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Genelec Showcases New S360 High SPL Loudspeaker at ISE 2019
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Genelec Showcases New S360 High SPL Loudspeaker at ISE 2019

Genelec is expanding its expertise and global recognition in professional studio monitoring also into residential and commercial installations. But now the Finish company introduced a new loudspeaker that takes it even further, to the realms of sound reinforcement in venues and clubs. At ISE 2019, the company introduced the new high SPL S360 smart active loudspeaker, which the company says can be “a formidable contender for any installation environment where the emphasis is placed on premium quality, high SPL vocal and music reproduction in a compact form factor.”
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QSC Introduces CX-Q Series Network Amplifiers for the 
Q-SYS Ecosystem
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QSC Introduces CX-Q Series Network Amplifiers for the 
Q-SYS Ecosystem

QSC announced new network power amplifiers for its expanding Q-SYS networked ecosystem at the ISE 2019 show. The CX-Q Series audio amplifiers feature four- and eight-channel models that combine the QSC legacy of high-performance and reliable amplifier design with the native network transport, control and monitoring capabilities of the Q-SYS Ecosystem. QSC also announced a partnership with Audinate to develop cross-platform networked technology between QSC solutions and Audinate licensed products.
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Sonos Architectural by Sonance Premium Architectural Speakers Designed for use with Sonos Amp
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Sonos Architectural by Sonance Premium Architectural Speakers Designed for use with Sonos Amp

When it comes to residential sound, one of the highlights at ISE 2019 is the launch of the new Sonos Architectural by Sonance lineup, the first architectural speakers designed for a specific amplifier. Sonos Amp will automatically recognize the architectural speakers and optimize its output. Taking things one step further, the In-Wall and In-Ceiling speakers will be the first third party speakers to be TruePlay compatible, making the fine tune adjustments required during custom installation more seamless than ever before.
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Allen & Heath Debuts New Dante Installation I/O and Cards
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Allen & Heath Debuts New Dante Installation I/O and Cards

In preparation for ISE 2019, where Audinate's Dante networking will be again a dominating topic, Allen & Heath announced a series of new Dante-enabled products to expand the options for their dLive and SQ ranges of digital mixing consoles for installations, live shows and broadcast systems. This includes tow new Dante I/O portable and wall-mount expander Dante interfaces and two new "super" Dante cards, all of which are AES67 compatible and Dante Domain Manager ready.
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Q Acoustics Makes a Cutting Edge Design Statement with New Concept 300 Loudspeaker
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Q Acoustics Makes a Cutting Edge Design Statement with New Concept 300 Loudspeaker

Q Acoustics' flagship loudspeaker, the Concept 500 floorstander, arrived with an elegant design and innovative audio technology, delivering an audiophile performance way beyond what is expected of its £3,999/$5,999 price point, while allowing everyone to enjoy high-end sound in the home. Now the brand unveiled the Concept 300s (£2,999/$4,499), a new flagship standmount speaker that leverages the same technology created for their Concept 500 floorstanders. The Concept 300s will be available in March 2019.
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L-Acoustics Unveils Ultra-compact X4i Coaxial Enclosure
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L-Acoustics Unveils Ultra-compact X4i Coaxial Enclosure

Previewed at NAMM 2019 and now officially introduced at ISE 2019, the new L-Acoustics X4i speaker is a powerful yet unobtrusive and highly weatherized coaxial loudspeaker for installation applications. In a convenient enclosure weighing less than a kilo, X4i, the smallest loudspeaker the company has ever manufactured, measures only 3.9 inches/99 mm deep, yet still offers the L-Acoustics sonic signature. A high performance, purpose-built tiny package for discreet installation applications.
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Bose Professional Introduces ArenaMatch Loudspeakers for Outdoor Installations
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Bose Professional Introduces ArenaMatch Loudspeakers for Outdoor Installations

During NAMM 2019, Bose Professional introduced its new ArenaMatch DeltaQ array loudspeakers and ArenaMatch Utility loudspeakers for outdoor installations. ArenaMatch arrays incorporate DeltaQ technology, to improve sound quality, consistency, vocal clarity and flexibility to outdoor installations — sports stadiums, arenas, outdoor entertainment centers, and more. Featuring an IP55 weather rating, ArenaMatch DeltaQ modules make it easy to create durable and reliable outdoor loudspeaker arrays that bring consistent, intelligible sound to listeners.
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Tascam Unveils New Series USB Audio/MIDI Interfaces with Built-in DSP
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Tascam Unveils New Series USB Audio/MIDI Interfaces with Built-in DSP

Tascam unveiled a new value-oriented series of USB 2.0 audio-MIDI interfaces for musicians and home studios, with two models that deliver 24-bit, 192 kHz recording and playback to a Mac, Windows PC, or iPad. Controllable with included custom software, the two versatile Series interfaces — 102i 10-in, 2-out and 208i 20-in, 8-out — feature powerful DSP input and output mixers with built-in digital reverb, compressor, phase invert, and four-band EQ for each channel.
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MAGIX Software Announces ACID Music Studio 11
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MAGIX Software Announces ACID Music Studio 11

The wait is over. Five years since the last version and less the a year since reviving ACID Pro with an update, MAGIX released the all-new ACID Music Studio 11 – with more power and more professional features, but easier to use than ever before. ACID Music Studio 11 now has the innovative power of the completely updated legend for loop-based music production, ACID Pro 8. It packs a 64-bit engine behind a brand-new GUI, new instruments, effects, and many new ACIDized loops.
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New Three-Way A23-M Studio Monitor Introduced by PSI Audio at NAMM Show 2019
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New Three-Way A23-M Studio Monitor Introduced by PSI Audio at NAMM Show 2019

PSI Audio introduced its new A23-M active three-way studio monitor at the NAMM Show 2019. The speaker features a new midrange driver developed and manufactured in the company’s Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland headquarters. And like everything else PSI Audio does, the intent is to achieve the most accurate acoustic reproduction. The baffle with tweeter and midrange driver can be rotated to optimize the speaker’s setup for horizontal or vertical positioning. Combining the new driver with proprietary PSI Audio technologies and Class G/H amplifiers, the A23-M transcends the border between nearfield and midfield speakers.
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