Steinberg updates Nuendo to 6.5

Steinberg announced the forthcoming release of Nuendo 6.5 in the third quarter of 2014. The new point update for Nuendo post and audio production software adds refinements and new features to better serve the demands brought to post-production engineers, including integration with Yamaha’s Nuage system. According to Steinberg, "6.5 streamlines many areas of the software, comes with several new signal processors and has a heavy focus on its ADR taker system.”

With the acquisition of Dev-Audio, Biamp Systems is expanding its technology offering for corporate boardrooms and the conferencing market. Biamp is recognized worldwide for delivering an expanded product suite of digital audio networking solutions and digital signal processors for Public Address, from conference centers to transportation hubs and multi-building facilities. Having more microphone processing technologies always helps.

Dave Erickson built his first multi-zone audio system in the early 1990s using C microprocessor code he developed on Freescale MC68HC11 microprocessors. In early 2014, he detailed how he upgraded the eight-zone system, which uses microprocessor-controlled analog circuitry.

The latest version of Nugen Audio’s VisLM loudness metering plug-in now supports the compliance needs of game audio producers as they launch 7.1 surround audio titles. Nugen Audio already provides the broadcast, post-production and music production industry with end-to-end loudness management, metering, and correction tools. Now, game production houses can also ensure loudness compliance for the latest platforms.

The Swiss based manufacturer of high performance home entertainment systems Revox GmbH, has appointed TC Group Americas (TCGA) as its North American Distributor. Both companies see real sales potential in particular for the Revox Joy network music players, and TCGA’s distribution network in North America will help realize their goals.

The technology development consultancy Redux Labs has unveiled what they believe to be the industry’s thinnest soundbar. It uses the company’s SurfaceSound technology to drive the sound from a 1.2m panel of Corning Gorilla Glass and deliver very high quality audio (equivalent to $1k soundbars on the market today) with a sleek look and at a significantly lower pricepoint.

London music start-up ROLI, whose award-winning product, the Seaboard GRAND keyboard, met with unexpectedly strong demand creating waiting lists of up to a year, is now poised to scale production and expand globally. The music technology start-up designed the Seaboard GRAND keyboard, reimagining the piano keyboard as a soft, continuous surface with polyphonic pitch bend, vibrato and per-note dynamic changes. The concept amazed visitors at the NAMM Show 2014, marrying the intuitiveness of a traditional instrument with the versatility of digital technology.

The Dynacord AXM 12A is a versatile active loudspeaker designed for monitoring, PA, fill or delay duties – even operation as a three-way system with a sub extension is possible. The new model uses as onboard 520W Class-D amplifier to achieve high levels of SPL (max 128 dB), with an integrated DSP for optimal performance on loud stages. Its compact dimensions and a weight of less than 15 kg assure easy mobility.

The XL2 Data Explorer Software version 1.10 release adds level statistics and spectral calculations, while the update also increases the presentation capabilities. The update to this PC reporting software from NTi Audio is available for download free of charge for all XL2 Data Explorer users.

Harman International Industries announced it has signed an agreement with The Duchossois Group, Inc. and its affiliates to acquire AMX LLC for US$365 million. AMX is a leading provider of enterprise control and automation systems and audio and video switching and distributing solutions. AMX will be integrated into Harman’s Professional division.