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API Launches API 2500+ Stereo Bus Compressor
A full 18 years after the original API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor was released, API has launched a newly updated edition, the API 2500+, offering additional controls and functions.
Gear and Technology
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SPL of Germany Debuts Crescendo Duo Mic Preamp
Crescendo Duo, a new 2-channel mic preamp version based on SPL's flagship Crescendo, will ship this month.
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RødeCaster Pro Beta Update Released
Røde has released a public RødeCaster Pro beta update for the firmware of its podcast production studio.
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Genelec 1235A Smart Active Monitor and Upgrade Launch
A staple of many music, film and post-production studios, Genelec’s 1035 main monitor has been updated with a new edition—the 1235A.
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KRK Rokit G4 Grille Covers Unveiled
New grilles cover the latest version of KRK’s Rokit G4 line of powered near-field studio monitors.
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Blackmagic Update Offers Audio Enhancements
Blackmagic Design has released an update to the company’s edit, color, visual effects and audio post production software, DaVinci Resolve 16.2, that includes major Fairlight updates.
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Waveform Free DAW Debuts from Tracktion
Waveform Free is a newly released version of Tracktion’s professional DAW, offering unrestricted track count, unlimited plug-in use and numerous features.
Product Reviews
PhantomFocus System Studio Monitors Review
The PhantomFocus System has evolved into a portfolio of physical studio designs and products that hold their ground against anything in the world today.
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Radial Debuts USB-Mobile Interface/DI
Radial Engineering has introduced a new device, the USB-Mobile, a digital interface and direct box for mobile devices.
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TASCAM Debuts Model 12 Mixer Carrying Bag
You may be self-isolating for now, but if you have a TASCAM Model 12, you can prepare for a more mobile future with its new custom carrying bag.
Gear and Technology
Innovations: Solid State Logic System T Broadcast Console
Thomas Jensen, vice president of technical operations for Solid State Logic’s Systems & Support Group New York, recounts the history of the company’s System T broadcast console and its ongoing refinement to benefit its users and the marketplace.
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Focusrite Plug-in Collective Adds New Plug-Ins
Through mid-May, Focusrite Plug-in Collective members can get their hands on two new offerings.
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Celestion Adds G10 Creamback Guitar Speaker IR
The UK loudspeaker manufacturer Celestion has added the G10 Creamback Guitar Speaker to its line of Impulse Responses.
Product Reviews
Book Review: Get Tusked – The Inside Story of Fleetwood Mac’s Most Anticipated Album
Grammy-winning co-producer Ken Caillat and assistant engineer Hernan Rojas spent a year recording Fleetwood Mac’s epic double-album, Tusk. Now they share what went wrong: Everything.
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Waves Audio Ships MultiMod Rack
Waves Audio has shipped its new MultiMod Rack, a multiband modulation rack for its latest distortion plug-ins.
Product Reviews
DPA 4560 CORE Binaural Headset Microphone—A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Russ Long puts the brand-new DPA 4560 CORE Binaural Headset Microphone to the test for this Real-World Review.
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Martin Audio Launches SXCF118, SXC115 Subwoofers
Martin Audio’s new flyable SXCF118 and SXC115 are intended to complement its WPS and WPM line arrays.
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Tape Manufacturer Launches Mystik Cassette Player
Taking a cue from the vinyl resurgence, analog tape manufacturer RecordingTheMasters floats Mystik new cassette player on Kickstarter.
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punQtum Launches Q110 Beltpack
The Q110 Beltpack is the first product launched by a new Netherlands-based intercom company, punQtum.
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Lectrosonics Launches MTCR Recorder
The MTCR is a small recorder intended for film/tv productions where wireless mics can’t be used.
Product Reviews
Behringer Model D Analog Synthesizer Review
The Behringer Model D Analog Synthesizer is for the most part a dead ringer for the original 1970s Minimoog, but with some extra features users will appreciate.
Product Reviews
Audio-Technica ATH-M Series Headphone Ear Pads Review
Several options are available for replacing the ear pads on Audio-Technica's ATH-M50x professional monitor headphones.
Gear and Technology
Voodoo Lab Dingbat with Pedal Power ISO-5 Review
Voodoo Lab's Dingbat pedalboard delivers a rugged, lightweight platform for organizing pedals and keeping cables neatly tucked away and out of view.
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Steinberg Launches UR24C Audio Interface
Steinberg’s new UR24C, the latest addition to its UR-C line of interfaces, has separate modes for DAW use and performing DJs.
Product Reviews
Sonnox Oxford Drum Gate Review
Sonnox's Oxford Drum Gate is a must-have for anyone who mixes live drums.
Product Reviews
Samson G-Track Pro USB Mic Review
The Samson G-Track Pro USB mic is a complete recording solution for podcasters and home recordists that features a multipattern USB condenser microphone, audio interface and mixer all in one.
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Unity Audio Unveils Mini-Boulder Studio Monitor
Drawing from its larger Boulder MK-III 3-way studio monitor, Unity Audio has introduced the more compact Mini-Boulder.
Blogs
Software Tech: The 2020 Anderton Awards
Sizing up the NAMM Show with a moderately bloodshot eye, the Anderton Awards return.
Business
NAMM 2020 Goes Down to the Crossroads
NAMM 2020 hit Anaheim with a blizzard of new products, technologies and educational offerings in January. Here, we take a look back, sizing up what the show meant not merely on the product side, but also in terms of...
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New Gear at NAMM 2020 – Editor’s Choice
New pro audio gear that caught our attention at January’s NAMM Show in Anaheim.
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Work Pro Arion Line Array Series Expands
The Work Pro brand adds two loudspeakers to its Arion line array series.
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Bose Pro, Sennheiser Team for Collaboration
Bose Professional and Sennheiser have teamed up to create the Bose ES1 Ceiling Audio Solution, a new conferencing solution.
Business
Companies to Watch in 2020, Part Two
We spoke with dozens of audio industry leaders to compile the 2020 edition of Companies to Watch. Read on for part two of our series.
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AIMS Bows IPMX Open Standards
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) ProAV Working Group has published its new Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) open standard set.
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Jocavi Launches WoodQuad Acoustic Diffuser
Portuguese acoustic treatment manufacturer Jocavi has introduced WoodQuad, a quadratic diffuser produced from self-sustainable forest pine wood.
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Heil Sound Debuts PR 37 Vocal Mic
Adding to its range of vocal microphones, longtime pro-audio manufacturer Heil Sound has teed up its new PR 37, expected to begin shipping in July, 2020.
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Tascam Updates USB Audio Interface Driver
The new Tascam Audio Interface drivers update adds user-requested features intended to provide low latency and streamlined setup and operation.
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BAE Bows Aronoff Bundle
BAE Audio has partnered with Kenny Aronoff to offer a five-preamp 500 series module bundle.
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DiGiCo Launches A164D Wall LCD, A168D Stage I/Os
DiGiCo has debuted two new I/O racks—the A164D Wall LCD and A168D Stage—for use with its 4REA4 processing engine for networked audio in installations.
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Meyer Sound Launches Ultra-X20 and USW-112P at ISE
The Ultra-X20 and USW-112P Subwoofer—a pair of new, compact, self-powered loudspeakers from Meyer Sound—are debuting this week at ISE.
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Allen & Heath Unveils AHM-64 at ISE
Allen & Heath has launched its new AHM-64 64×64 audio matrix processor, intended for scalable installation applications, at ISE.
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Røde Rolls Out NT-USB Mini Microphone
Further cementing its presence in entry-level podcasting, Røde is aiming the NT-USB Mini Mic at podcasters, streamers and others.