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Focus on Test & Measurement and Download audioXpress March 2016 Now!
by audioXpress Staff

Focus on Test & Measurement and Download audioXpress March 2016 Now!

“I Can Hear It. Why Can’t I Measure It?” is the title of an excellent article written by Dan Foley and featured in this month’s issue. It could also be the slogan for our audioXpress March 2016 issue, which focuses on Test and Measurement. We tried to combine reviews, and practical and theoretical perspectives for this issue. Download it now!
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ISE 2016 Confirms Record Attendance and is Now the World’s Largest AV and Systems Integration Show
by audioXpress Staff

ISE 2016 Confirms Record Attendance and is Now the World’s Largest AV and Systems Integration Show

The organizers promised ‘More 4 You’ and produced the most for everyone. The first four-day Integrated Systems Europe exhibition came to a close on 12 February with a final count of 65,686 registered attendees. This represents a 6,338 (10.7%) increase on the 2015 edition and officially positions ISE as the world’s largest AV and systems integration tradeshow.
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Alliance for IP Media Solutions Expands Efforts for IP Media Convergence
by Joao Martins

Alliance for IP Media Solutions Expands Efforts for IP Media Convergence

It’s not only on the audio industry that there is a focus on the transition towards IP networking. The video and broadcast industries are also focused on this media networking convergence and the new Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) is now fast expanding and augmenting its efforts to support the transition to IP via open standards and interoperability.
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Media Networking Alliance Creates AES67 Momentum at ISE 2016
by Joao Martins

Media Networking Alliance Creates AES67 Momentum at ISE 2016

You can call it the “rtf” format or the neutral “Switzerland” of audio networking. The AES67 open format is here and the demonstrations at ISE 2016 reflected the growing importance of network interoperability in AV. Several initiatives promoted by the Media Networking Alliance (MNA) at this show served to demonstrate how important this will be for audio in general.
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dbx goRack Affordable Performance Processor in Pocket Format
by audioXpress Staff

dbx goRack Affordable Performance Processor in Pocket Format

At Winter NAMM 2016, dbx was showcasing its goRack Performance Processor, an easy-to-use loudspeaker management processor that enables a portable PA system to be optimized for the best-possible sound quality. Effectively introduced at the end of last year, the goRack incorporates the best of dbx’s acclaimed DriveRack series processing simplified down to a compact unit that fits into the palm of the hand.
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Ircam Lab’s The Snail Revolutionary Instrument Tuner/Analyzer Software
by audioXpress Staff

Ircam Lab’s The Snail Revolutionary Instrument Tuner/Analyzer Software

Radical innovation in audio is always happening these days… mostly in software. Ircam Lab, a commercial arm of French research institute IRCAM, just announced the release of their revolutionary new software, The Snail. This modern looking Tuner/Analyser software offers a new and extremely accurate way of tuning and analyzing an instrument.
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OCA Alliance Promoted Open Control Architecture/AES70 Standard at ISE 2016
by audioXpress Staff

OCA Alliance Promoted Open Control Architecture/AES70 Standard at ISE 2016

The OCA Alliance has successfully promoted the new Open Control Architecture (OCA) AES70 standard at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2016 show in Amsterdam. The association promoted a display of the latest developments and introduced the OCA MicroDemo development platform to other manufacturers and system integrators. PC-based Control Specialist Beckhoff also announced OCA (AES70) integration at ISE 2016.
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Fluance’s Fi70 Makes a Design Statement in Bluetooth Speakers
by audioXpress Staff

Fluance’s Fi70 Makes a Design Statement in Bluetooth Speakers

Arriving from Fluance, a manufacturer of “serious performance” home theater systems, as they describe themselves, the new Fi70 Bluetooth Speaker makes a statement in design and audio quality. The Fi70 is the world’s first wireless speaker to house dual 8” woofers in a 3-way six driver design with integrated amplifier, pushing the limits on audio reproduction, while combining a passion for music with a truly original design.
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Pascal Celebrates 10 Years of Success with Amplifier Modules for Pro-Audio Applications
by audioXpress Staff

Pascal Celebrates 10 Years of Success with Amplifier Modules for Pro-Audio Applications

Established since February, 2006, Pascal A/S is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It has been 10 years in which the company has achieved a remarkable growth rate and established itself as a solid “power-partner” with its high-power amplifier modules for professional audio loudspeaker manufacturers working in the self-powered PA sector.
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Russound Expands Whole-House Wireless Audio and Installation Solutions
by audioXpress Staff

Russound Expands Whole-House Wireless Audio and Installation Solutions

Among several new products featured in the company’s ISE 2016 exhibit, Russound expanded its XStream whole-house wireless audio system with new XSource and XZone4 components. The new streaming solutions offer high resolution audio support, and trouble-free service/operation. The company also introduced new easy-to-install stereo amplifiers for distributed audio installations and a new TVA2.1 Digital Amplifier for mounting behind TVs.
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