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Merging Technologies To Introduce Significant Enhancements to Software and Hardware at IBC 2018
August 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Merging Technologies To Introduce Significant Enhancements to Software and Hardware at IBC 2018

Merging Technologies will arrive in Amsterdam with a significantly enhanced product range. This has more to do with ensuring that the company’s main products address the new workflow demands of broadcasters than only taking advantage of new components. Pyramix, Ovation, VCube, Horus, Hapi and ANEMAN all have something notable to entice visitors to stand 8.E96 at RAI. Merging is sharing this space with its Swiss neighbours, PSI Audio and Sonosax.
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New Arc-1 Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones by Aiwa Feature Biocellulose-Diaphragm Drivers
August 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

New Arc-1 Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones by Aiwa Feature Biocellulose-Diaphragm Drivers

Aiwa, the consumer audio brand that has been recently resurrected as an American, Chicago-based audio company is now mainly focusing in wireless audio products, including speakers and headphones. The company now announced the official launch of its new Arc-1 Bluetooth headphone the brand's first over-ear model, focusing on "under the hood" technology, such as the use of a 40mm biocellulose diaphragm dynamic driver, unique in this class of device.
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Stetron Announces the Development of a New 57mm (2.25”) 520 Hz Low Frequency Driver For Fire and Safety Applications
August 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Stetron Announces the Development of a New 57mm (2.25”) 520 Hz Low Frequency Driver For Fire and Safety Applications

Stetron announced the development of a 520Hz low frequency new miniature loudspeaker designed especially for the Fire Alarm and Protection Industry. Featuring a slim design with a Mylar cone, which renders it water resistant, the Stetron D0057008NM127AR low frequency driver was designed to be used in UL217 approved products and complies with UL 217 performance requirements. This low profile driver is able to achieve high SPL, with a small foot print of only 2.25" (57mm).
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Bowers & Wilkins Announces New 600 Series Speakers with Continuum Drivers
August 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Bowers & Wilkins Announces New 600 Series Speakers with Continuum Drivers

More than four years since the latest 600 Series speakers were introduced, the sixth iteration of Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series was now announced with improved components and even more affordable prices, directly targeting a new generation of potential users looking for a complete coherent system, from bookshelf speakers to a 5.1 surround home theater configuration. The new 600 Series is updated with Continuum Drivers, directly borrowed from Bowers & Wilkins' 800 Series.
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RØDE TX-M2 Wireless Handheld Microphone Companion to the RØDELink Filmmaker Kit Now Sold Separately
August 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

RØDE TX-M2 Wireless Handheld Microphone Companion to the RØDELink Filmmaker Kit Now Sold Separately

Australian pro audio giant RØDE Microphones released the Performer Kit’s RØDELink TX-M2 Handheld Condenser Microphone as a standalone unit, sold separately for the first time. For content creators requiring different microphone options to suit any situation, the RØDELink system – the basis for the Filmmaker Kit and Newsshooter Kit – now has a stylish, durable, compact handheld solution, the TX-M2. With 10 hours of use on a full charge, the TX-M2 is perfect for on-camera interviewing.
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Bose Professional Now Shipping the ControlSpace EX Audio Conferencing System
August 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Professional Now Shipping the ControlSpace EX Audio Conferencing System

Coming off of a rigorous six-month beta period with over 50 successful conference room installations, Bose Professional is now ready for global distribution of its ControlSpace EX audio conferencing system. The suite includes an all-in-one Dante-based audio conferencing DSP processor, three under-table Dante endpoints, and ControlSpace Designer software with features specific to streamlined build-outs of audio conferencing systems.
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Blackmagic Design Announces DaVinci Resolve 15 Software is Now Shipping
August 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Blackmagic Design Announces DaVinci Resolve 15 Software is Now Shipping

First unveiled at NAB 2018, Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve 15 is now shipping! The massive update is now the world’s first solution to combine professional offline and online editing, color correction, audio post production, multi user collaboration and now visual effects together in one software tool. New audio features added since NAB 2018 include editable audio automation data, FairlightFX presets and user presets, support for sound libraries, and new AAF support features.
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New Lotus by SEAM Wearable Device Provides Smarter Personal Safety With Voice Assistant Access and Two-Way Audio Calling
August 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

New Lotus by SEAM Wearable Device Provides Smarter Personal Safety With Voice Assistant Access and Two-Way Audio Calling

The Lotus by SEAM, a new personal safety wearable device, is now available for purchase at the Canadian company's website. Available for $129.95, the Lotus wearable device comes with a 1.7-ounce mobile charging case that can keep the Lotus powered for up to 42 hours. A portion of all Lotus sales will benefit the Canadian Women's Foundation, a national non-profit organization that empowers women and girls to move out of poverty, out of violence, and into confidence and leadership.
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Sonifex to Show New AES67 Solutions at IBC 2018
August 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sonifex to Show New AES67 Solutions at IBC 2018

AES67 is the keyword for Sonifex at IBC 2018. With the broadcast industry progressing steadily to fully IP infrastructures, the British company will be showing a number of new AVN AES67 products on its booth (8.E61) at IBC this year. These consist of a range of portal mix engines, AES67 stream mix monitor and talkback intercoms, including a full range of headphone amplifiers, all of which use the AES67 AoIP format to provide compatibility for AoiP connections.
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EISA Awards 2018-19 Reveal Latest Consumer Electronics References in Performance and Innovation
August 17, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

EISA Awards 2018-19 Reveal Latest Consumer Electronics References in Performance and Innovation

As the tradition dictates, EISA, the Expert Imaging & Sound Association (www.eisa.eu) has revealed the winners of its 2018-2019 Awards. A major change for this year is the fact that the association is now global and accepted new members from Canada, United States, Australia, Japan, India and Hong Kong/China. That's why from its European origins, EISA has now become the Expert Imaging and Sound Association. Same logo, same acronym, but with a new global meaning!
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