All items tagged with professional audio (391)
TASCAM Announces the Sonicview Next-Generation Multi-track Recording and Digital Mixing Consoles
January 12, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

TASCAM Announces the Sonicview Next-Generation Multi-track Recording and Digital Mixing Consoles

In a surprise announcement, TASCAM launched its new Sonicview Recording Mixer line available as either the TASCAM Sonicview 16XP or TASCAM Sonicview 24XP models. Both units incorporate state-of-the-art technology and a new multi-screen user interface called VIEW (Visual Interactive Ergonomic Workflow) to allow easy operation and control of all system parameters using completely customizable touch screens, user-definable buttons, and intuitive control software.
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Test Bench: B&C Speakers DE111‑8 1” Pro Sound Compression Driver
December 14, 2022 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: B&C Speakers DE111‑8 1” Pro Sound Compression Driver

This is a characterization of the DE111-8 pro audio high-frequency solution and corresponding ME10v2 horn from B&C Speakers. The ultra-compact neodymium 1" compression driver features an HT Polymer diaphragm driven by a 1.4" diameter voice coil, an updated Ketone polymer suspension and dome, rated for 50W continuous power handling and 2.83V/1m 107dB sensitivity. A tiny driver universally applicable for a variety of small monitor and compact line arrays. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, August 2022.
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Lectrosonics Introduces M2Ra Improved Digital Wireless IEM/IFB Receiver
December 14, 2022 by Joao Martins

Lectrosonics Introduces M2Ra Improved Digital Wireless IEM/IFB Receiver

Lectrosonics introduced the M2Ra Digital Wireless Monitor Receiver, the next-generation receiver that is part of the acclaimed M2 Duet Digital wireless IEM family. The new M2Ra receiver builds upon the success of the original M2R and features several key improvements and new features designed for professional touring, installation, theater and broadcast applications. A compact, rugged body-worn stereo digital receiver providing high quality sound for performers or any professionals needing to monitor detailed audio wirelessly.
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Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 Battery-Powered Loudspeaker Receives CES 2023 Innovation Award
November 25, 2022 by Alfred Moody

Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 Battery-Powered Loudspeaker Receives CES 2023 Innovation Award

The first battery-powered loudspeaker from Electro-Voice and the first weatherized model of its type, the EVERSE 8 takes advantage of the latest advancements in technology to provide a truly portable and truly wireless audio experience at a new price and performance level. The prosumer design received a CES 2023 Innovation Award, recognizing its all-in-one feature set, including QuickSmart Mobile app, Bluetooth control and streaming, onboard mixer and studio-quality effects.
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Sennheiser Starts Shipping EW-DX Digital Wireless Microphone Series
November 22, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Starts Shipping EW-DX Digital Wireless Microphone Series

Sennheiser has announced that the first EW-DX devices are shipping in North America, EMEA, Japan, and Singapore. For rental companies, touring bands, theater, worship or broadcasting the new EW-DX series brings the lowest latency on the market (1.9 milliseconds), eliminates the need for frequency calculation, and offers an ultra-wide input dynamic range of 134dB, enabling the transmitters to handle any signal that is thrown at them. A new digital wireless microphone system designed for simplicity, supporting even more channels.
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B&C Speakers Confirms Availability of DCX354 Midrange Coaxial Ring Radiator Compression Driver
November 4, 2022 by Joao Martins

B&C Speakers Confirms Availability of DCX354 Midrange Coaxial Ring Radiator Compression Driver

Modern speaker arrays demand closer source spacing, higher output, and lighter weight. To meet this continuing challenge, Italian manufacturer B&C Speakers introduced the new DCX354 coaxial ring radiator. A more compact sibling of the groundbreaking DCX464 launched in 2019, the DCX354 comprises five years of R&D, two patents, and a radical MF diaphragm design to achieve what the company describes as its loudest, widest-bandwidth compression driver yet.
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Shure Launches Next-Generation of Frequency Coordination for Audio Professionals With New Axient Digital Spectrum Manager
October 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Shure Launches Next-Generation of Frequency Coordination for Audio Professionals With New Axient Digital Spectrum Manager

During the 153rd AES convention in New York, Shure unveiled the successor to its recognized AXT600 Axient Spectrum Manager, the new AD600 Axient Digital Spectrum Manager. The AD600 Axient Digital Spectrum Manager is a powerful, next-generation tool for planning and managing frequency coordination in the most demanding professional audio applications, including touring, broadcast, location sound, theater, and houses of worship.
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Funktion-One Launches Evo X Wide Dispersion Horn-Loaded Loudspeaker
October 27, 2022 by Alfred Moody

Funktion-One Launches Evo X Wide Dispersion Horn-Loaded Loudspeaker

Funktion-One has introduced what the company believes to be its most versatile loudspeaker to date. Evo X is a significant development of the full range, completely horn-loaded loudspeaker, featuring the latest Funktion-One waveguide technology to provide 90° horizontal dispersion and high SPL. An evolution of the decades-long research the company has conducted based on the work of Tony Andrews, the new Evo X features an advanced driver technology to achieve an even horizontal coverage suitable for live events and club dancefloors.
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Sony Electronics Introduces C-80 Condenser Microphone for Studio Recording
October 6, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Electronics Introduces C-80 Condenser Microphone for Studio Recording

Sony Electronics’ Pro Audio Division announced a new microphone for studio recording. The new C-80 is a uni-directional condenser microphone ideal for vocal/voice recording, instrumental recording, vlogging, webcasting and podcasting. This new product inherits the technology of Sony’s revered C-800G and popular C-100 microphones, creating an entry level model that offers high quality sound at an accessible price.
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Powersoft Expands DSP+ Amplifier Range with AES67 Native Models
September 20, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Expands DSP+ Amplifier Range with AES67 Native Models

Powersoft has further enhanced its amplifier product range oriented towards fixed installations by introducing AES67-compatible versions of its popular Duecanali and Quattrocanali amplifier platforms. The new models, called Duecanali DSP+ and Quattrocanali DSP+, are able to receive audio-over-IP (AoIP) streams from AES67-capable networked sources for increased interoperability across different systems.
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