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Apogee Introduces Groove, A New Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amp
January 29, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Apogee Introduces Groove, A New Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amp

Apogee usually targets the Winter NAMM Show for major product announcements but this year the California company was relatively quiet. Instead of launching new recording or studio solutions, Apogee opted to preview its forthcoming portable USB DAC and headphone amp, named Groove, at the 2015 NAMM Show.
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Sennheiser Evolution Digital Wireless D1 Captured NAMM 2015
January 28, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Evolution Digital Wireless D1 Captured NAMM 2015

The new Sennheiser digital wireless solution evolution D1 captured the visitors' attention at the 2015 NAMM Show. The D1 solution signals a strong entry for the German brand into the 2.4 GHz, license-free, product segment. It was an important introduction at a moment when all other microphone manufacturers are making similar announcements.
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Shure Unveils New Motiv Digital Product Line and iOS Mobile Recording App
January 28, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Shure Unveils New Motiv Digital Product Line and iOS Mobile Recording App

During the 2015 NAMM Show, Shure introduced its new MOTIV digital products, a new plug-and-play microphone line designed to capture high-quality audio for vocal/acoustic recording, podcasts, YouTube videos, field recording, and more. The four new portable, plug-and-play products capture audio through direct connection to any Apple iOS, Mac, or PC Device.
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Audio-Technica Debuts ATH-R70x Professional Open-Back Reference Headphones and Launches Flagship ATH-M70x
January 28, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Debuts ATH-R70x Professional Open-Back Reference Headphones and Launches Flagship ATH-M70x

Audio-Technica introduced the ATH-R70x Professional Open-Back Reference Headphones at the 2015 NAMM Show, where it also expanded its M-Series line of headphones with the launching of the new flagship ATH-M70x. A new ATH-M50xDG limited-edition dark green iteration was also unveiled.
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Avid Announces Pro Tools 12 with Collaboration Features, new Free Pro Tools First and Sibelius with Cloud Publishing
January 27, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Avid Announces Pro Tools 12 with Collaboration Features, new Free Pro Tools First and Sibelius with Cloud Publishing

At NAMM 2015, Avid introduced Pro Tools First, a free version of Pro Tools, together with Pro Tools 12, introducing new flexible licensing, cloud collaboration, new marketplace services, and cloud publishing. The new colaboration platform extends to Sibelius, Avid’s notation software, now with cloud publishing.
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ATC launches SCM45A Pro High-Performance Three-Way Active Loudspeaker
January 27, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

ATC launches SCM45A Pro High-Performance Three-Way Active Loudspeaker

Specialist British loudspeaker manufacturer ATC launched the SCM45A Pro — an all-new high-performance, three-way compact active studio monitor — at the 2015 NAMM Show, in Anaheim, California. The new SCM45A Pro features ATC’s new proprietary dual-suspension tweeter, the result of six years of research and development.
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Record Breaking 2015 NAMM Show
January 27, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Record Breaking 2015 NAMM Show

Held January 22-25, NAMM 2015 welcomed a record number of exhibitors to Anaheim. Major product debuts, a bumper crop of new-to-NAMM exhibitors paired with engaging thought-leaders created what many NAMM members called the freshest NAMM Show in years. A record 99,342 NAMM Show registrants and a record 1,621 exhibiting companies made it the largest NAMM Show in history.
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Arturia Unveils AudioFuse Advanced Audio Interface at 2015 NAMM Show
January 26, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Arturia Unveils AudioFuse Advanced Audio Interface at 2015 NAMM Show

As promised back in October 2014, music software and hardware developer Arturia unveiled its new AudioFuse advanced audio interface, which the French company claims sets a new standard in audio quality and workflow for musicians. The introduction was a major highlight for Arturia at the 2015 NAMM Show.
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Focusrite Announces Clarett Range of Thunderbolt Interfaces
January 26, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Focusrite Announces Clarett Range of Thunderbolt Interfaces

During the 2015 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, Focusrite surprised with an expansion of its range of affordable audio interfaces, this time with Thunderbolt connectivity. The new Clarett units are said to be the “fastest Thunderbolt interfaces in the world” by the British manufacturer.
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Audio Precision Version 4.1 Release of APx Test Software Increases Multichannel Input Bandwidth
January 22, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Version 4.1 Release of APx Test Software Increases Multichannel Input Bandwidth

Audio Precision announced the availability of the latest release, version 4.1, of their powerful APx500 audio test software. The release provides a number of enhancements, including full input bandwidth across all channels for their two-channel (APx555 and APx525) and sixteen-channel (APx586) analyzers, enhanced filter flexibility and increased acoustic response control.
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