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R&D Stories: MPEG-H Audio Brings New Dimensions to TV Sound
September 20, 2018 by Stefan Meltzer

R&D Stories: MPEG-H Audio Brings New Dimensions to TV Sound

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS designed a way to significantly improve immersive sound reproduction capabilities on consumer playback devices, based on MPEG-H decoding and rendering and Fraunhofer’s upHear soundbar processing. This article is a technology update on MPEG-H and Fraunhofer upHear implementations, now available for licensing to audio video receiver (AVR) and soundbar manufacturers.
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Sennheiser Unveils SK 6212 Mini-Bodypack Transmitter for Digital 6000 Wireless Systems
September 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

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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Calrec Audio Shows New Generation IP Consoles and Audio Processing Platforms at IBC 2018
September 12, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

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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Dolby and Ross Video Extend RAVENNA AoIP Partnership at IBC 2018
September 11, 2018 by Joao Martins

Dolby and Ross Video Extend RAVENNA AoIP Partnership at IBC 2018

With Audio-over-IP (AoIP) workflows fast becoming the rule rather than the exception in broadcast environments, RAVENNA audio networking technology is a natural choice for transporting audio together with its associated metadata. IBC 2018 in Amsterdam (September, 14-18) promises to be one of the busiest shows yet for all involved in the promotion and implementation of the technology. Especially because the RAVENNA community was just expanded with two leading companies in their respective fields: Dolby and Ross Video.
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Sonifex to Show New AES67 Solutions at IBC 2018
August 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sonifex to Show New AES67 Solutions at IBC 2018

AES67 is the keyword for Sonifex at IBC 2018. With the broadcast industry progressing steadily to fully IP infrastructures, the British company will be showing a number of new AVN AES67 products on its booth (8.E61) at IBC this year. These consist of a range of portal mix engines, AES67 stream mix monitor and talkback intercoms, including a full range of headphone amplifiers, all of which use the AES67 AoIP format to provide compatibility for AoiP connections.
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Attero Tech Introduces Synapse DM1 Dante Network Audio Monitoring Interface
July 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Attero Tech Introduces Synapse DM1 Dante Network Audio Monitoring Interface

Attero Tech is now shipping the latest addition to the Synapse family of networked audio rackmount interfaces - the Synapse DM1. The DM1 is a Dante-AES67 networked audio monitor for confidence monitoring of networked audio and local sources at the rack. Audio monitoring is provided via front panel headphone connectivity or through the integrated speakers on the front of the device.
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RTW Showcases Multi-License Server Solutions at IBC 2018
July 16, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

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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BroaMan Appoints Clear-Com as USA Distributor
June 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

BroaMan Appoints Clear-Com as USA Distributor

German fiber network specialists BroaMan, who offer scalable SD/HD/3G video, data and intercom transport solutions down a single fiber, have appointed Clear-Com, the provider of real-time communications solution and services, as their new distributor in the USA. Since 2011, Clear-Com has been working with BroaMan and sister company Optocore, implementing the German company's products for integrated real-time transport, routing, conversion and management of professional video, audio and data.
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Ward-Beck Introduces New PreMo Series of Networked Microphone Preamps
April 25, 2018 by Joao Martins

Ward-Beck Introduces New PreMo Series of Networked Microphone Preamps

Ward-Beck is moving fast forward into fully IP convergence, and leading the way in audio networking implementation. At NAB 2018, the Canadian company unveiled its new preMO series of networked microphone preamps representing the convergence of analog audio, digital conversion, and IP based networking, creating completely new workflows. These new products rethink audio operations in the networking age, leveraging AES67 and ST2110 protocols, and AES70 for remote control.
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Lawo Introduces Third Generation mc²56 Production Console at 2018 NAB Show
April 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Lawo Introduces Third Generation mc²56 Production Console at 2018 NAB Show

With live productions becoming increasingly complex in a multi-platform and multi-format environment, digital production consoles have to accommodate an increasing number of functionalities, including automated routines, while enabling operators to remain in control at all times. This is precisely where German company Lawo has been excelling and the focus for unveiling the third generation of the mc²56 console at NAB 2018, introducing support for the latest networking protocols and standards.
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