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New EX378B02 Microphone from PCB Piezotronics for Measurements in Hazardous Areas
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New EX378B02 Microphone from PCB Piezotronics for Measurements in Hazardous Areas

PCB Piezotronics released a prepolarized condenser microphone system – Model EX378B02 – for use in hazardous areas. The new measurement microphone system is compliant with explosive atmospheres and gaseous hazardous environments where standard microphones are restricted. Additionally, EX378B02 is compliant with intrinsic safety protection levels for all above ground applications globally; below ground very high (Ma) mine safety protection levels for all mining locations outside of North America; and below ground Mine Safety tests in Europe.
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Allen & Heath Goes Large With SQ-7 96kHz SQ Series Digital Mixing Console
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Allen & Heath Goes Large With SQ-7 96kHz SQ Series Digital Mixing Console

During InfoComm 2018, Allen & Heath has unveiled SQ-7, the new 33 fader flagship console in its 96kHz SQ series. Following hot on the heels of the hit launch of SQ-5 and SQ-6, the new SQ-7 takes the same powerful XCVI 96kHz FPGA engine and adds extended control and I/O in a larger format, boasting 33 faders, 32 onboard preamps, 16 custom soft keys and 8 user-definable soft rotary controls, as well as advanced automatic mic mixers (AMM’s) fully integrated in the mixer, with no extra latency. The console also features a robust all metal chassis, with an extruded aluminum light bar, ready for touring.
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CloviFi WiFi Audio Transmitter Impresses at InfoComm 2018
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CloviFi WiFi Audio Transmitter Impresses at InfoComm 2018

The CloviFi WiFi Audio Transmitter that streams audio directly to any headphones/speakers for multiple users at the same time, debuted at InfoComm 2018 causing a positive impression among commercial integrators. Following the company's successful debut at CES 2018, receiving a CES Innovations Award, Clovitek demonstrated again in Las Vegas how its patented plug-and-play device is the simplest way for AV professionals and OEM partners to solve the most common home and business TV listening requests.
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Solid State Logic Launches New L100 Live Compact Console
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Solid State Logic Launches New L100 Live Compact Console

Solid State Logic had a big announcement to make at InfoComm 2018, in Las Vegas. The release of the new SSL L100 live console - the newest member of the SSL Live console range - now provides a physically smaller premium solution for applications who prioritize maximum sonic performance in space restricted installations, for sub-mix positions or corporate production. This significantly increases the market reach for the Oxford-based brand.
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Yamaha Introduces the YVC-200 for On-the-Go Conferencing
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Yamaha Introduces the YVC-200 for On-the-Go Conferencing

Yamaha has announced the debut of its YVC-200 portable USB + Bluetooth speakerphone designed to provide users with ample, clear sound no matter where they work. Building on the benefits of its market-leading portfolio of conference phones, the YVC-200 portable conferencing unit leverages superior audio technology to boost productivity when meeting remotely. The new, portable conferencing solution accelerates remote work Movement with high-quality conversations anytime, anywhere.
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Harman Professional Solutions Introduces JBL VTX A8 Compact Line Array Loudspeaker and B18 Subwoofer
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Harman Professional Solutions Introduces JBL VTX A8 Compact Line Array Loudspeaker and B18 Subwoofer

Harman Professional Solutions, announced the JBL VTX A8 dual 8” line array loudspeaker and companion B18 single 18” subwoofer, which bring JBL Professional’s flagship VTX A Series technology to compact solutions for small- to mid-size rental and installed applications. The two new versatile, small-format components, expand the JBL VTX family of sound reinforcement systems, with a powerful line array option with four 3.5” midrange drivers and two 2” high-frequency drivers in a single low-profile cabinet, while the VTX B18 extends the low frequency response below 30HZ.
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Bose Professional Expands ControlSpace DSP Offerings and Unveils Online Business Music System Designer for Audio Integrators
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Bose Professional Expands ControlSpace DSP Offerings and Unveils Online Business Music System Designer for Audio Integrators

During the InfoComm 2018 show, in Las Vegas, Bose Professional broadened its ControlSpace commercial sound processors line with six new DSP models and three attractive digital wall controllers. At the show, Bose Professional also launched the Business Music System Designer (BMSD), a new online interactive design tool to aid audio integrators in specifying the right Bose Professional sound products in commercial audio applications.
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Sonos Announces Sonos Beam Smart Soundbar for TV and Music
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Sonos Announces Sonos Beam Smart Soundbar for TV and Music

During a special event in San Francisco Sonos unveiled Sonos Beam, a new compact smart soundbar with support for 80+ music services, as well as support for Amazon Alexa at launch (with multiple voice assistants to come over time). With Beam, Sonos combined three products into one – a smart speaker, a powerful soundbar, and a music and streaming center for the living room. Beam connects to the Sonos home sound system in multi-room set-ups. The Sonos Beam should be available from July 17 at $399 US, already supporting Apple AirPlay 2.
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Waves Offers TRACT Loudspeaker Correction Plugin
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Waves Offers TRACT Loudspeaker Correction Plugin

Audio processing solutions specialists Waves Audio announced Waves TRACT Loudspeaker Correction, a new powerful corrective EQ and system time alignment tool for live PA systems or studio environments. The software works together with Rational Acoustics’ Smaart Audio Analysis software, and allows users to quickly take and merge snapshots of the system’s transfer measurements, and instantly calculate a corrective FIR EQ curve.
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Harman Professional Solutions Expands Dante-Enabled Crown DriveCore Install DA Amplifier Series
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Harman Professional Solutions Expands Dante-Enabled Crown DriveCore Install DA Amplifier Series

At InfoComm 2018, Harman Professional Solutions announced new members of the its successful Crown DriveCore Install DA Series of amplifiers. The newest members of Crown’s flagship line of networked install amplifiers feature support for Dante and AES67 networked audio at lower wattage than existing DA Series amplifiers. The new models also introduce new 300 and 600 watt options, offering the same robustness and capabilities of Crown’s DriveCore Install DA Series at lower wattage.
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