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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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DPA Introduces d:sign Installation Solution Series Microphones
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DPA Introduces d:sign Installation Solution Series Microphones

At ISE 2018, Danish microphone manufacturer DPA Microphones introduced d:sign, a new product group specifically for the installation and corporate market. DPA's latest product group to join its d: branding that already encompasses d:facto, d:vote; d:screet; d:mension and d:dicate, features microphones and accessories specifically targeted at the Installation and Conference markets.
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It's Test and Measurement Time! audioXpress March 2018 Now Available!
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It's Test and Measurement Time! audioXpress March 2018 Now Available!

The March 2018 edition of audioXpress explores the latest advancements on Test and Measurement solutions and technologies. In this issue, we review G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration's new RA040X ear simulators, and the IK Multimedia ARC 2.5 room correction system, with its included MEMS-based measurement microphone. We also discuss Measurement Microphones and Measurements for Smart Speakers, and conduct an interview Steve Temme, President of Listen, Inc. Gary Galo and Chuck Hansen pay tribute to the life and accomplishments of Victor Campos (1933-2017), and there is much more in this edition you don't want to miss!
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Harman Announces New 2.0 Channel Commercial-Grade JBL Pro SoundBar PSB-1
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Harman Announces New 2.0 Channel Commercial-Grade JBL Pro SoundBar PSB-1

Harman Professional Solutions introduced the JBL Professional Pro SoundBar PSB-1 at Integrated Systems Europe 2018. This is described as a cost-effective, commercial-grade active soundbar designed specifically for use in applications such as hotel guestrooms and cruise ship staterooms. With an optimized feature set targeting the unique requirements of these applications, the JBL Pro SoundBar reduces the cost and complexity found in consumer-grade soundbars, while providing improved sound quality, security, and reliability.
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HiFiBerry Introduces More Affordable AMP2 Board with More Power and Higher Sample Rates
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HiFiBerry Introduces More Affordable AMP2 Board with More Power and Higher Sample Rates

The creative minds at HiFiBerry announced an important improvement into one of its more popular products, the affordable HiFiBerry AMP2 Board. The new AMP2 comes with up to 60W output power, which means that not only offers more output power for speakers, it also provides more power to the Raspberry Pi, allowing to also power additional components like a display. In addition, with its 192kHz/24bit maximum sample rate, the AMP2 Board is now also an improved DAC.
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Dirac Research Opens Dirac China and Establishes Tech Centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen
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Dirac Research Opens Dirac China and Establishes Tech Centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen

Dirac Research, the digitally optimized sound solutions specialist firm, confirmed a significant expansion of its commitment to the Chinese marketplace with the announcement that it has acquired the assets of its Chinese distribution partner, Allied Acoustiks, and has established Dirac China as a new legal entity in the country. With this expansion, Dirac now is present in China with three technology centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen.
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d&b Soundscape and The Evolution of Live Sound to Object-Oriented Mixes
by Joao Martins

d&b Soundscape and The Evolution of Live Sound to Object-Oriented Mixes

It’s the latest trend in live sound. The professional audio industry wants to move away from the limitations and restrictions of stereo of dual mono configurations. Based on an networked audio system processor and two software modules, the d&b Soundscape solution from d&b audiotechnik opens up a whole world of creativity. An approach that opens completely new possibilities for sound designers and audio engineers, but above all for artists and audiences.
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Bose Professional Now Shipping Panaray MSA12X Modular Steerable Array Loudspeaker
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Bose Professional Now Shipping Panaray MSA12X Modular Steerable Array Loudspeaker

Bose Professional is now shipping its Panaray MSA12X modular steerable array loudspeaker, which extends the Panaray line with advanced digital beam steering. The self-powered Panaray MSA12X features a slim, unobtrusive acoustic design with 12 full-range 2.25-inch transducers in a columnar array configuration, to provide consistent audio levels with outstanding vocal intelligibility and full-range music reinforcement in acoustically challenging spaces.
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