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Sound Devices Updates Scorpio 32 Channel Portable Mixer-Recorder
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Sound Devices Updates Scorpio 32 Channel Portable Mixer-Recorder

Sound Devices announced firmware version 2.00 for its Scorpio 32-channel / 36-track portable mixer-recorder launched earlier this year. Designed for state-of-the-art production sound, with the new firmware the Scorpio gains significant new possibilities, including Dugan Automixing and other anticipated features such as support for additional third party USB control surfaces and the ability to email CSV and PDF Sound Reports from the companion app SD-Remote.
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Get Your Copy of Voice Coil September 2019 Before Heading to CEDIA!
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Get Your Copy of Voice Coil September 2019 Before Heading to CEDIA!

Heading for the 2019 CEDIA Expo, where the Voice Coil team will be in full force, the September 2019 edition features an interesting overview of a new Multi-Driver Loudspeaker with Cross-Coupled Dual Wave-Columns patent, recently sold to Dolby Labs, and a close look at previous tapped wave-column design efforts. In Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the new PD.124NR1 12” neodymium midbass driver from Precision Devices and from Eastech’s Punktkilde line, the FSA044010-0802, a 1” titanium dome tweeter. Voice Coil September 2019 is now available for download, together with all the industry news and updates.
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AES Headphone Technology Conference to Dig Deep into Emerging Audio Technologies and Applications
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AES Headphone Technology Conference to Dig Deep into Emerging Audio Technologies and Applications

The AES is set to hold its second International Headphone Technology Conference, August 27–29 at the Golden Gate Club, Presidio, San Francisco, CA, offering three days of presentations, sessions, demonstrations, and more, all dedicated to headphone technology. Mobile Spatial Audio, Individualization, Assistive Listening and Audio for Augmented Reality offer new areas of study and innovation for this year’s conference.
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KEF Introduces Q250c Compact LCR Speaker to Award-Winning Q Series Home Theater Range
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KEF Introduces Q250c Compact LCR Speaker to Award-Winning Q Series Home Theater Range

KEF announced the arrival of the Q250c, a smaller, more compact adaptation of the original Q650c, promising increased versatility and enhancing the user experience even further by offering new placement options. The new Q250c speaker is an elegantly designed LCR speaker with even more set-up options to allow effortless integration into any home theater system. Available in 3 different finishes (black, white and walnut), the Q250c retails for $599.99.
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Denon Introduces New PMA-600NE Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth and DCD-600NE CD Player
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Denon Introduces New PMA-600NE Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth and DCD-600NE CD Player

Denon announced two new hifi components, the PMA-600NE Integrated Amplifier and DCD-600NE CD Player, enabling music aficionados with new options that deliver higher fidelity and improved connectivity at an accessible price. With carefully chosen components and reflecting Denon's more than 100 years' experience in the design and engineering of premium hifi products, the latest 600 series integrated amplifier with Bluetooth built-in and CD player are great options to begin building a system.
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Workshop Offers Unique Insights Into Waves Nx: The Interoperable Binaural Renderer
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Workshop Offers Unique Insights Into Waves Nx: The Interoperable Binaural Renderer

During the Audio Engineering Society’s second International Conference on Headphone Technology (August 27–29, 2019) in San Francisco, Waves Audio will provide a behind-the-scenes look into Waves Nx and licensing opportunities. Waves Nx is a unique binaural rendering technology designed for professional engineers and ported for consumer product integration. Waves Nx features head-tracking and room emulation, including a new, digital twin of a renowned acoustic space.
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Meridian Audio Shows Expanded Range of Architectural Loudspeaker Solutions at CEDIA 2019
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Meridian Audio Shows Expanded Range of Architectural Loudspeaker Solutions at CEDIA 2019

Suitable for a wide range of applications, including in-wall and in-ceiling installations, Meridian Audio’s new Architectural range of loudspeakers will be demonstrated at CEDIA 2019 together with Meridian’s exclusive ‘CLASS-M’ DSP engine. The Meridian Architectural range includes the DSP520.2 and DSP640.2 In-Wall Loudspeakers, and the DSP320.2 In-Ceiling / In-Wall Loudspeaker. For integrators, the versatility of the range allows for a simple installation and maintenance free solution.
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Pro Audio Technology Expands SR Series Home Cinema Loudspeakers
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Pro Audio Technology Expands SR Series Home Cinema Loudspeakers

Pro Audio Technology (PRO), the supplier of high-output loudspeakers and DSP loudspeaker controllers for installed residential systems, announced three new model additions to its SR series of loudspeakers, as well as an innovative new pivot bracket that provides installation flexibility. The new SR-25im, SR-6im, and SR-26im are discreet but superior sounding speakers, ideal for home theater and multi-room audio environments. And, like the rest of the SR Series, all models feature enhanced cosmetics and more discreet enclosures.
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MSE Audio Introduces Outdoor and Garden Speakers at CEDIA 2019
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MSE Audio Introduces Outdoor and Garden Speakers at CEDIA 2019

MSE Audio, parent company of SoundTube Entertainment, Soundsphere, dARTS, Phase Technology, Induction Dynamics, SolidDrive and Rockustics, will introduce new outdoor and garden speakers at CEDIA 2019, including the new Rockustics SquareRoot 6.5 Coaxial Planter Speaker, the Rockustics Cherry Bomb full-range garden speaker, and the Rockustics OneSub and DubSub subwoofers, all purposely designed to enhance outdoor audio experiences.
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New 2028 Vocal Mic Designed for Live Performance from DPA Microphones
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New 2028 Vocal Mic Designed for Live Performance from DPA Microphones

After a considerable period of beta testing and real-world trial, DPA Microphones introduced the 2028 Vocal Microphone, designed to excel in live performance environments and survive the road. The 2028 will compete in a crowded and traditionally conservative market segment by combining a competitive price and DPA’s renowned natural sound, which allows all types of vocals to shine. Apart from appealing directly to touring singers, the 2028 mic will also find applications in broadcast and pro AV applications.
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