AUDIO & RECORDING
AVID PRO TOOLS 2026.4
Avid has released Pro Tools 2026.4, which delivers new capabilities to enhance immersive audio production, accelerate professional workflows and expand creative possibilities for music and audio post-production profes- sionals. Pro Tools 2026.4 introduces Track Pin — a new way to stay focused in large, complex sessions — alongside support for the MPEG-H immersive broadcast standard and Dolby Headphone Personalization for more accu- rate binaural monitoring. The new version also enhances Avid’s integrated speech-to-text capabilities with more efficient rendering workflows, brings Massive X Player and premium sound content to Pro Tools and delivers new Inner Circle rewards for active customers . {avid.com}
PALMER RIVER SERIES SPREE
PRINT, MULTIMEDIA & GIFTS Palmer has expanded its River Series with the spree, an active USB-C stereo DI box that converts digital audio from laptops, smartphones and tablets into balanced analog XLR outputs. It delivers up to 32-bit/192 kHz conversion, galvanic isolation, switchable mic/line output, ground lift, headphone monitoring and clear status LEDs for reliable stage, studio and mobile use. The spree can run from USB-C bus power or the included mains adapter, with USB-C power pass-through capability to charge the connected device during longer sessions. {palmer-germany.com}
XVIVE U45D STEREO IN-EAR MONITOR WIRELESS SYSTEM The Xvive U45D Stereo In-Ear Monitor Wireless System delivers true stereo monitoring over the 5.8 GHz band with six wireless channels, automatic channel scanning and selectable stereo, left, right and mono modes. Featuring a 24-bit/41.6 kHz audio signal, 20 Hz–20 kHz frequency response, 110 dB dynamic range and less than 5 ms of latency, it provides clear, low-latency audio for live perfor- mance and monitoring applications. The system includes a stereo transmitter with dual XLR inputs, a receiver, adapters, charging cable, carry case, 100 feet of wire- less range and up to five hours of battery life. {xvive.com}
GIFTS, DISPLAYS & ACCESSORIES
PEAVEY IMPULSE PENDANT SPEAKER SERIES
Peavey Electronics has launched the Impulse Pendant Speaker Se- ries, a trio of commercial-grade pendant loudspeakers designed for high-ceiling environments. Available in black or white, the Impulse P8, Impulse P6.5 and Impulse P4 combine clean, modern design with reliable performance. The Impulse P8 is the largest model in the series, featuring an 8-inch polypropylene cone woofer paired with a 1.1-inch silk tweeter in a two-way passive bass-reflex enclosure. The Impulse P6.5 is designed to balance output capability using a 6.5-inch woofer and a 1-inch silk tweeter in a two-way passive configuration. The Impulse P4 is built around a 4-inch woofer and a 0.75-inch silk tweeter in a two-way passive design. {peavey.com}
BAGS & CASES
DPA MICROPHONES 4097 CORE+ CHOIR MICROPHONE KIT
The 4097 CORE+ Choir Microphone Kit is an adaptable, turnkey solution for modern workflows, offering fast setup, stable position- ing and reliable performance in fixed and portable configurations. The kit features DPA’s new 4097 CORE+ Choir Mic, which brings the company’s next‑generation CORE+ technology to choir reinforcement for clarity, transparency and headroom with virtually no distor- tion across the full dynamic range. The microphone features a tight pickup pattern and improved off‑axis rejection to help reduce ambient noise and feedback, ensuring consistent intelligibility in a wide range of choir environments. It provides integrators and audio teams with a predictable, professional‑grade tool for achieving natural, high‑quality choir sound . {dpamicrophones.com}
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