All items tagged with professional audio (392)
NEXO Introduces ID84 High-Performance Column Loudspeaker Design
June 1, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

NEXO Introduces ID84 High-Performance Column Loudspeaker Design

French professional audio manufacturer NEXO, a Yamaha subsidiary, announced a new installation-focused speaker design. The ID84 is NEXO’s first column loudspeaker, combining the company’s trademark characteristics of size-to-power ratio, variable directivity and highly flexible scalable configurations to a category that is relevant for a wide variety of applications, including music performance reinforcement.
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Neutrik Audio Network Solutions Adds Gigabit PoE Injector
June 1, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Neutrik Audio Network Solutions Adds Gigabit PoE Injector

Extending the capabilities of it’s compact, ultra-robust Dante audio network interfacing modules, Neutrik has introduced the NPS-30W Gigabit Power over Ethernet power supply, addressing the ever increasing requirement for PoE injectors with the first ever such device optimized to operate in the harshest stage and field applications.
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Adamson IS-Series Weatherized Loudspeakers Target Premium Installation Market
May 31, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Adamson IS-Series Weatherized Loudspeakers Target Premium Installation Market

Canadian pro audio company Adamson Systems Engineering announced a new range of products available immediately for the installation market, including an extension to its renowned IS-Series and a suite of improved and updated design tools for architects, integrators, and sound designers. After more than one year of strong contraction in the touring and rental sectors, Canada’s most recognized exporter of professional loudspeakers shows it did not stand still.
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Biamp Hires Charlie Hughes as Principal Engineer for its Electroacoustics Division
May 12, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Biamp Hires Charlie Hughes as Principal Engineer for its Electroacoustics Division

Biamp, the former manufacturer of professional audiovisual solutions from Beaverton, Oregon, now covering virtually every major market segment in pro audio and commercial installation, has appointed Charlie Hughes as Principal Engineer within the company's fast-growing Electroacoustics division. Charlie will have the opportunity to expand the company’s loudspeaker catalog that already encompasses products from Community and Apart.
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Lawo Introduces 48-Fader mc²36 Digital Audio Mixing Console for the IP Age
April 29, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Lawo Introduces 48-Fader mc²36 Digital Audio Mixing Console for the IP Age

Since the original unveiling of the latest mc²36 digital audio mixing console, German company Lawo completely redefined what these compact, but extremely powerful control surfaces are able to do. Lawo’s new second-generation mc²36 audio production console is now even more capable with the announcement of a new dual-fader operating bay that allows 48 faders in the same space as a 32-fader board. The new console also becomes a part of Lawo HOME IP broadcast infrastructure management solution.
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Studio Technologies Expands Dante-Enabled Infrastructure Audio Options
April 29, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Studio Technologies Expands Dante-Enabled Infrastructure Audio Options

Studio Technologies, a manufacturer of high-quality professional audio and broadcast solutions headquartered in Skokie, Illinois, introduced two Dante Leader Clocks for supporting the timing needs of Dante-compliant devices, including a model with GNSS Synchronization. The company also continues to expand its range of Dante-based intercom solutions with the introduction of a new Model 5422A Dante Audio Engine, featuring auto mix and expanded network connectivity.
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APEX Releases New SMA-2 Compact 4-Channel Amplifier Module
April 28, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

APEX Releases New SMA-2 Compact 4-Channel Amplifier Module

Belgium manufacturer APEX introduced a new four-channel OEM amplifier module specifically designed for multi-way pro audio loudspeakers designs. The new Apex SMA-2 is capable of delivering up to 3000W on a single 4 Ohm channel and uses APEX’ unique GlidePath direct drive architecture, which is a proprietary Class-D technology where the DSP system is an integral part of the amplifier system, with a fully DC-coupled audio signal path.
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Yamaha Unveils Ambitious Immersive Audio Vision With Active Field Control Upgrade
April 22, 2021 by Joao Martins

Yamaha Unveils Ambitious Immersive Audio Vision With Active Field Control Upgrade

Following industry trends towards spatial audio content and immersive audio reproduction systems, Yamaha announced the upcoming release of a new version upgrade for its Active Field Control (AFC) processing system, together with the introduction of new acoustic enhancement (AFC Enhance) and image control (AFC Image) applications. Together, Yamaha hopes to create a complete ecosystem for immersive audio, involving all its brands and R&D capabilities.
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Focusrite plc Unveils New Optimal Audio Brand and Complete Portfolio of Commercial Audio Products
April 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Focusrite plc Unveils New Optimal Audio Brand and Complete Portfolio of Commercial Audio Products

British holding company Focusrite plc, which does business as Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Martin Audio, ADAM Audio, Novation and Ampify Music brands, unveiled a new seventh brand, Optimal Audio. The strategy, according to Focusrite plc, is to offer a complete portfolio of advanced commercial audio products, designed for a fully connected and remotely controlled systems approach, with ease of installation in mind.
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ESS Technology Announces New Sabre ES9033Q 2-Channel DAC With Built-In 2Vrms Line Drivers
April 13, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

ESS Technology Announces New Sabre ES9033Q 2-Channel DAC With Built-In 2Vrms Line Drivers

ESS Technology announced their newest addition to the Sabre audio series of DACs, the ES9033Q, a 32-bit, 2-channel DAC with built-in 2Vrms, ground-centered line drivers, resulting in an optimum system performance with no need for external amplifiers. The new Sabre ES9033Q DAC simplifies stereo line level setups with best-in-class performance in one small package, offering D/A conversion with a DNR of 122+dB A-weighted with DRE, and -108dB of THD+N per channel.
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