Merging Technologies introduces NADAC, Network Attached DAC
Swiss manufacturer Merging Technologies confirms its new high-quality consumer D/A converter, NADAC, will be introduced at the High End Show in Munich on May 14. Following its success with the Horus and Hapi networked audio interfaces for professional applications, Merging is leveraging its technology also for the consumer market.
Studio Meets Lifestyle with the beyerdynamic Custom Studio Headphones
beyerdynamic added a new headphone model to its Custom headphone series, but this one was designed especially for use in professional recording studio environments. The 80 ohm Custom Studio headphones have a closed design with dynamic 45 mm transducers with a frequency range that extends from 5 hertz to 35 kilohertz.
Antelope Audio Introduces MP8d, New Eight-Channel Microphone Preamplifier with A/D Conversion
Antelope Audio introduced a new addition to its family of class-A mic preamps: the MP8d eight-channel mic preamp with A/D conversion. The new MP8d follows the success of the Zen Studio interface and the MP32 mic preamp, inheriting technology from both and establishing Antelope Audio’s mic pre design capabilities in an affordable and attractive solution.
New COMSOL Multiphysics Version 5.1 Allows Integrated Simulation App Design
COMSOL released its Multiphysics version 5.1 software including the first integrated simulation environment for building multiphysics models and for creating and sharing easy-to-use simulation apps. For the industry this allows integrating model building and app design tools into a single environment. The new version also includes hundreds of new features.
Propellerhead Updates Rack Extension Plug-In Platform SDK 2.2
Propellerhead announced further development to its Rack Extension plug-in platform, introducing SDK 2.2 for software developers. This updated development kit offers 2D GUI support and other improvements. Now, developers can create modern, streamlined Rack Extension designs and simplify the user experience for Reason customers.
New JBL Professional VTX V25-II Line Array and System Expansion
JBL Professional announced the launch of the VTX V25-II line array, featuring a brand-new waveguide for improved long-throw performance, improved wavefront control and improved power matching with the Crown I-Tech 4x3500HD 4-channel amplifier. Harman also announced its VTX V20-DF down fill adapter and the JBL HiQnet Performance Manager version 1.8.4, providing complete support for the new loudspeakers.
New Drivers from Eighteen Sound at Prolight+Sound 2015
The Reggio Emilia loudspeaker specialist was in full force at the 2015 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt with an impressive display of new products in its catalogue. New for this year, the 8CX650 and 10CX650 coaxial loudspeakers, announced earlier in the year, are now shipping. But there’s also the ND4015Ti2 compression driver, the XG10 line source waveguide and much more.
Audient Releases iD14 Interface and ASP800 Class-A Microphone Preamplifier
Audient released two interesting products for project/home studios at the 2015 Prolight+Sound / Musikmesse shows. One is the iD14, a two-channel desktop USB 2.0 audio interface. The other is the ASP800, an 8 channel Class-A microphone preamplifier and ADC with HMX MOSFET drive and IRON transformer saturator technologies.
All Set for the 2015 High End Show in Munich
The largest European exhibition for high quality consumer electronics takes place at the MOC Munich, Germany, from 14-17 May, 2015. With an expanded area of four halls and more than 500 exhibitors already confirmed, the High End Society confirmed an impressive array of performances, talks, presentations and industry events.
RØDE Microphones Start Shipping the RØDELink Digital Wireless “Filmmaker Kit”
Australian audio company RØDE Microphones announced the first product in its “RØDELink” digital wireless product range – The Filmmaker Kit – has commenced shipping worldwide. Originally announced in January 2015 as part of the extended RØDELink Digital Wireless System, with this first product, RØDE consolidates its position in the video and field recording markets.