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2016 AES International Conference on Sound Field Control - July 2016
by audioXpress Staff

2016 AES International Conference on Sound Field Control - July 2016

The second Audio Engineering Society (AES) International Conference on Sound Field Control, will be held at the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK, an important center for research and teaching in audio, video, and communications engineering. This conference will gather researchers, engineers and users to explore and discuss arrays, algorithms, abstractions and applications for sound field control, an area with increasingly exciting application areas.
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Dirac Announces Strategic Audio Technology Distribution Agreement with Pioneer
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Dirac Announces Strategic Audio Technology Distribution Agreement with Pioneer

Swedish audio technology provider Dirac Research announced an agreement with Pioneer Corporation to distribute their suite of digital technologies to the OEM audio market in Japan. Pioneer will distribute Dirac’s suite of audio optimization technologies to Japanese manufacturers of sound systems and additionally, will leverage the solutions within their consumer, commercial and OEM audio applications.
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Dynaudio Introduces LYD Personal Reference Monitor Series
by Joao Martins

Dynaudio Introduces LYD Personal Reference Monitor Series

Dynaudio’s Professional Audio division attended the Musikmesse 2016 show in Frankfurt as a clear sign to the market about the future evolution of the brand in the pro audio segment. With an attractive and well-designed booth, Dynaudio introduced its new Personal Reference Monitor series – LYD - “a complete redefinition of our own products,” as the company stated.
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Beyma Expands Product Catalogue with High-Efficiency Options at Prolight+Sound 2016
by Joao Martins

Beyma Expands Product Catalogue with High-Efficiency Options at Prolight+Sound 2016

Beyma introduced several new products this year at the Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt. Additions to the company’s catalogue include new compression drivers in neodymium and ferrite versions, low frequency speakers with new optimized pressed steel frame designs for very diverse applications and a new high quality pleated diaphragm tweeter. The new shallow mid frequency range was another highlight at Beyma’s booth in Frankfurt.
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Media Networking Alliance Promotes Biggest AES67 Live Demo at NAB 2016
by Joao Martins

Media Networking Alliance Promotes Biggest AES67 Live Demo at NAB 2016

At the 2016 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, the Media Networking Alliance (MNA) hosted an expanded live AES67 demonstration between networked components operating with RAVENNA, Dante and Livewire AoIP transports. This was the largest demonstration of AoIP interoperability so far, following first public demonstrations at the AES NY convention and ISE 2016 exhibition.
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Ear Trumpet Labs Introduces New Josephine Stage Microphone
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Ear Trumpet Labs Introduces New Josephine Stage Microphone

Ear Trumpet Labs announced Josephine, the newest addition to their product line of microphones handcrafted in Portland, OR. Coming May 2016, this medium-large diaphragm (26mm) cardioid condenser microphone, Josephine, is designed for live vocal and ensemble use, with an avant-garde styling evocative of 1930s and 40s classic microphones.
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1MORE Disrupts the Market with $99 Triple Driver In-Ear Headphones
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1MORE Disrupts the Market with $99 Triple Driver In-Ear Headphones

Now entering the competitive North American market after establishing the brand in China, 1MORE announced the launch of a new low priced triple driver in-ear headphones, featuring a patent pending design that combines two balanced armatures dedicated to highs and a dynamic driver dedicated to mid and low frequencies. Careful design and packaging, combines with attractive direct-sales promotions to challenge existing brands.
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More Audio Creativity Now Available in Linear Audio Volume 11
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More Audio Creativity Now Available in Linear Audio Volume 11

Linear Audio Volume 11 is now available and includes excellent tutorials by Gary Galo, Hans Polak, Giovanni Stochino, Michael Kiwanuka, Guido Tent and Burkhard Vogel; articles on Circuit Design by Dimitri Danyuk and Douglas Self; articles on Room Acoustics by Hannes Allmaier and Bill Waslo, book reviews, and much more.
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RCF Announces Firmware Update and Unveils Expansion To RCF M Series Mixers
by Joao Martins

RCF Announces Firmware Update and Unveils Expansion To RCF M Series Mixers

Following their successful launch in 2015, RCF’s M 08 and M 18 digital mixers will now enjoy enhanced functionality thanks to the latest firmware update. At the same time RCF has hinted that the wireless-controlled digital mixer series will shortly extend, with a larger-format M 24, 24-input chassis, for larger production duties.
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RME Celebrates 20 Years at Musikmesse 2016 and Introduces First Thunderbolt Audio Interface
by Joao Martins

RME Celebrates 20 Years at Musikmesse 2016 and Introduces First Thunderbolt Audio Interface

German digital audio interface specialist RME celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Frankfurt Musikmesse 2016 show and launched several new products, including the Fireface UFX+, the company’s first Thunderbolt interface and its new flagship recording solution. As RME highlighted, this Thunderbolt interface allows real PCI Express audio performance under Mac and Windows, with the lowest latency, lowest system overhead and lowest CPU load.
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