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Solid Growth for Smart Home Automation Systems and Wi-Fi Deployments
by audioXpress Staff

Solid Growth for Smart Home Automation Systems and Wi-Fi Deployments

According to market research company ABI Research, global revenues from smart home automation systems will grow at a 21% CAGR between 2015 and 2020, with the North American market contributing close to 46% globally. Meanwhile 802.11ac Wi-Fi deployments continue to accelerate in 2015 and the market is gearing up to tri-band 802.11ad solutions.
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New PCB Piezotronics 1/2” Random Incidence Microphone Covers More of the Human Audible Range
by Joao Martins

New PCB Piezotronics 1/2” Random Incidence Microphone Covers More of the Human Audible Range

The new PCB Random Incidence Microphone (Model 377C20) from PCB Piezotronics covers a frequency range up to 16 kHz (+/- 2dB), the hearing range for most adults. The new microphone is ideal for noise reduction testing and general room acoustics measurements as well as calculating transmission loss with different materials.
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Tectonic Elements BMR Speakers Selected for New Car Concept and Flat-Panel TVs
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Tectonic Elements BMR Speakers Selected for New Car Concept and Flat-Panel TVs

Designer and manufacturer of audio transducers and amplifier modules, Tectonic Elements has recently confirmed two interesting projects for its Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) transducer technology. The BMR speakers have been selected to provide headrest audio for the Citroën Aircross concept car and a new range of flat panel TV’s, from Lucida Technology USA.
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Optocore Introduces Advanced MADI Switches with Bridging and Routing Options
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Optocore Introduces Advanced MADI Switches with Bridging and Routing Options

Having already made a major commitment to the MADI standard (AES10), Optocore announced a significant extension at the 2015 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt. The new advanced MADI range (M Series) includes the M8 and M12 units with coaxial, fibre and Cat5 interfaces, including two Optocore own hi-speed fibre uplinks.
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Propellerhead Take 2.0 Free Recording App
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Propellerhead Take 2.0 Free Recording App

Propellerhead Software announced the release of Take 2.0, the greatly anticipated update to their creative free vocal recorder. The update includes a new Voice Tune effect, applying effects on each channel and mixing the final sound with mastering presets. Whatever the use, it’s a great free recording app for the iPhone.
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RTW Introduces Mastering Tools Plug-In and RTW TM3-Primus USB TouchMonitor
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RTW Introduces Mastering Tools Plug-In and RTW TM3-Primus USB TouchMonitor

German audio meter and monitoring specialist RTW was busy attending both the NAB 2015 and Prolight+Sound 2015 shows in the same week. In both shows, RTW introduced its new Mastering Tools Plug-In with extensive analysis and display functions, as well as the new TM3-Primus USB TouchMonitor.
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SSL Introduces V3 Software and Dante Option For SSL Live Consoles
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SSL Introduces V3 Software and Dante Option For SSL Live Consoles

At the Prolight+Sound 2015 show, Solid State Logic attracted considerable attention to its large display of both studio recording and live mixing solutions. SSL released V3 Software for its Live Consoles many new important features and enhancements, introduced an optional Dante interface card, and the new L500 Plus model.
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PreSonus Studio 192 Audio Interface Doubles as Studio Command Center
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PreSonus Studio 192 Audio Interface Doubles as Studio Command Center

PreSonus launched its new Studio 192 USB 3.0 Audio Interface and Studio Command Center. This new 26 x 32 interface records at up to 192 kHz and combines eight digitally controlled XMAX Class A solid-state mic preamps and premium Burr-Brown converters with the company’s StudioLive Fat Channel signal processing.
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X Series Heralds a New Era for L-Acoustics
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X Series Heralds a New Era for L-Acoustics

French sound reinforcement and line source array pioneer L-Acoustics announced a significant expansion of its production capabilities in direct response to growing global market demand. During the 2015 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt, L-Acoustics announced the launch of its X Series, a new line of coaxial speakers for the installation and rental markets.
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RME Announces Babyface Pro Portable Interface
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RME Announces Babyface Pro Portable Interface

During the 2015 Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound shows in Frankfurt, RME introduced a new version of its Babyface portable audio interface, now called Babyface Pro. Using the slogan “reengineered | not remastered”, RME perfected the mechanics and added newly designed analog and digital circuits.
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