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Newfangled Audio Introduces EQuivocate Auditory Graphic EQ Plug-in
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Newfangled Audio Introduces EQuivocate Auditory Graphic EQ Plug-in

New York-based audio tools creator Newfangled Audio, announced availability of its new EQuivocate plug-in — entering the EQ fray for free (initially) with a plug-in premiere based on the critical bands of the human ear. Dan Gillespie, a former Eventide DSP engineer, created EQuivocate as the ideal EQ for naturally changing the tone of any sound, ideal for mixing and mastering applications. The plug-in is available through a distribution partnership with Eventide.
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ESI Audiotechnik Introduces MoCo Studio Monitor Volume Controller
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ESI Audiotechnik Introduces MoCo Studio Monitor Volume Controller

German company ESI Audiotechnik announced a new fully-passive monitor controller designed to provide perfect playback volume control of studio monitors. MoCo is basically a convenient desktop pad with a big volume knob at the center, surrounded by function buttons and connections in the back panel, offering all the possible options in terms of inputs and outputs. As the German company explains, the design uses no active components that could in any way alter the audio signal.
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Stratasys Introduces Two New Materials to Improve Advanced Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printers
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Stratasys Introduces Two New Materials to Improve Advanced Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printers

Stratasys announced new material compatibility for its flagship J750 full color, multi-material 3D printing solution, delivering additional functionality and versatility for rapid prototyping and tooling applications. Stratasys new PolyJet Agilus30 rubber-like material and Digital ABS Plus engineering-grade material can now be used with the Stratasys J750 3D printer, expanding the range of applications that designers and manufacturers can 3D print
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Loudspeaker Sourcing Show Attracts More Key Industry Players for 2017 Edition
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Loudspeaker Sourcing Show Attracts More Key Industry Players for 2017 Edition

The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show, now in its third year, will take place October 16–18, 2017, at the Nansha Grand Hotel, Guangzhou, China. This show is an all-inclusive solution for loudspeaker brand buyers, engineers, and their decision makers to meet directly with qualified loudspeaker factories over the course of this three-day event. A significant number of new manufacturers and industry associations, including the Audio Engineering Society, have already confirmed support to the event.
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Amazon Announces New Amazon Echo and Echo Plus Smart Speakers and Introduces New Alexa Products
by Joao Martins

Amazon Announces New Amazon Echo and Echo Plus Smart Speakers and Introduces New Alexa Products

Amazon is not resting on its laurels in voice personal assistants. The company continues to severely undercut Google's ambitions with the Google Home, Assistant and Chromecast products, while jumping ahead to compete head to head with Apple and undermining Apple's plans for Siri and the smart home. The company just announced a completely revamped line of Echo speakers with lower prices and improved everything, as well as new classes of Echo devices.
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Hafler Starts Shipping PH50B and PH60B High Performance Phono Preamps with Balanced Outputs
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Hafler Starts Shipping PH50B and PH60B High Performance Phono Preamps with Balanced Outputs

Hafler (a division of Radial Engineering) announced that its latest PH50B and PH60B high performance phono preamps are now shipping. The PH50B and PH60B feature both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR outputs for connection to hifi playback systems or pro audio equipment. With the continued resurgence of vinyl production and sales, the PH50B and PH60B help address a growing market for high quality standalone phono stages.
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Oscium Announces iMSO-204x Mixed Signal Oscilloscope with Universal OS Support
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Oscium Announces iMSO-204x Mixed Signal Oscilloscope with Universal OS Support

Oscium announced the iMSO-204x, that transforms a smartphone, tablet or computer into a mixed signal oscilloscope. This is the first Oscium solution with universal platform support (iOS, Android, PC, Mac). Recognized for the flexibility to work with touch-screen interfaces, Oscium's oscilloscopes have traditionally worked with iOS only but with this new product the company is adding also support for Android, PC and Mac platforms, expanding its appeal on any workbench.
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TIBO Electronics Choros Tap Smart Speaker Supports Multiroom Mode with Amazon Alexa
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TIBO Electronics Choros Tap Smart Speaker Supports Multiroom Mode with Amazon Alexa

Founded in 2010, British company TIBO was one of the brands that had honors of debuting its new Choros Tap on the Amazon booth during the 2017 IFA Show in Berlin. The TIBO Choros Tap was the UK’s first third party, multi-play, multi-connect active speaker supported by Amazon Alexa. The UK is the second largest market for voice-assisted products after the US, followed closely by Germany.
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STMicroelectronics Introduces BlueNRG-MESH Bluetooth Mesh Networking Software Development Kit
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STMicroelectronics Introduces BlueNRG-MESH Bluetooth Mesh Networking Software Development Kit

STMicroelectronics is empowering the next wave of control-by-phone innovation with new software for creating smart objects that connect using the latest Bluetooth wireless networking features. The company announced an all-in-one software package that enables creation of networked smart objects and accompanying mobile apps with support for the official Bluetooth SIG Mesh-networking specification, assuring end-product interoperability, enhancing ease of use, and market appeal
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Audinate Unveils Pricing for Dante Domain Manager Software
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Audinate Unveils Pricing for Dante Domain Manager Software

Audinate, developer of the industry-leading Dante audio networking technology, has announced pricing for each edition of its Dante Domain Manager platform, a network management solution that brings enterprise-grade system administration to the AV world. Receiving strong manufacturer support, the long-expected software tool will be available in three different packages, according to the number of Dante devices and domains per installation.
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