Loudspeaker Technology Part 11: Electrostatic Speakers October 3^rd 2017 - 08:00 AM

Although the loudspeaker business is dominated by moving coil transducers, the electrostatic loudspeaker has some advantages if used wisely. John Watkinson looks at this alternative technology.

Genelec Brings Cloud Services and Reference Levels to GLM 3 Software September 18^th 2017 - 01:00 PM

Genelec has introduced GLM 3, a new generation of audio monitor calibration software that incorporates beta Cloud services and Reference Level listening features.

Genelec Introduces the 7380 SAM Subwoofer September 16^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

Genelec has debuted the 7380 SAM subwoofer, a new flagship model that delivers both high SPL and an extended low-distortion, low frequency response in a compact enclosure.

Loudspeaker Technology Part 10: Tweeters September 5^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

The dome tweeter is common in Hi-Fi speakers because it looks as though it ought to work. Here John Watkinson explains that appearances can be deceptive.

Sennheiser and Neumann Broaden Professional Audio Beyond Traditional Television at IBC 2017 August 15^th 2017 - 12:05 PM

At this year’s IBC, Sennheiser and Neumann will present audio solutions for all levels of media production, ranging from computer-based audio made in home studios to high-end mixing on consoles in a professional studio.

Loudspeaker Technology Part 9: Methods of Controlling Directivity July 25^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

The need for good directivity in loudspeakers cannot be sufficiently emphasised and remains an area that speaker designers sometimes neglect. The result destroys acoustic realism and makes loudspeakers sound like loudspeakers instead of like the original sound.

Mackie Introduces MR Series Studio Monitors July 20^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

Mackie has debuted the MR Series, new audio monitors featuring a logarithmic waveguide that provides an ultra-wide listening sweet spot and enhanced stereo imaging.

Another Country, the Detroit Media Firm, Chooses Genelec 8331 Smart Active Monitors July 19^th 2017 - 12:05 PM

Genelec 8331 speakers have been chosen by Another Country, the Detroit media facility, for its clients doing television, radio and industrial production.

On Using Headphones and Studio Monitors for Mixing July 11^th 2017 - 11:00 AM

One of the most frequent questions that audio manufacturers get is whether their engineering customers should mix sound on headphones or studio monitors. The answer is simple. High quality mixes can be achieved on either…or both.

Genelec Held Listening Showcase in Nashville July 6^th 2017 - 03:00 PM

Genelec, the studio monitor company, held a listening showcase of its new “The Ones” series of Compact Coaxial Active Monitors on July 11 in Nashville.

IK Multimedia Debuts ARC System 2.5 Room Correction System June 29^th 2017 - 12:05 PM

IK Multimedia has announced its new ARC System 2.5, the first acoustic correction system that combines a MEMS (microelectro-mechanical systems) omnidirectional measurement microphone with room correction software for most Mac/PC DAWs.

Genelec Introduces the 1032C Monitor Speaker June 7^th 2017 - 01:30 PM

Genelec has introduced the 1032C, a long popular monitor speaker now upgraded with Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) technology.

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