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RH Consulting Completes Research on Networked Audio and Launches App
February 18, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

RH Consulting Completes Research on Networked Audio and Launches App

London-based audio consulting firm, RH Consulting, has completed its second annual count of networked audio products and released the full data as an iOS app called Networked Audio Data to help identify available solutions. The new research shows massive increase in networked audio products with a clear lead for Dante.
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ISE 2015, Largest-Ever Exhibition Points Towards a Four-Day Future
February 17, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

ISE 2015, Largest-Ever Exhibition Points Towards a Four-Day Future

A vibrant ISE is confirmed as a record breaker… In what was Europe’s largest ever AV and systems integration exhibition 59,350 registered attendees came to the show between 10-12 February at the Amsterdam, RAI. This represents an increase of 8,347 registered attendees (16.4%) on ISE 2014.
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Chord Electronics’ New CPM 2800 MkII ‘Digital’ Integrated Amplifier Merges Hugo DAC Technology
February 17, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Chord Electronics’ New CPM 2800 MkII ‘Digital’ Integrated Amplifier Merges Hugo DAC Technology

Chord Electronics has thoroughly updated its hugely popular ‘digital’ integrated amplifier the CPM 2800, to MkII status. The new version adds the FPGA-based D/A convertor from the Hugo and 2Qute DACs, to create an amplifier of unrivalled flexibility. The CPM 2800MkII will be formally launched at Sound and Vision 2015 (the Bristol show - February 20-22, 2015).
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GainSpan Technology Powers Tascam’s DR-22WL and DR-44WL Portable Recorders with Wi-Fi
February 17, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

GainSpan Technology Powers Tascam’s DR-22WL and DR-44WL Portable Recorders with Wi-Fi

Tascam’s DR-44WL and DR22-WL are the first portable handheld recorders in the market to include Wi-Fi for transport control, file transfer and audio streaming to smartphones or PC. For Wi-Fi implementation, Tascam used GainSpan’s GS2100MIP Wi-Fi module which allows direct connection with other devices without the need of a Wi-Fi router.
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New Sennheiser SpeechLine Digital Wireless, Dedicated to Speech
February 16, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

New Sennheiser SpeechLine Digital Wireless, Dedicated to Speech

At the Integrated Systems Europe 2015 Show, in Amsterdam, Sennheiser unveiled its new SpeechLine Digital Wireless systems, designed exclusively for speech applications. The Speechline systems are designed for easy installation and operation, high level of reliability, and optimum speech intelligibility at all times.
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Bang & Olufsen Takes Integrated Home Technology to the Next Level with IP Control
February 16, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Bang & Olufsen Takes Integrated Home Technology to the Next Level with IP Control

Full integration and IP control directly in Bang & Olufsen products and compliance with Internet of Things (IoT) was the focus for Bang & Olufsen’s participation at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2015 show in Amsterdam. The upgraded BeoLink Gateway connects Bang & Olufsen’s own TVs and audio equipment with third-party devices and home automation systems.
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Allen & Heath Brings Back Its ZED Series Mixers Now With Powered Model
February 13, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Allen & Heath Brings Back Its ZED Series Mixers Now With Powered Model

Allen & Heath has extended its top selling ZED series mixer range with the launch of ZED Power 1000, a compact 2X500W powered mixer with onboard FX, 9 band graphic EQ and USB recording / playback. The new mixer combines integrated class D amplification with a set of specifications that make it attractive to musicians, bands, schools, hotels and conference venues.
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Primacoustic’s VoxGuard VU Features See-through Window
February 13, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Primacoustic’s VoxGuard VU Features See-through Window

Primacoustic announced an update to its popular nearfield absorber VoxGuard. The VoxGuard VU now features a window to improve sight lines between a vocalist/musician and recording engineer/producer, while retaining all of the benefits of acoustic isolation for use in a recording studio.
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Yamaha Launches New Low Profile Ceiling Loudspeakers At ISE 2015
February 12, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Launches New Low Profile Ceiling Loudspeakers At ISE 2015

Yamaha launched two brand new, low profile ceiling loudspeakers at the ISE 2015 show in Amsterdam. Featuring a newly designed speaker unit and resin enclosure, optimally tuned for music playback, the shallow, lightweight construction and flexible design of the VXC3F and VXC5F can easily conform to the strictest installation limitations.
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Optocore Provides Fohhn With Digital Connectivity And Added Flexibility For Flagship Focus Line Array
February 12, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Optocore Provides Fohhn With Digital Connectivity And Added Flexibility For Flagship Focus Line Array

Digital fibre solutions specialists, Optocore GmbH, have entered into an agreement with fellow German manufacturers Fohhn Audio AG, to provide multi-channel digital connectivity to their pioneering Linea Focus electronically steerable loudspeakers. The solution provides digital audio and control data distribution, simultaneously, either via Cat5 or optical fibre.
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