlin-based manufacturer of high-quality A/V master clocks, audio re-clockers, interfaces, format converters, and signal distributors for professional and high end consumer audio applications, announced that the MC-3+ Smart Clock USB Re-Clocker and USB audio interface is now officially approved as a Roon Tested device. This certification program ensures a consistently enjoyable listening experience with the Roon music playback software, and underlines MUTEC’s commitment to high-end computer audio.
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