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MQA Makes Live Hi-Res Music Streaming Possible with Real Time Encoder
March 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

MQA Makes Live Hi-Res Music Streaming Possible with Real Time Encoder

An invite-only audience in Austin experienced the debut of “MQA Live”, a new way for fans to connect to musicians. Jake Isaac and his band performed from London's Rocket Studios – the first time a live performance has been streamed in real time using MQA's technology and a new reference real time MQA encoder. The performance was listened to live in an Austin home on a variety of devices to recreate everyday listening environments.
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Io Audio Technologies Introduces Road-Ready XLR Audio Cables
March 16, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Io Audio Technologies Introduces Road-Ready XLR Audio Cables

Io Audio Technologies, a division of Knight Electronics, Inc., has developed a family of 3-pin XLR cables that offer high-quality design and high performance with pricing that speaks for itself. Available in three grades, Premium, Professional and Performance, these audio cables deliver high-quality sound performance with different budgets in mind. The 3-pin XLR cable family provides excellent EMI resistance for low noise performance and uses rugged locking connectors to ensure safe and secure connectivity.
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IK Multimedia announces Total Studio 2 MAX Ultimate Software Collection
March 16, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

IK Multimedia announces Total Studio 2 MAX Ultimate Software Collection

IK Multimedia announced a brand-new software suite, the Total Studio 2 MAX bundle, a complete studio collection of software instruments and FX from the company. The package brings together an amazing 94 products, 16,800 sounds, 39 high-end mixing and mastering processors and over 350 gear models for guitar and bass in one single suite for Mac/PC. With this bundle, composers, creative sound designers, producers, and performers, can find everything they need to be inspired and to take their music making and audio processing to a new level.
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Genelec Appoints Michael Bohlin as International Sales Manager
March 16, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Appoints Michael Bohlin as International Sales Manager

Genelec announced the return of Michael Bohlin to the brand that brought him into the professional audio industry, almost 25 years ago. Taking the title International Sales Manager, Bohlin, a well known and highly respected figure in the European industry, will be based in Stockholm. Reporting to International Sales Director Ole Jensen, he will be responsible for the development and support of distributor, dealer and key user networks for Genelec’s professional monitoring segment within Europe.
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Celestion New Ferrite Magnet AF Line Array Driver Series
March 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion New Ferrite Magnet AF Line Array Driver Series

First unveiled at the 2018 Winter NAMM Show, Celestion will be highlighting its new value priced range of weather-resistant, compact, low-profile drivers, the AF range, at the forthcoming Prolight+Sound 2018 show in Frankfurt. The new range was designed for use in compact line arrays, column speakers and compact single-speaker applications and complements the existing AN Line Array Driver range, which has proven extremely popular with pro audio manufacturers.
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The Linux Foundation Adopts Sound Open Firmware Project Enabling Developers to Adapt Operating Systems for Audio Devices
March 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

The Linux Foundation Adopts Sound Open Firmware Project Enabling Developers to Adapt Operating Systems for Audio Devices

During the Embedded Linux Conference in Portland, OR, The Linux Foundation announced that Sound Open Firmware (SOF) has become a Linux Foundation project. With significant engineering and code contributions from Intel Corporation, SOF includes a digital signal processing (DSP) firmware and an SDK that together provide infrastructure and development tools for developers working on audio or signal processing. Intel and Google support SOF and invite others to join them in advancing the project.
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Arturia Releases Two New Software Packages Recreating Famous Vintage Studio Preamps and Synth Filters
March 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Arturia Releases Two New Software Packages Recreating Famous Vintage Studio Preamps and Synth Filters

Arturia launched an exciting new range of software plug-ins leveraging the company's expertise in analog circuit emulation. The first of two new packages includes recreations of Rupert Neve’s classic solid-state 1973 Preamp, Trident Studio’s A Range console preamps, and a classic Telefunken V76. The filters package includes modeled circuits from Bob Moog, Tom Oberheim’s Matrix-12 and the famous SEM-filter. All software recreations include valuable tools and add-ons.
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A New Turntable from McIntosh and It's Not That Expensive
March 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

A New Turntable from McIntosh and It's Not That Expensive

McIntosh has unveiled a new turntable that brings its famous McIntosh sound and build quality at a new "low price" point. The new MT2 was announced with a suggested retail price of $4,000, which his significantly less than the brand's flagship MT5 ($8,000) and MT10 ($6,000). Of course you don't get the glowing green plate, but according to the company, you get the latest turntable technology with the New York giant’s legendary aesthetic, design and build quality.
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ATC Launches CDA 2 MkII All-In-One CD Player DAC and Preamp
March 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

ATC Launches CDA 2 MkII All-In-One CD Player DAC and Preamp

ATC announced its new CDA 2 MkII CD/DAC Preamp, which represents a re-engineering of its predecessor in all the key performance areas. Developed as the ideal partner for ATC’s latest P2 power amplifier and active speaker designs, the Mk2 combines convenient USB access to high-resolution music streaming with an upgraded CD transport and DAC board, dedicated headphone amplification, expanded input choices and analogue circuits redesigned to deliver an extremely wide and flat frequency response with very low distortion.
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MEMS for Mobile Devices: Global Market Report 2017-2021
March 14, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

MEMS for Mobile Devices: Global Market Report 2017-2021

ResearchAndMarkets.com just announced a new market report focusing on the "Global MEMS Market for Mobile Devices 2017-2021." According to the research firm, the global MEMS market for mobile devices is set to grow at a CAGR of 10.55% during the period 2017-2021. The report has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years, and includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
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