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JoeCo BLUEBOX Recorder and Audio Interface Now Shipping
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JoeCo BLUEBOX Recorder and Audio Interface Now Shipping

Following the September launch of its BLUEBOX Workstation Interface Recorders, British company JoeCo has announced the release of a dedicated driver for all recent versions of Windows. Covering Windows 7, 8 and 10, the driver is suitable for the entire BLUEBOX range. Designed to raise the standard of DAW-based recording set-ups, while ensuring that no work is ever lost thanks its unique back-up facility, BLUEBOX is now shipping to all markets.
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Audyssey Unveils eVR Enhanced Far Field Voice Recognition Suite
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Audyssey Unveils eVR Enhanced Far Field Voice Recognition Suite

Audyssey eVR is a complete suite of advanced acoustic and voice algorithms to enable accurate voice recognition and clear voice communication on any device. According to the Los Angeles audio solutions company, this new embeddable platform allows best-in-class far field performance in consumer electronics products that rely on voice-based user interaction. The new Audyssey eVR suite of audio technologies is now available to manufacturers.
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Vicoustic Introduces VicTotem Configurable Acoustic Solution for Hifi and Pro Audio Applications
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Vicoustic Introduces VicTotem Configurable Acoustic Solution for Hifi and Pro Audio Applications

Acoustic solutions specialist Vicoustic continues to expand its portfolio. Following the recent release of a number of new acoustics products for building and construction applications, Vicoustic now announced the release of their VicTotem configurable acoustic totem, combining absorption, diffusion and bass trap in a single modular structure. VicTotem combines VicPET Wool, Vicycle Microsuede Fabric, and Wood materials, available in a series of modules with multiple finishes and colors.
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Celemony Releases Melodyne 4.1 Note-Based Editing Audio Software
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Celemony Releases Melodyne 4.1 Note-Based Editing Audio Software

German company Celemony announced the availability of Melodyne 4.1, featuring even better integration with selected DAWs, new functions and greater ease of use. When Melodyne is integrated into a DAW by means of ARA, Version 4.1 now allows the simultaneous display and editing of an unlimited number of DAW tracks in a single Melodyne plug-in window – ideal for backing vocals and other multitrack applications.
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Eminence Introduces Custom Shop for Custom Design, Tuning and Modification of Existing Drivers
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Eminence Introduces Custom Shop for Custom Design, Tuning and Modification of Existing Drivers

For 50 years Eminence has been all about providing high quality solutions for any audio application. Whether it’s a custom designed speaker for an OEM customer or an off the shelf stock model available on their website, Eminence has a design to fit virtually any need. The skilled technicians in Eminence’s Custom Shop are now able to customize a product by offering an existing model in an alternate impedance, break-in speakers so that the tone becomes exactly what users expect, or design a new driver from scratch and custom manufacture it.
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Rational Acoustics Releases Smaart v8.1 Update
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Rational Acoustics Releases Smaart v8.1 Update

Rational Acoustics confirmed that Smaart v8.1 is now available. This first major version update for the Smaart v8 audio analyzer and measurement platform includes significant feature additions and interface modifications, improved data handling as well as a host of new feature additions for usability, security and efficiency. The company says this free update is recommended for all Smaart v.8 users, on both Microsoft Windows and Mac OSX. The update introduces improved Windows 10 touch screen support.
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Alex Case Takes On Role of Audio Engineering Society President
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Alex Case Takes On Role of Audio Engineering Society President

As the Audio Engineering Society (AES) continues to forge new directions in the advancement of audio science and practice, Alex Case has assumed the presidency of the world’s preeminent professional audio organization. President Case has dedicated his professional life to the study of aesthetics, perception, signal processing, electroacoustics and room acoustics for the creation and enjoyment of recorded music.
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DACS Test Lab Multifunction Test Unit and Universal Tool for Installers
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DACS Test Lab Multifunction Test Unit and Universal Tool for Installers

DACS Audio is a company with over 25 years of field experience in Audio Installation, Studio Design, and Acoustic Treatment. In addition, DACS design and build a range of very highly regarded pro-Audio equipment, from microphone preamps and analogue processors, to monitor controllers. The company’s Test Lab is a portable trouble-shooting solution for all pro audio engineers that addresses all the problems that could be encountered, and is a must-have tool in live sound, installation, and studios.
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Koss Launches Porta Pro Limited Edition in Two New Colorways
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Koss Launches Porta Pro Limited Edition in Two New Colorways

Koss Corporation, the U.S. based high-fidelity Stereophone manufacturer and inventor of the world’s first SP3 Stereophone in 1958, announced the release of its Porta Pro Limited Edition headphones in two colorways, which were both chosen by Koss fans worldwide. Two Porta Pro Limited Edition designs are now available exclusively on the company’s website. The new Koss models maintain the essential of the popular over-ear design, with some additional features.
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Audio-Technica Now Shipping ATM350a Microphone Systems with UniMount Components for Musical Instruments
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Audio-Technica Now Shipping ATM350a Microphone Systems with UniMount Components for Musical Instruments

With its wide variety of UniMount mounting systems and capacity for handling extreme SPLs, the new Audio-Technica ATM350a cardioid condenser microphone was purposely designed to answer the needs of musicians and audio engineers dealing with capturing of musical instruments. The microphone’s cardioid polar pattern protects against feedback by reducing side and rear pickup, while the switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter on the in-line power module helps control undesired ambient noise.
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