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Logitech to Acquire Jaybird, Expanding Into the Fast-Growing Wireless Audio Wearables Market
April 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Logitech to Acquire Jaybird, Expanding Into the Fast-Growing Wireless Audio Wearables Market

Logitech International, also the owner of Ultimate Ears, announced it will acquire Jaybird, the wireless and active lifestyle consumer electronics specialists. With this strategic acquisition, Logitech will leverage its worldwide distribution network to bring Jaybird range of premium Bluetooth headphones and earbuds, sport wearables and wireless software solutions to the global market.
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MQA Hardware and Software Players Become Available Via Upgrades
April 12, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

MQA Hardware and Software Players Become Available Via Upgrades

Following the recent announcement by Meridian Audio of a firmware update enabling MQA playback in its own range of products, Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) is now also playable directly on the Pioneer XDP-100R and Onkyo DP-X1 portable devices. MQA-encoded music content is finally available for first adopters to download and hear on their own devices.
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d&b audiotechnik Launches NoizCalc Far Field Immission Modeling Software Tool
April 12, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

d&b audiotechnik Launches NoizCalc Far Field Immission Modeling Software Tool

In recent years the prediction and control of far field noise immission from live open air events has become a serious topic. Gaining permission and licensing to stage such productions often requires an official statement, predicting how the noise will impact on surrounding areas. The introduction of the far field noise immission modeling software, d&b NoizCalc, addresses this issue.
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Apogee Introduces New ONE Audio Interface/Microphone for Mac
April 12, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Apogee Introduces New ONE Audio Interface/Microphone for Mac

Apogee Electronics introduced a new member of their ONE audio interface family, ONE for Mac. ONE for Mac is an affordable 2 In x 2 Out USB audio interface/microphone solution for musicians and podcasters writing, recording and mixing music on a Mac computer. The third generation in the Apogee ONE family, ONE for Mac features the same sound quality and essential functionality as the Apogee ONE for iPad & Mac.
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AKG Debuts New Closed-Back K872 Reference Headphones at Prolight+Sound 2016
April 11, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

AKG Debuts New Closed-Back K872 Reference Headphones at Prolight+Sound 2016

Just when you thought the AKG professional headphone catalogue was extensive enough, the Austrian company surprised us with the announcement of a new flagship reference model, which the company says it embodies its “70 years of expertise” and sets their “new benchmark for performance and comfort.” The new K872 master reference headphones features the largest transducer AKG has ever built.
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Solid State Logic Announces Sigma δelta Version 2 Availability
April 11, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Solid State Logic Announces Sigma δelta Version 2 Availability

Solid State Logic released a Version 2 software package for its Sigma remote controlled analogue summing mixer, which is effectively the closest thing to actually having an SSL SuperAnalogue mixer in a studio, with the advantage that the solution now allows extra control from any DAW, including automation and full hands-on support from control surfaces.
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Genelec Expands New Generation of Smart Active Monitoring Systems at Prolight+Sound 2016
April 11, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Expands New Generation of Smart Active Monitoring Systems at Prolight+Sound 2016

Among the product introductions at Prolight+Sound 2016, Frankfurt, Germany, the Finish monitoring specialists managed to grab the headlines with the largest number of products launched simultaneously. Genelec not only expanded its range of new generation Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) systems with five additions to the series, but also celebrated 10 years of the technology.
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It’s May Again, and Time for the audioXpress Glass Audio Special!
April 8, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

It’s May Again, and Time for the audioXpress Glass Audio Special!

Are you interested in tube projects? Then audioXpress May is for you. There’s amps and preamps for everyone in the best DIY tradition of Glass Audio. audioXpress May also offers innovation in new technologies, from software to audio networking and immersive audio, and this issue includes a nice combination of all these topics.
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Eventide Unveils T-Verb Dynamic Reverb Plug-In Based On Bowie Session Techniques
April 8, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Eventide Unveils T-Verb Dynamic Reverb Plug-In Based On Bowie Session Techniques

T-Verb is a unique dynamic stereo reverb effect plug-in using a unique technique legendary engineer Tony Visconti employed in the original Hansa Studios, Berlin, during the recording of David Bowie’s Heroes. Eventide unveiled the new plug-in at Musikmesse 2016, which was developed directly in collaboration with the legendary producer, engineer and musician.
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Antelope Audio Introduces Zen Tour Thunderbolt Portable Interface at Musikmesse 2016
April 8, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Antelope Audio Introduces Zen Tour Thunderbolt Portable Interface at Musikmesse 2016

Antelope Audio continues to expand its product catalogue with studio and live recording solutions, introducing the most up to date and high-quality technologies at affordable prices. At Musikmesse 2016, the company introduced the Zen Tour portable interface, with 8 analog I/Os, DSP processing and a host of tools for bands and performing artists, including guitar amp and cab simulations.
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