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Fresh From the Bench: Sonarworks Reference 4 Studio Edition Loudspeaker and Headphone Correction System
August 21, 2018 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: Sonarworks Reference 4 Studio Edition Loudspeaker and Headphone Correction System

Latvia-based Sonarworks is a recording studio software development start-up specializing in acoustic calibration and DAW plug-ins. For years, the company has been working with custom studio installations and developing software solutions, based on research by audio engineer Kaspars Sprogis. Stuart Yaniger reviews this pioneering speaker calibration software for studio monitors and headphones, and also addresses the recent TrueFi solution released for the consumer market. Originally published in audioXpress, July 2018.
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Avid Announces New Pro Tools MTRX SPQ Speaker Processing Card
August 17, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Avid Announces New Pro Tools MTRX SPQ Speaker Processing Card

Avid announced the availability of the Pro Tools MTRX SPQ Speaker Processing Card for speaker calibration and bass management. Built for the Pro Tools MTRX audio interface, the SPQ speaker processing option card enables complete control of monitoring systems and enables users to fine tune their mixing environment for a consistent experience across mono, stereo and immersive formats. The card offers precise control to manage bass and EQ monitors, and cue signals for the most challenging music and audio post-production projects.
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Audio Mixing Consoles on Track for 5% Market Growth Despite Challenges
August 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Mixing Consoles on Track for 5% Market Growth Despite Challenges

Audio mixing consoles, devices that blend together multiple sound sources, continue to experience a customer shift towards low-end products, cannibalizing the mid-range market. That’s one of the key takeaways from a new report released by Futuresource Consulting’s pro audio team. On the positive side, the overall segment continues to grow, thanks to the strong momentum experienced by professional audio digital mixing consoles in touring and rental, broadcast, and installed commercial applications.
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Genelec Unveils New Range of High-SPL SAM Monitors
August 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Unveils New Range of High-SPL SAM Monitors

Signaling its intention to offer audio solutions for all room sizes and applications, Genelec is today announcing the global launch of two new high-SPL Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) monitors – the two-way S360, and the 7382 subwoofer. Both models are ideal for any professional application that demands high acoustic power or listening at a distance; from large immersive setups in post-production studios or film mixing stages to play-live monitoring in music production or EDM playback.
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Logitech Acquires Blue Microphones
July 31, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Logitech Acquires Blue Microphones

According to an announcement in Blue's blog page Logitech has agreed to acquire Blue Microphones, the company which evolved from its roots in professional studio microphones to make the popular Snowball USB podcast microphone - sold worldwide on Apple stores - and all sorts of microphones for home studio, web calls, and musician's use. But apart from microphones, Blue is also currently a contender in the headphone space, since it introduced its ambitious active Mo-Fi headphones using custom 50mm drivers, later also evolved into wireless models, addressing the lifestyle segment.
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MAAT Releases Native Loudness Measurement App Designed with Music Creation in Mind
July 30, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

MAAT Releases Native Loudness Measurement App Designed with Music Creation in Mind

MAAT Incorporated announced the release of DROffline MkII, a cross platform application for the background detection of file characteristics, measurement of audio Loudness and dynamics and logging of all parameters. According to the company, the new native utility brings several firsts to the Loudness metering marketplace, and is the only loudness measurement batch processor specifically designed for mastering and music creation in addition to the more traditional broadcast production and post markets.
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Waves Audio Now Shipping the Waves Abbey Road Chambers Plugin
July 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Waves Audio Now Shipping the Waves Abbey Road Chambers Plugin

Waves Audio' new Abbey Road Chambers plugin recreates a defining part of Abbey Road Studios' legendary sonic signature – the echo chamber used by Abbey Road’s engineers, to create exciting reverbs, delays and other unique spatial effects on countless classic recordings by the Beatles and beyond. Developed together with Abbey Road Studios, the Chambers plug-ins allows users to explore the Studio Two echo chamber, complete with the original valve Neumann KM53 microphones and Altec 605 speaker, as used on almost every pop recording done at Abbey Road during the ‘60s.
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Phil Wagner named President of Apogee Electronics Corp.
July 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Phil Wagner named President of Apogee Electronics Corp.

Apogee Electronics, one of the leading brands of audio interfaces for recording, post production and aspiring musicians announces the addition of Pro Audio veteran Phil Wagner as President. The announcement was made by Betty Bennett, Apogee CEO and co-founder. The Santa Monica, CA, manufacturer is adding Wagner to the executive team as it enters its next phase of growth.
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Audio-Technica Now Shipping ATH-M60x On-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones
July 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Now Shipping ATH-M60x On-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones

Audio-Technica is now shipping the new ATH-M60x On-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones, the latest addition to the brand's critically acclaimed M-Series line. Designed for studio, broadcast and mobile applications, the ATH-M60x is a low-profile, on-ear professional headphone model that utilizes the same proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers found in the ATH-M50x with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils, delivering exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range with accurate bass response.
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PreSonus Introduces Next-Generation FaderPort with Advanced DAW Control Features
July 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

PreSonus Introduces Next-Generation FaderPort with Advanced DAW Control Features

PreSonus is shipping a new generation of its classic FaderPort USB production controller that incorporates elements from the company’s previous-generation FaderPort 8 with an improved Session Navigator. A superior solution for anyone who mixes in the box, the new and improved FaderPort provides a 100 mm touch-sensitive, motorized fader for writing fades and automation in real-time and 24 buttons covering 40 different functions, all in a compact chassis that easily sits on any desk.
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