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An American Icon Reimagined: Harrison Audio Launches 32Classic Mixing Console
by audioXpress Staff

An American Icon Reimagined: Harrison Audio Launches 32Classic Mixing Console

In April 2023, Audiotonix, the technology group that owns DiGiCo, Solid State Logic, Allen & Heath, Calrec, and Slate Digital has expanded its leadership in the mixing console business even more with the acquisition of US-based pro audio console and music production software manufacturer Harrison Audio. The legendary-brand is now part of Solid State Logic, and the company decided to carry forward its nearly 50-year legacy in console design with the launch of the 32Classic Mixing Console.
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Universal Audio Introduces Hemisphere Mic Modeling Plug-in and SC-1 Standard Condenser Microphone
by Joao Martins

Universal Audio Introduces Hemisphere Mic Modeling Plug-in and SC-1 Standard Condenser Microphone

In February 2022, Universal Audio unveiled a complete range of microphones, just a few months past since the acquisition of microphone modeling pioneer Townsend Labs. It was clear that the Californian company was determined to lead in the microphone modeling space. Now Universal Audio expands that strategy with the introduction of a new Studio Condenser generic microphone, the SC-1, and the Hemisphere plug-in that allows users to select from a collection of classic microphones from Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Sony, and more.
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Voyage Audio Introduces Spatial Record iOS and Desktop App
by Joao Martins

Voyage Audio Introduces Spatial Record iOS and Desktop App

San Diego-based Voyage Audio launched its Spatial Record app for users of the Voyage Audio Spatial Mic immersive microphone. The app for iOS, macOS and Windows provides a seamless method to record and preview multichannel audio files to devices like iPhones, iPads and laptops. Available now, the Spatial Record app is a simplified solution for multichannel audio and can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and the Voyage Audio website.
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Sphere Las Vegas Equipped with Powersoft Audio Amplifiers and Haptic Seating
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Sphere Las Vegas Equipped with Powersoft Audio Amplifiers and Haptic Seating

Powersoft supplied 167,000 audio channels of its energy-efficient amplification for Sphere Immersive Sound, the most advanced concert audio system on the planet, part of the the $2.3 billion venture inaugurated September 29. In addition to providing audio amplifiers for the resident Holoplot sound system, Powersoft equipped Sphere's groundbreaking venue with 10,000 haptic seats using its Mover infrasound shakers with patented moving-magnet technology.
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AES Publishes AES75-2023 AES Standard for Acoustics Update
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AES Publishes AES75-2023 AES Standard for Acoustics Update

The Audio Engineering Society Standards Committee has published an updated to the recently approved standard, AES75-2023: "AES standard for acoustics – Measuring loudspeaker maximum linear sound levels using noise." The standard, originally announced and adopted in March 2022, addresses the need for a practical and repeatable procedure for quantifying this key aspect of loudspeaker performance. The update reflects industry support from audio manufacturers, audio test and measurement manufacturers, and service providers.
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PSB Speakers Announces New Generation of Imagine Series Loudspeakers
by Alfred Moody

PSB Speakers Announces New Generation of Imagine Series Loudspeakers

PSB Speakers, Lenbrook's hi-fi loudspeaker brand, announced the launch of a new generation of its "best value, no-compromise performance" Imagine Series speaker line. The latest edition of the Imagine Series consists of the B50 Bookshelf, T54 and T65 Tower speakers, and all models are prime examples of PSB Speakers' engineering and manufacturing expertise, enabling home audio systems of premium quality at affordable prices.
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AES New York 2023 Convention Promotes UWB Workshop, Friday, October 27
by Joao Martins

AES New York 2023 Convention Promotes UWB Workshop, Friday, October 27

The Audio Engineering Society created a new Task Group to develop a new standard for Ultra Wideband (UWB) high resolution, low latency audio. During the 155th AES New York 2023 Convention (October 25-27), a dedicated workshop will detail the potential of UWB for audio, and this new AES effort. Titled "UWB – A New Wireless Tech in the Future of Pro Audio" the panel will include Jackie Green (UWB Alliance), Jonny McClintock (AntennaWare/Audio Codecs), Gary Spittle (Sonical), Torbev Sonderskov (Lenbrook), and Alexis Bizalion (Qorvo).
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GRAS Releases New Production Line Measurement Microphone with EQset Technology
by Joao Martins

GRAS Releases New Production Line Measurement Microphone with EQset Technology

GRAS Sound & Vibration, announced the new GRAS EQ 40PM-1 microphone. This new miniature microphone joins the already successful family of GRAS measurement microphones with EQset technology, lowering the cost of precision in production line acoustic measurements. GRAS EQset technology essentially guarantees fixed sensitivity and a flat response curve across all frequencies, out of the box, vastly reducing the risk of measurement errors. The GRAS EQ 40PM-1 with EQset is an upgraded version of the EQ 40PM, the first in the EQset line.
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Qualcomm to Bring RISC-V Based Wearable Platform to Google's Wear OS
by Joao Martins

Qualcomm to Bring RISC-V Based Wearable Platform to Google's Wear OS

Qualcomm and Google are extending their collaboration on wearables by developing a RISC-V Snapdragon Wear platform that will power next-generation Wear OS solutions. According to the announcement, this is an important first milestone to bring RISC-V compatible CPUs to the Android ecosystem, while Google pursues is strategy of continuously copy everything that Apple does, and help others do the same.
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Creative Live! Audio A3 USB-C High-Resolution Audio Interface
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Creative Live! Audio A3 USB-C High-Resolution Audio Interface

Creative Technology announced the release of the Creative Live! Audio A3, a new simplified USB audio interface designed for the needs of content creators and streamers, with a direct appeal to music enthusiasts. Featuring high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback, versatile I/O connectivity, onboard level controls, and zero-latency direct monitoring, the Creative Live! Audio A3 is a well-designed solution, in the best tradition of the Sound Blaster company.
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