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McIntosh new MX160 A/V Processor Combines UHD, Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D
December 24, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh new MX160 A/V Processor Combines UHD, Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D

McIntosh Laboratory’s new MX160 processor combines 4K Ultra HD video, HDBaseT connectivity, Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D immersive audio support, high-resolution audio support, RoomPerfect correction technology, and more with the brand’s legendary sound quality. The new MX160 replaces the existing MX151 and brings McIntosh’s sound and build quality to a new level.
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Palmer Macht 402 Stereo Power Amplifier for Tube Sound Without Tubes
December 24, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Palmer Macht 402 Stereo Power Amplifier for Tube Sound Without Tubes

Now available, the Palmer MACHT 402 is a powerful 19” stereo power amplifier that has been designed specifically for use with guitars. It provides 200 watts of power per channel (4 ohms) and 400 watts bridged (8 ohms) and works with virtually any guitar cabinet. This high-performance unit with class D design for guitar preamps is suitable for small amplifiers, modelers and even effects pedals.
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Voice Coil January 2016 is Now Available. Here’s to Another Great Year!
December 23, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil January 2016 is Now Available. Here’s to Another Great Year!

Get your agenda ready for the 2016 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, CA, and the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) trade show, being held February 9–12, 2016, in Amsterdam. Read about a new transducer technology from Christianson Audio, and a great reference article on “Micro Suspension Part Measurements.” This month’s Test Bench characterizes a high-end 5.25” mid-bass driver from Motus Audio and a Pro Sound 10” woofer from MAG.
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New Mentor Automotive Development Platform for Audio Network Systems based on Automotive Audio Bus Technology
December 23, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

New Mentor Automotive Development Platform for Audio Network Systems based on Automotive Audio Bus Technology

Mentor Graphics Corporation announced the Mentor Automotive A2B Analyzer, the industry's first third-party development platform supporting the Automotive Audio Bus (A2B) technology developed by Analog Devices. Introduced in 2014, A2B digital audio bus technology enables distributing audio and control data together with clock and power over a single, unshielded twisted-pair wire.
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Audio Design Experts Awarded Patent For Trillium Technology
December 23, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Design Experts Awarded Patent For Trillium Technology

Audio Design Experts, Inc. (ADX), an audio technology company from California and the parent company of lifestyle brand RIVA Audio, announced the issuance of a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its Trillium sound system processor that creates a broad sound field from a compact multi-speaker. The patented sound system processor is used in RIVA’s Turbo X and RIVA S Bluetooth speakers.
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Wireworld Previews Helicon 16 Speaker Cables for Internal Wiring and DIY Applications
December 22, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Wireworld Previews Helicon 16 Speaker Cables for Internal Wiring and DIY Applications

Miami-based manufacturer of high-performance audio and video cables, Wireworld Cable Technology, announced the Helicon 16, a new series of 16-gauge compact speaker cables, designed for internal wiring and DIY applications. The new cable solution will be previewed at CES 2016 in Las Vegas.
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Morel Debuts New SoundWall In-Wall Speaker Models at CES 2016
December 22, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Morel Debuts New SoundWall In-Wall Speaker Models at CES 2016

At CES 2016, Las Vegas, NV, Morel will announce the debut of its new in-wall sound bar named SoundWall LCR 4, created to compliment today’s ultra slim televisions with a sleek, high fidelity modular audio solution. The other new product is the SoundWall SURFACE series, part of Morel’s new “invisible” architectural speaker solutions that leaves no visual footprint while producing an immersive musical experience.
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Pascal Awarded with Third Gazelle for Continuous Growth in the Last Four Years
December 22, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Pascal Awarded with Third Gazelle for Continuous Growth in the Last Four Years

Pascal, the Danish based OEM manufacturer of high-power amplifier modules for the professional audio industry, has been awarded its third Børsen Gazelle Award, which recognizes companies that have had continuous growth in turnover or gross profit within the last four years, and more than doubled their turnover or gross profit in the period.Pascal has now received the award for three years in a row.
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Avid Introduces Pro Tools 12.4 Update With New Track Freeze Feature
December 21, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Avid Introduces Pro Tools 12.4 Update With New Track Freeze Feature

Avid continues to introduce new features to Pro Tools as a way to demonstrate how those incremental enhancements are valuable for users with its subscription All Access plans. The new software update for Pro Tools with Track Freeze frees up DSP resources quickly and improves workflow efficiency. Users with older versions of Pro Tools have special upgrade plans available until December 31, 2015.
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TIDAL Certifies StreamUnlimited’s StreamSDK Development Platform
December 18, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

TIDAL Certifies StreamUnlimited’s StreamSDK Development Platform

StreamUnlimited, a provider of software solutions and development modules for connected audio products, announced TIDAL has certified StreamSDK, its streaming and multi-room audio integration solution, as an approved product module for companies who incorporate the service into its products. TIDAL’s certification will allow audio manufacturers to bring products to market much easier and faster.
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