New Gear

Waves Audio announced its Waves Nx technology has been implemented to power Audeze Mobius headphones and will ship in June 2018.

Outline’s Newton FPGA-based processing platform for management and control combines multi-format channel routing with simultaneous standards conversion and digital signal synchronization. Newton also features new filter technology along with clock and powering redundancy, all in a 1U networkable chassis. The unit supports up to 15 clock source options and a virtually unlimited number of filters using Outline’s WFIR filtering technology. It also features independent, internal dual-redundant universal AC mains supplies with dual cooling fans. Newton’s I/O configuration will provide 216 channels in both directions simultaneously using a fully automatic clock source and audio signal switchover facilities. The system and set-up are fully controllable via Outline Dashboard software for Mac OS. Newton is available in three hardware versions: Newton 16, Newton 16+4 and Newton 16+8.

Fulcrum Acoustics announced the launch of its newest product line: CCX12 12-Inch Subcardioid Coaxial Loudspeakers. They join the CCX1295 (90 x 45 degree) announced last summer. The line now features a full range of horn patterns for a wide range of applications. New models include the CCX1265 (60 x 45 degrees), CCX1277 (75 x 75 degrees), CCX1200 (100 x 100 degrees) and CCX1226 (120 x 60 degrees). The CCX12 product family marks the first application of Fulcrum’s Passive Cardioid Technology in their extensive TQ Install line of loudspeakers. CCX12 loudspeakers provide 9 dB of low frequency attenuation in the rear hemisphere without requiring additional cancellation drivers, amplifiers or signal processing channels.

Martin Audio announced its new Ultra-high output subwoofer, the SXH218 Hybrid Horn/Reflex Subwoofer. The SXH218 promises to serve as a powerful subwoofer capable of producing 148dB peak output at 1m. It is designed as the ideal partner for Wavefront Precision WPC arrays where maximum low frequency output is required as well as a standalone solution for premium permanent installations such as nightclubs. Its Hybrid horn/reflex loading combines the acoustic efficiency and impact of bass horn technology with the low frequency extension of a reflex design, enabling it to produce significantly higher output levels than a traditional reflex-loaded subwoofer. With an operating range of 32-150Hz + 3dB, it features dual long-excursion 18-inch (460mm)/4.5-inch (115mm) voice coil neodymium drivers, with water resistant cones and triple roll surrounds.