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Germany-based pro audio specialist DirectOut is bringing their Dante device to the IBC 2017 exhibition, which will be held Sept 15-19 at the RAI in Amsterdam. With its original product line focused around MADI, DirectOut started to open up towards future connectivity standards as an early adopter of RAVENNA. A second network audio format, Waves Soundgrid, was added to the portfolio in 2016. Now, at IBC 2017, the company will feature the EXBOX.MD, a small yet powerful Dante-to-MADI converter box. RAI attendees are encouraged to visit DirectOut in Hall 8, Booth E.85.

Royer Labs announded its R-10 ribbon microphone for both sudio and live use.

Bose Professional is now shipping the MB210 compact subwoofer, designed for background/foreground music and small sound-reinforcement systems that require low-frequency extension down to 37 Hz. The MB210 subwoofer features two 10-inch high-excursion woofers, derived from the Bose Professional F1 subwoofer, in a compact Baltic-birch plywood enclosure designed for fixed-installations. Featuring an impressive performance-to-size ratio, the MB210 is designed to complement Bose Professional loudspeaker lines such as FreeSpace, Panaray and RoomMatch Utility, with additional bass impact. The MB210 is available in black or white and ships with a u-bracket for easy mounting to walls or ceilings.

SKB Corporation introduced 4 new case sizes to its line of Roto-Molded Tripod Cases.

Altinex announced its CNK202 Cable Nook Modular Tabletop Interconnect Box.

Audio-Technica has collaborated with Audient to deliver the AT2035-Studio ‘Essential Studio Kit’, a microphone/interface/headphone bundle ideal for budding producers and musicians in home studios or on the move.

DirectOut announced the addition of support for Merging Technologies’ ANEMAN Audio Network Manager.

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NEXT-proaudio’s LAs418G, a new ground stack version of the LAs418, lacks the internal rigging components but trims some weight and cost. Otherwise the 9,000W “G” unit matches the LAs418 in size and performance, with two long excursion, high power 18″ drivers promising the same ultra-low frequencies at a very high SPL, delivering precision and punch at impressive sound pressure levels. The cabinet volume with optimized port tuning is designed for high peak-to peak excursion capability, promising true sub performance down to 24Hz at -10dB. The LAs418G has eight handles (four on each side) and weighs in at 192 pounds.

Whirlwind’s Cyclone Pocket Cases have case doors that can be tucked away inside the case when not in use, eliminating the task of having to store (and keep track of) unused doors. Available in 10-, 12-, 14-, and 16-space options, the inner shell is shock mounted top and bottom, and it’s also available in custom sizes upon request. Features include UL94, marine-grade UHMW polyethylene construction; proprietary box joint construction for maximum rigidity; custom 5052-H32 marine-grade aluminum corner guards; MOL recessed latches, stainless hardware; UV-stable, rated -105F to 167F; Colson Encore series 4×3″ casters, each with a 480 pound capacity; truck-pack outer dimensions, ideal for 90-100″ trailer widths; hand-crafted in Rochester, NY.

RCF announced it is now shipping its PR-63 Power Distribution rack.

RCF announces its HDL 30-A compact bi-amped two-way active touring system is now shipping.

Point Source Audio is now shipping its dual element microphones with built-in backup, the CO2-8WL Dual Lavalier microphone and the EO-8WR Dual Earmount microphone.