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Shure Unveils IH6500 Interpreter Dual-Sided Headset at InfoComm 2016
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Shure Unveils IH6500 Interpreter Dual-Sided Headset at InfoComm 2016

The new Shure IH6500 Interpreter Headset was designed for professional interpreters who prefer an integrated headset, providing better speech intelligibility, comfortable fit, and multiple connectivity options for use in multi-language meetings and conferences. The dual-sided headset has removable ear pads, allowing for convenient cleaning, and also features a flexible gooseneck microphone boom that pivots 270 degrees. The IH6500 is compatible with Shure DCS 6000-series Interpreter Sets, including the IS 6132 P.
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Waves Audio Introduces X-FDBK Feedback Eliminator Plugin
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Waves Audio Introduces X-FDBK Feedback Eliminator Plugin

Showing the full power of audio processing software, digital signal processing solutions specialists Waves Audio introduced at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, a new tool that provides the ultimate combination of practicality and user friendliness. The new Waves X-FDBK feedback eliminator plugin is an effective solution for one of the most common live sound problems.
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Allen & Heath Introduces Surfaceless Mixing And Preamp Modeling For dLive
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Allen & Heath Introduces Surfaceless Mixing And Preamp Modeling For dLive

During InfoComm 2016, Allen & Heath has released a major firmware update for its dLive series, which includes Director software to enable offline editing and live mixing on a PC with or without a Surface, plus preamp modeling on all 128 channels, 5.1 surround sound, and dedicated Mute Groups. The announcement follows the recent introduction of a host of major enhancements to the feature set and ecosystem of its Qu Series of compact digital mixers.
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dBtechnologies Introduces VIO L210 2-Way Active Line Array System
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dBtechnologies Introduces VIO L210 2-Way Active Line Array System

During InfoComm 2016, Italian manufacturer dBtechnologies introduced a new active line array series. The result of many years’ experience developing new solutions for powered line array systems, the new VIO L 210 reaches the next level among dBtechnologies’ speaker range aimed at larger sound reinforcement applications, offering lighter, and faster to rig elements, with a unique acoustic design combining long throw and detailed audio performance.
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JBL Launches New Flagship CBT Series Column Loudspeaker and Expands Intellivox HP Series Column Loudspeakers at InfoComm 2016
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JBL Launches New Flagship CBT Series Column Loudspeaker and Expands Intellivox HP Series Column Loudspeakers at InfoComm 2016

In 2010, JBL Professional introduced its CBT series of vertical columns, trying to address the successful concept with a passive and more affordable approach. In 2013, Harman acquired the world market leader in vertical array loudspeakers, the Dutch company Duran Audio, and gained access to its sophisticated Digital Directivity Synthesis technology and Axys Intellivox range of products. At InfoComm 2016, JBL now introduced its flagship JBL CBT1000 column array, together with the JBL Intellivox HP-DS170 loudspeaker.
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NTi Audio Strengthens Americas Office with Appointment of Brian MacMillan
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NTi Audio Strengthens Americas Office with Appointment of Brian MacMillan

NTI Americas Inc announced that Brian MacMillan has joined the NTi Audio team working out of its Portland, Oregon office. Brian strengthens the regional customer support capability throughout the United States and the Americas. Brian MacMillan already attended the 2016 InfoComm show in Las Vegas, NV, where the company presented its complete range of test and measurement solutions for acoustics, audio and vibration applications.
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Bang & Olufsen Appoints Henrik Clausen as New CEO
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Bang & Olufsen Appoints Henrik Clausen as New CEO

Bang Olufsen has appointed Henrik Clausen as new CEO with effect from July 1, 2016. Henrik Clausen replaces Tue Mantoni who some time ago initiated a dialogue with the Board of Directors about his long term commitment as CEO once certain important projects had been completed. The Danish company declared that negotiations for a potential takeover from Chinese shareholder Sparkle Roll have terminated without effect.
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InfoComm 2016 Officially the Largest on Record
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InfoComm 2016 Officially the Largest on Record

A record 1,000 exhibitors, including 211 new exhibitors, filled the Las Vegas Convention Center June 8-10 for InfoComm 2016, occupying 527,105 net square feet of exhibit and special events space - also a show record. Attendees registered for more than 12,000 seats at InfoComm University sessions throughout the week, more than double the number engaged in training and education in 2015.
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audioXpress July 2016 Now Available for Download, Directly from the Speaker Factory to Your Hands
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audioXpress July 2016 Now Available for Download, Directly from the Speaker Factory to Your Hands

The July 2016 issue of audioXpress is now available and includes something for everyone. We visit Sinar Baja Electric — the birthplace of speaker driver brand SB Acoustics, report on AXPONA 2016, Mark Driedger shares his amazing D70 Stereo Tube Amplifier project, and we explain how to test Dante-enabled audio devices. And that’s just the start! Download the July 2016 issue now!
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Blue Microphones Announces Bottle Mic Locker Tube Microphone System
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Blue Microphones Announces Bottle Mic Locker Tube Microphone System

Blue announced the Bottle Mic Locker, lauded as “the world’s most versatile tube mic system in one package.” Combining Blue’s flagship Bottle microphone with a variable sensitivity power supply and four of Blue’s interchangeable classic capsules, the Bottle Mic Locker provides access to the highest caliber blend of modern and vintage textures for studio recordings. Available now, for $5,999 (MSRP).
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