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Open Control Architecture is Standardized as AES70
January 26, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Open Control Architecture is Standardized as AES70

OCA Alliance confirmed that Open Control Architecture (OCA) – an open control and monitoring standard for professional audio and AV media network devices – has been officially standardized on 4 January 2016 by the Audio Engineering Society Standards Committee (AESSC) in the newly published AES70-2015 standard for audio applications of networks - Open Control Architecture.
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Apogee Introduces Symphony I/O Mk II Audio Interface for Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD and SoundGrid platforms
January 25, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Apogee Introduces Symphony I/O Mk II Audio Interface for Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD and SoundGrid platforms

One of the main highlights at the 2016 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Apogee introduced its new Symphony I/O Mk II. This multi-channel flagship audio interface features the best AD/DA conversion, up to 32 inputs and outputs, and optional world-class microphone preamps. The new Symphony I/O Mk II also offers the choice of direct connectivity to Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD or Waves SoundGrid network.
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Orange Amplification New ‘O’ Edition Headphones Announced at NAMM 2016
January 22, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Orange Amplification New ‘O’ Edition Headphones Announced at NAMM 2016

Orange Amplification announced the introduction of their new “O” Edition headphones at Winter NAMM 2016. This is a first for the famous guitar amplification company, revitalized in the last decade. Simple, robust and lightweight, the “O” headphones were designed to appeal to musicians and the brand’s loyal fans, while fulfilling the appetite from music retailers to expand a much needed product segment.
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Mackie Unveils AXIS Modular Digital Mixing System
January 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Mackie Unveils AXIS Modular Digital Mixing System

Mackie was one of the first manufacturers to actually have success with iPad controlled digital audio mixers (DL1608 and DL806) and the subsequent rack-mount networked-controlled wireless mixing concept (DL32R). Now Mackie unveiled a bold new solution at NAMM 2016 with the AXIS modular digital mixing system, combining the DL32R, iPads, and the all-new DC16 control surface. A combination greater than the sum of parts.
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DiGiGrid Releases new Desktop Series at NAMM 2016
January 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

DiGiGrid Releases new Desktop Series at NAMM 2016

Introduced by Waves and DiGiCo as an initiative to accelerate the networked audio concept to live sound and live recording markets, DiGiGrid is now becoming a separate entity with a whole new range of products also addressing the studio and musician markets. The new DiGiGrid Desktop range introduced at NAMM 2016 opens that market.
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Gene Joly Named Vice President of QSC Professional Division
January 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Gene Joly Named Vice President of QSC Professional Division

QSC announced that Gene Joly has been named Vice President of QSC Professional Division which offers live performance solutions including mixers, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers for musicians, bands, DJs, mobile entertainers, clubs and live music venues as well as for A/V rental and production.
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New AudioSmart Solution from Conexant Enhances Listening Experience from Built-In TV Speakers
January 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New AudioSmart Solution from Conexant Enhances Listening Experience from Built-In TV Speakers

Conexant’s new RoomAware Optimizer processing solution, part of the Conexant AudioSmart product family, has been adopted by LG Electronics for its 2016 lineup of OLED and UHD TVs. LG calls the feature ‘Magic Sound Tuning’ and allows users to automatically adapt speaker output to the room’s acoustics and the location of the TV in the room.
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Frontier Silicon Launches Google Cast for Audio Speaker Development Toolkit
January 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Frontier Silicon Launches Google Cast for Audio Speaker Development Toolkit

Frontier Silicon announced its new Minuet speaker toolkit - a design platform enabling audio manufacturers to develop wireless speakers incorporating Google Cast for Audio, quickly and cost-effectively. The new development solution was introduced at CES 2016 and already features 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2, enabling faster product development and mass market pricing.
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7digital Offers Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Content to Stream or Download
January 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

7digital Offers Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Content to Stream or Download

B2B digital music and radio services company, 7digital announced their first content available in Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) technology, allowing the delivery of master quality audio in files small enough to stream or download. Onkyo is already working with 7digital to provide MQA files in its high resolution audio store, onkyomusic.com.
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ESS Technology Introduces the SABRE PRO Series of DACs with Unprecedented 140 dB Dynamic Range
January 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

ESS Technology Introduces the SABRE PRO Series of DACs with Unprecedented 140 dB Dynamic Range

ESS Technology announced its new flagship ES9038PRO SABRE DAC at CES 2016, generating immediate attention from audio manufacturers looking to raise the standard on new generation high-resolution audio products. The new ESS PRO SABRE 32-bit, 8-channel DAC chip goes the extra mile by offering the industry’s highest dynamic range (DNR) of 140dB with an impressive THD+N at -122dB.
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