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New JUCE 8 Audio Application Framework Announced
January 26, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

New JUCE 8 Audio Application Framework Announced

JUCE announced the key features of its upcoming JUCE 8 Audio Application Framework, described as "a leap forward in audio application and plug-in development." This release will introduce long-anticipated features, including the ability to design and deploy GUIs with embedded web views, a faster Direct2D-based renderer, a new animation framework, enhanced Unicode support, and more.
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L-Acoustics Launches Xi Series Coaxial Installation Speakers
January 26, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Launches Xi Series Coaxial Installation Speakers

L-Acoustics announced the launch of the Xi Series, an extension to its X Series of coaxial speakers that already includes the X4i and 5XT two-way cube speakers. With cleaner, straight lines, the new X6i and X8i speakers in the Xi Series are designed to meet the demands of every type of integration project that requires powerful, premium sound in a discrete format that can seamlessly blend into any room architecture.
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Shure Launches New Axient Digital ADX3 Plug-On Transmitter With Showlink Technology at NAMM 2024
January 25, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Shure Launches New Axient Digital ADX3 Plug-On Transmitter With Showlink Technology at NAMM 2024

Shure has introduced the Axient Digital ADX3 plug-on transmitter, the latest addition to the Emmy Award-winning Shure Axient Digital Wireless System. The new ADX3 transmitter, compatible with any XLR microphone, is ideal for audio professionals in broadcast television and location sound who are seeking a ShowLink-enabled industry-standard transmitter that enables real-time remote control of key parameters.
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Orchard Audio to Debut Two New Products at the 2024 Florida International Audio Expo
January 25, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Orchard Audio to Debut Two New Products at the 2024 Florida International Audio Expo

Orchard Audio, the boutique audio company founded by Leonid (Leo) Ayzenshtat, will showcase two new products at the 2024 Florida Audio Expo. Expanding its popular range of ultra-high-performance DACs, streamers, and amplifiers will showcase new Premium models of the PecanPi+ Streamer with much improved specifications, and the Starkrimson Mono, a 150W gallium nitride (GaN) monoblock audio amplifier.
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Meyer Sound Celebrates 45 Years with New Logo and Reaffirmed Investment in the Future of Sound
January 25, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Meyer Sound Celebrates 45 Years with New Logo and Reaffirmed Investment in the Future of Sound

A pioneer in professional sound reinforcement since 1979, Meyer Sound celebrates 45 years of innovation in 2024. The company signaled the occasion with a new logo that underscores its commitment to the future of sound. The rebranding initiative highlights Meyer Sound's continuous dedication to pushing boundaries, advancing technologies, and shaping the industry for the next generation.
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ESS Technology Introduces New Stereo High Performance CODEC
January 24, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

ESS Technology Introduces New Stereo High Performance CODEC

With market demand for encoder/decoder solutions on the rise, ESS Technology introduced a new SABRE CODEC that integrates its newest generation high performance stereo analog and digital channels in a single chip. The new ESS ES9290 is a synchronous CODEC incorporating both stereo ADCs and DACs that provide ultra-low noise conversion with a dynamic range (DNR) of +116dB/+116dB, and with THD+N rated at -108dB/-110dB (ADC/DAC respectively) per channel.
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Hypex Introduces DSA254 Amplifier Module with NCOREx Technology
January 24, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Hypex Introduces DSA254 Amplifier Module with NCOREx Technology

Expanding its OEM solutions catalog, the new DSA254 OEM is a cutting-edge audio amplifier module from Hypex Electronics, designed for flexibility and to transcend the boundaries of traditional loudspeaker systems. The new Hypex DSA254 leverages the company's latest NCOREx technology, launched with the NCx500 OEM module, which lowers the distortion and source impedance by a factor of two compared to the previous NCORE series.
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Celestion Kicks Off 100th Anniversary Year with New Guitar and Bass Speakers
January 24, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion Kicks Off 100th Anniversary Year with New Guitar and Bass Speakers

At the 2024 NAMM Show, Celestion kicks off the celebration of the company's 100th anniversary with the introduction of an artisanal, 12-inch speaker, the Celestion 100. This special G12 Alnico Guitar Speaker is a true vintage classic, based on the first loudspeakers designed specifically for the electric guitar. For this event, Celestion also announces the availability of the PULSE XL Range of bass guitar loudspeakers, available with 10", 12", and 15" models, plus the PULSE XL 1.10 Supertweeter.
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Sennheiser Announces HD 490 PRO Reference Studio Headphones
January 23, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Announces HD 490 PRO Reference Studio Headphones

Built to handle the complexities of today’s music production, the new Sennheiser open-back HD 490 PRO headphones are a surprising launch for the German brand, attempting to recover the prestige gained in the high-end circles, in a professional studio design. The new circumaural, dynamic headphones target highly precise sound reproduction and a very wide and realistic sound stage as required for mixing and mastering music. It will likely be highly sought after also by musicians and music enthusiasts in general.
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McIntosh Introduces New MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier
January 23, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Introduces New MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier

To kick off its 75th anniversary celebrations during the year 2024, McIntosh announced the launch of its new MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier, one of the brand’s most powerful amplifiers to date. The colossal tri-chassis possesses the ability to deliver 2,000 Watts of high-end power per channel, setting a new standard for luxury home audio power and amplification. And the design is not only a McIntosh - it is jewelry-class.
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