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Meridian Audio Announces Array Configuration Upgrades For Architectural Speaker Range
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Meridian Audio Announces Array Configuration Upgrades For Architectural Speaker Range

Meridian Audio continues to challenge convention and break new ground through research both in speaker design and digital signal processing technologies. Now, the British company announced the launch of High-Power Array (HPA), a technology upgrade for residential applications that leverages both fields to optimize the output and coverage of sound when three Meridian architectural loudspeakers are arranged in a close-proximity array configuration.
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Neumann Introduces Automatic Studio Monitor Alignment Solution Jointly Developed with Fraunhofer IIS
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Neumann Introduces Automatic Studio Monitor Alignment Solution Jointly Developed with Fraunhofer IIS

German studio specialist Neumann.Berlin introduced the MA 1, an integrated hard/software tool for monitor alignment, acoustic calibration and room correction, tailor-made for Neumann studio monitors. Calibration algorithms, jointly developed with Fraunhofer IIS, the world’s leading institute for audio signal processing, ensure best possible monitoring quality in any environment – from acoustically untreated bedroom studios to professional control rooms.
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Jensen Loudspeakers Presents New 12" Blackbird 40 Reinforced AlNiCo Guitar Speaker
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Jensen Loudspeakers Presents New 12" Blackbird 40 Reinforced AlNiCo Guitar Speaker

Jensen Loudspeakers introduced the Blackbird 40, a new 12" guitar speaker in the brand's Jet Series. The Jensen Blackbird 40 is a 40W speaker, with a 1.26" (32mm) copper-wound voice coil using an extremely compact Reinforced AlNiCo magnet in the classic "horseshoe" format. The Blackbird 40 is able to deliver the unmistakable voice of a classic Jensen AlNiCo speaker supported by a stronger, firmer foundation that reinforces the bass range, making it highly recommended for players who need a more versatile tone.
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Sonus Faber Adds New Two-Way Maxima Amator Tower Speaker to Heritage Collection
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Sonus Faber Adds New Two-Way Maxima Amator Tower Speaker to Heritage Collection

Sonus Faber announced the Maxima Amator, a two-way design speaker that successfully expands the Minima Amator II bookshelf design introduced at High End 2019, creating a larger tower version with a larger sonic footprint. The two-way floor-standing concept, highly regarded in electro-acoustic terms, has been a strong piece of brand identity for Sonus faber products and the Maxima Amator aims to pay homage to the brand’s Italian roots and to music itself.
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HIFIMAN Electronics Launches New R10P Planar Magnetic and R10D Dynamic Closed-Back Headphones
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HIFIMAN Electronics Launches New R10P Planar Magnetic and R10D Dynamic Closed-Back Headphones

HIFIMAN unveiled its first closed-back planar magnetic headphone design since basically the company was founded in 2007 by Dr. Fang Bian. Using a wood-carved earcup design, HIFIMAN launched the R10P Planar Magnetic model, featuring carved cherry wood earcups with a natural lambskin exterior, aiming to please the most demanding headphone enthusiasts with a luxury design. As a more affordable but interesting option, HIFIMAN launched the similar R10D, using an improved dynamic driver design and solid pinewood earcups.
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Earthworks Audio Enters USB Microphone Space With Two New Products
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Earthworks Audio Enters USB Microphone Space With Two New Products

Targeting podcasters, live streamers, gamers, and remote workers, Earthworks Audio is entering the growing USB space. Earthworks released ICON, a studio-quality USB microphone, and ICON PRO, a broadcast-quality XLR streaming microphone. Both products enhance the quality and experience of remote working, podcasting, gaming, and home recording. For the new ICON design, Earthworks partnered with Triad-Orbit to create a custom desktop microphone stand.
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L-com Launches Useful 10-Gigbit Cat6a/7 PoE Midspan Injectors
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L-com Launches Useful 10-Gigbit Cat6a/7 PoE Midspan Injectors

L-com, a leading manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products and an Infinite Electronics brand, announced that they have launched a new series of 10 gigabit rated, Cat6a/7 PoE Injectors. With installations relying increasingly on Power-over-Ethernet devices, the new product line addresses those applications where power and data are required to connect end devices such as IP speakers, IP cameras and access points where no power outlets are available.
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DPA Upgrades 4098 Gooseneck Microphones with CORE Technology
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DPA Upgrades 4098 Gooseneck Microphones with CORE Technology

DPA Microphones recently upgraded its renowned 4098 Gooseneck Microphone to include its CORE by DPA technology. With this update, the 4098 CORE microphone range joins DPA’s other CORE products in offering minimal distortion across the entire dynamic range, increasing audio clarity and openness and further enhancing the already stellar sound. Perfect for both podium and conference room applications, the DPA 4098 CORE is the ideal solution for speech and formal announcements when high speech intelligibility is paramount.
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Eastech Expands Punktkilde Catalog with Radial Magnet Series and Releases Five New Transducers
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Eastech Expands Punktkilde Catalog with Radial Magnet Series and Releases Five New Transducers

Eastech has recently released five new drivers in its Punktkilde brand catalog. Punktkilde is Danish for "point source," which intends to highlight products designed by Danish high-end driver OEM Scan-Speak. The newly released drivers include the AUGWL0030-JN02, a 12" 8Ω woofer with a carbon pulp diaphragm; the 2" full-range AUGFL0005-JN08 compact design, and the 2.25” ultra-thin AUGWL0006-JN01, 3" AUGWL0008-JN07, and 3.5" AUGWL0009-JN04 radial magnet woofers.
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Audix Releases Integrated Acoustics Coupler for In-Ear Monitors
by Joao Martins

Audix Releases Integrated Acoustics Coupler for In-Ear Monitors

Audix announced an expansion of its test and measurement range with the introduction of the TM2 Integrated Acoustic Coupler for In-Ear Monitors (IEMs). As the company explains, the TM2 was designed as a readily available measurement solution to complement software such as Rational Acoustic’s SMAART or Studio Six Digital’s Audio Tools, allowing monitor engineers to easily confirm the functionality of each performer’s IEMs. The coupler will appeal also to IEM enthusiasts obsessed with comparing measurements.
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