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New COMSOL Multiphysics Version 5.1 Allows Integrated Simulation App Design
by audioXpress Staff

New COMSOL Multiphysics Version 5.1 Allows Integrated Simulation App Design

COMSOL released its Multiphysics version 5.1 software including the first integrated simulation environment for building multiphysics models and for creating and sharing easy-to-use simulation apps. For the industry this allows integrating model building and app design tools into a single environment. The new version also includes hundreds of new features.
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Propellerhead Updates Rack Extension Plug-In Platform SDK 2.2
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Propellerhead Updates Rack Extension Plug-In Platform SDK 2.2

Propellerhead announced further development to its Rack Extension plug-in platform, introducing SDK 2.2 for software developers. This updated development kit offers 2D GUI support and other improvements. Now, developers can create modern, streamlined Rack Extension designs and simplify the user experience for Reason customers.
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New JBL Professional VTX V25-II Line Array and System Expansion
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New JBL Professional VTX V25-II Line Array and System Expansion

JBL Professional announced the launch of the VTX V25-II line array, featuring a brand-new waveguide for improved long-throw performance, improved wavefront control and improved power matching with the Crown I-Tech 4x3500HD 4-channel amplifier. Harman also announced its VTX V20-DF down fill adapter and the JBL HiQnet Performance Manager version 1.8.4, providing complete support for the new loudspeakers.
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New Drivers from Eighteen Sound at Prolight+Sound 2015
by Joao Martins

New Drivers from Eighteen Sound at Prolight+Sound 2015

The Reggio Emilia loudspeaker specialist was in full force at the 2015 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt with an impressive display of new products in its catalogue. New for this year, the 8CX650 and 10CX650 coaxial loudspeakers, announced earlier in the year, are now shipping. But there’s also the ND4015Ti2 compression driver, the XG10 line source waveguide and much more.
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Audient Releases iD14 Interface and ASP800 Class-A Microphone Preamplifier
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Audient Releases iD14 Interface and ASP800 Class-A Microphone Preamplifier

Audient released two interesting products for project/home studios at the 2015 Prolight+Sound / Musikmesse shows. One is the iD14, a two-channel desktop USB 2.0 audio interface. The other is the ASP800, an 8 channel Class-A microphone preamplifier and ADC with HMX MOSFET drive and IRON transformer saturator technologies.
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All Set for the 2015 High End Show in Munich
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All Set for the 2015 High End Show in Munich

The largest European exhibition for high quality consumer electronics takes place at the MOC Munich, Germany, from 14-17 May, 2015. With an expanded area of four halls and more than 500 exhibitors already confirmed, the High End Society confirmed an impressive array of performances, talks, presentations and industry events.
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RØDE Microphones Start Shipping the RØDELink Digital Wireless “Filmmaker Kit”
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RØDE Microphones Start Shipping the RØDELink Digital Wireless “Filmmaker Kit”

Australian audio company RØDE Microphones announced the first product in its “RØDELink” digital wireless product range – The Filmmaker Kit – has commenced shipping worldwide. Originally announced in January 2015 as part of the extended RØDELink Digital Wireless System, with this first product, RØDE consolidates its position in the video and field recording markets.
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Headphone Market Continues to Celebrate Growth
by Cristina Costa

Headphone Market Continues to Celebrate Growth

Futuresource Consulting has just completed its latest round of research into the headphones market. According to its new report, worldwide shipments of headphones grew by 8.5% in 2014 to 309.5 million units. The majority of headphones sold are in-ear models (60%) and wireless headphones are the fastest growing category.
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New Audio- and Music-Oriented Apps for Apple Watch
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New Audio- and Music-Oriented Apps for Apple Watch

And we’re off! Apple started shipping its Apple Watch device to a few lucky million who pre-ordered online. Many of those first-owners are in fact developers who needed to actually have a Watch to test their application ideas. Surprisingly, Apple reached 3,500 available Apple Watch apps on day 1. As expected, some are music and audio oriented.
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Behringer’s MUSIC Group Confirms TC Group Acquisition
by Joao Martins

Behringer’s MUSIC Group Confirms TC Group Acquisition

Since, in September 2014, the TC Group publicly announced that, based on its shareholders’ interest, it was open for a sale of its entire operations, there where rumors about a three-tiered race between Harman, Yamaha and Behringer. During Prolight+Sound 2015, Harman confirmed it was out of the race. Now, the MUSIC Group confirmed the acquisition.
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