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New VM-Type Moving Magnet Phono Cartridges from Audio-Technica
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New VM-Type Moving Magnet Phono Cartridges from Audio-Technica

Responding to the exponential growth in turntable sales, Audio-Technica introduced its VM-Type moving magnet phono cartridges, employing the company’s patented V-shaped Dual Magnet design along with a host of modern improvements. The nine models in the VM lineup include three different cartridge bodies and three different stylus shapes, to deliver optimized playback of all types of stereo, mono and 78 RPM records.
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Renkus-Heinz Introduces New C Series and T Series Loudspeakers at ISE 2017
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Renkus-Heinz Introduces New C Series and T Series Loudspeakers at ISE 2017

Renkus-Heinz is focusing on installed sound applications for the Integrated Systems Europe show, which takes place from 7-10 February 2017, at the RAI Amsterdam Exhibition Centre, The Netherlands. The renowned Californian company will complement its steered and point source loudspeaker series with cost-effective solutions for permanent installations, in its new C Series, while introducing also the new T Series of professional loudspeakers for customizable installed and live sound applications.
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Auro Technologies to Provide Auro-3D and Other Audio Technologies to RDA Microelectronics
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Auro Technologies to Provide Auro-3D and Other Audio Technologies to RDA Microelectronics

Belgium-based immersive audio technology company, Auro Technologies announced a five-year agreement with Chinese chipmaker RDA Microelectronics to implement its technology offerings, such as Beautifyer, Auro-Matic 2D, Auro-Matic 3D, Auro-Cx Decoder, Auro-Cx Engine, and others on RDA's chips. The strategic agreement has the potential to place Auro's sound technologies in billions of mobile and consumer electronic devices.
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Sennheiser Introduces HD 200 PRO Home Studio Headphones
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Sennheiser Introduces HD 200 PRO Home Studio Headphones

At the NAMM 2017 show in Anaheim, California, Sennheiser introduced the new HD 200 PRO studio headphones. Targeted at aspiring musicians, experienced content creators or ambitious producers, the new all-purpose closed-design circumaural headphones offer an ideal entry point into the world of home recording, and a perfect partner for enjoying music with excellent sound quality.
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Powersoft Takes its Deva Division to the Next Level with Appointment of Karl Kahlau
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Powersoft Takes its Deva Division to the Next Level with Appointment of Karl Kahlau

Powersoft announced escalated efforts for the division responsible for its innovative Deva family of automated audio messaging and video devices. Demonstrating the Italian company has more to offer than amplification, with immediate effect, Karl Kahlau, one of the company’s most senior and experienced managers, relinquished his post as Regional Sales Account Manager (EMEA and India) to head the new initiative as Executive Director, Deva.
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Complete Loudspeaker Industry Focus: Voice Coil February 2017 Now Available!
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Complete Loudspeaker Industry Focus: Voice Coil February 2017 Now Available!

Another monthly edition of Voice Coil is now available featuring the traditional directory of Loudspeaker Cone Industry Suppliers 2017. In this issue, Vance Dickason tests two drivers from SB Acoustics’ Satori Line, including the much anticipated TW29BN beryllium dome tweeter. Charlie Hughes writes about his independent measurement lab, Excelsior Audio. On Acoustic Patents, James Croft reviews a familiar parametric loudspeaker patent. Voice Coil pays tribute to Chris N. Strahm (1956-2016), founder and president of LinearX.
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Ultimate Ears Pro Releases UE Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System
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Ultimate Ears Pro Releases UE Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System

In its continuous quest to bring the benefits of in-ear monitoring to all musicians, during the NAMM 2017 show, Ultimate Ears Pro released a device that makes personal stage monitoring simple with a plug-and-play solution, the UE Pro Sound Tap. This compact stage accessory plugs directly into any on-stage speaker and taps into the sound mix, passing sound through, without impacting the system. Musicians can then plug in their custom or universal in-ear monitors, and turn the existing stage monitor mix into an in-ear mix.
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CanJam NYC 2017 Headphone Audio Expo
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CanJam NYC 2017 Headphone Audio Expo

CanJam Global kicks off it's 2017 schedule in New York City next week! The first of the annual CanJam events - which also promotes similar headphone and personal audio exhibitions in Singapore, Los Angeles and London - CanJam NYC 2017, will take place on February 4-5, 2017, in the fabulous Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis, right in the heart of Times Square.
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AES UK Section Student Conference UP Your Output!
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AES UK Section Student Conference UP Your Output!

Once again, the AES UK section is running the student conference UP Your Output! This annual event, which has run since 2011, offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to learn, network, and develop both friendships and career opportunities. This year's conference is hosted by Southampton Solent University, and co-organized by ISVR, University of Southampton. The event runs Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March, 2017 at Southampton Solent University, UK, and is free for eligible students & graduates.
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Propellerhead Releases Free Reason 9.2 Update with New Plug-In SDK
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Propellerhead Releases Free Reason 9.2 Update with New Plug-In SDK

Propellerhead Software released Reason 9.2, the newest update to the award-winning Reason music production software. Reason 9.2 is a free update for Reason 9 owners that supports further development for the Rack Extension plug-in platform, and introduces Software Development Kit (SDK) 2.5 to developers. The new comprehensive SDK, provided by Propellerhead, allows third-party developers to create instrument and effect units to be used inside Reason.
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