Open Control Architecture Alliance Exhibits at Prolight+Sound 2015
The OCA Alliance is continuing its promotion of the OCA message at this year’s Prolight+Sound exhibition, both on the exhibition floor and in the activities of its members at the show. Among exhibiting member companies, d&b audiotechnik is launching its next generation D20 amplifier, a major new OCA enabled product.
Steinberg releases Cubase Elements 8 Entry-level DAW
Steinberg released Cubase Elements 8, the entry-level music production system for sound recording, editing and mixing, with many new features and enhancements that greatly expand on proven standards and technologies known from Cubase. A great software package at only 99.99 USD/Euros.
2015 NAB Show Floor Expands To Over One Million Net Square Feet
The National Association of Broadcasters announced that some 244 companies will exhibit at the NAB Show for the first time in 2015. The NAB Show, held April 11-16, 2015 in Las Vegas, is the world’s largest broadcast and media technology show and this year’s edition has expanded to over one million net square feet of exhibit space.
Alcons Audio Introduces Two New Pro-Ribbon Line-arrays at Prolight+Sound 2015
Dutch audio innovators Alcons Audio will be showing its latest pro-ribbon sound systems at Prolight+Sound 2015, and demonstrating new evolutionary audio solutions. Among the highlights for the show is the presentation of no less than 2 new pro-ribbon line-array systems and the new proprietary ALC control software protocol.
Nugen Audio’s Loudness Management Batch (LMB) Processor Receives AS-11 DPP Certification From Advanced Media Workflow Association
Nugen Audio announced that its Loudness Management Batch (LMB) Processor has received certification by the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) as an AS-11 DPP-compliant product. Nugen’s LMB Processor demonstrated compliance with the new standard for MXF contribution of loudness-compliant audio.
DPA Microphones Expands d:facto Vocal Microphone Range
DPA Microphones is using the Prolight+Sound 2015 show to introduce a new model on its d:facto Vocal Microphone range. Already renowned for its audio quality and versatility on the live stage, this modular range now includes a new broadcast-quality capsule with low noise characteristics for presenters and reporters.
The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show To Provide International Legal Services
Over 38 vetted suppliers and OEM assemblers have enlisted to participate on the first edition of The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show in Guangzhou, China. Since doing business in China has all kinds of associated legal issues, the promoters invited one of China’s most respected legal firms to attend with their international representative on hand.
Pan Acoustics Announces Pan Beam Dante Option at Proligh+Sound 2015
Pan Acoustics confirmed it is unveiling Dante audio network options for its Pan Beam series of high-performance beamsteering speakers, together with Powerline technology options for existing two-wire installations. The German company will also unveil a new model to its Pan Speaker series of compact passive vertical array systems.
Positive Grid Partners With Berklee Online on Music Production Course On iPad
Positive Grid and Berklee Online announced “Music Writing and Production with the iPad,” the first online music production course that teaches how to create, record, mix, and master music entirely on the iPad using Positive Grid’s Final Touch and other iOS apps.
Energy-Friendly IC and Evaluation Kit for iOS Audio Accessory Development
Silicon Labs now offers a digital audio bridge chip and evaluation kit designed to simplify the development of accessories for iOS devices with Lightning connector. Target applications include guitar and microphone recording dongles, audio docks, and headphones. The CP2614 IC also provides built-in support for communication between iOS applications and accessory hardware.