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Version 5.5 of COMSOL Multiphysics Is Now Available
by David Logvin

Version 5.5 of COMSOL Multiphysics Is Now Available

COMSOL, the multiphysics modeling, simulation, and application design and deployment software company, announced the latest version of its COMSOL Multiphysics software. COMSOL Multiphysics version 5.5 introduces powerful geometry modeling tools, faster solvers, and two new products: the Metal Processing Module and the Porous Media Flow Module. Most of the new features and tools benefit directly all developers working with the COMSOL Acoustics module.
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Brüel & Kjær Launches Type 4988-A 1/4" Pressure-Field Measurement Microphone
by audioXpress Staff

Brüel & Kjær Launches Type 4988-A 1/4" Pressure-Field Measurement Microphone

Bruel & Kjaer has a new miniature microphone ideal for high-precision acoustic measurements tests within confined spaces – Type 4988-A. A mini, yet mighty microphone, this new 1/4" low noise, prepolarized, all titanium microphone was designed to help engineers and acousticians achieve accurate measurements in everyday tasks. The new Type 4988-A is flat from 20Hz to 20KHz (±1 dB) and can be used close to hard reflective surfaces, or very close to sound ports of an audio device.
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Meze Audio Announces New Rai Solo Quality In-Ears for Everyone
by Joao Martins

Meze Audio Announces New Rai Solo Quality In-Ears for Everyone

Meze Audio, a Romanian high-end audio company developing premium headphones and earphones for music enthusiasts, introduced Rai Solo, its newest in-ear monitor. Rai Solo is the second IEM developed in the company's Rai product range, after the release of Rai Penta earlier in 2019. Rai Solo is aiming to become the brand's entry-level IEM, offering an affordable way to immerse into a pure listening experience while enjoying the ergonomic elegant design, typical of Meze products.
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SEAS Announces Excel Graphene W22 8-Inch Woofer Launch
by audioXpress Staff

SEAS Announces Excel Graphene W22 8-Inch Woofer Launch

The new Excel Graphene line was initiated with the launch of the W16NX003 midbass driver in February 2019, and the new 8-inch woofer, the W22NX001, is now the fourth product in this new line from SEAS. The new W22NX001 (E0077-08) also represents a successor to the famous W22EX001 (E0022-08) from SEAS, and it's been upgraded like other products with the new graphene cone technology, as well as a new longer voice coil with a titanium former, magnet system with copper rings and caps, and a thicker ferrite magnet, designed and optimized for lower distortion and high power handling.
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Schiit Audio Introduces Two Desktop DAC/Amps for High-End Audio Gamers
by Joao Martins

Schiit Audio Introduces Two Desktop DAC/Amps for High-End Audio Gamers

Schiit Audio announced the immediate availability of a pair of gaming-focused desktop DAC/Amps, Fulla 3 and Hel. Fulla 3 adds a versatile, high quality microphone input to its existing Fulla 2 DAC, while the retail price remains at $99. Hel adds much higher power output — 4x that of Fulla 3 — a stereo mic input with 24-bit ADC and front panel level control, as well as switchable input and gain, for $189. Two new products for a new class os users: high-end audio gamers!
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RME Updates ADI-2 DAC and RME Babyface Pro Interface with FS Models
by audioXpress Staff

RME Updates ADI-2 DAC and RME Babyface Pro Interface with FS Models

German manufacturer RME Audio introduced improved "FS" versions of its ADI-2 DAC and RME Babyface Pro portable audio interface. FS stands for the improved SteadyClock FS, a new technology for synchronization and jitter suppression in digital audio signals using even more efficient filtering, and a design based on a super low jitter reference clock. The new ADI-2 Pro FS also introduces an AKM AK4493 PCM/DSD 768 kHz DAC converter, in a special circuit variant developed by RME engineers.
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CEntrance Ships MixerFace R4B Professional Field Recorder with Stereo Mics
by audioXpress Staff

CEntrance Ships MixerFace R4B Professional Field Recorder with Stereo Mics

CEntrance announced that the MixerFace R4B professional field recording solution is now shipping. The company's mobile recording interface now comes with a pair of XY stereo microphones, PivotMics PM1, and a built-in 24-bit SD card recorder, creating a completely stand-alone, high-end recording device. The new MixerFace R4B retains all the features of parent MixerFace models, including a rechargeable battery, sturdy metal housing, and a tactile user interface, all of which combine to create a perfect mobile solution for remote broadcasting or news gathering, podcasting, and interviews.
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Dear Reality Releases dearVR PRO 3D Audio VST/AU/AAX Plugin Update Creating a Complete Spatial Audio Solution
by audioXpress Staff

Dear Reality Releases dearVR PRO 3D Audio VST/AU/AAX Plugin Update Creating a Complete Spatial Audio Solution

Dear Reality and the Plugin Alliance have announced availability of dearVR PRO V1.4.0 — a major multichannel update to Dear Reality’s all- in-one AAX-, AU-, and VST-supporting spatializing solution for 3D audio, extending its state-of-the-art binaural and Ambisonics encoder to support 26 multichannel output formats from 5.0, 7.1.4 to 13.1, intended for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, or MPEG-H content production.
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Erzetich Announces Thalia Handcrafted Dynamic Headphones
by audioXpress Staff

Erzetich Announces Thalia Handcrafted Dynamic Headphones

Erzetich is an audio company from Slovenia with a sense for mystique and bold designs, featuring an already respectable portfolio of high end headphones and dedicated electronics. Always featuring unique material choices and a distinct heavy-metal-inspired aesthetics, Erzetich is now launching its lightest dynamic headphones, the Thalia. The first of its kind product from the brand, the new portable headphones are crafted from quality wood and durable metals.
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KRK Systems Introduces Classic 5 Nearfield Studio Monitor
by audioXpress Staff

KRK Systems Introduces Classic 5 Nearfield Studio Monitor

KRK Systems, part of the Gibson family of brands, introduced the Classic 5 Professional Bi-amp Studio Monitors to its renowned family of professional-grade monitor offerings. Incorporating over 30 years of experience in studio monitor design, KRK’s Classic 5 was designed using concepts from the brand’s previous ROKIT lines to deliver the same high-quality mixes that users have come to expect from KRK. The result is a nearfield studio monitor that delivers a balanced and neutral reference for music creation, mixing and mastering.
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