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Red Pitaya Adds Vector Network Analyzer Capabilities to Reconfigurable STEMlab Instrument
by Cristina Costa

Red Pitaya Adds Vector Network Analyzer Capabilities to Reconfigurable STEMlab Instrument

Red Pitaya, the company from Ljubljana, Slovenia, that pioneered the move to low cost, open-source, reconfigurable test & measurement instrumentation with its credit-card-sized STEMlab platform, launched a VNA new bridge module and application that enables STEMLab to function as an affordable vector network analyzer (VNA), a precision measuring tool that tests the electrical performance of high frequency components in the radio frequency.
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JBL Professional Introduces New Long-Throw VLA Compact Line Array Series
by audioXpress Staff

JBL Professional Introduces New Long-Throw VLA Compact Line Array Series

Harman Professional Solutions introduced the new JBL Professional VLA Compact Series line array, combining out-of-the-box weather protection for small to mid-sized stadiums and arenas. Built upon the industry-leading capabilities of the JBL Variable Line Array (VLA) Series of long-throw line arrays, the new VLA Compact Series offers the same performance quality in a more compact, outdoor-ready solution for use in larger venues where speakers are mounted a long distance from the listener.
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Integrated Systems Europe 2018 Draws Record Crowds and Confirms its Position as the Largest Global AV and Systems Integration Industry Event
by audioXpress Staff

Integrated Systems Europe 2018 Draws Record Crowds and Confirms its Position as the Largest Global AV and Systems Integration Industry Event

The largest and busiest Integrated Systems Europe in its 15-year history drew record numbers of exhibitors and attendees from around the world for four days of business, education and networking at the RAI Amsterdam between 6-9 February. More than 80,000 registered visitors, 15 halls filled with 1,296 exhibitors, many new product introductions and, above all, serious business, contributed to turning ISE 2018 into a record breaking event.
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Dayton Audio Releases DTA-2.1BT 100W Class D Amplifier with Bluetooth
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Dayton Audio Releases DTA-2.1BT 100W Class D Amplifier with Bluetooth

Dayton Audio announced the release of the DTA-2.1BT 100W Class D Amplifier with Bluetooth, a discrete whole system amplifier that provides output for two speakers and a passive subwoofer, which allows for a compact 2.1 setup in virtually any room whether it be an office, bedroom, or even a small home theater. The 2 x 50W output power is more than enough for most bookshelf speakers, and the subwoofer output of 100W is ideal for a small scale subwoofer.
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Travis Launches Travis Blue Translating Bluetooth Speaker on Indiegogo
by Joao Martins

Travis Launches Travis Blue Translating Bluetooth Speaker on Indiegogo

After Travis the Translator, Dutch startup Travis is now promoting the Travis Blue - a translating speaker that takes the original experience of a portable (pocket-sized) dedicated device into something that might appeal to wider gamut of users, like... a Bluetooth speaker. The Travis Blue pairs with a smartphone app, features a single button to translate, accepts voice commands to change language, supports wireless charging, and comes in 3 different colors.
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Sound Devices Acquires Wireless Microphone Specialists Audio Ltd
by Joao Martins

Sound Devices Acquires Wireless Microphone Specialists Audio Ltd

Reedsburg, Wisconsin-based Sound Devices announced the recent acquisition of Audio Limited, the UK manufacturer and developer of high-performance wireless microphone systems. Audio Ltd., now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sound Devices, will continue to operate out of its Watford, UK offices with Kishore Patel and Lee Stone continuing as managing director and technical director, respectively.
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Audio Engineering Society Explores "The Power of Sound" at AES Milan 2018
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Audio Engineering Society Explores "The Power of Sound" at AES Milan 2018

The Audio Engineering Society has confirmed membership of the organizing committee for the 144th International AES Convention and Exhibition, taking place in Milan, Italy, May 23–26 at the NH Hotel Milano Congress Centre. This May’s 144th International Audio Engineering Society Convention will cover the full spectrum of professional audio topics including 3D Audio, Sound Reinforcement, Sound for Cinema, Sound for VR, Multichannel Audio, Recording and Production and Room Acoustics.
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ProCo Sound Now Shipping AoD Output Module for Audio Transport Over Dante Networks
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ProCo Sound Now Shipping AoD Output Module for Audio Transport Over Dante Networks

ProCo Sound is now shipping its AoD Ouput Module. Designed to ensure studio-quality, low-latency audio transport over any Dante network, the AoD Output Module features a Dante audio input and two channels of analog output from a rugged aluminum extrusion housing. ProCo also confirmed its intention to expand the range of Dante solutions with new multi-input and output stage-boxes.
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New 2018 Drivers from Eminence Speaker
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New 2018 Drivers from Eminence Speaker

Among the several products introduced at this year’s NAMM Show, Eminence confirmed a series of new drivers already scheduled for 2018. From small format pro audio devices to a 15” neodymium guitar speaker, Eminence has expanded its lineup of audio solutions for a wide array of applications. New Eminence drivers for 2018 include the Alpha 2-8, and Alpha 5-8 for compact pro audio applications, the APT30 horn loaded tweeter, SD28 soft-dome tweeter, and F151M-8 ring radiator compression driver.
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Focal Expands Studio Monitor Range with Shape Twin
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Focal Expands Studio Monitor Range with Shape Twin

One year after the launch of Shape 40, 50 and 65 monitors, Focal is expanding its Shape professional powered monitor series with the line's new benchmark product: Shape Twin. This new standard bearer of the Focal Shape series features two passive radiators, woofers equipped with a new Flax cone, and the latest 'M'-shaped Aluminum/Magnesium inverted dome tweeter. Shape Twin is made in France, just like Shape 40, 50 and 65.
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