Attero Tech Introduces New Dante Network Audio Monitor and Four Channel Output Interface
At ISE 2016, AV solutions and audio networking OEM design specialist Attero Tech launched the unDNEMO 64 Channel Dante Network Audio Monitor which makes it easy to monitor up audio channels on a network. The company also introduced its new unD4O Dante output interface, which the company says is the most cost-effective 4 output Dante device available.
MAG Audio Extends Professional Transducer Range with new 21” Woofer
From the innovative minds of MAG Audio comes a new high-power low distortion 21” low frequency transducer, which the Ukrainian company says is a competitive high-quality alternative to more compact and effective subwoofers designs. The new MAG M2108 woofer uses a aluminum die-cast frame with improved ventilated 4.5” voice coil and features the company’s removable self-centering ferrite magnet system.
ISE 2016 Confirms Record Attendance and is Now the World’s Largest AV and Systems Integration Show
The organizers promised ‘More 4 You’ and produced the most for everyone. The first four-day Integrated Systems Europe exhibition came to a close on 12 February with a final count of 65,686 registered attendees. This represents a 6,338 (10.7%) increase on the 2015 edition and officially positions ISE as the world’s largest AV and systems integration tradeshow.
Alliance for IP Media Solutions Expands Efforts for IP Media Convergence
It’s not only on the audio industry that there is a focus on the transition towards IP networking. The video and broadcast industries are also focused on this media networking convergence and the new Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) is now fast expanding and augmenting its efforts to support the transition to IP via open standards and interoperability.
Media Networking Alliance Creates AES67 Momentum at ISE 2016
You can call it the “rtf” format or the neutral “Switzerland” of audio networking. The AES67 open format is here and the demonstrations at ISE 2016 reflected the growing importance of network interoperability in AV. Several initiatives promoted by the Media Networking Alliance (MNA) at this show served to demonstrate how important this will be for audio in general.
dbx goRack Affordable Performance Processor in Pocket Format
At Winter NAMM 2016, dbx was showcasing its goRack Performance Processor, an easy-to-use loudspeaker management processor that enables a portable PA system to be optimized for the best-possible sound quality. Effectively introduced at the end of last year, the goRack incorporates the best of dbx’s acclaimed DriveRack series processing simplified down to a compact unit that fits into the palm of the hand.
Ircam Lab’s The Snail Revolutionary Instrument Tuner/Analyzer Software
Radical innovation in audio is always happening these days… mostly in software. Ircam Lab, a commercial arm of French research institute IRCAM, just announced the release of their revolutionary new software, The Snail. This modern looking Tuner/Analyser software offers a new and extremely accurate way of tuning and analyzing an instrument.
OCA Alliance Promoted Open Control Architecture/AES70 Standard at ISE 2016
The OCA Alliance has successfully promoted the new Open Control Architecture (OCA) AES70 standard at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2016 show in Amsterdam. The association promoted a display of the latest developments and introduced the OCA MicroDemo development platform to other manufacturers and system integrators. PC-based Control Specialist Beckhoff also announced OCA (AES70) integration at ISE 2016.
Fluance’s Fi70 Makes a Design Statement in Bluetooth Speakers
Arriving from Fluance, a manufacturer of “serious performance” home theater systems, as they describe themselves, the new Fi70 Bluetooth Speaker makes a statement in design and audio quality. The Fi70 is the world’s first wireless speaker to house dual 8” woofers in a 3-way six driver design with integrated amplifier, pushing the limits on audio reproduction, while combining a passion for music with a truly original design.
Pascal Celebrates 10 Years of Success with Amplifier Modules for Pro-Audio Applications
Established since February, 2006, Pascal A/S is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It has been 10 years in which the company has achieved a remarkable growth rate and established itself as a solid “power-partner” with its high-power amplifier modules for professional audio loudspeaker manufacturers working in the self-powered PA sector.