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The Pro's Secret Tool: punQtum Digital Intercom Systems
by Joao Martins

The Pro's Secret Tool: punQtum Digital Intercom Systems

It's not exactly a secret that a new company called punQtum B.V. is now promoting a new technology and a new business model to revolutionize intercom applications in the professional audio industry. Making a digital and network-based solution that everyone can use with the same or more confidence of an analog wired intercom system, but with key advantages in every front, is the technical foundation. The business model consists in creating a pro-community driven eco-system, where real users and experts become the drivers.
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BDNC Now Shipping STAPEZ Flat Glass-Composite Speaker Drivers
by audioXpress Staff

BDNC Now Shipping STAPEZ Flat Glass-Composite Speaker Drivers

BDNC Holding Ltd is now in production of its highly advanced flat glass-composite diaphragm woofer. Available through Digikey under the brand STAPEZ, this new innovative drivers use ultra-thin tempered glass as the diaphragm, combined in a low-profile woofer able to produce extended bass response. At present, the smallest size is 80 mm × 20 mm × 7.2 mm but BDNC is also working on smaller models and already launched a 40mm headphone driver using the glass-composite technology.
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Io Audio Technologies Announces Install-Grade Bulk Stranded Ethernet Cable
by audioXpress Staff

Io Audio Technologies Announces Install-Grade Bulk Stranded Ethernet Cable

Io Audio Technologies has improved upon their line of install grade Category 5E and Category 6 bulk stranded wire. Among the most notable changes is a new, black, non-reflective jacket which gives the cable a sleek appearance, making it perfect for on-stage installations of AVoIP gear where cables should blend into the background. These cables are also CMR rated and meet the IEC flammability standards, so they are equally at home in commercial or residential installation projects where safety and performance are both priorities.
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Martin Audio Announces Two High-Performance Flyable Cardioid Subwoofers
by audioXpress Staff

Martin Audio Announces Two High-Performance Flyable Cardioid Subwoofers

Just as scheduled, Martin Audio has announced the release of two new compact, high performance cardioid subwoofers, the SXCF118 and the SXC115, which are flyable models, suitable for both live sound reinforcement and fixed installations. The new flyable SXCF118 and SXC115 subwoofers are purpose designed to partner WPS and WPM line arrays. The SXCF118 is a flyable version of the SXC118 released last year, while the ground stack SXC115 is set to partner WPM line array systems
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WiSA Certifies Center Channel and On-Wall Speaker Solutions from System Audio
by audioXpress Staff

WiSA Certifies Center Channel and On-Wall Speaker Solutions from System Audio

The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) announced it has certified two new speakers from System Audio. The newly WiSA Certified products from the Danish company include the SA Legend 10 Silverback, a wireless active center-channel speaker and the SA Legend 7 Silverback, a wireless, on-wall speaker. These elegantly designed solutions deliver high-quality sound and work seamlessly with all WiSA Certified transmitters and in harmony with all WiSA Certified speakers to create a complete, best-in-class home entertainment experiences.
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Genelec Announces GLM 3.2.0 Software Update Providing Expanded Support for The Ones Point Source Monitors
by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Announces GLM 3.2.0 Software Update Providing Expanded Support for The Ones Point Source Monitors

Users of Genelec’s Smart Active Monitoring range can now take advantage of the newly updated 3.2.0 version of the Genelec Loudspeaker Management (GLM) software, which offers compatibility with a wider range of Genelec models – plus adding a host of other improvements. The software update provides support for the latest The Ones point source monitors – namely the 8351B and 8361 coaxial three-ways and the complementary W371 Adaptive Woofer System – which work seamlessly together via GLM to create a full-range monitoring system.
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Sennheiser Announces Momentum True Wireless 2 with ANC
by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Announces Momentum True Wireless 2 with ANC

The new Momentum True Wireless 2 are Sennheiser's latest effort to demonstrate they are also in the major league when it comes to true wireless earbuds, offering an updated proposition that combines style and convenience also with quality sound. The second generation of the Momentum True Wireless from Sennheiser bring enhancements such as Active Noise Cancellation, refined ergonomics and an outstanding 7-hour battery life that can be extended to up to 28 hours by charging on the go using the supplied case.
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The Widex Moment Hearing Aid That Doesn’t Sound Like A Hearing Aid
by audioXpress Staff

The Widex Moment Hearing Aid That Doesn’t Sound Like A Hearing Aid

The new Widex Moment is being promoted by the Danish audiology specialist as an hearing aid (HA) that "delivers the purest, most high quality sound for an audiophile." "With Widex Moment, those that appreciate high quality audio, but have hearing loss, don’t need to oscillate between hearing aids and high-end headphones. They can now have both in one device – with the hearing aid acting as the best headphones they’ve ever used," Widex states.
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Kanto Audio Introduces New High-Value Compact Bluetooth Speakers
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Kanto Audio Introduces New High-Value Compact Bluetooth Speakers

–Kanto announced its new YU powered speaker, a high-value stereo speaker system that is designed to be simple to use and maximum sound quality for its compact size. Featuring Bluetooth connectivity with aptX™ for high-quality music streaming, along with remote control operation, the Kanto YU also offers an output for an external subwoofer, and an RCA input to accommodate any line-level source, including from a turntable with a built-in phono stage.
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Lectrosonics Introduces MTCR Miniature Audio Recorder with Time Code
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Lectrosonics Introduces MTCR Miniature Audio Recorder with Time Code

Lectrosonics announced the introduction of a new tiny digital recorder, the MTCR (Miniature Time Code Recorder) for professional use. When the distance is extreme or using a wireless microphone is not practical, the MTCR recorder can travel with the subject and capture professional quality audio, synchronized with timecode. The tiny size and rounded shape make the MTCR unobtrusive and easy to place in garments and costumes, and to conceal when used as a “plant” microphone to capture environmental or location sound.
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