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Soyuz Launches 013 Ambisonic Microphone
by Joao Martins

Soyuz Launches 013 Ambisonic Microphone

The 013 Ambisonic combines four of Soyuz’s 013 FET small diaphragm condensers and four custom transformers into a single, phase-coherent mic that records 360° surround sound with fidelity and character. The included Soyuz Ambisonic plugins provide complete control in post-production, allowing users to shape the soundfield to their imagination. The 013 Ambisonic will simplify any setup, captivate any audience, and translate across any system - stereo or beyond.
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Audio-Technica AT-UMX3: A USB Microphone Extension, Hi-Res Converter, and Audio Mixer
by Joao Martins

Audio-Technica AT-UMX3: A USB Microphone Extension, Hi-Res Converter, and Audio Mixer

Audio-Technica is now shipping its new AT-UMX3 livestreaming USB audio mixer, the first such product for the brand. Known primarily as an innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years (a category that encapsulates microphone membranes but also the pickup in a phono cartridge that converts mechanical vibrations from a stylus into an electrical signal), this first USB audio mixer represents a logical extension for Audio-Technica’s growing portfolio of streaming, podcasting, and home studio products.
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Manger Audio Introduces the Next Generation of Its Star-Shaped Bending Wave Transducer
by Joao Martins

Manger Audio Introduces the Next Generation of Its Star-Shaped Bending Wave Transducer

Manger Audio, the specialized speaker manufacturer from Mellrichstadt, Germany, announced the sixth generation of its globally recognized star-shaped transducer, the W06. The Manger driver works on the principle of bending waves, featuring a flat, flexible diaphragm, and unique coil assembly. In its six major redesign, the Manger W06 transducer now features an optimized motor, new damping system, and a new chassis design, delivering improved linearity, lower distortion, and even more impressive dynamics.
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MSE Audio Announces Rebranding for Commercial and Residential Products
by audioXpress Staff

MSE Audio Announces Rebranding for Commercial and Residential Products

MSE Audio, the Kansas-based audio and speaker manufacturer for the professional and residential audio markets, announced a rebranding strategy, elevating two of its distinct audio brands to better identify its market segments. Under this rebranding, commercial and professional audio products will be represented by SoundTube, and residential products will fall under the PhaseTech brand. Each brand comes with its own dedicated sales reps and internal sales team along with its rich history.
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Harman Opens Consumer Audio Engineering Lab in Denmark and New Factory in Thailand
by Joao Martins

Harman Opens Consumer Audio Engineering Lab in Denmark and New Factory in Thailand

Harman International Industries has opened an Audio Engineering Lab in Kvistgaard, Denmark, aiming to research and develop new headphone audio technologies. Harman's newest audio lab, dedicated to hearables development, is the first of its kind in Europe, benefiting from pool of audio and acoustic engineers that graduate from Denmark universities, among other advantages. Harman also announced a new manufacturing facility in Thailand, to support Harman's portfolio of automotive and components solutions.
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BdSound and NXP Announce Automotive Audio Partnership
by Joao Martins

BdSound and NXP Announce Automotive Audio Partnership

BdSound and NXP Semiconductors have joined forces to combine advanced audio signal processing and voice technology with NXP's latest automotive SAF9100 audio DSP device. BdSound aims to provide cutting-edge integrations to improve voice user experience in next-generation vehicles, through NXP’s recently announced high-performance SAF9100 audio DSP. This platform features dedicated neural-network engines that BdSound will be able to fully explore.
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Avantone Pro Brings Back White Cone Classic Studio Monitors
by Alfred Moody

Avantone Pro Brings Back White Cone Classic Studio Monitors

The company that created a tribute version of the classic Yamaha NS-10M "white cone" nearfield monitors in 2018, is now relaunching refined models of its CLA-10 Active and CLA-10 Passive configurations. Once again, Avantone Pro collaborated with GRAMMY Award-winning mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge (the "CLA" reference) for these full-range, two-way, accurate recreations of an iconic studio monitoring mainstay. The two black box models feature the unmistakable white driver and deliver the unforgiving frequency response or the originals.
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Triangle Introduces Capella Active Connected Speakers Featuring WiSA Wireless
by Joao Martins

Triangle Introduces Capella Active Connected Speakers Featuring WiSA Wireless

Another week, and another European manufacturer announces a new WiSA HT wireless product launch. French hifi speaker manufacturer Triangle announced its classic-looking but cutting-edge Capella connected active speakers with DSP. The Capella is actually a fully integrated system, with complete wired and wireless connectivity, centralized in a Stereo Hub. The bookshelf speakers feature a horn-loaded tweeter with a magnesium dome, and a 6" paper cone woofer. Triangle sells the Capella system with optional speaker stands, a calibration microphone, and even a matching turntable with built-in preamp.
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Listen Launches SoundCheck Version 22 with Python Integration and Many New Features
by Joao Martins

Listen Launches SoundCheck Version 22 with Python Integration and Many New Features

Listen released SoundCheck 22. This update introduces many new features focusing on integration and flexibility for both production and R&D users. These include a new Python Integration module which enables SoundCheck to communicate with many devices and software programs using Python scripts, a new crest factor algorithm, a new multi-channel FFT analyzer, and additional post-processing tools. There are also significant upgrades to the statistics functionality, signal generator, metadata and more. SoundCheck 22 also operates on Apple Silicon processors with significant performance advantages.
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Elytone Expands Parametric Monitoring and Control Capabilities for Dante Director
by Joao Martins

Elytone Expands Parametric Monitoring and Control Capabilities for Dante Director

Elytone partnered with Audinate on the development of extended capabilities for Dante Director, focused on adding parametric monitoring and controls for Dante devices. At Infocomm 2024, Elytone has enabled basic amplifier monitoring on it's AMP-NAP-140C4 V2 Networked Amplifier as an early demonstration to gather input and establish partnerships with manufacturers to further develop and expand the Dante Director platform and potentially tie into other device management applications.
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