All items tagged with professional audio (392)
Funktion-One Launches its Smallest Ever Loudspeakers at ISE 2020
February 13, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Funktion-One Launches its Smallest Ever Loudspeakers at ISE 2020

British speaker manufacturer Funktion-One decided to return to the ISE show for the first time since 2014. And the reason why it did so, was to launch two compact loudspeaker models – the F5 speaker and the SB8 bass unit – designed for the installation market. According to Funktion-One founder, Tony Andrews, “though the F5 and SB8 are small in size, they are capable of the high-performance standards that we demand from all of our loudspeaker innovations.”
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CODA Audio Launches N-RAY Ultra-Compact Line Array at ISE 2020
February 13, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

CODA Audio Launches N-RAY Ultra-Compact Line Array at ISE 2020

With ISE 2020 in Amsterdam feeling increasingly like the glory days of Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt, companies are even announcing new products that are primary aimed at the live event industry. CODA Audio launched a brand new ultra-compact three-way line array at this year’s ISE show. N-RAY places the benefits of CODA’s flagship AiRAY technology into a shallow, lightweight cabinet perfect for theaters, performing-arts centers and corporate events.
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LEA Professional Introduces New High Power Connected Amplifiers at ISE 2020
February 5, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

LEA Professional Introduces New High Power Connected Amplifiers at ISE 2020

LEA Professional, the emerging heavyweight in amplifier and systems design launched four new IoT-enabled high-power connected amplifiers that set a new standard in performance, connectivity and ease of deployment. The new LEA Connect Series amplifiers are available in four-channel configurations ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 watts and in Network Connect and Dante Connect iterations.
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New Global Power Amplifier Market Analysis by Futuresource
February 4, 2020 by Futuresource Consulting

New Global Power Amplifier Market Analysis by Futuresource

Driven by consumer demand for bigger and better audio-visual experiences, the power amp market is on track to achieve a worldwide value of $785 million in 2020, according to a new industry report from Futuresource Consulting. The UK-based market research firm announced a new report focusing on the Professional Power Amplifiers category, following the success of the previous Loudspeakers and Microphones market reports.
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Powersoft Announces Major Update to ArmoníaPlus Audio System Management Software
January 29, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Announces Major Update to ArmoníaPlus Audio System Management Software

Celebrating a quarter century of innovation, professional power amplifier manufacturer Powersoft has announced the latest update to their audio system management software, ArmoníaPlus. HealthPlus, which replaces the software’s previous ‘Events’ tab, gives sound engineers a streamlined monitoring environment of all elements in a given sound system with improved communication, control and reporting to ensure even better performance than ever before.
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DiGiCo Reveals Latest Generation Quantum Consoles at NAMM 2020
January 21, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

DiGiCo Reveals Latest Generation Quantum Consoles at NAMM 2020

The 2020 NAMM Show was the opportunity for DiGiCo to reveal the latest in its new generation of Quantum digital consoles, the expanded Quantum 5 and the all-new Quantum 338. Like the Quantum 7, the new consoles represent a dramatic leap forward in power and connectivity, with impressive new design features and enhancements. DiGiCo also announced the new DMI-KLANG at NAMM 2020, an immersive in-ear mixing expansion that can be mounted directly into DiGiCo consoles, equipped with DMI slots.
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L-Acoustics Introduces Kara II Line Array with Flexible Directivity
January 17, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Introduces Kara II Line Array with Flexible Directivity

For three decades, L-Acoustics has consistently developed pragmatic audio solutions that enable audio professionals and artists to elevate the audience experience. For a decade, the Kara best-selling line source array has been the star of countless live performances and permanent installs the globe over. At NAMM 2020, L-Acoustics announced the new Kara II modular line source, with the addition of Panflex, giving Kara four-in-one directivity: one box handily covers any audience geometry.
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Martin Audio Acquired by Focusrite
December 19, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Martin Audio Acquired by Focusrite

Another year, another new owner for Martin Audio, which is about to break the record for the most sold, bought and bought-out pro audio company ever. This time, in another example of the Good 'Ol Boy Network in action, Focusrite plc., which comprises the Focusrite, ADAM Audio, Novation and Ampify Music brands, announced the acquisition of Martin Audio Ltd and associated companies.
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Renkus-Heinz Founder, Harro Heinz, Reflects on the Pro Audio Industry at 90
December 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Renkus-Heinz Founder, Harro Heinz, Reflects on the Pro Audio Industry at 90

Harro Heinz, the co-founder of Renkus-Heinz, celebrated a major milestone on December 14: his 90th birthday – an event that sits synchronously within the 40th year of the company that bears his name. For 40 years, Harro has fearlessly led Renkus-Heinz through technology evolutions, innovations and advancements, and he's kept his company close, and his family even closer. And important to note: the celebration is not a retirement.
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RCF Group Announces Acquisition of Montarbo
December 16, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

RCF Group Announces Acquisition of Montarbo

The RCF Group, one of the fastest-growing group of companies in the professional audio market, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Montarbo, an historic Italian brand with one of the most extensive product catalogs in the pro audio sector. From an operational standpoint, the brand’s operations and distribution will be overseen by AEB Industriale. According to the Reggio Emilia company, the incorporation of Montarbo further expands the group's product range in a market that is demonstrating strong growth.
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