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The August 2014 Issue of audioXpress Is Now Online
by Joao Martins

The August 2014 Issue of audioXpress Is Now Online

Another great edition of audioXpress is now available online and in print. There’s an exciting double review of OPPO Digital’s new PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphones and the new HA-1 Headphone Amplifier. We also examine Powersoft Audio’s amplifier technologies and we explore the immersive challenge on Cinema Sound.
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New Raspberry Pi Model B+ with Better Audio
by audioXpress Staff

New Raspberry Pi Model B+ with Better Audio

A fresh Raspberry Pi was announced by the Raspberry Pi foundation. The new single board computer brings with it several welcomed improvements, including a dedicated low-noise power supply which effectively improves the audio circuit. The new Raspberry Pi Model B+ also expands GPIO pins and now has 4 USB 2.0 ports.
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IK Multimedia Releases iRig MIDI 2 Portable Interface with Lightning Connector
by audioXpress Staff

IK Multimedia Releases iRig MIDI 2 Portable Interface with Lightning Connector

IK Multimedia announced the release of iRig MIDI 2, the first portable Lighting/USB MIDI interface fully compatible with all the latest generations of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch as well as Mac and PC. With detachable and interchangeable cable inputs, standard MIDI connectors, it’s a perfect mobile MIDI solution.
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Frankfurt Musikmesse 2015: More Time for the Public and a New Hall Layout
by audioXpress Staff

Frankfurt Musikmesse 2015: More Time for the Public and a New Hall Layout

Trade fair organisers Messe Frankfurt announced some important changes for its Musikmesse 2015 show, held concurrently with Prolight+Sound 2015 in the city of Frankfurt. Musikmesse 2015 will be open to the public all day Friday and Saturday (one extra day for non-trade visitors) and will have a new hall layout.
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Summer NAMM 2014—July 17-19 at Nashville’s Music City Center
by audioXpress Staff

Summer NAMM 2014—July 17-19 at Nashville’s Music City Center

Nashville’s Music City Center will be filled with professional development offerings, product debuts and engaging evening events, promises the NAMM Association. The Summer NAMM packs three days and nights of can’t-miss events, live music, and networking opportunities, from July 17-19 at Nashville’s Music City Center.
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New free recording and mixing app from Propellerhead!
by Joao Martins

New free recording and mixing app from Propellerhead!

Those crazy and always creative Swedes at Propellerhead Software have done it again! After releasing some of the worlds most innovative music software applications, interfaces and technologies, the company decided to offer its new Take Creative Vocal Recorder iOS music creation app for free!
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QSC Introduces Three New Fixed Installation Loudspeaker Models
by audioXpress Staff

QSC Introduces Three New Fixed Installation Loudspeaker Models

Introduced at the InfoComm 2014 show, QSC’s three new fixed installation loudspeakers offer integrators additional options. The new AD-S6T two-way speaker and AD-S112sw subwoofer expand the AcousticDesign Series, while the new in-ceiling AC-C4T is part a new AcousticCoverage loudspeaker line.
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RTI releases Two-Way Driver for Sonos Audio Devices
by audioXpress Staff

RTI releases Two-Way Driver for Sonos Audio Devices

A new two-way driver from Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) allows the brand’s processors to directly control audio functions on one of the world’s most widely used streaming audio solutions. The new driver allows intuitive control of popular Sonos systems directly from RTI interfaces, including mobile devices.
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Audio-Technica’s new AT-DMM828 Digital Matrix Mixer
by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica’s new AT-DMM828 Digital Matrix Mixer

The next generation of Audio-Technica’s SmartMixer family of automatic mixers, the new AT-DMM828 Digital Matrix Mixer analyzes and interprets up to 8 different input signals in real time, simplifying the mixing process and preventing feedback and other common problems.
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AES 55th International Conference to Focus On Spatial Audio – Recording, Reproduction and Perception
by audioXpress Staff

AES 55th International Conference to Focus On Spatial Audio – Recording, Reproduction and Perception

The AES 55th International Conference, focusing on Spatial Audio, is set to take place August 27-29, 2014, at the Helsinki Music Centre in Helsinki, Finland. Spatial Audio is currently one of the largest research topics in the field of audio, of great importance and interest for both the professional and consumer audio markets.
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