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RTW Showcases Multi-License Server Solutions at IBC 2018
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RTW Showcases Multi-License Server Solutions at IBC 2018

RTW, a leading vendor of visual audio meters and monitoring devices for professional broadcast, production, post production and quality control, will highlight the availability of floating licenses for its Masterclass Plug-ins at IBC 2018 (Stand 8.D89). Forthcoming versions of RTW’s Mastering Tools, Continuous Loudness Control (CLC) and Loudness Tools software plug-ins will include this new licensing.
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Blackmagic Design and Apple Announce Thunderbolt 3 Acceleration with Blackmagic eGPU
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Blackmagic Design and Apple Announce Thunderbolt 3 Acceleration with Blackmagic eGPU

Highly anticipated, the new Blackmagic eGPU Thunderbolt 3 external graphics processor delivers desktop-class performance for Apple's MacBook Pro laptops and for pro creative software such as DaVinci Resolve, 3D games and VR. Designed in collaboration with Apple, the Blackmagic eGPU features a built-in Radeon Pro 580, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, HDMI 2.0, 85W of charging power and four USB 3.1 connections. And this is just the start of the eGPU revolution for any Thunderbolt 3- equipped computer.
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Waves Audio SoundGrid Network Technology now available for Burl Audio Mothership Series
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Waves Audio SoundGrid Network Technology now available for Burl Audio Mothership Series

Waves Audio has joined forces with Burl Audio to include Waves SoundGrid technology in the Burl Audio B80 and B16 Mothership modular platforms. These high-quality modular recording systems already had options for Pro Tools Digi-link integration as well as MADI and Dante, simply by swapping the motherboards. Now, the collaboration with Waves allows also a SounGrid Network option with the new Burl Audio BMB4 SoundGrid Motherboard.
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Peavey Commercial Audio Shipping New MDM32 Dante Card for MediaMatrix NION DSP Platform
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Peavey Commercial Audio Shipping New MDM32 Dante Card for MediaMatrix NION DSP Platform

With audio-over-IP currently pretty much standardized around Dante in commercial audio installations, the truth is there are many airports and large facilities still based in CobraNet and other legacy protocols. The news that Peavey Commercial Audio is now shipping the new MDM32 Dante network audio module for MediaMatrix NION devices is big for those environments. The MDM32 also replaces the Dante DLM module which may be easily swapped out for the new interface in existing installations.
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Shinola Partners with Barefoot Sound for Two-Way Bookshelf Bluetooth Loudspeakers
by Joao Martins

Shinola Partners with Barefoot Sound for Two-Way Bookshelf Bluetooth Loudspeakers

Shinola, the Made-in-USA, lifestyle stalwart brand has once again partnered with another established US manufacturer to create a new range of audio products. Following the collaboration with Ken Ball and Campfire Audio for Shinola's line of headphones and earphones, now the Detroit company reached out to Thomas Barefoot and his company, Barefoot Sound, to design a two-way bookshelf Bluetooth speaker. The speakers were also designed to be an ideal partner for Shinola's range of beautifully crafted Runwell turntables.
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Dynaudio First All-In-One Intelligent Wireless Multiroom Audio System Arrives in US
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Dynaudio First All-In-One Intelligent Wireless Multiroom Audio System Arrives in US

First unveiled at the end of 2017, the new Dynaudio Music family of intelligent wireless speakers automatically adapts to users' music preferences and the listening environment. That shows exactly how Dynaudio leveraged its vast experience in speaker design, manufacturing as well digital signal processing to create a family of products that shows how a speaker can be smart, intelligently benefiting consumers in what truly matters. Now "Music" arrives in the US.
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Revolution Acoustics Introduces New System Extensions to its SSP6 Multiducer Planar Wave Technology
by Joao Martins

Revolution Acoustics Introduces New System Extensions to its SSP6 Multiducer Planar Wave Technology

Since Canadian company Revolution Acoustics introduced its unique transducer, the Revolution Acoustics SSP6 actuator, which transforms nearly any panel structure into an audio speaker, the company has been expanding its ecosystem in order to deliver specific solutions for different market segments. At InfoComm 2018, Revolution Acoustics announced the Pendant360 speaker, the Ubiqui-T360 ceiling tile, and the new RevNet 2140 Series of installation amplifiers.
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Electro-Voice Launches EVC Compact Loudspeakers for Fixed Installations
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Electro-Voice Launches EVC Compact Loudspeakers for Fixed Installations

The latest member of the Electro-Voice EV-Innovation family of installation-dedicated loudspeaker systems, the five-model EVC series was designed to bring superior sound quality for small/medium-sized installations with more affordable and more reliable systems than ever before. The series features unique technology including Automatic Saturation Compensation (all models) and a Variable Intensity (VI) model, all with similar voicing and looks, and matching mounting and input panel accessories.
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Roon Labs Announces Support for Chromecast Devices
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Roon Labs Announces Support for Chromecast Devices

High-resolution network audio playback has never been so cost-effective! That's how Roon Labs highlights its latest update, which expands its ecosystem to include support for all Chromecast devices. This includes the Google Home family of smart speakers, Chromecast and Chromecast Audio receivers, and a wide range of third party products. Chromecast devices will now appear automatically in Roon’s Settings screen under the Audio tab.
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ACTIVO CT10 Hi-Res Portable Audio Player with MQA Support
by Joao Martins

ACTIVO CT10 Hi-Res Portable Audio Player with MQA Support

ACTIVO is a new audio brand focused on portable devices and high-resolution music. The CT10 portable audio player is the brand's first product, and the first hi-res portable audio player with MQA support at an affordable price of just $299. The device, probably the first portable player with a decent design since Apple's iPod, is actually designed by groovers Japan, a high-res jazz music label and distribution website. The ACTIVO CT10 is now available in the US!
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