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AV Industry Takes Center Stage when InfoComm 2017 Returns to Orlando
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AV Industry Takes Center Stage when InfoComm 2017 Returns to Orlando

InfoComm International will return to Orlando June 10-16 (exhibits: June 14-16) for another InfoComm Show with a very strong schedule of conferences, education sessions, and special event partnerships, making it a unique gathering for the AV industry in the United States. Following the momentum last year in Las Vegas, which attracted a record 1,000 exhibitors, including 211 new exhibitors, the organization expects the 2017 edition to continue the positive trend.
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Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini Portable Thunderbolt 3 Interface
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Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini Portable Thunderbolt 3 Interface

There will always be those occasions on any audio recording studio or audio engineer will need a nice video interface to deal with some work. And considering the recent evolution in computers and video formats, it's not easy to find an affordable solution that answers of the needs. That's why we are highlighting this new Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini Portable Thunderbolt 3 interface. It does everything, and is available now for just US$495!
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Genelec Announces “The Ones” Series of Compact Coaxial Active Monitors
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Genelec Announces “The Ones” Series of Compact Coaxial Active Monitors

Genelec introduced it's new-generation studio monitors, basically taking everything that was done for the existing 8351 model and creating a complete range with three sizes. The 8351 is now joined by the smaller 8341 and 8331 monitors. The new series is called "The Ones" because Genelec believes they offer the Ultimate Point Source monitoring solution. According to Genelec’s R&D Director, Aki Mákivirta, this was a long effort to achieve the exact same design precision in the two new monitor sizes.
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B&C Speakers Launches New 18DS115 18” Subwoofer
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B&C Speakers Launches New 18DS115 18” Subwoofer

Displayed early at the recent Prolight+Sound 2017 show in Frankfurt, B&C Speakers has added its new 18DS115 subwoofer to its portfolio. According to the Italian pro audio speaker company, the new 18" driver is an evolution of what has been possible in all key parameters, mainly due to its new four layer aluminum voice coil, providing more energy in the gap, higher sensitivity, lower distortion and better overall performance.
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Let The Music Play! Industry Gets Ready for 2017 High End Show in Munich
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Let The Music Play! Industry Gets Ready for 2017 High End Show in Munich

The High End show 2017 will be the largest and most vibrant ever! The annual Munich event promoted by the High End Society is the world's foremost meeting place for the high-end audio industry, including emerging consumer audio technologies and personal audio. From 18 to 21 May 2017 the world’s biggest consumer audio fair will open its doors at the MOC site in Munich. The 36th edition will once again feature the Headphone Bar and many other attractions.
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MUTEC Introduces New Corporate Design and Updated Product Front Panels
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MUTEC Introduces New Corporate Design and Updated Product Front Panels

Renowned manufacturer of professional and audiophile consumer audio equipment MUTEC GmbH announced a design refresh of its corporate identity and product face plates. The new logo will be displayed already at the High End 2017 show in Munich, where the company will be showing the recently updated version of its MC-3+ Smart Clock USB, already with its new face plate.
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DTS Announces DTS:X Creator Suite for Immersive Object-Based Audio
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DTS Announces DTS:X Creator Suite for Immersive Object-Based Audio

DTS, now a part Of Xperi (former Tessera Holdings) finally introduced its DTS:X Creator Suite, with all the needed tools for professional content production of immersive, object-based DTS Audio for cinema, Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and other home formats. The new DTS:X Creator Suite provides the ability to encode, mix and deliver in both DTS:X and DTS Headphone:X formats, combining all the previous existing software tools, including MDA Tools and DTS:X Encoder Suite.
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B&O PLAY Makes Speakers Truly Smart and Portable with Beoplay P2
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B&O PLAY Makes Speakers Truly Smart and Portable with Beoplay P2

There's nothing worse than listening to music with smartphone speakers, but lifestyle brands know this is happening more and more. B&O PLAY designed a simple but smart speaker for those communion moments, with the tiny Beoplay P2. Users can simply double tap on the anodized aluminum grill to play or pause music, or shake to skip tracks. Beoplay P2 easily slips into a bag or pocket to take anywhere and is way better than smartphone speakers.
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Sennheiser Introduces HDV 820 Fully Balanced Headphone Amplifier
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Sennheiser Introduces HDV 820 Fully Balanced Headphone Amplifier

At the Tokyo Headphone Festival, held from April 29-30, Sennheiser showcased the latest product in its high-end enthusiast range: the fully balanced headphone amplifier HDV 820. Building on the accomplishments of Sennheiser’s first-ever digital headphone amplifier, the acclaimed HDVD 800, the German company now designed the HDV 820 to complement its electronics with an enhanced, higher resolution and ultra low distortion option that perfectly complements its high-end headphones.
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Jabra Designs Evolve 75 Wireless Headset for Modern Office Use
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Jabra Designs Evolve 75 Wireless Headset for Modern Office Use

With the headphone and personal audio industry booming, there is a growing opportunity for solutions that are also adapted to modern working environments. Designed to support concentration in the open office, the Jabra Evolve 75 manages office sounds and interruptions with a unique combination of features including Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and an integrated "do not disturb" busylight.
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