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OCA Alliance Promotes Open Control Architecture Advantages at ISE 2015
February 23, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

OCA Alliance Promotes Open Control Architecture Advantages at ISE 2015

OCA Alliance member companies Yamaha Commercial Audio, TC Group and Salzbrenner Stagetec, joined d&b audiotechnik in presenting the current status and future vision of Open Control Architecture, as these relate to the AV Installation and Systems Integration markets, at ISE 2015. The OCA vision of a common remote control standard to the AV industry seems to be picking up momentum.
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OPPO Releases HA-2 Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC
February 20, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

OPPO Releases HA-2 Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC

OPPO Digital keeps bringing positive surprises since they have launched their flagship PM-1 Planar Magnetic headphones and companion high-end headphone amplifier, the HA-1. Now OPPO announces the launching of the HA-2 portable hi-res headphone amplifier and DAC, also previewing its new PM-3 affordable Planar headphones.
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Media Networking Alliance Expands With New Members to Promote AES67
February 20, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Media Networking Alliance Expands With New Members to Promote AES67

Major broadcasters and manufacturers are among the latest members to join the Media Networking Alliance, recently formed by leading industry proponents, adopters, developers and suppliers of media networking technologies to promote adoption and support adopters of the newly ratified AES67 audio networking standard.
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Stealth Introduces Customisable On-Wall Speakers and Innovative Outdoor Solutions at ISE 2015
February 20, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Stealth Introduces Customisable On-Wall Speakers and Innovative Outdoor Solutions at ISE 2015

At the Integrated Systems Europe 2015 show in Amsterdam, audio-visual concealment specialist Stealth Acoustics introduced several innovative products, starting with the introduction of the on-wall Image III and CoverArt invisible speakers to the European markets. Other highlights included new StingRay outdoor high fidelity speakers and a new subwoofer amplifier.
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Denon Professional Introduces DN-304SAM Powered Speaker System
February 20, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Denon Professional Introduces DN-304SAM Powered Speaker System

Introduced at recent shows in US and Europe, the new Denon DN-304SAM high performance monitoring system will be available in Spring 2015 for $149.99. A very affordable price for a powered stereo speaker system able to produce pro-grade sound in a compact footprint.
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HDBaseT Alliance Confirms Momentum for HDBaseT Standard
February 19, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

HDBaseT Alliance Confirms Momentum for HDBaseT Standard

Recently approved by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board for adoption as part of the organization’s standard portfolio, HDBaseT now reaches new heights. At the ISE 2015 show in Amsterdam there were more HDBaseT products than ever, addressing all market segments in the AV world. The HDBaseT Alliance confirmed availability of compliance testing specifications for Spec 2.0 of the HDBaseT Standard.
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Audio Engineering Society 57th International Conference on The Future of Audio Entertainment Technology
February 19, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Engineering Society 57th International Conference on The Future of Audio Entertainment Technology

The 57th Audio Engineering Society Conference brings leaders in the audio-for-picture field together to explore the industry’s strengths and weaknesses, and to chart a common path into the future. Friday, March 6–8, 2015, in Hollywood, California, at the renowned TCL Chinese 6 Theatres.
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Triad Speakers Introduces Dolby Atmos Loudspeaker at ISE 2015
February 19, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Triad Speakers Introduces Dolby Atmos Loudspeaker at ISE 2015

Custom made-in-the-USA manufacturer Triad Speakers, showed its new Dolby Atmos-enabled loudspeaker at the ISE 2015 show, in Amsterdam. The Bronze LR-H loudspeaker, developed for Dolby Atmos was joined by a new InRoom and OnWall Bronze SlimSub series and new R-Series of cost-effective, but aesthetically-pleasing in-ceiling loudspeakers.
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New Installation Loudspeakers from JBL Professional at ISE 2015
February 18, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

New Installation Loudspeakers from JBL Professional at ISE 2015

During the ISE 2015 show in Amsterdam, Harman’s JBL Professional expanded on its already wide range of AE Series installation loudspeaker systems with eight new low-cost models. Other highlights include the innovative Control HST wide-coverage loudspeaker and a new model on the Intellivox series, the HP-DS370. JBL also previewed its new PD500 Series loudspeakers.
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AudioControl’s Bijou 600 Debut at Integrated Systems Europe 2015
February 18, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl’s Bijou 600 Debut at Integrated Systems Europe 2015

AudioControl hosted a press conference at the ISE 2015 show to introduce its most recent line of U.S.-made home-theater and installation processors and amplifiers. The highlights included the European debut of the compact amplifier/DAC, Bijou 600, recently awarded CEA Audio Product of the Year at the CES 2015 show.
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