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AUDIX Unveils New OMX Series of Dynamic Handheld Mmicrophones
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AUDIX Unveils New OMX Series of Dynamic Handheld Mmicrophones

AUDIX revealed its latest OMX series of dynamic vocal microphones that will be officially launched at NAMM 2025. Comprising three models, this product family matches a handheld microphone to each of three common stage scenarios. The AUDIX OMX-E is a versatile choice for a range of mic distances and positions, while the OMX-M offers a mid-tight capture zone and subtle mid-high presence. The OMX-T microphone provides tight control and excellent isolation of vocals on loud stages.
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AXPONA Returns April 11-13, 2025 Boasting New Car Audio Showcase
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AXPONA Returns April 11-13, 2025 Boasting New Car Audio Showcase

Now in its 16th year, AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will return April 11-13 to the Schaumburg Convention Center offering three jam-packed days of incredible sounds, technology, seminars, networking and the newest products in the industry including a Car Audio Showcase. North America’s largest high-end audio expo will continue to expand in 2025, with 200+ listening rooms, top hifi audio brands, thousands of products and gear, educational seminars and live musical performances.
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RME Introduces Windows 11 ARM 64-bit Drivers for All RME USB Interfaces
by Joao Martins

RME Introduces Windows 11 ARM 64-bit Drivers for All RME USB Interfaces

With Microsoft’s enhanced emulation technology for native Windows apps, current ARM laptops are now ready for professional audio production. However, audio is a unique domain where driver emulation is not an option. To meet this challenge RME has developed WDM and ASIO drivers that are fully compatible with Windows 11 ARM 64-bit, unlocking the potential of Snapdragon X-CPU chipsets from Qualcomm.
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The Audio Engineering Society Welcomes Gary Gottlieb as President for 2025
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The Audio Engineering Society Welcomes Gary Gottlieb as President for 2025

The Audio Engineering Society (AES) has announced Gary Gottlieb as President as of January 1, 2025. An AES Member for forty years, Gottlieb has been deeply engaged in various levels of leadership in the organization for the last twenty, bringing an extensive experience in AES leadership to his role as President. In his role, Gottlieb is already focused on the promotion of the lineup of AES events in 2025, and creating a compelling slate of events for 2026 and 2027.
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QSC introduces KC12 Active 3-Way Column Loudspeaker System
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QSC introduces KC12 Active 3-Way Column Loudspeaker System

In a refreshing announcement coming from QSC, the new KC12 “K Column” active 3-way column loudspeaker system builds on the legacy and reputation of the company’s World of K portfolio. The KC12 is a first-of-its-kind, 3000-watt active column loudspeaker system that surpasses the acoustic performance of conventional designs. Simple and easy to deploy, the elegant QSC KC12, available in black and white, is ideal for a wide range of applications from solo entertainers, musicians and bands, to DJs, corporate AV, and event production.
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First Dirac-Enabled Denon Automotive Sound System Presented at CES 2025
by Joao Martins

First Dirac-Enabled Denon Automotive Sound System Presented at CES 2025

Building upon extensive collaborations in the home theater and headphone markets, Dirac and Denon have expanded their partnership to the automotive market. At CES 2025, the two companies showcased the first result of their automotive industry collaboration in a Denon Car Audio Concept System enabled by Dirac, showcasing upmixed, spatialized sound, in collaboration with other Audio Foundry partners Tymphany and Sonified by Trèves Group.
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Skyworks Introduces AI Dialog Boost Real-Time Solution at CES 2025
by Joao Martins

Skyworks Introduces AI Dialog Boost Real-Time Solution at CES 2025

During CES 2025, Skyworks presented a new software solution that makes movie dialogue significantly easier to understand without diminishing the sound quality. AI Dialog Boost is an embedded software solution that improves voice clarity and is beneficial for a wide range of media playback and capture devices. The software can be tailored to various embedded applications, ensuring improved sound quality for soundbars, headsets, TVs, radios, and other audio devices.
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Dante Strengthens Multichannel Dante Audio and Video Offerings with Dante Studio v2.6 and Dante AV-H v1.5 Releases
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Dante Strengthens Multichannel Dante Audio and Video Offerings with Dante Studio v2.6 and Dante AV-H v1.5 Releases

Audinate, the developer of the industry-leading Dante audio networking solution that also does video-over-IP when needed, announced the release of Dante Studio v2.6 software and Dante AV-H v1.5 technology. Both updates, now available for download, support multichannel video with up to four video Rx channels, delivering enhanced control and functionality to meet the growing demand for versatile AV solutions across industries.
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Find All the Cutting-Edge Audio Knowledge in audioXpress February 2025
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Find All the Cutting-Edge Audio Knowledge in audioXpress February 2025

Read the Market Update on MEMS microphones, Shure’s valuable perspective about Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) technology, and a review of the extraordinary Eigenmike em64 Ambisonics microphone. Brent Butterworth reviews the new Sony MDR-M1 headphones, and Alex Bonnet and Eric Benhaim (Orosound) explain how to leverage ANC in open-ear designs. Brian Lowe (Belleson) shares his Top Amp design for phono preamps, Douglas Self reveals more op-amp distortion tests, and Richard Honeycutt revisits the legendary Dynaco ST-70 and ST-70 II tube power amps.
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DPA Microphones Acquires Austrian Audio
by Joao Martins

DPA Microphones Acquires Austrian Audio

DPA Microphones, the recognized Danish manufacturer of high-quality condenser microphone solutions, has announced the acquisition of the majority share of Vienna-based Austrian Audio. Founded in 2017 by former AKG Vienna employees, Austrian Audio quickly created a global presence, offering a distinct range of large diaphragm and recording microphones that builds on AKG’s heritage and is completely complementary to DPA’s microphone portfolio.
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