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Radial Starts Shipping Di-NET DAN-TX and DiNET DAN-RX Dante Enabled Direct Boxes
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Radial Starts Shipping Di-NET DAN-TX and DiNET DAN-RX Dante Enabled Direct Boxes

Already previewed at different shows, Radial Engineering announced that the DiNET DAN-TX and DAN-RX, stereo Dante audio converters, are now shipping. The new Dante products signal a significant new commitment from the Canadian company to solving all modern connectivity needs, wireless, networked and long-distance wired. Radial considered carefully all of the engineering aspects for its first AoIP product, while keeping with the company's "problem-solver" tradition.
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MUTEC Launches Empyreal Class Series with New 10 MHz Reference Clock Generator
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MUTEC Launches Empyreal Class Series with New 10 MHz Reference Clock Generator

MUTEC announced its new REF 10 audiophile reference master clock, which is able to generate 10 MHz signals and significantly improve digital playback systems. Engineered around a handcrafted, ultra-low phase noise (i.e. jitter) oven-controlled oscillator (OCXO) made in Germany, the REF 10 delivers industry-leading performance and exceptional sound quality.
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Fulcrum Acoustic Unveils New CCX Subcardioid Coaxial Loudspeaker
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Fulcrum Acoustic Unveils New CCX Subcardioid Coaxial Loudspeaker

Fulcrum Acoustic has announced their latest innovative product, the CCX1295 single 12-Inch Subcardioid Coaxial Loudspeaker, expanding its range of high-performance installation solutions. Unlike conventional loudspeakers that trade off low frequency (LF) directional control for compact enclosures, Fulcrum's Passive Cardioid Technology enables the CCX1295 to achieve unprecedented LF/HF control for a product of its size.
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Power Measurements in Service and Quality Assurance with the XL2 Acoustic and Audio Analyzer
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Power Measurements in Service and Quality Assurance with the XL2 Acoustic and Audio Analyzer

NTi Audio announced a new functionality for its XL2 Analyzer, reinforcing its use as a professional measuring tool in quality assurance, maintenance, and service. The XL2 can measure power in Watts and dBm allowing it to determine the maximum output power of, for example, an audio amplifier or a headphone output. NTi Audio also confirmed that calibration according to IEC61672-3:2013 is now available for the XL2.
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Yamaha YVC-1000MS Unified Communications Speakerphone Gets Skype for Business Certification
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Yamaha YVC-1000MS Unified Communications Speakerphone Gets Skype for Business Certification

Yamaha announced that its YVC-1000MS USB speakerphone solution for Unified Communications (UC) in large meeting spaces, engineered with Yamaha's and Revolabs audio technology and expertise, will be available October 2017. The Yamaha YVC-1000MS microphone and speaker system has passed Skype for Business' stringent Certification Version 3 tests, meeting the high standards that define the Skype for Business meeting experience.
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VUE Audiotechnik Launches New h-208 Low-Profile Networked Loudspeaker
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VUE Audiotechnik Launches New h-208 Low-Profile Networked Loudspeaker

VUE Audiotechnik introduced the next addition to its highly acclaimed h-Class family of ultra-high-definition, full-range loudspeaker systems. The h-208 combines a full complement of VUE’s most advanced transducer technologies, with powerful onboard VUEDrive system electronics and amplification, networking control and Dante built-in, into a low-profile configuration ideal for low-ceiling applications where output and fidelity are critical.
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Ultrasone Announces NAOS Ultra-Compact 24bit/192kHz Headphone DAC
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Ultrasone Announces NAOS Ultra-Compact 24bit/192kHz Headphone DAC

German headphone manufacturer Ultrasone announced a new miniature high-res DAC especially designed to work with smartphones, tablets and notebooks. The new NAOS 24bit/192kHz High-Res DAC is the first device specially designed for headphones from Ultrasone. The ultra-compact design is supplied with micro USB, USB-C, Lightning and USB-A connectivity, and 3.5mm mini jack output.
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Sennheiser Applauds FCC Ruling on Use of Frequency Spectrum
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Sennheiser Applauds FCC Ruling on Use of Frequency Spectrum

Calling the ruling "a victory for customers, manufacturers, owners, and operators of wireless microphone equipment," Sennheiser applauds the decision by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ratify an Order on Reconsideration that affects several key provisions of the guidelines passed in August of 2015, accepting a wide range of suggestions from wireless audio industry manufacturers regarding the available frequency spectrum.
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PreSonus Releases Extremely Affordable StudioLive 16.0.2 USB Digital Mixer
by Joao Martins

PreSonus Releases Extremely Affordable StudioLive 16.0.2 USB Digital Mixer

Sometimes, manufacturers reap the rewards of being ahead in technology, but sometimes they need to step back. With digital interfaces that's been the case. After being a pioneer in Firewire-based audio solutions, PreSonus transitioned to AoIP on the more advanced professional audio systems. Unfortunately, with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C still not yet fully adopted, PreSonus had to go back to USB 2.0 to fulfil the needs of price-sensitive applications, where the brand is rooted.
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Focal Launches New Generation of Sib Evo Loudspeakers Featuring Dolby Atmos
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Focal Launches New Generation of Sib Evo Loudspeakers Featuring Dolby Atmos

French speaker and headphone manufacturer Focal unveiled the company’s new generation of its Sib Evo home cinema loudspeakers featuring Dolby Atmos technology. Easy to install and use, the Sib Evo Dolby Atmos system was designed for users looking to improve its home theater experience and are also available as a 2.0 pack, or can be used to upgrade a 5.1 system to a 5.1.2 system without having to change all loudspeakers.
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