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Sample Magic Updates Magic AB Referencing Software Tool
December 9, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sample Magic Updates Magic AB Referencing Software Tool

Here’s a software tool that we think will be quite interesting to most of our readers. Developer Sample Magic has announced a major update to its industry-standard instant referencing Magic AB plug-in. This utility plug-in allows performing instant AB references in a variety of audio formats, including new unique free, latch or synced referencing modes and even saving four cue/loop points per track with zoom.
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Minnetonka Audio adds Experienced Broadcast Audio Pro Alessandro Travaglini to R&D Team
December 9, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Minnetonka Audio adds Experienced Broadcast Audio Pro Alessandro Travaglini to R&D Team

Minnetonka Audio has expanded its research and development team with the hiring of broadcast audio veteran Alessandro Travaglini as Product Manager, Research and Development Group. Travaglini brings 20 years of broadcasting and audio technology experience to the company that will further the efforts for both the Minnetonka and Linear Acoustic lines of software processing solutions.
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Allen & Heath Adds Two New Models To The ZEDi Range
December 9, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Allen & Heath Adds Two New Models To The ZEDi Range

British brand Allen & Heath continues to expand its range of solutions for the recording and events market combining the best of its analog circuits with the company’s expertise in digital technology. Following the recent launch of the ZEDi-8 hybrid mixer and interface, Allen & Heath has now released two more ZEDi models.
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Lectrosonics Introduces new IFB-VHF Wireless System
December 8, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Lectrosonics Introduces new IFB-VHF Wireless System

Lectrosonics announced a return to the less-trafficked VHF broadcast band, introducing the IFB-VHF Wireless System, which includes the new IFBT4-VHF Transmitter and IFBR1a-VHF Receiver. The new wireless system offers 239 frequencies from 174 to 216 MHz and will be valuable for use in talent cueing and crew communications.
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Microchip’s New Digital-to-Analog Converters Retain Settings Without Power Via Integrated EEPROM
December 8, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip’s New Digital-to-Analog Converters Retain Settings Without Power Via Integrated EEPROM

Microchip announced the expansion of its Digital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC) product line with the MCP48FXBXX families of low-power, single and dual-channel, 8-, 10- and 12-bit resolution devices, featuring Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI). The six-member MCP48FEBXX DAC family offers integrated EEPROM to save DAC settings at power-down.
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Texas Instruments Introduces New TAS2555 Smart Amp with Integrated Speaker Protection
December 8, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Texas Instruments Introduces New TAS2555 Smart Amp with Integrated Speaker Protection

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a low-power smart amplifier that allows designers to develop next-generation smartphones, tablets, portable audio docks or Bluetooth speakers with industry-leading audio quality at peak volumes while maximizing battery efficiency. The TAS2555 audio amplifier with integrated speaker protection uses back electromotive force and low power of 5.7 W to produce bigger sound from small devices.
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New Concept for Prolight+Sound 2016 Promises Successful Future for Frankfurt Show
December 7, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

New Concept for Prolight+Sound 2016 Promises Successful Future for Frankfurt Show

Prolight+Sound - 5 to 8 April 2016 at the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre - introduces a completely new concept. The trade-show will now take place at the East side of the fair and will be starting a few days before the Musikmesse. Messe Frankfurt promoted a press conference to provide updates on the rollout of the new concept, as well as initial information about the positive response so far received from exhibitors.
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Renkus-Heinz Announces Harro Heinz to Return as President and CEO, Following Resignation of Roscoe Anthony
December 7, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Renkus-Heinz Announces Harro Heinz to Return as President and CEO, Following Resignation of Roscoe Anthony

Renkus-Heinz announced that company president Roscoe Anthony has decided to resign from his position effective immediately after just 14 months in the position. Renkus-Heinz also confirms no replacement for Mr. Anthony is currently under consideration and that company founder and chairman Harro Heinz will return to serve as President and CEO.
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M-Audio Announces Songwriter Suite Recording and Software Bundles
December 7, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

M-Audio Announces Songwriter Suite Recording and Software Bundles

M-Audio, part of inMusic Brands, has announced a new range of affordable bundles for composers, combining award-winning software from Waves, Steinberg and Ableton, together with a powerful collection of virtual Instruments for drums, piano and more, from AIR Music Technology. The bundles are centered around M-Audio’s M-Track II, M-Track Plus II, and M-Track Eight interfaces or the Vocal Studio Pro II package.
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Stigmount Redefines Portable Speakers with Universal Speaker Mount
December 7, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Stigmount Redefines Portable Speakers with Universal Speaker Mount

While the wireless audio industry is heading in a more durable and waterproof direction, Connor Moelmann believed the next big step in speakers would be about improving portability and created Stigmount, currently campaigning on Kickstarter. The Chicago, Illinois-based company wants people to be able to carry their portable Bluetooth speakers everywhere, with a quick-mounting system that works on any surface from backpacks to surfboards.
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