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Panduit Acquires Global AV Solutions Manufacturer Atlona
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Panduit Acquires Global AV Solutions Manufacturer Atlona

Panduit Corp., a manufacturer of electrical and network infrastructure solutions, announced it has acquired AV manufacturer Atlona. Atlona designs and develops innovative, award-winning products for a diverse range of commercial and residential AV and IT markets worldwide, including education, business, government, entertainment, and healthcare. Atlona will continue to operate from its Silicon Valley-based global headquarters and from its international headquarters in Zurich.
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Lavoce Introduces Next Generation 1” and 1.4” Exit Compression Drivers at The NAMM Show 2019
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Lavoce Introduces Next Generation 1” and 1.4” Exit Compression Drivers at The NAMM Show 2019

Lavoce Italiana announced the first model from their next generation of 1” exit compression drivers, DF10.142LK, and a new 1.4” exit design using a 4” voice coil and a composite diaphragm and surround, model DN14.40TM. The Roma-based transducer company designs and manufactures HF and LF transducers for global professional audio and MI manufacturers and distributors will be showing the new solutions at NAMM 2019 together with its latest neodymium and ferrite high-power low frequency drivers.
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Zylia Releases New ZYLIA Studio PRO and ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter Plug-Ins for Pro Tools
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Zylia Releases New ZYLIA Studio PRO and ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter Plug-Ins for Pro Tools

Zylia, the Poland-based manufacturer of multitrack audio recording technologies, unveiled its new ZYLIA Studio PRO and ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter plug-ins for the Pro Tools digital audio workstation (DAW). Developed to address the needs of audio enthusiasts, the new plug-ins accommodate specific characteristics of Pro Tools and enable use of the DAW with the innovative ZYLIA ZM-1 microphone, along with the ZYLIA Studio PRO and ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter software. The new plug-ins are scheduled to be unveiled at the NAMM 2019 show.
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EAW Cofounder Ken Forsythe Returns to Help Build the Future
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EAW Cofounder Ken Forsythe Returns to Help Build the Future

Having celebrated its 40th birthday in 2018, Eastern Acoustic Works gave itself a special birthday present, convincing EAW cofounder and former Vice President of Strategic Engineering Kenton Forsythe to rejoin the company. Under the ownership of RCF Group, Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) operates independently and continues to manufacture and assemble all built-to-order and higher-end products at its headquarters in Whitinsville, MA, USA.
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Meyer Sound Introduces M-Noise Test Signal for ‘Real World’ Loudspeaker SPL Measurements
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Meyer Sound Introduces M-Noise Test Signal for ‘Real World’ Loudspeaker SPL Measurements

Meyer Sound has introduced M-Noise, a new test signal that will promote standardized measurement of a loudspeaker system’s maximum linear output. A mathematically derived test signal that effectively emulates the dynamic characteristics of music, according to Meyer Sound, M-Noise enables a far more accurate measurement of a loudspeaker system’s linear peak SPL in any application requiring reproduction of musical content.
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Lewitt Announces New LCT 040 MATCH and LCT 140 AIR Condenser Microphones
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Lewitt Announces New LCT 040 MATCH and LCT 140 AIR Condenser Microphones

Austrian microphone innovator Lewitt announced the introduction of two new affordable condenser microphones targeting project and home studios. According to the Viena-based company, the new LCT 040 MATCH and LCT 140 AIR combine the high accuracy that has made de brand recognized by recording professionals, at an affordable price for home studios worldwide. Making its worldwide debut at the 2019 NAMM Show, the LCT 040 MATCH will be available as a single pencil mic as well as a stereo pair package. In addition, the LCT 140 AIR offers versatile options for different recording situations.
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Mark Ureda Joins LOUD Board of Directors
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Mark Ureda Joins LOUD Board of Directors

LOUD Audio, LLC, a property of Transom Capital Group, announced the addition of Mark Ureda to its Board of Directors. Ureda retired from Harman Professional in 2018, where he was Senior Vice President, Products and Technology. He joined Harman in 2010 as president of JBL Professional and also served Harman Pro as CTO and VP, Strategy. LOUD Audio is now focusing its strategy on the pro audio and MI market segments with Mackie, Tapco, Crate and Blackheart brands.
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Studiologic SL MixFace Controller Debuts at NAMM 2019
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Studiologic SL MixFace Controller Debuts at NAMM 2019

Control surfaces are never enough and Studiologic, the famous Italian manufacturer of digital musical instruments, master keyboards and MIDI Controllers offers one of the most compact and versatile solutions. The SL MixFace is a complete by using Bluetooth and USB portable controller device with a powerful engine, able to auto-map any of the main DAWs. Announced at Musikmesse 2018 and now shipping all over the world, the Studiologic SL MixFace will be in Anaheim, California, for the Winter NAMM Show.
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Global Home Audio Trade Revenues Approached $15 billion in 2018
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Global Home Audio Trade Revenues Approached $15 billion in 2018

Futuresource Consulting revealed the latest findings from its World Wide Home Audio Report, confirming the worldwide home audio market signaled an increase of 21% in units in 2018, whilst posting revenues of nearly $15 billion, with major contributions from smart speakers to drive the growth. According to Futuresource, the growing presence of entry level smart speakers from Amazon, Google and Chinese brands impacted the overall average price for a home audio device, down by an estimated 12% the end of 2018.
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HyperX Reveals Cloud Orbit Gaming Headsets with Audeze Planar Drivers and Waves 3D Nx Audio Technology
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HyperX Reveals Cloud Orbit Gaming Headsets with Audeze Planar Drivers and Waves 3D Nx Audio Technology

During CES 2019, HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, revealed their new Cloud Orbit and Cloud Orbit S gaming headsets, which might look familiar to many. Basically, HyperX, working in cooperation with Audeze and Waves Technology is launching gaming headsets powered by Audeze’s patented 100mm Planar Magnetic Drivers and using the same Waves Nx 3D audio technology implemented in the original Audeze Mobius headphones.
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