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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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08/25/09 10:55 AM,
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A group of industry-leading audio/video (A/V), consumer electronics and silicon companies today (August 25, 2009) announced the launch of AVnu Alliance. AVnu is an industry forum dedicated to enhancing professional-quality audio/video by promoting emerging IEEE 802.1 Audio/Video Bridging (AVB) networking standards for a broad range of markets including professional AV and consumer electronics. The founding members of the AVnu Alliance include Broadcom Corp., Cisco Systems., Harman International, Intel Corp., Samsung Electronics, and Xilinx In addition to the founders, Avid Technology,…
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Friday, August 21, 2009
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08/21/09 01:30 PM,
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Blue Microphones has named industry veteran John Maier as chief executive officer, following nearly seven years as CEO of TC Group Americas where he worked with such brands as Tannoy, TC Electronic, Lab.gruppen, TC-Helicon, Dynaudio Acoustics and Linn Electronics. Maier joins Blue with the charter of building on 15 years of success and recent exponential growth following their acquisition last year by private equity firm Transom Capital Group. In addition to Blue’s pro audio product line, Maier will oversee the…
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
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07/30/09 08:46 AM,
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Cakewalk has announced three new USB audio interfaces - the UA-25EX, UA-4FX, and UA-101, designed to quickly and easily connect and capture audio for Mac and PC. “Today’s announcement reflects our continued efforts to work with Roland to introduce powerful, inexpensive hardware solutions for the consumer and pro-audio markets,” said Michael Hoover, Cakewalk’s executive vice president of products. “From our SONAR V-Studio products to our new foray into audio and MIDI interfaces, the response from the marketplace has been very…
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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07/22/09 10:07 AM,
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Shure has introduced three new professional headphone models, the company’s first over-the-ear headphones designed specifically for studio applications. The SRH840, SRH440, and SRH240 join Shure’s lineup of professional and home recording equipment, including the recently introduced X2u, XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter and PG27USB and PG42USB side address condenser microphones. The SRH840, SRH440, and SRH240 each have a unique sound signature, and offer home recordists, performing artists, and studio engineers premium sound quality for a variety of uses – from active listening…
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Monday, June 29, 2009
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06/29/09 12:52 PM,
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Harman International Industries has announced an agreement between its BSS division and NETGEAR to launch the world’s first AVB (IEEE Audio Video Bridge) switches for networking multichannel audio and video over standardized Ethernet. 2009 InfoComm in Orlando saw the immediate introduction of a pair of 16-port and 24-port co-branded switches featuring specialized AVB hardware and software for use in a wide array of fixed installation audio video applications. Standardized multichannel audio and video over Ethernet, enabled by AVB, provides AV…
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06/29/09 06:25 AM,
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iZotope has expanded its extensive licensing program with a suite of audio enhancement tools and effects available for integration into third party software applications for the iPhone and iPod touch handheld devices. Over the years, many companies have chosen iZotope’s research and development, product design, and long-term support to help improve and differentiate their products, with the new iZotope Mobile Audio software development library based on award-winning and innovative audio DSP code base derived from iZotope’s professional and consumer product…
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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06/23/09 10:37 AM,
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Charles Harrigan of Greenville, SC is the winner of a premium Audio-Technica BP4025 stereo microphone ($749 MSRP) in the latest PSW Sweepstakes drawing. In addition, Pam Crawford of Palm Harbor, FL also was selected as a winner in the same sweepstakes and is now the owner of an Audio-Technica AT8022 stereo microphone ($499 MSRP). Congratulations to both Charles and Pam! The next PSW Sweepstakes, where all readers are eligible to win just by entering, will be coming up soon. Meanwhile,…
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Tuesday, June 02, 2009
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06/02/09 08:11 AM,
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Xantech Corporation has announced the appointment of Mark Cerasuolo as Director of Marketing and Business Development, with the announcement made by Graham Hallett, Xantech President. In his new position, Cerasuolo’s responsibilities will include developing a unified, long-term strategy to increase overall brand visibility and market penetration, as well as seeking out new business opportunities in the residential, commercial and building markets. Cerasuolo’s 20-plus years of experience in the consumer electronics industry include director-level roles in marketing, technology and product management,…
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Monday, June 01, 2009
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06/01/09 09:33 AM,
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Sabine is now shipping SWM6000 Smart Spectrum wireless microphone systems that operate in the 915 MHz ISM band, which is license-free and available for use in North and South America. Because the 902 to 928 MHz ISM band is outside the range of frequencies that have been allocated for consumer wireless products and broadcast digital television (DTV), wireless users will be able to use all available channels in the band without interference from DTV or other UHF devices. SWM6000 Smart…
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
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05/21/09 10:30 AM,
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The U.S. subsidiary of audio pioneer Sennheiser has named Baycom, Inc. as the recipient of its first Marketing Award of the Year. Baycom, a supplier of professional wireless communication services, is recognized for its overall marketing initiative and enthusiasm for Sennheiser’s line of installed sound products throughout 2008, with particular emphasis on the Sennheiser wireless Tourguide system. In fact, Baycom, which has provided innovative wireless communication solutions and services to private enterprise, government and public safety entities for over 50…
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