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Powersoft to Unveil New Ottocanali Series at ISE 2015 and foster Training & Education
February 3, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft to Unveil New Ottocanali Series at ISE 2015 and foster Training & Education

Powersoft will once again be exhibiting at the Integrated Systems Europe show in Amsterdam, in collaboration with its Dutch partner TM Audio. Powersoft will introduce three new Ottocanali DSP+D installation amplifiers. The new 8-Channel power amplifiers feature two redundant Dante digital streams and take up just two rack spaces.
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Soundcraft New Signature Series Range of Analog Mixing Consoles
February 2, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Soundcraft New Signature Series Range of Analog Mixing Consoles

Soundcraft unveiled its Signature Series and Signature Series Multi-Track analog mixing consoles at the 2015 NAMM Show. The new Signature Series consoles are available in four frame sizes: 10-channel, 12-channel, 16-channel, and 22-channel while the Signature Series Multi-Track consoles are available in 12-channel (14-in/12-out USB interface) and 22-channel (24-in/22-out USB interface).
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RCF To Showcase New EN54-Compliant EVAC Systems At ISE 2015
February 2, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

RCF To Showcase New EN54-Compliant EVAC Systems At ISE 2015

RCF spa will present a wide range of products at the ISE 2015 Show, including the new flagship DXT 9000 and DXT 3000 digital voice alarm systems, certified to EN 54-16 and EN 54-4 standards, featuring amplification, control, routing, monitoring and power supply all integrated. RCF will also launch a new white installation version of the company’s HDL 10-A active line array.
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audioXpress March 2015—Focus on Test & Measurement, available online!
January 31, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress March 2015—Focus on Test & Measurement, available online!

For our March 2015 edition, we have selected a series of articles dedicated to Test & Measurement, both from a practical and a DIY perspective. First is Ethan Winer’s (re)take on Practical Applications for SPL Meters, followed by an historical recap from Voice Coil magazine editor Vance Dickason, on his reputed Test Bench process used to characterize drivers. We also discuss Headphone Testing issues among other things.
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TC Electronic Introduces New Loudness Normalization Plug-In with Stand-Alone Capability
January 30, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

TC Electronic Introduces New Loudness Normalization Plug-In with Stand-Alone Capability

Controlling loudness levels is now easier than ever. The new LCn Loudness Correct from TC Electronic works either as a Pro Tools plug-in or as a complementary stand-alone version with watch folder capability for automatic batch-normalization of multiple audio files. LCn is available for stereo or 5.1 surround - LC2n and LC6n respectively.
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Allen & Heath Releases Qu-Pac Ultra Compact Digital Mixer
January 30, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Allen & Heath Releases Qu-Pac Ultra Compact Digital Mixer

The new Allen & Heath Qu-Pac, introduced at the 2015 NAMM Show and available from March 2015, is an ultra-compact 38 in / 28 out rack-mountable digital mixer with built-in touchscreen and iPad control. Qu-Pac basically takes the power and quality of the brand’s Qu mixers and shrinks it into an uber-compact desk or rack mount format, allowing to mix either from an iPad or on the built-in touchscreen.
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Yamaha Introduces AG Series Hybrid Mixers and USB Audio Interfaces
January 30, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Introduces AG Series Hybrid Mixers and USB Audio Interfaces

At the 2015 NAMM Show there were lots of new products, some larger, some smaller. Yamaha introduced just the right kind of “smaller” with its affordable and innovative new AG Series hybrid mixers and 24-bit/192kHz USB audio interfaces, creating a new category, perfect for multiple uses with computer and iOS devices.
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Universal Audio Introduces New Apollo Expanded Software for 2015
January 29, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Universal Audio Introduces New Apollo Expanded Software for 2015

Universal Audio was one of the busiest brands at the 2015 NAMM show, signaling the huge success of its Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo audio interfaces. Now, UA announced powerful new software to freely combine multiple Apollos, new UAD plug-ins, and a reimagined Console 2.0 interface with more than 25 user-requested features.
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Voice Coil February 2015 is Now Available!
January 29, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil February 2015 is Now Available!

The February 2015 edition of Voice Coil is already available and features our annual Loudspeaker Cone Vendor Survey 2015. James Croft’s Acoustic Patents reviews recent inventions from Libratone (Denmark) and Genelec (Finland). Vance Dickason’s Test Bench focuses on a 6.5” pro sound midrange driver, from PRV Audio Brazil and the reissue of the famous G12H “GreenBack” 12” guitar speaker by Celestion. Mike Klasco writes about the Endumax cone material by Teijin Aramid.
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dbx Introduces 500 Series Processors at NAMM 2015
January 29, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

dbx Introduces 500 Series Processors at NAMM 2015

Following the acclaimed launch of the model 676 Tube Mic Pre Channel Strip, dbx once again turns its attention toward the project studio market with five new 500 series processors. The new dbx 500 Series models include the 560A Compressor/Limiter, 530 Parametric EQ, 580 Mic Pre, 520 De-Esser and 510 Sub Harmonic Synth.
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