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Two compact digital mixing consoles joined by three new RUio Series utility I/O devices along with DM7 Series V2.0 firmware that expands integration across the DM Series of products while introducing workflow enhancements. The DM5 is a dual-bay 60-channel console with 26 faders, while the DM5 Compact is a single-bay 48-channel console with 13 faders. Both support Dante networking at 96 kHz and offer processing, routing, USB audio, remote control, and Bluetooth playback. They're also equipped with new glass key technology, which combines tactile controls with dynamic labeling that changes based on workflow and system status. Additional capabilities include customizable controls, Dynamic Mode operation, adjustable display viewing angles, and Yamaha Assist functions designed to simplify setup and operation. Optional software packages add functionality for broadcast, theater, and conferencing applications. Meanwhile, DM7 series V2.0 firmware supports the DM5 and DM5 Series along with the new RUio1608SB-D, RUio0804-D and RUio16FLX-D utility I/O units, and the existing DME5, DME3 and NEXO DME10 signal processors.

A handheld wireless microphone transmitter, available in both UHF and 1.4 GHz variants, incorporating the company's WMAS wide-band technology that's designed to deliver low latency audio while providing the continuous monitoring, remote configuration and operational visibility required by modern productions. Monitoring and remote configuration are built into the Spectera ecosystem through the integrated control channel without requiring a separate wireless control network. The transmitter maintains continuous bidirectional communication with the Base Station, enabling engineers to monitor battery status, RF performance, audio levels, signal strength and link quality in real time while remotely adjusting microphone parameters such as gain and low-cut. It shares the BA 70 or BA 70 2.2 rechargeable battery with the Spectera SEK bodypack and offers metal construction, AES-256 encryption and an OLED display. And, it's compatible with numerous Sennheiser and Neumann microphone capsules.

A directional headset microphone designed for live environments where clarity, feedback rejection and ease of use are requirements. It has a physically asymmetrical design and a shifted acoustical axis of the microphone capsule that, together with the tightly controlled proximity effect, make it less sensitive to exact placement and helps ensure more consistent sound, even if the headset is repositioned during a performance. The supercardioid mic also incorporates DPA's patent-pending CORE+ technology. It offers switchable boom placement (left or right), and along with the asymmetrical capsule design and shifted acoustical axis, allows the microphone to be positioned discreetly beside or slightly behind the speaker's or performer's mouth. IP58 certification means it offers resistance to dust and humidity, while its modular connection options are compatible with major wireless systems. The headset is available in multiple colors, sizes and termination options.

A software update for the company's LV1 digital live mixing platform that introduces a refreshed user interface, more flexible mixer layouts, expanded tactile control and numerous workflow enhancements designed to make live mixing faster, easier and more intuitive. The update is available for users of LV1 mixers, including the LV1 Classic mixing console. The graphical interface includes redesigned layouts, sharper high-resolution graphics, improved use of screen real estate and an updated color-coding system designed to make critical information easier to identify while giving engineers faster access to the controls they rely on most throughout a performance. Version 17 also introduces more flexible mixer layouts with more detailed information available at a glance. This includes a new triple-bay mixer view that allows more detailed information and more control options per channel to remain visible at one time — including info about Dyn/EQ, aux sends, routing, processing, and much more. Engineers can customize the contents and order of each row, save layouts as presets and quickly adapt the workspace for different productions or personal preferences. Expanded Channel Focus views, improved status indicators, and new visual indicators for functions such as Recall Safe, Dugan and IEM status further streamline daily operation.

A specialized microphone designed to capture impacts and vibrations transmitted through surfaces and structures that's built to meet IPX7 waterproof performance standards in applications such as sports broadcasting, film and television production, field recording, theater and more. The BP880R uses a high-sensitivity piezoelectric sensor to detect physical vibrations and convert them into an audio signal. It makes it possible to record sounds such as a skate blade moving across ice, a skier traveling over a course, a swimmer interacting with a pool, or a hockey puck striking the goal. The transducer has minimal sensitivity to airborne sound, helping production teams isolate these effects from surrounding ambience. The phantom-powered unit combines its piezoelectric sensor with an internal preamplifier, allowing it to deliver a clear signal over long cable runs.

Analog connected mixing consoles available in 12-, 16-, 22-, and 32-channel configurations, with each model offering the same feature set regardless of input channel count. The layout separates the console's creative inputs and its output sections for more intuitive navigation, while color-coded buttons and tactile "squircle" knobs are designed to help ensure accurate adjustments, even in low-light environments. Onboard are Soundcraft Ghost mic preamps, Sapphyre EQ, and dbx one-knob compressors with harmonic enhancement. A built-in Lexicon hardware effects processor – now with preset Store and Tap Tempo – is designed to expand creative control, while combo jack inputs, inserts, and an included software bundle support modern hybrid workflows. Rack-mount ears are included on the 12- and 16-channel models.

A network-enabled solid-state recorder/player that supports recording and playback at resolutions of up to 96 kHz/24-bit and accommodates SDXC cards and USB flash drives. External CD drives can also be connected to support playback of audio discs and AAC files. Recording and playback functions, along with multiple control and connectivity options, make the unit suitable for commercial and public facilities, halls and theaters, broadcast installations, and conference systems. The SS-R300N adds network functionality through its built-in LAN port, allowing the unit to connect directly to a server. Files can be uploaded and downloaded manually or through automated processes using FTPS client and SFTP server/client functions, allowing files to be managed without removing the SD card. The unit also supports Open Sound Control (OSC) for integration with external control systems. Ethernet, RS-232C, and parallel I/O interfaces provide additional options for remote control and system automation.

Dual-channel (NCR2) and quad-channel (NCR4) digital wireless receivers that complete the commercial rollout of the 16-product Novacore digital wireless ecosystem. Built into 1RU black steel chassis housings, both models offer Dante and AES67 networked digital audio outputs alongside balanced analog XLR outputs. Every parameter is visible via front panel LCD screens, providing metering for group/channel/frequency info, RF and audio levels, antenna status, transmitter battery life, and additional transmitter settings. To simplify setups, receivers have on-board frequency scanning and one-touch infrared synchronization with handheld or bodypack transmitters. Direct Channel Monitoring provides a dedicated front-panel headphone jack with a physical channel selector switch and volume control, allowing engineers to quickly monitor individual wireless channels directly from the receiver. Free Audix Frequency Coordinator software for PC and Mac provides spectrum scanning and system monitoring, while multiple receivers can be connected directly through dual rear-mounted RJ11 ports using the Audix NCPC USB Adapter, available separately.

The latest evolution of the company's audio monitoring and listening software that's designed for theater, live sound, broadcast, and houses of worship in enabling teams to monitor, replay, and verify live audio across their entire system in real time. New additions include full-system Global Instant Replay with up to 30 minutes of history, expanded channel capacity, a customizable user interface, and enhanced collaboration tools that give teams the context to investigate unexpected events, coordinate responses, and maintain awareness throughout a production. WAVETOOL 4 allows engineers to listen directly to live audio channels while maintaining visibility across wired and wireless sources. A 30-day free trial is available to allow users to evaluate the software in real-world workflows before committing to a license.

All of the company's loudspeakers now include an embedded NFC chip that enables its authenticity to be verified instantly with a single tap of a smartphone through a patented verification process. Verification requires no app: the user unlocks the phone, activates NFC (on Android, via settings), and holds it near the chip. The scan automatically verifies the product's embedded TWERiFY chip and provides the available product information within seconds. If the chip cannot be verified or the product is not recognized, the result indicates that the product's authenticity could not be confirmed. In such cases, users are advised to contact TW AUDiO directly for further verification.

The verification algorithm itself is patented and purpose-built to resist reverse engineering, replication and manipulation.

A family of professional intercom headsets for live production applications that includes the OnAir 200, 400, and 500 Series, which cover applications from lightweight single-ear communication to dual-ear headsets for high-noise environments. Speakers and microphones are optimized for intercom audio, while the 500 Series also provides passive isolation for use in more demanding environments. The 400 and 500 Series also offer integrated Push-to-Talk (PTT) controls, allowing users to respond directly from the headset rather than operating a key on the connected intercom device. The OnAir 200 Series is designed for lightweight, single-ear communication and is available in two versions: an analog model with a fixed XLR4F connection and a digital model with a fixed USB-C connection. Both versions have mic mute, reversible designs, and replaceable parts.

The latest members of the Newport Series are both active 19-inch subwoofers designed as the optimized low-frequency partners to the NT206L and NT208L line arrays. In addition, the brand has also released v1.1 of its OAA (Online Array Assistant) platform.

The NT119S is powered by 4000 watts of onboard amplification and a newly developed 19-inch high-excursion driver that is stated to deliver 25 percent more displacement than traditional 18-inch designs. The result is a stated 136 dB maximum SPL and low-frequency extension down to 25 Hz. The NT219S incorporates dual 19-inch high-excursion drivers and 8000 watts of onboard power in delivering stated 142 dB maximum SPL with extension to 25 Hz. OAA v1.1 enhances system design accuracy and usability, now supporting throw distances of up to 300 feet and incorporating the NT206L high-frequency boost button.

Software that now includes built-in native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open standard that lets AI assistants work with software tools. It's free, needs no additional license, and is available now in the standard software release for Mac and PC. TiMax MCP turns the construction of an initial show file into a conversation, reducing manual data entry from a typical four or five hours to around 30 minutes. With TiMax SoundHub software running, a designer connects a supported AI assistant – Claude Desktop, for example – and describes what the show needs. The software also offers the ability to import loudspeaker layouts from Martin Audio DISPLAY 3, d&b ArrayCalc and EASE files, then create and edit Speakers and their positions, Image Definitions, Subspaces, Scaling Surfaces and Output Labels. It also reconfigures venue orientation where a prediction file does not match the orientation wanted in TiMax2 software.

A 1-inch-exit, neodymium magnet high-frequency compression driver, a compact threaded variant of the brand's CDX1-1412 driver that integrates an industry-standard 1.38-inch screw-thread fitting that provides compatibility with horn flares with threaded connections, making it a drop-in option for sound reinforcement equipment designers. Measuring 2.4 inches in diameter and weighing 0.9 of a pound, the CDX1-1413 is stated to offer 70 watts continuous power handling (35 watts AES standard) and 107 dB sensitivity performance over a frequency range of 1.5 kHz to 20 kHz. The recommended minimum crossover frequency for the unit is 2 kHz (12 dB/octave). The driver has a 1.4-inch diameter edgewound copper clad aluminum voice coil paired with a single-piece polyimide film diaphragm and surround, and is fabricated using a rigid engineering thermoplastic.

Ten finishes for the company's custom in-ear monitors (IEMs) that are available as custom shells or faceplates in expanding the brand's personalization options that combine distinctive colorways with real reclaimed diamond material, creating a unique look for each pair of monitors. DiamondCast is made from high-density resin material with real reclaimed diamond chips embedded throughout. The new collection includes 10 colorways: Blue Steel, Electric Moss, Royal Static, Scarlet, Lagoon, Dark Indigo, Phantom Black, Pink Voltage, Abyss Teal, and Ember. The material is CNC-machined and shaped into custom shells or faceplates, giving each IEM a distinctive finish with variation, depth, and reflective detail. As the diamond material is distributed differently in every block, no two DiamondCast finishes are exactly alike.

A software head-end for the company's GLOBALCOM ecosystem that adds two capabilities for large-scale paging and communication systems: two-way integration with the Sittig Technologies PAXGuide platform and improved Dante signal transport.

The integration with the PAXGuide platform gives airport gate agents access to real-time flight information, including gates, airlines, and delays, through the touchscreen of the microphone station. Paging activity can also flow in both directions, allowing boarding calls and manual pages initiated at the station to sync back to PAXGuide. The integration supports PAXGuide's multilingual and accessibility features. The update also replaces CobraNet signal routing with Dante-based routing, removing the need for legacy network hardware in systems that previously used CobraNet or CobraNet-to-Dante bridges.

A family of PoE+ loudspeakers – including ceiling, surface-mount and pendant models – for network-managed commercial audio applications. Sibling brand Dynacord contributes amplification, DSP, networked audio and system intelligence to the new line, bringing the two disciplines together in a nine-model family. Ceiling models are available in standard and low-profile versions, and the surface mount model is rated IP65 for indoor and outdoor use. Every model is pre-tuned to match its equivalent passive EVID model. Dynamic EQ is designed to maintain tonal balance as listening levels change, keeping the sound consistent from background level to full output. Because power, audio and data travel over a single network cable, EVIDn deploys on the structured cabling already present in most commercial buildings, without a dedicated amplifier room. Each loudspeaker is individually addressable, so tuning and monitoring are handled in software and can be adjusted as a space changes. Support for Dante and AES67 helps ensures compatibility with the wider networked audio system. The SwiftLock mounting system is designed for one-person installation, with no second pair of hands needed.

Products Fresh Off the Truck

Yamaha DM5 Series

Sennheiser Spectera SKM

DPA 6388 CORE+

Waves eMotion LV1 Version 17

Audio-Technica BP880R Contact Transducer

Soundcraft Signature Plus Series

TASCAM SS-R300N

AUDIX Novacore NCR2 & NCR4

Shure WAVETOOL 4

TW AUDiO NFC Chip

Riedel Communications OnAir

Eastern Acoustic Works NT119S & NT219S

TiMax TiMax2 SoundHub

Celestion CDX1-1413

Jerry Harvey Audio DiamondCast

Yorkville Sound EL24S

AtlasIED GCK17

Electro-Voice EVIDn