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Ultimate Ears Introduces Its Most Advanced In-Ear Monitors to Date
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Ultimate Ears Introduces Its Most Advanced In-Ear Monitors to Date

Ultimate Ears announced two new in-ear monitors, including a new flagship in-ear monitor (Ultimate Ears LIVE) and a separate new in-ear monitor (Ultimate Ears 6 PRO) for improved rhythm and bass response. Plus, the entire Ultimate Ears in-ear monitor lineup has been updated with a new cable connection system (Ultimate Ears IPX Connection System) to withstand the rigors of music touring and minimize service and maintenance.
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DiGiCo, Avid and Lawo Join d&b Soundscape Integration Partnership
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DiGiCo, Avid and Lawo Join d&b Soundscape Integration Partnership

As the d&b Soundscape continues to draw attention worldwide, d&b audiotechnik has announced a series of landmark integrations between Soundscape’s central DS100 Signal Engine and digital mixing consoles from leading manufacturers DiGiCo, Avid and Lawo. The announcement was made at live mixing sessions showing the console workflows & mixing live multitrack recordings at a large-scale demonstration venue at Prolight+Sound 2018 in Frankfurt.
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DPA Microphones Expands CORE Amplifier Technology to d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones
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DPA Microphones Expands CORE Amplifier Technology to d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones

DPA Microphones is known throughout the audio industry for developing small miniature condenser microphones with superior sound quality for various professional environments. At NAB 2018 and Musikmesse 2018, DPA introduced its recently launched ‘CORE by DPA’ amplifier technology to the d:vote 4099 range of Instrument Microphones, to create an even clearer sound by lowering overall distortion and expanding the dynamic range. CORE technology was already available in d:screet miniature lavalier, and d:fine headset microphones.
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Beyma Introduces New High Performance Subwoofers, Woofers and Small Compression Drivers
by Joao Martins

Beyma Introduces New High Performance Subwoofers, Woofers and Small Compression Drivers

Joining the concept and design of the successful 18LEX1600Nd introduced last year at Prolight+Sound, this year Beyma introduced two new high performance subwoofers, the new 21LEX1600Nd and 15LEX1600Nd. And to reinforce even more its woofer choices for 2018, the Spanish company announced a new family of 4 neodymium woofers with patented Maltcross technology. Beyma also unveiled three new compression drivers of small size.'
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FaitalPRO Introduces Two New Midrange Drivers and One 18” Super Woofer at Prolight+Sound 2018
by Joao Martins

FaitalPRO Introduces Two New Midrange Drivers and One 18” Super Woofer at Prolight+Sound 2018

FaitalPRO, the renowned Italian manufacturer of professional loudspeakers, officially celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2018. Continuing the brand’s tradition of quality and innovation, FaitalPRO introduced three new products at Prolight+Sound 2018, starting with two 6" drivers for midrange and low-mid frequencies, the 6RS140 and 6PR160 respectively, together with the 18XL2000 18" Super Woofer, designed for the lowest frequencies.
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StageTec Becomes Latest RAVENNA AoIP Partner
by Joao Martins

StageTec Becomes Latest RAVENNA AoIP Partner

In an announcement made at both NAB and Prolight+Sound 2018, StageTec has become the latest manufacturer to join the RAVENNA audio network partnership. The Berlin-based manufacturer of professional audio mixing consoles and routers is one of the leading pioneers in the transition from analog to digital audio technology. In the 25 years of its existence, StageTec has set new standards in digital technology with continuous development and innovation.
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Eighteen Sound Confirms Management Changes and Steps Forward Following Acquisition by B&C Speakers
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Eighteen Sound Confirms Management Changes and Steps Forward Following Acquisition by B&C Speakers

Now a company under the control of B&C Speakers, Eighteen Sound has confirmed first steps under the new ownership, with the appointment of a new management team. The new appointments confirm B&C determination to keep Eighteen Sound as a separate operation, with Francesco Spapperi as the newly appointed Eighteen Sound CEO, and Matteo Bianchini now in charge of OEM Sales.
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Steinberg Unveils Two Premium Audio Interfaces with Rupert Neve Designs Transformers
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Steinberg Unveils Two Premium Audio Interfaces with Rupert Neve Designs Transformers

Just before Musikmesse 2018 opened its doors in Frankfurt (April 11-14), Steinberg revealed the new UR-RT2 and UR-RT4 audio recording interfaces, the result of a collaboration between Steinberg and Rupert Neve Designs. By factoring in the engineering expertise at Yamaha, these two new USB audio interfaces deliver very high quality results on any type of production, combining a durable chassis with top quality components, including transformers by Rupert Neve Designs.
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WiSA Expands Global Presence with Four New Members Planning 2018 Product Launches
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WiSA Expands Global Presence with Four New Members Planning 2018 Product Launches

The Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association, an industry group dedicated to bringing high resolution, wireless, multi-channel audio products to the home theater market, announced GoldenEar, Electrocompaniet, Almando and Primare as its newest members. The four new member companies will join the strong and growing list of WiSA members that already includes LG, Harman International, VOXX International, Klipsch, Xbox, Axiim, Enclave and more.
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Celestion Expands Ferrite Magnet CF Range with CF1230F and CF1540HD Cast Aluminum LF Drivers
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Celestion Expands Ferrite Magnet CF Range with CF1230F and CF1540HD Cast Aluminum LF Drivers

At Prolight+Sound 2018 (April 10-13), Celestion announced two new additions to its CF range of high-quality cast-aluminum, ferrite-magnet drivers for demanding tour sound and fixed install applications. At the Frankfurt show Celestion introduced the 12-inch CF1230F and the 15-inch CF1540HD low frequency woofers, offering further options for manufacturers designing two or three way systems and extended bass response sound reinforcement solutions.
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