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Sennheiser Introduces Next Generation of Popular HD 500 Headphone Range
by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Introduces Next Generation of Popular HD 500 Headphone Range

For those seeking to enhance their experience of home entertainment and unlock the full potential of their home audio equipment, Sennheiser has launched the next generation of its popular HD 500 series headphone range. Powered by the audio specialist’s proprietary transducer technology for excellent sound performance, the new headphones feature enhanced ergonomics for exceptional wearing comfort and contemporary good looks.
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Riedel Communications Reinforces Market Reach with ASL and DELEC Acquisitions
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Riedel Communications Reinforces Market Reach with ASL and DELEC Acquisitions

In the digital/IP age, the intercom market expanded also into media distribution and infrastructure. The companies who understood that strategic reach are now the dominant players. Following several other acquisitions in the intercom segment, at the IBC 2016 show, Riedel Communications announced the acquisition of ASL Intercom BV, from The Netherlands and DELEC Audio und Videotechnik, from Germany. With those acquisitions, Riedel essentially expanded its engineering resources considerably.
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Much to Learn and Discover with audioXpress October 2016. Now Available!
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Much to Learn and Discover with audioXpress October 2016. Now Available!

audioXpress October 2016 is now available online and features two exciting reviews—one on the Bricasti Design M1 Dual Mono DAC - Deluxe Limited Edition and the other on the XiVero MusicScope file analysis software. We also report on this year’s 2016 Midwest Audiofest Speaker Design competition; Christopher Paul shares his Regulated Filament Supply project; and we talk about microphones with Matthew McGlynn, owner of Microphone-Parts. This and much more to read. Download your edition now.
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Blackmagic Design Makes a Grand Entrance Into Professional Audio with Acquisition of Fairlight
by Joao Martins

Blackmagic Design Makes a Grand Entrance Into Professional Audio with Acquisition of Fairlight

As reported back in July 2016, Australian technology development company Fairlight.AU was actively seeking a buyer for its Professional Audio technology and intended to focus on licensing its existing generic user-interface technologies. At IBC 2016, the largest company in broadcast and professional video technologies from Australia, Blackmagic Design, confirmed the acquisition, together with many other spectacular announcements.
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Technica Del Arte Launches uMi USB Microphone Interface at IBC 2016
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Technica Del Arte Launches uMi USB Microphone Interface at IBC 2016

A highlight of Technica Del Arte’s presence at IBC 2016 was the launch of uMi, a professional location broadcast and recording USB microphone interface, designed with the mobile reporter and musician in mind. Compact, robust, flexible, multi-platform and delivering 24-bit/192kHz audio quality for all professional applications, the compact uMi microphone was designed in response to a number of key requests from users of Technica Del Arte’s popular LUCI reporter software.
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ReSound Strengthens Smart Hearing Portfolio with New Mini BTE Made for iPhone
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ReSound Strengthens Smart Hearing Portfolio with New Mini BTE Made for iPhone

Danish hearing loss specialists, ReSound introduced the latest model of its award-winning ReSound LiNX2 Smart Hearing family: the world’s only mini behind-the-ear (BTE) model to feature Made for iPhone, featuring telecoil capabilities. ReSound LiNX2 is the world’s first internet-connected hearing aid, connecting to the Internet to locate misplaced hearing aids and is now available with even more options for users.
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JoeCo Launches BLUEBOX Workstation Interface Recorders
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JoeCo Launches BLUEBOX Workstation Interface Recorders

Set to raise the standard of DAW-based recording set-ups, the BLUEBOX range of Workstation Interface Recorders is officially launching from JoeCo at IBC 2016. The new range combines a superior multi-channel USB 2.0 DAW interface with high quality preamps on every channel, with the reliability of JoeCo’s range of 24-bit/96kHz Blackbox Recorders, used as on-board backup recording, or as a stand-alone, live, multi-channel audio acquisition recorder connected to a DAW for live mixdown.
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New Premium Wireless, Bluetooth Earphones from Beats
by Joao Martins

New Premium Wireless, Bluetooth Earphones from Beats

Apple’s rogue army of lifestyle audio products received its first ever update since Cupertino invested in the brand with the unveiling of the new Solo3 Wireless Headphones, BeatsX and Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones. All three new Bluetooth products benefited from Apple’s integrated W1 chip, Class 1 Bluetooth, extended battery life, Fast Fuel charge, and the Beats popular sound signature.
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Mobile Audio, Streaming and Smart-Home Takes Centre Place at IFA 2016
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Mobile Audio, Streaming and Smart-Home Takes Centre Place at IFA 2016

More international trade visitors, more international media, visitors excited by the variety of innovation, positive mood across the board. That’s how the organisers of IFA Berlin, one of the largest trade shows for consumer electronics and home appliances, describe the 2016 edition, which took place at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds (ExpoCenter City). New audio products were front and centre at this year’s event.
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Bowers & Wilkins Introduces New P7 Wireless and P3 Series 2 Headphones
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Bowers & Wilkins Introduces New P7 Wireless and P3 Series 2 Headphones

Famed British loudspeaker company, Bowers & Wilkins is reinforcing its headphone range with the announcement of the all-new P7 Wireless headphones, in tandem with the launch of the P3 Series 2, a new and improved version of their award-winning P3 over-ear headphones with improved audio and a new premium leather finish. According to B&W, the new P7 Wireless sets a new standard for on-the-go listening, delivering “professional quality sound” on the move with the added convenience of simple wireless streaming.
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