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Sennheiser Unveils SK 6212 Mini-Bodypack Transmitter for Digital 6000 Wireless Systems
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Sennheiser Unveils SK 6212 Mini-Bodypack Transmitter for Digital 6000 Wireless Systems

At IBC 2018, Sennheiser previewed its new SK 6212, a mini-bodypack transmitter for the Digital 6000 wireless microphone system. Scheduled to be available early 2019, the mini-transmitter will be an ideal choice for any broadcast, theatre, musical or live audio show that requires an inconspicuous, ultra-compact and lightweight package with the same reliable and spectrum-efficient transmission as that offered by the other Digital 6000 transmitters.
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DPA Introduces d:screet CORE 6000 Series Subminiature Microphones with First 3mm Capsules
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DPA Introduces d:screet CORE 6000 Series Subminiature Microphones with First 3mm Capsules

Launched at IBC 2018 in Amsterdam, the new DPA d:screet CORE 6060 and 6061 Subminiature Microphones and the d:fine CORE 6066 Subminiature Headset Microphone are just three millimeters in diameter – two millimeters smaller than DPA’s existing 4000 series of miniature microphone products. All three incorporate the company’s recently launched CORE by DPA microphone technology that reduces distortion and increases dynamic range, and DPA goes as far as calling the new microphones its best ever made.
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SoundField by Røde NT-SF1 Ambisonic Microphone and Free Plug-in Support 360° Spatial Recording and Mixing
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SoundField by Røde NT-SF1 Ambisonic Microphone and Free Plug-in Support 360° Spatial Recording and Mixing

Røde Microphones is now shipping its SoundField by Røde NT-SF1 360° Surround Ambisonic Microphone – first announced at NAB 2018. Now available internationally, the first product manufactured in Australia by Røde since the acquisition of SoundField by the Freedman Electronics Group in November of 2016 is not only technically improved but it is also much more affordable than any other professional Ambisonics capture solution available until now.
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Zoom Announces H3-VR Handy Audio Recorder with Built-In Ambisonics Mic Array
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Zoom Announces H3-VR Handy Audio Recorder with Built-In Ambisonics Mic Array

Zoom is turning heads with the announcement of its latest handy recorder, the Zoom H3-VR, which not only records in Ambisonics format, but also offers binaural stereo, standard stereo, 5.1 surround support, and live streaming. What’s more, the recorder is self-contained and provides a fast and easy way to record 360-audio and monitor in real time. Whether used for film, music, or gaming production, the new VR recorder from Zoom goes beyond virtual reality (VR) applications.
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iZotope Releases New RX 7 Audio Repair and Enhancement Software
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iZotope Releases New RX 7 Audio Repair and Enhancement Software

iZotope released updates to its RX family of audio repair and enhancement software. The seventh generation of RX builds on years of extensive research in digital signal processing and machine learning, introducing new features like Music Rebalance and Repair Assistant that open up creative possibilities in music production, and new dialogue capabilities, comprehensive metering, multichannel support, and workflow enhancements for audio post.
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Lucyd Releases the First Prescription Compatible Glasses with Bluetooth and Bone Conduction Sound
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Lucyd Releases the First Prescription Compatible Glasses with Bluetooth and Bone Conduction Sound

Lucyd Pte Ltd, a company based in Singapore, has recently announced their first product, Lucyd Loud, the world’s first prescription-compatible Bluetooth smart glasses. Even though the company is developing a future Augmented Reality solution, for its first commercial release Lucyd designed glasses that are able to replace wireless headsets. Lucyd Loud is basically a frame that uses bone conduction technology to deliver open-ear sound to the wearer, and brings the functions of a Bluetooth headset and more to a normal sunglass form factor.
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Pascal Reveals Expanded Line of Dedicated Amp Modules Optimized for Live and Installed Sound Applications
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Pascal Reveals Expanded Line of Dedicated Amp Modules Optimized for Live and Installed Sound Applications

Pascal has unveiled a range of amplifier modules with features and performance optimized for integration within power amplifier designs, across the breadth of live sound and commercial and custom installation applications. A range of six modules enables both constant voltage (100/70 V) and low impedance output mode operation and a wide range power configurations; for half rack 1RU to full 19” 2RU form factors.
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Plantronics Expands Consumer Audio Headphone Catalog for Runners, Travelers And Gamers
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Plantronics Expands Consumer Audio Headphone Catalog for Runners, Travelers And Gamers

In what the company calls its biggest consumer launch ever, Plantronics announced the simultaneous release of a completely new and ambitious range of headphones and earphones for active lifestyles, travelers and gamers. New Bluetooth 5 wireless models include the True Wireless BackBeat FIT 3100 for active enthusiasts, and the BackBeat GO 810 (over-ear) and 410 (in-ear) with ANC for frequent travelers, together with the RIG PRO Series Gaming Headset for gamers, all featuring updated technologies and a refined design.
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Calrec Audio Shows New Generation IP Consoles and Audio Processing Platforms at IBC 2018
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Calrec Audio Shows New Generation IP Consoles and Audio Processing Platforms at IBC 2018

British digital broadcast console specialist, Calrec Audio has a lot to show at IBC 2018. Following a presentation at NAB 2018, in Las Vegas, the company will be showing its new modular, expandable, IP-based radio system, Type R, for the first time in Europe. Calrec is also previewing its new Impulse core, the next generation audio processing platform and routing engine with AES67 and SMPTE 2110 connectivity, compatible with existing control surfaces.
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Control4 Delivers High-Resolution Audio and Homeowner Personalization Enhancements to Elevate the Smart Home Experience
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Control4 Delivers High-Resolution Audio and Homeowner Personalization Enhancements to Elevate the Smart Home Experience

During CEDIA Expo 2018, Control4 released the latest Control4 OS, version 2.10.4, which expands music streaming and hands-on personalization choices for homeowners with new native streaming services and When >> Then features. The latest Control4 OS release adds native Amazon Music and Deezer HiFi streaming services. The home automation company continues to expand the scope of audio solutions for custom integration since the acquisition of Triad.
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