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At AES New York 2018, Neutrik is featuring its NA2- IO-DLINE Line I/O Dante Interface. A two-in/ two-out device, the NA2-IO-DLINE simultaneously converts analog signals to Dante and Dante signals to analog. Genuine Neutrik input and output XLRs, along with a locking ether-CON connector, provide professional-level connectivity. Four LED indicators provide network status as well as Dante SYS and SYNC status. The NA2-IODLINE is offered as an interface solution for everything from installed AV applications to the most challenging stage conditions. For versatility in use, the unit’s rubber protection can be removed and optional mounting brackets and rackmount panels are available for attaching the NA2-IO-DLINE to floors, walls, tables or racks.

The new NA2-IO-DLINE has the ability to transmit signals up to 100 meters (328 feet) via CAT5e cable and functions with nearly any network switch that provides Power over Ethernet (or with power provided by employing a PoE injector). Creating and saving routing configurations is said to be quick and easy using Audinate’s free Dante Controller software. The NA2-IO-DLINE is AES67 compliant.

Focusrite is demonstrating its entire product range at exhibition booth 632 at AES New York 2018 and highlighting key target customers for whom Focusrite products are paramount, including podcasters, studio owners, musicians and more. These solutions include Scarlett, Clarett, and OctoPre interfaces from the Focusrite brand, as well as Red and RedNet ranges of modular AoIP interfaces, which together make up the Focusrite Pro division.

A dedication to designing and manufacturing class-leading audio interfaces for every music and audio production sector is cited by Focusrite as making the company “the number-one interface brand in the world”. Behind their commitment to being “The Interface Company” stands over 30 years of experience in creating high-quality audio products for creative minds.

Benefiting the attendees from the neighboring NAB show, as well as the high volume of broadcast attendees at AES, Focusrite Pro will be presenting setups engineered to improve the workflow of the Broadcast community, while showing the benefits of a Dante™-enabled modular system to Educators and Engineers.

Studio owners, guitarists, singer-songwriters and podcasters can experience tailor-made setups at the Focusrite booth that demonstrate how the company believes that the I/O options, sound and build quality, operation and performance of Focusrite interfaces will help these customers capture their best sound and performance.

Product and system specialists from both Focusrite and Focusrite Pro will be on hand to aid show attendees in finding which interface fits their needs, regardless of whether they are just starting out or a seasoned professional. 

Dan Dugan Sound Design Inc. is showing the new Model E-2A, an automatic microphone mixing controller with analog and ADAT I/O. The E-2A incorporates 28 channels of processing (12 balanced analog plus 16 ADAT) and supports all Dugan algorithms: Speech System, Music System and Gain Limiting. Channels may be grouped into three independent automixers. A six bus pre/post matrix mixer is also provided, with 56 x 6 capability. Four switched Ethernet ports are available for control. A bright OLED front panel enables setup directly from the device. The Model E-2A may be controlled remotely via the Dugan Control Panel for Java (included) or the Dugan Control Panel for iPad (sold separately); tactile remote control is available via the Dugan Model K Control Surface, also sold separately. This model replaces the Dugan Model E-2, which was Dugan’s prior top-of-the-line analog mixer.

Audionamix is showcasing its range of audio separation solutions for music production, pro audio and post-production, as part of the Avid Partner Pavilion at AES NY 2018. Audionamix is introducing dramatic improvements to its XTRAX STEMS software at the show. The company will also have its new IDC: Instant Dialogue Cleaner plug-in on display.

XTRAX STEMS is software designed to improve the workflows and creative processes of DJs, remix artists and producers looking to separate songs into vocal, drum, and remaining music components for easy sampling and remixing. XTRAX STEMS 2, which is scheduled to be released this month, will be powered by faster, more advanced vocal and drum separation algorithms. Audionamix states that the IDC: Instant Dialogue Cleaner plugin uses deep neural network (DNN) artificial intelligence to automatically clean up speech, with a “unique and effective” dialogue cleaning technology controlled an” intuitive interface”, offering “powerful cleanup with the turn of a knob.”

On AES New York 2018’s PSE Recording Stage on Wednesday, October 17 at 3pm, Antelope Audio will explore the potential that modeling microphone technology offers for achieving a broad palette of microphone sounds from a single mic, along with creative stereo/surround recording techniques. The session will use as examples the microphones from Antelope’s Edge family – the fixed cardioid pattern Solo, the multi-pattern Duo, and the dual-capsule Quadro modeling microphones – used in conjunction with both native and FPGA-powered processing.

The session will be led by Antelope Audio’s Donald Spacht II who will introduce the world of microphone modeling technology and explore whether the combination of microphone and DSP can allow one microphone to offer both classic and modern tonalities equivalent to a generously stocked mic locker.