New Products
AudioControl Director Model M4800D Multi-Zone Amplifier Debuts
AudioControl’s 8-channel matrix amplifier adds Dante connectivity while retaining compact 1U chassis.
Amplifier
New Products
Nembrini Double Reverb Guitar Amplifier Plug-in Debuts
The Nembrini Audio Double Reverb Guitar Amplifier plug-in is intended to emulate the 1972 Fender Twin Reverb Silver Face combo amplifier.
Technology
Blaze Audio Answers Integrator Demands with Dante-enabled Amplifier Series
Incorporating Dante into Blaze Audio's PowerZone Connect series of amplifiers provides integrators with more options and opportunities for their clients.
New Products
EAW UXA4416 DSP Power Amplifier — A Mix Product of the Week
This week, the folks at EAW unveiled the latest addition to their UXA Series of power amplifiers, the UXA4416.
Outboard-Gear
Mercury 666 Studio Limiting Amplifier — A Mix Real-World Review
We tested a new limiting amplifier based on classic yet little-known single-channel Fairchild unit.
New Products
Optimal Audio Amp Series Launches
Optimal Audio has launched its Amp series, featuring three high-power class A/B amplifiers aimed at the commercial audio sector.
The Wire
PMC Launches Multichannel Amp For Immersive Audio Applications
The power 750-8 is a versatile, eight-channel amplifier that perfectly complements the company’s range of passive monitoring products.
New Products
APEX Updates CloudPower Amplifiers
APEX has announced its third major firmware and software release for the company’s CloudPower installation amplifier series.
New Products
Darkglass Electronics Microtubes X 900 Amplifier Unit Debuts
Darkglass Electronics, a Helsinki, Finland-based audio manufacturer, has launched the Microtubes X 900 amplifier unit.
New Products
Bose Professional PowerShareX Amplifiers Launched
New amplifiers created in collaboration with Powersoft will complement Bose Pro loudspeaker systems.
New Products
Ashly Audio Adds FX750 Amplifier
Ashly Audio has introduced the FX750, a new addition to the Ashly Audio FX Series range of DSP-equipped amplifiers.
New Products
BishopSound Bows Green Waves Solar-Powered Amplifier
UK-based BishopSound has introduced Green Waves, a 4,000W RMS, 2-channel solar-powered amplifier.
New Products
Sonifex Dante Multichannel Headphone Amp Debuts
At NAB 2023, Sonifex Ltd has debuted its new AVN-AH8 multi-channel headphone amplifier.
Business
Community Europe S.A. Acquires Apex
European pro-audio conglomerate Community Europe S.A. has acquired another Belgian company—the installation amplifier brand, Apex.
Reviews
Universal Audio Dream ’65 Reverb Amplifier – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine dives into Universal Audio's new Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier pedal and comes away thoroughly impressed.
New Products
Lindell Audio LiN2A Leveling Amplifier Debuts
Lindell Audio has unveiled its LiN2A Vintage Leveling Amplifier, bringing modern features and manufacturing to its take on a popular vintage dynamics processor.
New Products
Lake People G108 Studio Headphone Amplifier Announced
Lake People has announced the G108, a new headphone amplifier intended for mixing and mastering applications.
New Products
HH Electronics Launches M-Series Amplifiers
UK-based HH Electronics has announced the launch of its M-Series high power, 2U rack amplifiers.
New Products
Barix Updates IPAC Line with V2.9 Firmware Update
Barix has added a selection of new features to its IPAC (IP Audio Client) family of IP audio decoders and amplifiers.
New Products
LEA Professional Connect Series 1504 Amplifier Debuts
LEA Professional is shipping its new Connect Series 1504 four-channel amplifier, designed for use in large installations.
New Products
ART HP-1 In-Ear Monitor Amplifier Launched
Yorkville Sound subsidiary Applied Research & Technology (ART) has unveiled its new HP-1 In-Ear Monitor Amplifier.
New Products
d&b audiotechnik 5D Installation Amplifier Debuts
d&b audiotechnik has introduced its new 5D installation amplifier, a four-channel DSP amplifier with integrated audio networking.
New Products
Black Rooster Audio VLA-2A Mark II Plug-In Debuts
Black Rooster Audio has launched its updated VLA-2A Mark II Vintage Leveling Amplifier plug-in, emulating a vintage opto compressor.
New Products
Barix Exstreamer MPA400 IP Audio Decoder/Amplifier Launched
Exstreamer delivers up to 40-watt RMS audio output to low-impedance speakers while integrating them into AoIP systems.
Business
Focusrite Acquires Linea Research
Focusrite plc has acquired UK-based amplifier manufacturer Linea Research Holdings Ltd.
New Products
Pro Audio Technology Launches New Amplifiers
Pro Audio Technology has unveiled a new line of five modular amplifiers intended for use by integrators.
New Products
Avantone Pro CLA-400 Studio Reference Amplifier Unveiled
Avantone Pro has released its CLA-400 Studio Reference Amplifier, developed in collaboration with Grammy-winning mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge.
New Products
CODA Audio LINUS12C Amplifier Launches
CODA Audio has introduced its new LINUS12C amplifier, intended for touring, permanent installation, corporate AV and portable applications.
Outboard-Gear
Sterling SHA4 Headphone Amplifier – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Rob Tavaglione finds that despite mostly typical features, the Sterling Audio SHA4 headphone amp has some cool design quirks.
Facilities
Seagrass Studio Grows
Los Angeles-based producer Brad Wood’s Seagrass Studio is now fully-equipped to tackle Dolby Atmos immersive work.
The Wire
Theory Audio Design Expands Automator Software
Downloadable now from the Theory website, Automator v2.0 allows installers to deploy Theory surround systems utilizing two of the company’s ALC-1809 Loudspeaker Controllers simultaneously...
Blog
Top Guitar Miking Tips—How to Capture a Roaring Guitar Amp
Recording guitars so that they still sound big on small speakers isn’t easy. Here’s guitar miking advice from the pros, sharing how they’ve miked...
International
LEA Professional is In the Swim with ESS Audio
A massive pool and rec center turned to ESS Audio and LEA Professional for key audio system control.
The Wire
Pro Audio Technology Ships ALC-3316 with Configurator Software
At the nucleus of every PRO system, each ALC-3316 Amplified Loudspeaker Controller provides 8-balanced analog audio inputs and 9-channels of amplification for up to...
Live Sound
Canada Goose Takes Journey with LEA Professional
Canada Goose’s wild LEA Professional-powered AV installation underlines the possibilities of creative retail “experiences” for reaching consumers.
Business
Powersoft Sets Extra E-Training Courses Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown
Italian pro-audio manufacturer Powersoft has increased its capacity to deliver online trainings to counter covid-19 restrictions.
Live Sound
Hairball Turns It Up with EV
Arena-rock tribute act, Hairball, has been touring loud and proud with the help of Purple Hat Productions and a sizable EV/Dynacord system.
Business
QSC, Rock-Ola Team to Power New Jukeboxes.
To paraphrase Joan Jett, “Put a GX3 in the jukebox, baby.”
The Wire
Theory Audio Design Now Shipping
The first seven models including a multi-purpose loudspeaker, two subwoofers, three soundbars, and an Amplified Loudspeaker Controller, are now available worldwide.
Product Reviews
Sound City SC20 Combo – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Rich Tozzoli says, check out the Sound City SC20 Combo if you’re looking for a solid, hand-assembled, tone-shaping tube amp.
Live Sound
Yamaha and Nexo Ready for NAMM Grand Plaza Stage
Yamaha will present three major concerts at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show, fielding its flagship Yamaha and Nexo pro audio equipment to make them...
New Products
Product of the Week: Ashly mXa-1502 Mixer-Amplifier
Intended for use in restaurants, sports bars, small clubs, event centers and hotels, the mXa-1502 from Ashly is a combination mixer-amplifier capable of providing...