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Softube Launches Console 1 Fader Mixing Surface and DAW Extension
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Softube Launches Console 1 Fader Mixing Surface and DAW Extension

Once upon a time, a Swedish audio software company decided it was time to have a physical extension for their successful plug-ins, and that was how Softube launched its Console 1 concept. “Building on the success of Console 1 was never going to be easy. But we believe in ambitious dreams. To further improve the epic workflow advantages Console 1 brings, we had to ask, “where can we go next?” The answer was clear, and the result is here: Console 1 Fader,” the company explains.
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Angry Audio Introduces new Bluetooth Audio Gadget
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Angry Audio Introduces new Bluetooth Audio Gadget

Angry Audio, an audio problem solver manufacturer from Nashville, Tennessee, just announced another very useful box. The Bluetooth Gadget is a solution to connect phones, tablets and computers to any studio or professional audio production setup, eliminating the messy cables and adapters and the annoying whine of digital ground loops. Equipped with AAC and the virtually-lossless aptX codec algorithms, the Bluetooth Gadget always chooses the best possible codec for the connected device.
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OCA Alliance and Networked Audio In Focus at AES New York 2019
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OCA Alliance and Networked Audio In Focus at AES New York 2019

Networked audio continues to play an ever-expanding role in a wide variety of pro audio applications, from recording and production, to live sound, installs, and more, with a near ubiquity of network capabilities on new gear and the bridging of proprietary standards by the AES67 and AES70 protocols. The Audio Networking Track events, taking place during the 147th AES New York Convention, October 16–19 at the Javits Center, are set to connect the latest technologies and techniques with attendees looking to take their audio networking skills to the next level.
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Chirp and DSP Group Unveil Reference Design for Sound-Based Data Transmission
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Chirp and DSP Group Unveil Reference Design for Sound-Based Data Transmission

Chirp, the pioneer of data-over-sound technology, and DSP Group, the specialist in wireless chipsets for smart-enabled devices, announced a turnkey solution leveraging embedded data-over-sound to improve user experiences with enhanced provisioning for consumer applications. The design kit combines Chirp’s ultrasonic signaling protocol for smart-enabled devices with DSP Group’s SmartVoice technology to allow connectivity between nearby devices without requiring any set up, pairing, or configuration.
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Metric Halo to Officially Launch 3D Technology at AES 2019
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Metric Halo to Officially Launch 3D Technology at AES 2019

Adherents to the commendable business and environmental practice of creating and supporting products that last a lifetime, Metric Halo engineers its audio interfaces to accept periodic hardware upgrades to keep current with computer technology and connectivity. Metric Halo will officially launch the final 3D software at AES 2019 (October 16-–18), where they will be demoing the new technology.
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Linn Returns to Basics with Series 3 Wireless Speaker
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Linn Returns to Basics with Series 3 Wireless Speaker

Linn announced the new Series 3, an all-in-one wireless speaker based on the company’s Exakt technology, with a unique cabinet design, made using a natural, hand finished mineral material. Of course, the company calls it “the best sounding wireless speaker in the world,” and promises room-filling sound and exceptional musical clarity, particularly when connected in pairs. And the Series 3 is ready to take Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Airplay digital streaming sources and connect with a TV via HDMI ARC.
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AIMS and AES Unveil Full Schedule of Presentations for Audio/Video-over-IP Technology Pavilion at AES New York
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AIMS and AES Unveil Full Schedule of Presentations for Audio/Video-over-IP Technology Pavilion at AES New York

The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) and the Audio Engineering Society (AES) announced the complete lineup of presentations for the Audio/Video-over-IP Technology Pavilion Theater at the upcoming AES New York 2019 show, scheduled for Oct. 16-18 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Over the three-day convention, the theater will feature a continuous program of 30-minute presentations covering a broad range of topics on audio and video networking over IP.
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Devialet Unveils New Phantom Reactor Matte Black
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Devialet Unveils New Phantom Reactor Matte Black

In an effort to reenergize its global marketing endeavours, French audio manufacturer Devialet has announced a new version of its smallest Phantom speaker, introducing for the first time a Phantom Reactor 600 in matte black. The most compact and affordable in the Devialet range, the new Phantom Reactor Matte Black is also the most technologically advanced, delivering the same impressive sound for just $1,090.
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IK Multimedia Announces IK Creator Series of Mobile Microphones and Audio Interfaces
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IK Multimedia Announces IK Creator Series of Mobile Microphones and Audio Interfaces

Three pro-quality, mobile-friendly, pocket-sized mics and a mobile streaming interface providing clear audio for recording video, live-streaming and more. That's how IK Multimedia introduces the new iRig Mic Cast 2, iRig Mic Cast HD, iRig Mic Video and iRig Stream. Four mobile-friendly audio tools, part of IK's Creator Series for video content creators, YouTubers, live streamers, and other social media broadcasters looking to capture high quality audio directly using a mobile device.
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RME Updates SteadyClock Technology Reducing Self-Jitter Within a Femtosecond
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RME Updates SteadyClock Technology Reducing Self-Jitter Within a Femtosecond

RME, the German manufacturer of audio interfaces, has officially rolled out its SteadyClock FS, the latest version of its SteadyClock technology that offers synchronization and jitter suppression in digital audio signals. According to the company, the new ultra-stable femtosecond clock takes self-jitter to an all-time low by improving its second, analog PLL circuit and referencing both Direct Digital Synthesis and PLL to a low-phase noise quartz crystal, resulting in improved sonic image.
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