audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available

audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available
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Advertise in the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2024!
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Loudspeaker Knowledge and Innovation in Voice Coil April 2024

Loudspeaker Knowledge and Innovation in Voice Coil April 2024
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The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities

The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities
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Sound Devices Updates Scorpio 32 Channel Portable Mixer-Recorder
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Sound Devices Updates Scorpio 32 Channel Portable Mixer-Recorder

Sound Devices announced firmware version 2.00 for its Scorpio 32-channel / 36-track portable mixer-recorder launched earlier this year. Designed for state-of-the-art production sound, with the new firmware the Scorpio gains significant new possibilities, including Dugan Automixing and other anticipated features such as support for additional third party USB control surfaces and the ability to email CSV and PDF Sound Reports from the companion app SD-Remote.
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AES Headphone Technology Conference to Dig Deep into Emerging Audio Technologies and Applications
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AES Headphone Technology Conference to Dig Deep into Emerging Audio Technologies and Applications

The AES is set to hold its second International Headphone Technology Conference, August 27–29 at the Golden Gate Club, Presidio, San Francisco, CA, offering three days of presentations, sessions, demonstrations, and more, all dedicated to headphone technology. Mobile Spatial Audio, Individualization, Assistive Listening and Audio for Augmented Reality offer new areas of study and innovation for this year’s conference.
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KEF Introduces Q250c Compact LCR Speaker to Award-Winning Q Series Home Theater Range
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KEF Introduces Q250c Compact LCR Speaker to Award-Winning Q Series Home Theater Range

KEF announced the arrival of the Q250c, a smaller, more compact adaptation of the original Q650c, promising increased versatility and enhancing the user experience even further by offering new placement options. The new Q250c speaker is an elegantly designed LCR speaker with even more set-up options to allow effortless integration into any home theater system. Available in 3 different finishes (black, white and walnut), the Q250c retails for $599.99.
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    Denon Introduces New PMA-600NE Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth and DCD-600NE CD Player
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    Denon Introduces New PMA-600NE Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth and DCD-600NE CD Player

    Denon announced two new hifi components, the PMA-600NE Integrated Amplifier and DCD-600NE CD Player, enabling music aficionados with new options that deliver higher fidelity and improved connectivity at an accessible price. With carefully chosen components and reflecting Denon's more than 100 years' experience in the design and engineering of premium hifi products, the latest 600 series integrated amplifier with Bluetooth built-in and CD player are great options to begin building a system.
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    Workshop Offers Unique Insights Into Waves Nx: The Interoperable Binaural Renderer
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    Workshop Offers Unique Insights Into Waves Nx: The Interoperable Binaural Renderer

    During the Audio Engineering Society’s second International Conference on Headphone Technology (August 27–29, 2019) in San Francisco, Waves Audio will provide a behind-the-scenes look into Waves Nx and licensing opportunities. Waves Nx is a unique binaural rendering technology designed for professional engineers and ported for consumer product integration. Waves Nx features head-tracking and room emulation, including a new, digital twin of a renowned acoustic space.
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    Meridian Audio Shows Expanded Range of Architectural Loudspeaker Solutions at CEDIA 2019
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    Meridian Audio Shows Expanded Range of Architectural Loudspeaker Solutions at CEDIA 2019

    Suitable for a wide range of applications, including in-wall and in-ceiling installations, Meridian Audio’s new Architectural range of loudspeakers will be demonstrated at CEDIA 2019 together with Meridian’s exclusive ‘CLASS-M’ DSP engine. The Meridian Architectural range includes the DSP520.2 and DSP640.2 In-Wall Loudspeakers, and the DSP320.2 In-Ceiling / In-Wall Loudspeaker. For integrators, the versatility of the range allows for a simple installation and maintenance free solution.
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    Pro Audio Technology Expands SR Series Home Cinema Loudspeakers
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    Pro Audio Technology Expands SR Series Home Cinema Loudspeakers

    Pro Audio Technology (PRO), the supplier of high-output loudspeakers and DSP loudspeaker controllers for installed residential systems, announced three new model additions to its SR series of loudspeakers, as well as an innovative new pivot bracket that provides installation flexibility. The new SR-25im, SR-6im, and SR-26im are discreet but superior sounding speakers, ideal for home theater and multi-room audio environments. And, like the rest of the SR Series, all models feature enhanced cosmetics and more discreet enclosures.
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    Apple Digital Masters: Why Is Everyone Talking About It?
    by Joao Martins

    Apple Digital Masters: Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

    It all started with an article from Billboard that stated: "On Wednesday (August 7) Apple Music announced the launch of Apple Digital Masters, a new initiative by the streaming giant that combines all of its "Mastered for iTunes" offerings into one global catalog. This is the company's first public acknowledgement of the initiative, which it has been quietly unveiling for some time." And suddenly the story was all over the place. But Apple didn't actually announce anything. Or at least, there was no official press release from Apple to be found confirming the story.
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    New Look MartinLogan Motion Series for Home Audio and Home Cinema
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    New Look MartinLogan Motion Series for Home Audio and Home Cinema

    MartinLogan announced seven new Motion Series loudspeakers for music or home cinemas. Praised for performance and value since its introduction, when it came time to introduce a new generation of the Motion Series, MartinLogan decided not to mess with a good thing. The new line of modern, multi-application speakers utilizes the same benchmark-performance technology as previous generations of the Motion Series, updated with a modern and stylish new design. Available October 2019, the Motion Series features seven new models, including two floorstanding, two bookshelf, and two center channel speakers.
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    Dirac Live Bass Management Makes Residential AV Market Debut at CEDIA 2019
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    Dirac Live Bass Management Makes Residential AV Market Debut at CEDIA 2019

    Swedish sound processing pioneer Dirac announced the residential AV market debut of Dirac Live Bass Management, a unique room acoustics solution that optimizes a system’s subwoofers and speakers to deliver consistent, accurate bass throughout an entire room. The introduction will be made at CEDIA 2019, at Colorado Convention Center in Denver, where Arcam, JBL Synthesis, NAD Electronics and StormAudio will be also the first manufacturers to feature Dirac Live Bass Management in their AV products.
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