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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.
Gear and Technology
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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.
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Coda Audio Launches N-Ray at ISE
Coda Audio’s new N-Ray is a compact line array loudspeaker intended for installation in theaters, performing-arts centers and corporate event spaces.
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d&b audiotechnik KSLi System to Debut at ISE
Set to debut at ISE, the d&b audiotechnik KSLi System is intended to provide a complete installation package for systems integrators.
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Active Audio Unveils Ray-On PoE Loudspeakers
French audio manufacturer Active Audio will unveil its new powered loudspeaker column arrays at ISE.
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Heritage Audio 500 Series OST Enclosures Ship
The Madrid-based pro audio manufacturer has updated its four- and 10-channel OST enclosures for 500 Series modules.
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Bose SoundComm B40 to Go Public at ISE 2020
The Bose SoundComm B40 headset will make its tradeshow debut later this month at ISE in Amsterdam, giving integrators and live production pros an opportunity to see the new offering.
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Audinate Tees Up Dante AV Product Design Suite
Audinate’s Dante AV Product Design Suite, used for product development, will ship in Q1, 2020.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Newfangled Audio Elevate Bundle
Rob Tavaglione evaluates the Elevate Bundle, a package that consists of the component pieces of the Elevate Mastering Limiter (Punctuate, Saturate and Equivocate) as individual plug-ins.
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SSL Adds New Features to System T
Solid State Logic releases software updates for System T with new V2.3 software and Network I/O V4.0.
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Audio Design Desk Launches add.app Sound-for-Picture Software
Audio Design Desk is introducing post software that takes different approach to finding and placing sound effects in video clips.
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Smaart SPL Software Debuts from Rational Acoustics
Rational Acoustics has introduced a new standalone SPL measurement and monitoring software program, Smaart SPL.
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Samson Q9U Broadcast Microphone Debuts
The new Samson Q9U microphone, due out in Q2, is intended for broadcasting, podcasting and streaming.
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Ocean Way Audio Unveils HR5 Studio Monitor
Ocean Way Audio’s new HR5 reference monitor system offers 100 degrees of horizontal dispersion.
Business
Companies to Watch in 2020, Part One
We spoke with dozens of audio industry leaders to compile this year’s list of “Companies to Watch.”
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Focusrite Expands ISA Range
A new edition of the ISA 828 plus a pair of new optional cards bolster the ISA range.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: AKG K275 and K371 Headphones
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione puts his favorite AKG headphones aside to put the company’s new K275 and K371 Headphones to the test inside his recording studio, Catalyst Recording.
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NAMM Ushers in New Podcasting Gear
The presence of podcasting at NAMM was felt with a rush of podcasting-oriented recording gear, much of it affordably priced for those entering the field.
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Drawmer Debuts 1970 Dual FET Compressor and Preamp
Drawmer has introduced its new 1970 Dual FET Compressor and Preamp
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Cranborne Audio Camden 500 Mic Amp
"Once I read their claims...my curiosity was piqued." Rob Tavaglione checks out the Cranborne Audio Camden 500 Mic Amp and calls it "a game-changer."
Business
Top Pro Audio Exhibitors Talk NAMM 2020, Part 2
Leading pro audio brands give insight into their return to the NAMM show this year
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L-Acoustics Kara II Revealed at NAMM
After 10 years and 45,000 Kara loudspeakers sold, L-Acoustics updates the line with Kara II.
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Samson Concert 288m UHF Wireless System Bows at NAMM
Samson is debuting its new Concert 288m wireless microphone system, available in three multi-transmitter configurations, at NAMM.
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Earthworks Vocal Capsules for Wireless Mics Unveiled
Earthworks Audio has used the NAMM Show as a launch pad for its new SR3314 and the SR5314 wireless vocal microphone capsules.
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DiGiCo Quantum338 Console Debuts at NAMM
Drawing a crowd of hundreds, the DiGiCo Quantum338 console was revealed on Thursday at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
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Seen on the Scene: NAMM 2020 Media Day
Our camera caught pro-audio manufacturers (and a few guitar-slingers) getting an early start unveiling cool stuff at NAMM Media Day.
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KEF Reference Line Expands
The high-end UK speaker brand that straddles the line between high-end installation and pro reference monitoring has updated its KEF Reference line.
Gear and Technology
JBL Launches IRX Series Portable P.A. at NAMM
JBL Professional has introduced its new IRX Series with the JBL IRX108BT (8-inch) and IRX112BT (12-inch) compact portable P.A.s.
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Mackie Introduces EleMent Series Microphones
Mackie moves into the microphone market with the introduction of three new mics under the EleMent Series, debuting this week at the NAMM Show.
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Telos Alliance Axia iQx AoIP Console Adds Automix
A new software update brings automix capabilities to the Telos Alliance's new Axia iQx AoIP console, which was released in December.
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DAS Icon Series, E11even Sound Debut at NAMM
DAS Audio will debut two new lines at NAMM, with E11even Sound aimed at the club world and the DAS Icon Series aiming for the line array market.
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MXL Revelation II Tube Mic to Bow at NAMM
The reinvented Revelation II microphone follows in the footsteps of what the company says is arguably “the greatest microphone that MXL ever made.”
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Universal Audio Sonnox Oxford SuprEsser DS
While it's a great linear-phase de-esser, reviewer Rich Tozzoli uses the Oxford SuprEsser DS plug-in as a bass enhancement tool.
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d&b audiotechnik to Launch KSL-SUB at NAMM
The KSL-SUB, the latest addition to the SL Series line array family, will be unveiled later this week at NAMM 2020 in Anaheim, CA.
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Yamaha Rivage Desks Get L-Acoustics L-ISA DeskLink
The new L-ISA DeskLink natively integrates L-Acoustic L-ISA Control capability into Yamaha Pro Audio's flagship Rivage PM7 and PM10 mixing systems.
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Never Mind the Plug-Ins; Here’s the 500 Series AMS Neve RMX16
The classic 1980s AMS Neve RMX16 digital reverberation system has been revived and reinvented in a new 500 Series hardware format for NAMM 2020.
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Solid State Logic Unveils SSL 2, SSL 2+ Audio Interfaces
SSL takes its first step into the personal studio market with its new SSL2 and SSL 2+ audio interfaces, debuting this week at NAMM.
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At CES: New Bluetooth LE Is the Standard’s Biggest Update in 20 Years
Bluetooth LE, the biggest update to Bluetooth in its nearly 20-year history, incorporates the Low Complexity Communications Codec (LC3).
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Countryman Phantom Power Supply to Debut at NAMM
The new Countryman phantom power supply is intended for use in both studio and live sound settings.
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New SSL Live Software Update Released
The new SSL Live software update applies to all the company’s live sound consoles and includes new features.
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Yorkville Sound Unveils Synergy SA221S Subwoofer
Yorkville’s Synergy SA221S Subwoofer, the latest addition to the Synergy Array Series, will debut at the NAMM Show next week.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Universal Audio Avalon 737 Tube Channel Strip
Audio engineer Peter Moshay and Rich Tozzoli agree that the UAD Avalon VT-737 is "stunning."
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Behringer Wing, Midas Consoles to Make NAMM Debut
With Behringer and Midas skipping NAMM, TMP-Pro Distribution will host the new Behringer Wing and Midas Heritage-D HD96 mixing consoles at the trade show next week.
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Mackie ProFXv3 Mixers Make NAMM Debut
Mackie’s redesigned mixers, first announced in September, will make their NAMM debut next week.