CLCKR MagSafe Stand & GripLondon, United Kingdom, 12th January 2022 - CLCKR, the mobile phone accessory company, announced today the availability of the CLCKR MagSafe Stand & Grip and the Slim Wallet with Stand. Both products are available now online at [CLCKR.co.uk](link). In addition to the new products, CLCKR has a full line of universal stands available for the iPhone 13 including holographic designs and a collaboration with Richmond and Finch. CLCKR products help elevate the experience of your mobile device with portrait and landscape functionality and a grip for a safe hold. Full line-up of CLCKR cases and universal stands are available now at [clckr.co.uk](link)

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**CLCKR MagSafe Stand & Grip**
Designed with a strong 3500G magnet to attach directly to an iPhone 12/13 MagSafe compatible case, the CLCKR MagSafe stand and grip transforms the device into a multi-faceted, easy-viewing hub of information and entertainment. With the CLCKR stand, the device can be used in portrait, landscape and angled conference call modes, ideal for video chats, reading recipes and watching a favourite show. The grip allows the user to hold on to the device while on the go. And for MagSafe charging, simply slide CLCKR off the back. The product is available for £29.99. 
 
**CLCKR Slim Wallet with Stand**
The CLCKR Slim Wallet with Stand is the perfect all around accessory for a smartphone. The wallet has space for 2 cards which are easily accessible thanks to the notch at the side. The built-in patented Stand & Grip enables the device to be used in portrait, landscape and conference mode. The 3M adhesive that connects the accessory to the device creates a strong hold and sticks to most devices. CLCKR Slim Wallet and Stand is available now for £19.99. 
 
**ABOUT CLCKR **
CLCKR is a patented universal and multi-functional mobile phone stand grip, enabling multiple viewing positions for people who love to consume or create content and stay in touch – whether at home or on-the-go. CLCKR is available as the Universal CLCKR – a stand and grip which is easy to apply using 3M™ adhesive that does not leave residue – or incorporated into the design of phone cases for a variety of phone models and sizes. CLCKR’s grip enables a firmer hold and safer use of your device, and its stylish and ultra-strong design is compatible with most wireless chargers. There are numerous uses for CLCKR, positioning your mobile phone in portrait, landscape or conference call mode. CLCKR stands by you – to stay connected with other people, watch videos or create content. To learn more, please visit: https://www.clckr.com/.


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CLCKR UNIVERSAL MAGSAFE STAND AND SLIM WALLET ACCESSORY AVAILABLE NOW

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*The AONIC 40 Delivers Superior Wireless Audio, Adjustable Noise Cancellation, Comfort, and Portability for Travel, Long-Lasting Battery Life, and Customizable EQ.*

Today, Shure introduced its AONIC 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. Building on the success of the AONIC 50 Headphones and recently launched AONIC FREE Sound Isolating™ Earphones, the AONIC 40 model broadens the Shure Wireless portfolio to more acutely meet the needs of on-the-go music lovers, commuters, and travel enthusiasts. AONIC 40 Headphones combine a portable and elegant design with industry-leading Shure audio, revered and trusted by musicians and creators of multiple disciplines. In fact, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Jacob Collier has partnered with the brand to highlight how he relies on Shure’s AONIC line for his audio needs while on the move, drawing inspiration from everyday life.

> The first microphone I ever owned was a Shure SM58® microphone. It taught me to listen to the world around me. I’ve relied on Shure, both in the studio and on stage, for my entire career, shared Jacob. Shure is bringing that same studio quality sound that musicians and artists have trusted for decades to music lovers around the world.

Crafted from premium materials and precision-engineered, the AONIC 40 was designed for long-wearing comfort and durability. Listeners can block out the world with adjustable noise cancellation or activate Environment Mode with the click of a button to hear the outside world without missing a beat. Also featuring up to 25 hours of battery life, premium call quality, and customizable EQ, the AONIC 40 offers a truly superior wireless listening experience, available in two colors (White/Tan and Black).

> The AONIC 40 takes our 96-year heritage of delivering unparalleled audio in stages and studios around the world and pairs that expertise with our best-in-class Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone technology. With a sleek, lightweight design and premium call quality, the AONIC 40 is the ideal headphone for anyone looking for the best combination of studio-quality audio performance, style, and comfort, no matter where the day takes them. We’re proud to be partnering with Jacob Collier on this launch to underscore the Shure tradition of providing everyone, from pioneering artists like Jacob to the everyday commuter, with the gear they need to find inspiration on the go.

*Eduardo Valdes, Associate Vice President of Global Marketing*

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*Made with Premium Materials, Including Glass Filled Nylon and Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy, AONIC 40 Headphones are Built to Withstand the Rigors of the Road. *

**Reliable, Superior Audio Performance Meets Rugged Design and Effortless Functionality**

The AONIC 40 Headphones are the latest edition to the reliable Shure AONIC line of headphones and earphones, offering a stylish, yet portable design with the brand’s iconic sound at a competitive price point. These new headphones are the all-in-one unit for superior audio, highlighting a collapsible design with a compact footprint, adjustable noise cancellation with Environment Mode, quick charge, crystal-clear call quality, accessible and customizable controls, and more.

- Portable Design: The foldable, rugged design and carrying case are ideal for compact storage and durable enough to withstand your next adventure. 
- Adjustable Noise Cancellation: Block out surrounding noise and immerse yourself in the AONIC 40 listening experience with three digital ANC settings crafted to deliver users the best noise cancellation, wherever travels lead. 
- Long-Lasting Comfort: Made with premium materials, including glass-filled nylon and aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, the AONIC 40 offers quality comfort and durability made to last.
- Premium Call Quality: Dial-in to video conferencing or phone calls with exceptional audio, thanks to dual beamforming microphones. Dual USB audio mode enables two-way mic communication with the included USB-C cable or connect with Bluetooth® 5 wireless technology for enhanced stability and a range of up to 30 feet.
- Accessible Controls: Answer calls, adjust volume, and control Active Noise Cancellation and Environment Mode levels with the push of a button.

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**Battery Life**
  
The AONIC 40 Headphones were designed to provide grab-and-go durability, so long-lasting battery life was non-negotiable. Enjoy your music and podcasts with up to 25 hours of battery life with ANC turned on. In a rush? AONIC 40’s quick charge feature provides up to 5 hours of use with only 15 minutes of charge.

**Discover Your Signature Sound with Customizable Hardware EQ in the ShurePlus™ PLAY app**

Make your listening experience uniquely you by creating your own custom EQ using the free ShurePlus™ PLAY app, available on iOS and Android. After you’ve crafted a unique EQ you love, ShurePlus™ Play makes it easy to save your favorite settings directly to your headphones to easily transfer them across devices. 

Along with customizing EQ and accessing downloadable firmware updates, ShurePlus™ PLAY lets you select prompts and tones and modify Environment Mode and Active Noise Cancellation settings. Audio enthusiasts will want to take full advantage of the app’s Hi-Res Music Player. 

**Pricing and Availability**

Shure’s new Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, AONIC 40, are available in White/Tan and Black for a retail price of £215 / $249 USD. Purchase includes the headphones, protective zippered carrying case, 3.5mm audio cable, a USB-C cable, and a two-year warranty.
 
AONIC 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones are now available at select retailers (www.shure.com/en-US/products/headphones/aonic40) 

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SHURE EXPANDS CONSUMER AUDIO LINE WITH AONIC 40 WIRELESS NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES -- STUDIO-QUALITY SOUND IN A RUGGED, PORTABLE DESIGN

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Canadian company Bluesound Professional, the premium distributed audio ecosystem for commercial spaces, announced today the appointment of Craig Cooper as its North American Sales Manager.

Reporting to Graeme Harrison, Vice President and General Manager of Bluesound Professional, Cooper’s primary responsibility will be to facilitate sales growth in the North American market, working with reps, system integrators, consultants and end customers.

Cooper brings a wealth of experience in creative direction, regional brand growth and marketing strategy having previously held executive positions at companies like Analog Way (AV manufacturer), Bormann Marketing (pro audio manufacturer) and Pinnacle Entertainment (end user). During his most recent role as Regional Sales Manager for Analog Way, Cooper established a strong presence for the AV manufacturing company in the Midwest Region through initiating and expanding relationships with key stakeholders and influencers.

Graeme Harrison, VP and GM of Bluesound Professional:

>  I’m very pleased to welcome Craig to our Bluesound Professional team. His appointment will allow us to focus more attention on our North American customers. Our sales have been increasing steadily throughout 2021 in North America and we are optimistic that having Craig on our team will further increase this trend in 2022 and beyond. Craig has experience as an end user, a rep and working for a manufacturer, and therefore uniquely equipped to understand the needs of our customers.

Cooper’s managerial expertise will be complimentary to serving the links in Bluesound Professional’s sales channel chain. He holds a degree in Business Administration from St. Louis University and is also a passionate cyclist and evangelist for electric cars. Cooper currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Bluesound Professional Welcomes New North American Sales Manager

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“We are delighted to be able to welcome Audiotonas as a new distributor for the Bluesound Professional team, as they are a key leader in the industry and in their respective market,” says Graeme Harrison, Vice-President and General Manager of Bluesound Professional. “This new relationship will help strengthen our strategic Bluesound Professional European distribution and growth. We are extremely fortunate to be able to work with some of the best distributors in the business. “ 

Bluesound Professional is continuing its efforts to expand its ever-growing distribution network. Since its launch at the Integrated Systems Europe show in February 2019, the company has expanded to over 50 international markets. As a growing commercial audio technology brand, Bluesound Professional encourages interested and qualified parties to submit an inquiry to the BluesoundProfessional.com website.

**AUDIOTONAS**

As one of the largest audio-visual companies in the Baltic States, Audiotonas has been providing over 25 years of expertise and experience in audiovisual products and integration. Audiotonas offers products and solutions that are dedicated to audiovisual technology in several different areas of business including the entertainment industry, stage machinery, voice alarms, public address systems, and technology for conferences and communications. As a lead distributor in their respective market, Audiotonas provides top- quality equipment including video displays and projectors, audio technology, entertainment lighting and control/ automation. While being headquartered in Kaunas, Lithuania, they have been able to represent world- leading brand manufacturers in the audiovisual space. More information about Audiotonas can be found at https://audiotonas.lt/  



Bluesound Professional Announces New Distribution Partner and Expands Network in European Baltic States

Patchwork, a specialist events and touring company based in London, were approached by a client who wanted to bring to life the idea of a live gig, in hot air balloons, in the sky. The brief was to provide high quality live audio to 18 hot air balloons, which took off from one location. One of the hot air balloons acting as the stage, with a live performance from DJ Bedouin. The other 17 guest balloons received clear, high quality, live audio from the broadcasting balloon, to provide a truly unique live event experience.

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**Making the Impossible, Possible**

This unique project brought a number of challenges, such as how to transmit high quality audio over such a large distance, without latency. Hot air balloons are almost entirely reliant on the wind to move across the landscape and therefore, altitude was the only real control capable for the project. With this in mind, coverage for broadcast needed to be capable of transmitting over a very large area. 

One of the difficulties with transmitting long distances at ground level is that you usually have buildings or landscape limiting line-of-sight between your transmitting antenna and your receivers. Positioning the transmitter in a hot-air balloon several hundred feet in the air takes all that out of the equation, and then it becomes a case of making sure you are transmitting with enough power to reach your receivers in the other hot-air balloons.
The main challenges were how to rig the equipment and power the equipment quickly so that the team on the ground could focus on getting the balloons up in the air without any delays from the audio team. The crew co-ordinated the take of all the balloons, which were pre-rigged with battery packs and speakers and all 18 balloons were in flight within 16 minutes.

Steve White, Sound Engineer and Audio Production, Patchwork, comments: “Following our own research and communications with RF specialists, we chose to work with the microphone and wireless equipment manufacturer, Shure, for their industry standard rock-solid wireless equipment. The equipment worked flawlessly and with in-depth logistics and planning, we were able to deliver a party in the sky over a 2km radius. We were very happy with the results which far surpassed our original expectations.”


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Following advisory sessions with Shure, Patchwork set up their UK ground test equipment, consisting of the following equipment: One Shure PSM1000 transmitter operating at 10mW power Output (10dBm) in conjunction with a + 18dBm booster. The decision was made to use a Shure UA860SWB omni directional dipole reception pattern antenna to cover the widest possible area from one transmitter.
To co-ordinate the take-off, the hot air balloons needed to be meticulously timed to set one off after the other, 18 balloons were successfully launched within just 16 minutes.

Stuart Stephens, Product Marketing Manager, Pro Audio, comments: “The team at Patchwork were fantastic to work with. Right from the initial conversation they were open to ideas and testing the solution we proposed but I think there may still have been some doubts that we would be able to cover an operating area of up to 2km, but I knew that PSM1000 would be up to the task. From previous experience and testing, I knew that PSM1000 could be paired with a 1W UHF power amplifier that would provide them with a much wider operating range than the standard RF power outputs. Shure also has an accessory that allows users to convert the smaller ¼-wave antennas on the PSM1000 receivers to a larger BNC connector, allowing them to remotely-mount larger antennas. This small accessory was key in allowing Patchwork to use the UA860SWB omnidirectional antennas on both the P10T transmitter, and their P10R+ receivers.

Watch the gig here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvRhUHTV_8k&t=48s](link)


The Sky's the Limit: Shure Delivers Wireless Hot Air Balloon Party 

It may have been an exceptionally challenging past year for the entire industry however, Audiologic continues to positively expand on its market and supplier operations. As a result, they continue to be one of the UK’s leading AV distributors and one of, if not ‘the’ largest audio distributor in the UK. Audiologic’s headcount grew in the last year by 15% to meet the demands of the business. A part of that growth included the hire of Sales Manager, Stuart Leader from POLAR Audio, in September 2021. Stuart was hired with the plan to bring a holistic approach to the sales function. The strategic alignment of the internal and external sales teams brings the opportunity for Stuart to grow and develop the team’s roles. As Audiologic looks to the future, they announce two new internal positions in the sales team of Sales Support Supervisor, Internal Business Manager.

The first of those roles has been formed for Jessica Raraty as Internal Business Manager. This role is predominantly an office-based sales role with a hybrid approach to internal and external sales. The role has a strong focus on relationship building with Audiologic’s widening direct customer base, which is key to its 2022 success. 

The second position in the sales team sees Vicky Clayden promoted to Sales Support Supervisor. In this role, Vicky will oversee the structuring of the internal sales team. The position supports the strategy to have an internal support member dedicated to each external Business Manager, as a team.

Stuart Leader, Senior Sales Manager, comments: “As a business and an industry, we have all had challenges to face and to overcome in the past year. Since joining Audiologic, we have been working hard on a strategy to help drive the company forward. I am proud that as we enter 2022, we have developed new roles and a sales structure that will allow us to focus on our business and more importantly, forecast where it is coming from. We are excited for the new year ahead and look forward to entering the next chapter of growth for Audiologic.” 

The growth of Audiologic and its customers also sees a continued focus on procurement and processes. Anne Broadley, Senior Operations Manager, continues to make sure the business has the support structure, processes, and best practises in place to ensure the best delivery of customer service, on which the company prides itself.

To support this, Nicola Boyle takes on the role of Procurement Administrator, a role which will refine existing processes with the aim of providing accurate data such as lead times, delivery dates, pricing and order fulfilment information in the most efficient manner possible. 

Anne Broadley, Senior Operations Manager, concludes: “Audiologic is a rapidly growing business with a family ethos which remains. We listen, we understand, we inform, we design, we supply. We empower our employees to drive the business and stay dedicated to delivering on our core values. The new roles for the company allow us to make sure we continue to deliver on that promise. We congratulate and welcome Jessica, Nicola and Vicky into their new roles.”
 



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Audiologic Celebrates New Staff Roles as They Look Forward to their Next Growth Phase

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*Image: Harry Potter Flagship store, New York*

Technically Creative, specialists in creating immersive audio-visual solutions, worked together with Audiologic to deliver an exciting brief to bring to life the magic of Harry Potter, in an immersive in-store experience. The experience store is 21,000 square feet of magic, housing the world’s largest collection of Harry Potter merchandise. The highly anticipated opening has had fans waiting over a year to walk through the doors of Hogwarts heaven. 

The main aim of the project was to deliver a store-wide sound system with visuals and special effects. Due to differing styles of room and ceiling spaces, Technically Creative and Audiologic needed to be mindful of the carefully curated aesthetics adopted for visually discrete speakers. 

The entire site is run on the Q-SYS ecosystem, namely the Core 110f processor. Q-SYS is a fully capable audio, video and control ecosystem and provided Technically Creative with the platform to deliver the entire experience. 

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*Image: Harry Potter Flagship store, New York*

James Voakes, Senior Audio Visual Engineer, Technically Creative comments: 

> Audiologic were able to offer us a huge range of equipment and as always were incredibly attentive with both quoting and supply. Q-SYS is our platform of choice and allows us to deliver prestigious projects such as this one at the Harry Potter flagship store. Both us and the client are very happy with the immersive solution.

Ben Spurgeon, Senior Technical Manager, Audiologic, concludes: 

> Technically Creative are an incredibly proficient Q-SYS integrator with great programming expertise in-house. James plays a big part in the QSC communities for developers and continues to push the boundaries of Q-SYS. It is great to see Technically Creative delivering another world class project.

**About Audiologic**

Audiologic (http://www.audiologic.co.uk) has led the market in recent years providing innovative audiovisual services to enhance the visitor experience in public spaces and large venues. Founded in 2004, the Company is a highly respected UK-based solutions provider for world-leading manufacturers of audio equipment known for their high standards of performance, flexibility and reliability. Audiologic pays close attention to all innovations and developments within the industry in order to maintain its comprehensive knowledge base for superior technical support throughout - with the very highest standards of customer service an absolute priority.
For more information visit: (http://www.audiologic.co.uk)



Audiologic Delivers Immersive Sound Experience at the World’s Largest Harry Potter Store 

Audiologic, the award-winning provider of professional audio solutions, is proud to announce that as of the 1st December 2021, are proudly appointed as exclusive UK distributor for LEA Professional, a manufacturer of innovative, high-quality, pro-audio amplifiers with cloud and IoT-based technologies.

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LEA Professional, founded in 2019 by CEO Blake Augsburger, was born with a drive to introduce technology to the audio industry and a commitment to power, performance, advanced connectivity, and bold, compelling design. LEA Professional quickly became a major industry player. The core of the business lies in merging IoT technology with pro audio amplifiers while delivering Amazon-like transactional experiences for dealers and customers.
The LEA portfolio of products is made of the Connect Series smart amplifiers, with both a standard and Dante format available. As the rest of the signal chain has continued to grow with smart connectivity with IoT integration, LEA have bought amplifiers right up to the forefront of the technology race.

As the world’s first truly smart amplifier, the Connect Series has full cloud connectivity and monitoring allowing for real time visibility of your entire roster of amplifiers worldwide. Connecting couldn’t be easier with network options including a built-in access point, Wi-Fi integration and hardwired network options. 

The range scales across two, four and eight channel options with a host of power options. The amplifier has a fully capable on-board DSP providing all the processing you could need for the tuning, protection and optimisation of your installation. With built-in RMS and peak limiters, load monitoring capability and pilot tone functionality, LEA amplifiers do it all.

David Budge, Founder and Managing Director at Blue5 Technology, LEA’s representative in the UK & Ireland, comments: 

> LEA Professional has seen exponential growth over the last few months as more integrators rely on its progressive technology, particularly its Cloud based solutions. LEA is unique in its offering, not only because of its technology but because of its agile nature and customer focus. I look forward to working closely with Audiologic and further expanding the LEA Professional customer base over the coming months.

As exclusive UK distributor, Audiologic will have the ability to provide demos and training on LEA Professional products as well as first class service and support. 
Ben Spurgeon, Senior Technical Manager, Audiologic, concludes:

> We are hugely excited to welcome LEA to our product portfolio. From a technical perspective, their smart amplifier range fits perfectly within the rest of our brand roster and suits the forward-thinking network-based designs that we love to produce. In particular, the smart management capability of the products massively extends the way in which we are able to provide support. I am genuinely excited to see how we can grow LEA over the coming months.

**About Audiologic**

Audiologic has led the market in recent years providing innovative audiovisual services to enhance the visitor experience in public spaces and large venues. Founded in 2004, the Company is a highly respected UK-based solutions provider for world-leading manufacturers of audio equipment known for their high standards of performance, flexibility and reliability. Audiologic pays close attention to all innovations and developments within the industry in order to maintain its comprehensive knowledge base for superior technical support throughout - with the very highest standards of customer service an absolute priority.
For more information visit: (http://www.audiologic.co.uk)

**About LEA**

Headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, LEA Professional was founded to provide dealer/integrators in the professional AV market with the highest-performing, best-connected amplifier technology possible. Privately held, LEA Professional is led by industry veterans with proven capabilities on the executive, engineering and channel aspects of professional AV. The company was founded in 2019 and is organized to be a major force in professional AV. Visit (https://leaprofessional.com/) to learn more.

Audiologic Announced as Exclusive Distributor for LEA Professional

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Bluesound Professional, the premium distributed audio ecosystem for commercial spaces, today announced the exciting integration of Tunify, the music streaming service specifically for professional users. With this latest integration, all BluOS Enabled devices from Bluesound Professional can now access more commercially-licensed music. Ahead of the US Black Friday holiday, users will be prompted to update their BluOS players with the latest firmware update, BluOS 3.16, at which time, Tunify will be available as a streaming music service option. 

Graeme Harrison, Vice-President & General Manager of Bluesound Professional:

> There are legal risks associated with streaming music from consumer streaming services in public spaces that most businesses don’t realise. We are pleased that we are able to offer another great commercially-licensed streaming option for our customers who as well as using a legal music source, want to mindfully use music to create a carefully curated environment. Tunify has several levels of service allowing customers to customise and create their ideal experience as carefully as they want to, or to use pre-configured streams designed for specific environments.

Tunify, a Belgian company, specialises in providing commercially-licensed music to professional users. Tunify allows users to choose music to match the type of atmosphere and/or mood they are trying to achieve. With ease of use and several different service options, Tunify provides professional business owners an easy way to have more control over their business’s atmosphere and customer experience. 

Benito Stans, Founder & CEO of Tunify.

> We are thrilled to be part of the BluOS system. This integration will not only strengthen Bluesound Professional as a commercial audio provider, but it will also further our message here at Tunify that music is the key to creating a great atmosphere for any business.

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*Screenshots of Tunify in BluOS 3.16 environment *

ABOUT TUNIFY

Founded in 2012, Tunify truly believes that music has the power to shape customer experience. Users can choose music that fits their business easily, rapidly, and most important, legally. The Tunify concept was originally a spin-off of KU Leuven University and was created by combining key insights of experienced music experts and technological innovations. According to the Tunify concept, there are three elements that are crucial to the music experience: the context, the subjective character of music, and the need to personalise music. By developing their own innovative software and through the collaboration of research groups, Tunify’s algorithms can analyse the metadata of music and context and is then able to suggest accurate curated playlists for every professional user. Tunify serves customers in a variety of different communities including but not limited to arts and culture, hotel and business, café and nightlife, eat and drink and fashion and style. 

For more information visit: (https://www.tunify.com)

ABOUT BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL

Bluesound Professional is a fusion of hardware and software that is purpose-built for high performance networked audio for retail shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, gyms, and other commercial applications. End users can connect and control nearly any audio source, including streaming services, internet radio, or networked hard drives, while installers can confidently specify rack-mounted hardware that integrates seamlessly with smart controllers. Powered by BluOS, an award-winning multi-zone audio management software platform, made native in a comprehensive range of controllers, streamers, amplifiers, and speakers, Bluesound Professional makes commercial audio installation projects easy to configure, deliver, and use. Bluesound Professional is a division of Lenbrook International, renowned manufacturers of premium audio technologies for residential and commercial applications.



Tunify Becomes Newest Streaming Service for Bluesound Professional

BluOS™, the premium multi-room music management platform by Lenbrook International, has announced a few enhancements that will come with the release of version 3.16. Ahead of the US Black Friday holiday, users will be prompted to update their BluOS players, at which time, Bluesound customers will gain access to the immersive power of Dolby Atmos for the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ and BluOS-Enabled products will further expand their commercially-licensed music service integrations with the addition of Tunify. 

AN IMMERSIVE DOLBY ATMOS EXPERIENCE

The unique BluOS implementation of Dolby Atmos in the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ features four virtualization profiles - Movie, Music, Late Night and Off - giving listeners more choice in how they enjoy an immersive home theater experience. While Dolby Atmos decoded content provides the most realistic Dolby Atmos experience, any content can be virtualized to provide users a wider, higher, and more enveloping soundstage. Great care has been taken to assure the timbre of the audio remains natural anywhere in the listening environment.

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*BluOS 3.16 delivers immersive Dolby Atmos experience to the Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+*

Andrew Haines, BluOS Product Manager:

> The BluOS 3.16 firmware brings multiple immersive experiences to the Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ allowing every possible listening experience to be improved. For example, you can use the music or movie profile to create a completely new experience while listening to music in ways you have never heard before. With Dolby Atmos, every sound is positioned around you, creating a three-dimensional space that places you in the recording studio or in the middle of the action, bringing you closer to the artists and characters you love.

TUNIFY MUSIC SERVICE

BluOS 3.16 further expands the integrated music services available within the BluOS ecosystem with the addition of Tunify. Tunify specializes in providing commercially-licensed music to business users. Tunify allows professional business users to choose music to match the type of atmosphere and/or mood they are trying to achieve. With ease of use and several different service options, Tunify provides professional business owners an easy way to have more control over their business’s atmosphere and customer experience.

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*Screenshots of Tunify in BluOS 3.16 environments*

ABOUT BLUOS

BluOS™ is a premium multi-room audio ecosystem that manages stored and cloud music sources and playback, with support for high-resolution audio streams up to 24-bit/192kHz. Adopted by some of the most renowned HiFi audio brands and integrated with numerous smarthome and voice control systems, BluOS allows for interoperability among enabled devices across brands for maximum versatility and use cases. Integrations with popular streaming music services like Tidal, Spotify, and Deezer, as well as featuring support for FLAC, WAV, MQA, and other high-resolution formats and codecs, BluOS offers virtually unlimited access to music of all genres for any occasion. Made up of an operating system and a control application for smart phones, tablets, and PC desktops, BluOS is the ultimate choice for the modern audiophile.


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BluOS Unleashes the Immersive Power of Dolby Atmos to the Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ and Further Expands Music Service Integrations

Bluesound, makers of the award-winning hi-res wireless multi-room line of audio players, announced a software update for the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ that introduces all-new audio settings for realistic home theater sound and adds support for the immersive power of Dolby Atmos. Ahead of the US Black Friday holiday, customers will be prompted to update their PULSE SOUNDBAR+ and experience an incredible soundstage that brings a whole new dimension to movies, music, games and shows.

The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ ($899 in black/$999 in White, U.S. MSRP) is the ultimate audiophile-grade soundbar that will satisfy any home entertainment need. It is offered in a choice of Black or White finish and is configurable to a range of home entertainment applications. For ease of installation, it comes supplied with a wall mount bracket as well as two kickstand feet.

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*Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ and PULSE SUB+, Black*

AN IMMERSIVE DOLBY ATMOS EXPERIENCE

The unique BluOS implementation of Dolby Atmos in the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ features four virtualization profiles - Movie, Music, Late Night and Off – giving customers more features than typical in other soundbar implementations of Dolby’s audio processing technologies. While content that is encoded in Dolby Atmos will provide the most realistic experience, any content – from two-channel all the way up to seven-channel – can be virtualized to provide users a wider, higher, and more enveloping soundstage. Great care has been taken to assure the timbre of the audio remains natural anywhere in the listening environment.

Matt Simmonds, Bluesound Product Manager

> We are extremely excited that BluOS 3.16 brings a whole new dimension to our customers’ home theater experience with the PULSE SOUNDBAR+. Many brands overlook audio quality when implementing new technologies in the soundbar category, but at Bluesound, audio quality comes first. So we’re delighted that our team’s decades of software engineering and HiFi audio design experience has made Dolby Atmos in a two-channel soundbar more believable and natural than ever.

FLEXIBILITY FOR ANY ENTERTAINMENT SETUP

Connect nearly any audio source to the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ via its array of wired and wireless, digital and analog connectivity options. TVs, gaming consoles, music streaming services, laptops, and music libraries can be accessed through HDMI eARC, Apple AirPlay 2, two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, TOSLINK, RCA, USB, and our proprietary BluOS music streaming system.

MORE POWERFUL, MORE EFFICIENT

Designed for end-to-end efficiency, the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ features a powerful custom-specified ARM Cortex A53 Quad-Core chipset that processes audio 8 times faster than previous generations of Bluesound architecture. Combined with two WiFi chips to prevent network latency, this flagship board design offers rock solid and zero-lag audio performance, even for demanding gaming applications.

PRECISION APP CONTROL

The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ offers a spectrum of control options, making it easy to weave home entertainment into everyday life. Newly added simple touch controls on the front panel now offer quick access to play, pause and volume. With just a smartphone or tablet, the built-in BluOS wireless multi-room streaming technology can connect and sync audio to, from, and around any room in the home. Hands-free control of your home entertainment is made possible with popular voice assistants from Google, Amazon, and Apple, while professional smart home integrators can get access to drivers for popular control systems like Lutron, Crestron, RTI, Elan, and others.

Like all Bluesound PULSE speaker models, the acoustic design and speaker voicing was performed at Canada’s National Research Council by Lenbrook’s renowned speaker design and engineering team. 

Matt Simmonds, Bluesound Product Manager:

> In 2016, Bluesound launched the world’s first Hi-Res soundbar, setting the bar for audio excellence in the category that continues to this day.  With the PULSE SOUNDBAR+, we continue to innovate and refine, making good on our commitment to bring hi-res, HiFi listening to everyday life.

Highlights of the Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+:

- Dolby Atmos. With Dolby Atmos, you can experience music, movies, sports and games in the most immersive and cinematic way.
- Future Forward. Bluesound’s next generation quad-core processor boasts all the power and speed required for the latest and greatest audio and DSP processing, with built-in headroom for whatever technologies the future may hold.
- Audio First. The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ stays true to its hi-res audio foundations and its HiFi roots. The tried and tested amplifier platform packs a punch, allowing you to play loud and dig deep, with tight, musical control.
- BluOS. The world’s leading hi-res multi-room system connects the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ to any other Bluesound Player with precise control in the BluOS app.

ABOUT BLUESOUND

An alliance of audiophiles. We are the designers, engineers and individuals who have spent our lives in the music industry. Our founders helped pioneer HiFi in the 70s – innovation and the pursuit of perfection in audio runs deep in our collective DNA. Bluesound’s sole mission is to create innovative wireless audio products and technologies that allow for the most true-to-live performance music reproduction possible, utilizing the most advanced, state-of-the-art digital technology.



BLUESOUND PULSE SOUNDBAR+ Now Available with Dolby Atmos

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2B Heard, K-array’s UK distributor, has been operating in the market for six years, and as part of an acceleration of growth, are now focussing specifically on the commercial and residential markets for the K-array portfolio. 2B Heard are working with Audiologic as their Specialist Trade Partner, seeing them focus on and take an active role in the promotion of the product range for markets in which they specialise. 

Sam Nankivell, 2B Heard Co-Founder, comments: 

> Our ever-changing marketplace means that at 2B Heard, we are focussing more on architectural and commercial installations for K-array, and we are keen that in line with that focus, we continue to service other markets and opportunities for the brand. 
Audiologic has exceptional industry and product knowledge, the ability to deliver demonstrations, training, and provide fantastic customer support. Furthering demo facilities and tech support, helps guide specifications and design, which provides a more comprehensive support network for people interested in K-array. We are very proud to be working with Audiologic as our Specialist Trade Partner and look forward to some exciting projects ahead. As specialists in the industry, Audiologic will help K-array to build further connections with a wider base of integrators, across a range of markets including specialist retail and leisure, hospitality, professional AV and houses of worship. Audiologic’s Andy Lewis comments: “We are hugely excited to partner with K-array as their Specialist Trade Partner and further contribute to their growth and success in the UK market. Their portfolio of products is well suited to Audiologic’s network of contacts, customers, and projects. Our Applications Support Team sits at the heart of our business, and they will be proactively demonstrating and providing training on K-arrays range of products.

**About Audiologic**

Audiologic has led the market in recent years providing innovative audiovisual services to enhance the visitor experience in public spaces and large venues. Founded in 2004, the Company is a highly respected UK-based solutions provider for world-leading manufacturers of audio equipment known for their high standards of performance, flexibility and reliability. Audiologic pays close attention to all innovations and developments within the industry in order to maintain its comprehensive knowledge base for superior technical support throughout - with the very highest standards of customer service an absolute priority.
For more information visit: (http://www.audiologic.co.uk)



Audiologic Announced as K-array’s Specialist Trade Partner 

Audiologic, the award-winning provider of professional audio solutions, is proud to announce that in partnership with Handy AV, they have delivered a state-of-the-art audio system for GAMA Healthcare’s brand-new office space, from concept and design through to completion. 

GAMA Healthcare, a company founded in 2004, is a leading supplier of disinfectant products to hospitals around the world. They are a dynamic, innovative company at the forefront of infection prevention technology. They specialise in the manufacture and distribution of revolutionary IPC products and the provision of exceptional aftercare support.

In order to support their rapid growth, GAMA have recently invested in a revolutionary office space, known as their new ‘Infection Prevention Solution Super Hub’ headquarters, located in the centre of Hemel Hempstead’s business district. The space has been designed from the ground up with modern working in mind, utilising the latest in AV Technology. 

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*Image: Infection Prevention Solution Super Hub*

Handy AV, an audio-visual equipment supplier, was approached by GAMA Healthcare about the project, commissioning them to design and install audio visual equipment for their entire new office space. Audiologic was asked to look at the spatial and audio design element of the project, seeing the project through from concept to completion. 

Audio was at the forefront of what GAMA wanted to achieve with the project, both in terms of quality and flexibility. The higher value spaces, such as the boardroom and the central hub, needed to be aesthetically pleasing to be in keeping with the rest of the building, as well as servicing the purpose of delivering easy communication for participants both in the room and remote. 

Guy Braverman, Co-Founder and CEO, GAMA Healthcare, Comments:

> We wanted a large central hub so that we could host the full company for important updates and town hall meetings. Critical to that was to have the best technology, both for video conferencing, as well as amazing audio. I have been to so many office spaces that have tinny audio and you are unable to hear people. We wanted the best microphone systems so that we could have presenters standing at the podium at the bottom presenting to people on the staircase and also the balcony. It feels like we are all together in the same room, I am really impressed with all of the technology.

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*Image: GAMA Healthcare’s Floating Garden Town Hall Space*

Ben Spurgeon, Senior Application Engineer, Audiologic comments: 

> The whole space is built around the Q-SYS Eco-System, more specifically, a redundant pair of QSC Core 510i’s which are monitored and managed by the QSC Reflect platform. Designed as a fully networked solution, each space has dedicated networked hardware utilising both Q-LAN and Dante audio over IP protocols. This makes both scalability and flexibility incredibly easy. The main space, which doubles up as a town hall meeting environment, features a dual projection system and voice reinforcement, all controlled by an incredibly intuitive Q-SYS UCI on a TSC-80W-G2 touchscreen. The entire control environment also lives within the Q-SYS platform, without any additional hardware, this makes the programming incredibly easy by opting for IP controllable devices throughout the building. Within the townhall space we have used the Sound Tube IPD pendants, which are both PoE and Dante, making single cable deployment simple. The space also has a fully functioning hospital environment which allows for in-depth training both in person and remote. Here, we are using VC hardware alongside wireless camera streaming to give an incredibly interactive experience. We also have a more traditional boardroom and divisible training space which can be used for in-room video conferencing and bring your own device functionality for maximum flexibility. These spaces utilise the Shure MXA910 beamforming array microphone for audio capture as well as the Shure MXW wireless microphones.

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*Image: GAMA Healthcare’s fully functioning hospital training space*

Ben Spurgeon, continues:

> A building this smart required a comprehensive management platform allowing for real time visibility and remote access whenever required. QSC Reflect Enterprise Manager allows us to access and update the designs, operate UCI’s and support the system without ever needing to send an engineer to site. The real time alerts mean we can be incredibly proactive with our support and ensure there is minimal downtime for the end user. By opting for a fully networked approach it made scalability and control simple by adding on the cloud management platform, it gave us all of the off-site access we need to properly support a system.

Guy Braverman, Co-Founder and CEO, GAMA Healthcare:

> We are so lucky that we used a great company to give advice about the best technology.. Hybrid working is really helped now by the amazing technology behind it.

Ben Oram, Chief Technology Officer, Handy AV:

> Working with Audiologic has been great from start to finish, I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. They came on site with us to do the initial site survey and saw the project through to the commissioning and completion of the project.

**About Audiologic**

Audiologic has led the market in recent years providing innovative audiovisual services to enhance the visitor experience in public spaces and large venues. Founded in 2004, the Company is a highly respected UK-based solutions provider for world-leading manufacturers of audio equipment known for their high standards of performance, flexibility and reliability. Audiologic pays close attention to all innovations and developments within the industry in order to maintain its comprehensive knowledge base for superior technical support throughout - with the very highest standards of customer service an absolute priority.







Audiologic works with Handy AV to install a future-proof audio system at GAMA Healthcare HQ  

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, announces that Sofia Montwill, a Stockholm-based creative, has recently joined their team as Creative Director. With a 360 degree mindset, an eye for aesthetics and a hands-on approach, Sofia is a strong asset to the Urbanista team and brings experience from global lifestyle brands in leading creative direction.

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Sofia joins Urbanista, after having spent the past two years in the role as Global Creative Director at Daniel Wellington, a Stockholm based watches and accessory brand with global presence. She started working at Daniel Wellington in 2019, and then in the role as Global Art Director creating campaigns with globally recognised brand ambassadors, such as Hailey Bieber.

Prior to this, Sofia has been working as Art Director for two Swedish fashion and accessory brands, Hunkydory and Efva Attling. All the brands that Sofia has worked for are all known for their timeless and clean Scandinavian design, high quality product, and similar to Urbanista, take a lot of inspiration from music.

In these roles, Sofia has been in charge of the brand's visual identity and marketing material, with a large focus on creating a coherent brand voice on all touchpoints for the customer. In the early years of her career, she worked in advertising agencies, creating campaigns for some of Scandinavia's largest companies, such as Telenor, SEB and Folksam.

Sofia was educated at the award-winning Berghs School of Communication, where she graduated with her bachelor in 2008, as the youngest in her class, and with an honorary diploma in hand.

> At Urbanista, we are passionate about creating a lifestyle brand with strong visual campaigns, both physically and digitally. Sofia joins us with extensive experience in creating and developing creative concepts, and leading design and art direction for consumer products and marketing communications at a global scale. We are excited to welcome Sofia to the Urbanista team and look forward to working on projects together in the future.

*Anders Andreen, CEO at Urbanista*

As new Creative Director of Urbanista, Sofia is responsible for leading, influencing and mentoring creative concepts and art direction for all design, marketing and branding projects and initiatives at Urbanista.

> I am inspired by traveling, discovering different cities and getting to know new places by experiencing their music, fashion and culture. So to join Urbanista, a lifestyle audio brand that lives and breathes the same values as I do made complete sense. It’s exciting to dive into a new industry, combining my previous experience from fashion and accessories with tech and audio and to be on the journey of developing our products and future brand communication.

*Sofia Montwill, Creative Director at Urbanista*

**About Urbanista**

Urbanista was born in 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden out of love for cities and urban life. Our products are rooted in Scandinavian tradition and inspired by music, arts, fashion and urban culture. We believe that lifestyle audio products should not only sound great, but also look good. Today, our products are available in over 90 countries, and sold in 30,000 stores worldwide.


Urbanista

URBANISTA APPOINTS SOFIA MONTWILL AS NEW GLOBAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Shure was proud to support the 74th Annual Tony Awards® and thrilled to welcome the theatre community home after a year without Broadway. Broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, this year’s Tony Awards, hosted by Audra McDonald and Leslie Odom Jr., achieved cutting-edge audio for the entire ceremony and subsequent “Broadway’s Back!” event.

The entire Shure community is thrilled to congratulate David Byrne’s American Utopia for being awarded the “Special Tony Award,” and “Jagged Little Pill” for taking home Best Book of a Musical and Best Performance by an Actress. Congratulations!

The night included stellar performances from the cast of Jagged Little Pill, American Utopia, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, John Legend and the cast of Ain’t Too Proud, and Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Freestyle Love Supreme. Each act relied on the unparalleled next gen digital radio with encryption and true digital diversity offered by Shure’s Axient® Digital Wireless System. 

> I wouldn't want to do the Tony Awards with any other wireless system than Axient Digital.  The layers of complexity that we exceeded could only be done with Axient Digital. Forty-eight wireless channels were fit into four DTV channels. And those channels were shared with everyone else in Times Square. And we had a live performance that began on the street and finished at centre stage. We also rotated entire musicals worth of performers on and off the stage during a live broadcast without a single dropout or failure. That success comes from tools that Shure has developed like ShowLink®, Wireless Workbench’s Timeline, and Quadversity.

*Cameron Stuckey, RF Engineer*

This year’s new safety protocols presented the need for innovative audio solutions, and Shure gear helped the Tony’s production team rise to the occasion. Employing an astounding RF count of 72 channels managed by Shure Axient Digital, the hosts and performers were equipped with a mix of Shure AD1 Axient Digital Bodypack Transmitters and ADX1M Micro Bodypack Transmitters, for when a contoured form factor was needed on stage. 

For in-ear personal monitoring, the Tony Awards’ production trusted Shure PSM® 1000 to manage roughly 40 bodypacks throughout the show’s numerous live performances. Shure Axient Digital Wireless microphones were used throughout the show and performances as well. 

> Shure Axient wireless microphones were a perfect match for the 2021 Tony Awards and The Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back. I really like the clear, balanced, and natural sound that the Shure Axient wireless systems bring to the table. It allowed the voices and arrangements of the Tony’s performances to shine, sounding open and clear without sounding unnatural or overly processed.

*Paul Wittman, Production Sound Mixer*

**About Shure**

Shure ([www.shure.com](link)) has been making people sound extraordinary for nearly a century. Founded in 1925, the Company is a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, performance, and durability. We make microphones, wireless microphone systems, in-ear monitors, earphones and headphones, conferencing systems, and more. For critical listening, or high-stakes moments on stage, in the studio, and from the meeting room, you can always rely on Shure.

Shure Incorporated is headquartered in Niles, Illinois, in the United States. We have nearly 40 manufacturing facilities and regional sales offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.






SHURE HELPS TONY AWARDS® WELCOME BACK BROADWAY WITH UNPARALLELED WIRELESS AUDIO TECHNOLOGY

Cleanfeed, a collaboration tool for high definition, live audio, and recording, in your browser are pleased to announce that Birmingham City University have integrated Cleanfeed across their state-of-the-art broadcast studio facilities as part of their mission to deliver industry standard practise-based learning for its students.

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*Image: Birmingham City University*

Birmingham City University is fast becoming the leading Midlands-based university for transforming the region and accelerating growth in the local economy. The University has an enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education in a professional and friendly environment. Their focus is on practical skills and professional relevance which is exactly where a service like Cleanfeed comes into play. 

As with the entire industry, BCU were required to find a way of adapting to remote working during the pandemic. The University was committed to providing the best remote learning experience for its student’s and quickly discovered Cleanfeed, whilst a necessity to the remote learning set up, was delivering a far better service in terms of ease of use and audio quality over others such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. 

Cleanfeed was used by all students over the lockdown period on courses such as Media Production, Media and Communication, Journalism and Sound Engineering and Production. The tool allowed students to deliver professional recordings, broadcasts and media interviews which was crucial to their learning and development. 

> I was recommended to Cleanfeed by industry contacts and former colleagues at the BBC and quickly realised the benefits for our students who weren’t able to be on campus. The students liked the service so much over the lockdown learning period that we decided to run pro accounts for our final year students, who have a radio station module as part of their final submissions. The pro Cleanfeed accounts allowed them to co-present shows as though they were in the studio together.

Peter Crowther, Senior Technician, Radio and Broadcast Journalism

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*Image: Peter Crowther, Senior Technician*

Cleanfeed soon became a more regular part of the operation for studios and over the summer, BCU installed in-house designed Cleanfeed touch screen units into the broadcast and radio studios. 

> Our arts design and media centre is a 61-million-pound building with purpose built industry standard spaces, designed to offer state of the art facilities, which are also available for commercial hire. The Cleanfeed integration enables us to bring remote guests into our studios in superior quality and to provide them with a feed that allows them to feel like they’re in the studio too.

*Peter Crowther, Senior Technician, Radio and Broadcast Journalism*

> We are so pleased that Cleanfeed supported Birmingham City University students through a period that saw everyone needing to adapt and change their ways of working and more recently to be considered an integrated part of their state-of-the-art facilities. We have been working on our academic licensing to support educational institutes and this is a fantastic example of how Cleanfeed can be used so well in this industry. We wish all the students at BCU the best of luck with their studies.

*Marc Bakos, Co-Founder, Cleanfeed*

> Using Cleanfeed during the January radio station module was truly a lifeline. It is such a versatile system which allowed us to collaborate as a team whilst in our own homes, from co-presenting to show production, Cleanfeed saved us. It integrated well with existing equipment and even allowed us to create content well beyond geographic boundaries and other similar logistical problems which may usually restrict interviews.

*Thomas Sayers, Media and Communication graduate *

**About Cleanfeed**

Imagine a technology that enables you to speak remotely with audio quality as if you were in the same studio as someone else. Now imagine low latencies, so you can speak without stepping on each other. Next bring multiple people together in the same way to make a professional, multitrack recording. Finally, package it so it’s accessible to anyone clicking a link in their web browser. That’s Cleanfeed - a collaboration tool for high definition, live audio and recording, content creation and connecting collaborators, anywhere in the world.

For more information visit: [https://cleanfeed.net/](https://cleanfeed.net/)


Cleanfeed

Birmingham City University Integrate Cleanfeed into their Industry Standard Studio Facilities 

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, are pleased to announce that the world’s first self-charging solar-powered, wireless active noise-cancelling headphones, Urbanista Los Angeles, are now available now in Midnight Black at [www.urbanista.com/losangeles](link) and Sand Gold is available for pre-order.

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Urbanista Los Angeles brings a rare leap in headphone technology innovation to the market with a product that is designed to revolutionise your listening experience. With Urbanista Los Angeles, for the first time ever, you can experience virtually unlimited playtime with solar charging. Los Angeles never stops charging when exposed to light, both outdoors and indoors, providing a nonstop audio experience.

**Enhance Your Experience with the Urbanista Mobile App**

 To allow customers to get the most out of their product experience with Los Angeles, Urbanista launched their mobile companion app that is available at [www.urbanista.com/app](link) for both iOS and Android users. The app provides information on how to get the most of the product’s playtime, including visual indications of solar charge levels and usage, and the option to customise the headphones controls.

> Los Angeles has been a highly anticipated product and an advancement in technology that our industry has been waiting for. We are pleased to announce Urbanista Los Angeles is now shipping worldwide and we are excited to be delivering this ground-breaking technology to the market. It is not often innovations such as this one come along and I am personally looking forward to seeing how our customers enjoy an entirely new way of consuming content on the go.

Anders Andreen, Urbanista CEO

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Priced at GBP 169 / SEK 1999 / EUR 199 / USD 199 / NOK 1999 / DKK 1499 MSRP, Los Angeles comes in two stylish colours: Midnight Black and Sand Gold.

Urbanista Los Angeles is now available at [www.urbanista.com/losangeles](link)

Watch the full Urbanista Los Angeles “A New Dawn” campaign film and enter the dawn of a new era of solar powered headphones: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc2pVLlQirw&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Urbanista](link)

**Urbanista Los Angeles Key Features**

- Virtually infinite playtime
- Always charging when exposed to light, both outdoors and indoors
- 80h battery reserve
- Hybrid active noise cancelling
- Ambient sound mode
- On-ear detection
- USB type-C charging
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Siri and Google Assistant
- Compatible with iOS, Android and Windows

**About Urbanista**

Urbanista was born in 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden out of love for cities and urban life. Our products are rooted in Scandinavian tradition and inspired by music, arts, fashion and urban culture. We believe that lifestyle audio products should not only sound great, but also look good. Today, our products are available in over 90 countries, and sold in 30,000 stores worldwide.





URBANISTA LOS ANGELES - THE WORLD'S FIRST SELF-CHARGING HEADPHONES ARE AVAILABLE NOW

In June, Shure launched the ADX5D – Axient® Digital Dual-Channel Portable Wireless Receiver. Now, users can enhance their workflow experience with ADX5D’s latest firmware update (1.3.26), including third-party integration and control with select portable mixers and recorders from Sound Devices and Aaton Digital. 

The new third-party integration and feature set lets sound mixers control and monitor the ADX5D from their mix position for functions like scanning and deploying frequencies to receiver channels, adjusting receiver output gain, monitoring transmitter battery life, and more (see Country-Specific Functionality Restrictions below). 

Shure will be joined by Sound Devices and Aaton Digital for two individual webinars demonstrating third-party integration and the additional features included in Axient Digital ADX5D’s latest firmware update at these dates/times:

- Shure/Sound Devices – Monday, Oct. 18, 11:00 A.M. (CST)  
- Shure/Aaton Digital – Tuesday, Oct. 19, 11:00 A.M. (CST)

> We’re proud to offer our ADX5D customers a reliable means of integrating their portable, wireless solutions with the cutting-edge mixers and recorders from Aaton and Sound Devices. With the introduction of third-party integration and control, our goal is to bring the superior RF performance, spectral efficiency, and transparent audio quality of Axient Digital to more audio professionals who are pushing boundaries in the film and broadcast industry.

Adi Neves, Associate Product Manager at Shure

> We were very happy to collaborate with Shure, both in Chicago and in Europe, on integration between our devices. ADX5D fits right into our HYDRA system and communicates with our Cantar recorder-mixers. Our products have been used successfully for the sound of many of the last Oscars™ movies, notably 'Sound of Metal,' Oscar winner for best sound 2021, awarded to Philippe Bladh.

Jacques Delacoux, Owner and CEO of Aaton Digital. 

> Sound Devices is excited to have collaborated with our friends at Shure on SuperSlot integration for the Shure ADX5D receiver and 8-Series mixer-recorders. We're encouraged by the continued adoption of the SuperSlot protocol by manufacturers across our industry. Having easy access to commonly used Axient Digital functions on the color screen of the 8-Series will streamline system set up and workflows. Being able to quickly scan, view signal quality with history, monitor battery life, and adjust settings makes the 8-Series and Axient Digital a powerful combo.

Gary Trenda, RF Applications Engineer at Sound Devices

**ADX5D’s third-party integration and control is currently supported on these devices:**

- Aaton Digital CantarX3, CantarMini Mixer-Recorders, and Hydra Interface System
- Sound Devices Scorpio, 888, and 883 Mixer-Recorders with SL-2 and SL-6 SuperSlot Wireless Modules


**Notably, the latest ADX5D firmware also includes:**

**- Party Dial**

*Enables users to quickly switch between RF channels from a pre-selected group of frequencies *

**- Optimised Menu Structure**

*Places the most used features within a few clicks of one another*
*Enhances the current Shortcut Menu, providing rapid access to critical features and menus*

Contact your local sales representative now for ADX5D availability in your region. For additional information, visit [www.shure.com/adx5d](link).

**Country-Specific Functionality Restrictions: **

ShowLink is not available when ADX5D is used with third-party control devices in United States models.
Interference avoidance is only available in Manual mode when using DB15 or DB25 backplates with United States models.

**About Shure**

Shure ([www.shure.com](link)) has been making people sound extraordinary for nearly a century. Founded in 1925, the Company is a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, performance, and durability. We make microphones, wireless microphone systems, in-ear monitors, earphones and headphones, conferencing systems, and more. For critical listening, or high-stakes moments on stage, in the studio, and from the meeting room, you can always rely on Shure.

Shure Incorporated is headquartered in Niles, Illinois, in the United States. We have nearly 40 manufacturing facilities and regional sales offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.




SHURE ROLLS OUT THIRD-PARTY INTEGRATION AND CONTROL WITH AATON DIGITAL AND SOUND DEVICES FOR AXIENT® DIGITAL DUAL-CHANNEL PORTABLE WIRELESS RECEIVER

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Bluesound Professional, the premium distributed audio ecosystem for commercial spaces, today announced an exciting installation of it’s B400S 4-zone network music player across Cazoo Customer Centres.

Cazoo, the UK’s leading online car retailer makes buying or selling a car as simple and seamless as ordering any other product online.

Cazoo then delivers the car directly to their door, or the customer can pick it up directly from one of Cazoo’s many Customer Centres. Cazoo owns and fully reconditions all its cars before offering them on its website for either delivery or collection in as little as 72 hours and has thousands of cars available at any time.  It’s a customer-first experience built around a simple premise: why can’t ordering a car be as simple and seamless as any other purchase you make online?

With a growing number of high profile sports sponsorships, brand awareness is growing fast. Cazoo customers expect a premium retail experience.

Cazoo launched its first Customer Centre in 2020 and currently has 19 dotted around the UK. Each one provides Cazoo customers with the option to collect cars they purchase or drop off cars they sell online in addition to its home delivery and pick up service.

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*Cazoo Customer Centre*

The challenge was to create an environment where sound would enhance the ambiance of every Customer Centre, with uniform controllability and compliance with the legal requirements of the PRS music licence. Oh, it also had to sound great too!

**The Solution**

With a number of Cazoo Customer Centres to kit out, a robust, versatile audio solution was essential. London-based integrator Nucleus AV turned to Bluesound Professional for a scalable audio solution that ticked every box.

The installation team worked closely with Cazoo to create a bespoke system that was both practical (in some locations, Nucleus AV would be retrofitting existing loudspeakers and amplifiers) and future-proof.

Not only did Bluesound Professional offer both Cazoo and Nucleus AV the fully integrated solution they were looking for, it also ensured straightforward installation and post-installation support.  

A Bluesound Professional network music ecosystem can be operated remotely via a VPN. It’s not prone to local variations in source or tone; it’s also safe from well-meaning employees who might select their own playlists.

While consumer music streaming services are freely available, they aren’t free to use in a commercial environment - like a Customer Centre. PRS for Music, founded in the thirties to provide musicians with appropriate royalties, has the power to fine companies which flout copyright rules.

As it happens, there are four commercial streaming services built natively into BluOS that comply with all PRS requirements. Music to any commercial installer’s ears.

**Technology**

Nucleus AV, working with Bluesound Professional sub-distributor OneAV, outfitted each Cazoo Customer Centre with a single Bluesound Professional B400S 4-zone network music player. This robust commercial grade network player, designed for rack-mounting, has native commercial music service support built-in, allowing all content curation and provision to be handled from the cloud. 

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*Bluesound Professional B400S 4-zone network music player*

SoundMachine, one of the quartet of music streaming services on the BluOS platform, was selected for the job. 

A single B400S can send the same content to four zones, or be configured as four independent players. For this project, only a single zone was used, but the company was keen to future proof its system.

> Cazoo wanted players that were built for a commercial environment, and would fit with future expansion plans. They liked SoundMachine because it not only provides streams of commercially licenced content, but offers messaging capabilities with advanced scheduling, he adds. The B400S also offers the freedom to select a different commercial streaming service if that’s ever required. Users can simply log out of one and log on to another. It was always Cazoo’s intention to control all of their branches from head office, meaning branches had no system control. They figured they'd have to write specific software, but we were able to help them with a utility that allows them to control devices across subnets. No need for proprietary software development was another huge plus for them.

Bluesound Professional Product Manager, Graeme Harrison

But while the original plan was to manage the network from a central location, sporadic network issues led the Nucleus team to trial a CP100 wall mount control at one location. With illuminated touch sensitive controls and intuitive interface, employees on the ground could alter overall volume and quickly reconnect to the SoundMachine stream if a connection was lost. 

During the festive season, the CP-100 also gave staff the ability to select a Christmas-themed stream, perfect for the customer ambiance Cazoo was trying to create.

Cazoo liked the additional functionality so much, it quickly rolled-out CP100 wall mount control to all locations.

**Conclusion**

Next-gen car retailer Cazoo needed a versatile audio solution that would enable its growing portfolio of Customer Centres to offer consumers a relaxing, enjoyable environment in which to buy vehicles, without falling foul of PRS regulations or adding the burden of undue complexity on staff.

Bluesound Professional was uniquely placed to deliver this with its B400S commercial music player featuring the integrated SoundMachine streaming service. Not only could the B400S be monitored remotely, it offered scope for future system expansion, and with the addition of CP100 touch screens (which required only an RJ45 connection with POE), the welcome bonus of local control that satisfied Cazoo staff and management needs.

**Location**

Cazoo Customer Centres, where car buyers come to browse online, as well as collect and part exchange their vehicles

**Goal**

To create a relaxing, pleasant ambiance for consumers, with music streamed legally from the cloud to all locations uniformly

**Equipment Used**

Bluesound Professional B400S 4-zone network music player, and CP100 Wall Mount control panel

**Outcome**

The installation by Nucleus AV surpassed Cazoo’s initial expectations, not only delivering an elegance and versatile multi-site streaming music solution, but offering addition levels of staff control to enhance enjoyment of the system at a local level

Bluesound Professional products are sub-distributed by OneAV. A full portfolio of professional audio systems is available from network active speakers with integrated streaming, to multi zone music streamers and amplifiers. 

**ABOUT BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL**

Bluesound Professional is a fusion of hardware and software that is purpose-built for high performance networked audio for retail shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, gyms, and other commercial applications. End users can connect and control nearly any audio source, including streaming services, internet radio, or networked hard drives, while installers can confidently specify rack-mounted hardware that integrates seamlessly with smart controllers. Powered by BluOS, an award-winning multi-zone audio management software platform, made native in a comprehensive range of controllers, streamers, amplifiers, and speakers, Bluesound Professional makes commercial audio installation projects easy to configure, deliver, and use. Bluesound Professional is a division of Lenbrook International, renowned manufacturers of premium audio technologies for residential and commercial applications.




Bluesound Professional Brings Centralised Control Over Multiple Cazoo Locations in the UK

grell, founded by renowned German headphone engineer Axel Grell, announces the debut of a brand-new line of true wireless headphones with the grell TWS/1 ($199.99 USD, €199.99 EUR, £179.99 GBP MSRP). The new in-ear headphones deliver audiophile-grade sound quality for consumers who crave crystal clear, transparent audio and a closer connection to their music, with a direct-to-consumer sales model designed to deliver a personalized, high-end listening experience to a new generation of users — so that the price reflects the Grell-designed sound-quality, alone.

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*Grell Audio TWS/1 in space grey *

An exclusive version of the grell True Wireless headphones — the drop + grell TWS1X — will be available via Drop.com, in November following an initial pre-sale period on www.grellaudio.com.

Featuring an all-black finish, distinguished from the space-grey TWS/1 version — which will be available following the international product launch — US customers who purchase the drop + grell TWS1X version will also receive additional blue wingtip options for an even more personalized and secure listening experience.

grell in-ear headphones mark a pioneering step forward in the realm of high-end listening devices, providing a unique combination of high-quality technological components, German design, and meticulous attention to detail. The result is a stunning sound-signature created expressly for a new generation of digitally connected listeners. 

For over three decades, Axel Grell has crafted headphones designed to produce world-class sound — at times, with little-to-no regard for price consideration. Throughout his mission to enhance the clarity and transparency in the headphone lines he produced, Grell garnered a devoted following among members of the audiophile community for his close attention to detail throughout all parts of the manufacturing process, pairing high-quality components with cutting-edge product designs — until the 1990s, when his uncompromising pursuit to design the most neutral headphones possible catapulted him to legendary status among audiophile communities. 

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*Grell Audio tws.01 space grey in case*

> I always try to create the best possible acoustical experience for the money, no matter the price point. With Grell, we put our resources solely into achieving the best sound possible, emphasizing the acoustic experience of the product and providing audio that is fine-tuned to the user’s ear. With our focus on audio, alone, we carefully selected custom dynamic transducers, used the best chipset that is available, and the best sounding codecs, shipped directly to the consumer in simple, inexpensive packaging. And this is true for every pair of Grell earphones — giving the user high-end quality, but not at a high-end price

Grell Founder, Axel Grell

**Making audiophile accessible**

Axel Grell continues his quest to make the world sound better through his bold, new product designs. The new Grell true wireless headphones are a direct response to a growing new generation of audiophiles in the digital era who are looking to experience the ultimate transparency and clarity that headphones can offer — in a smaller in-ear form factor. 

![Inner earpod grell.jpg](https://res.cloudinary.com/olex/image/upload/v1633968534/Inner_earpod_grell_339a2882da.jpg)

Featuring TWS/1 technology, custom 10mm dynamic drivers, 28-hour battery life (ANC on), and transducers with a tolerance of +/- 1 dB, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) — plus, Axel Grell Noise Annoyance Reduction (NAR) technology — Grell true wireless headphones boast minimalistic, industrial-style design, which contrasts the complexity and richness of the acoustic output, without sacrificing a comfortable fit.

Unlike any of the designer’s earlier endeavors, however, Grell seeks with its business model to lower the cost for the end-user, ushering in the future of high-res audio through a sales model tailored towards the spending habits of digital age looking for opportunities to save money on high-end products without sacrificing quality for price. Sold directly through the company’s website and through an exclusive pre-order release on Drop.com, Grell’s online-only sales model seeks to remove some of the economic barrier-to-entry for budding audiophiles, and to nurture the next generation of sound for tomorrow’s listener. 

**Key Features:**

- True Wireless stereo earphones

- SoundID-enabled personalization

- High precision dynamic drivers

- SBC, AAC, Qualcomm® aptX™, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, Qualcomm® aptX™ adaptive, LHDC

- Low-noise, match-paired microphones

- Dynamic transducers (tolerance +/- 1 db)

- Frequency Range: 6 Hz–22 kHz

- Rechargeable batteries

- Bluetooth 5.2 compatible

- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

- Noise Annoyance Reduction (NAR)

- Range: up to 50m (164 ft)

- Splash proof (IPX4)

- Up to 28 hours battery with charging case (ANC on)

![Grell inner.png](https://res.cloudinary.com/olex/image/upload/v1633968535/Grell_inner_924b743686.png)

Grell in-ear headphones will be available via direct online sales. Pre-sale from 6th Oct via [www.grellaudio.com ](link)with full availability both via grell online and Drop.com from November onwards.


**ABOUT grell**

Designed to make high-end audio quality more accessible, grell headphones offer personalized listening experience at a price that reflects the cost for quality of the sound, alone. Created by renowned headphone engineer Axel Grell, grell headphones feature a unique combination of high-end technological components, German design, and meticulous attention to detail. The result is a stunning sound-signature created expressly for a new generation of digitally connected listeners. For more information, please visit: [www.grellaudio.com.](link) 

**ABOUT Drop**

Drop is a data-driven product design company built by and for enthusiasts. Founded in San Francisco in 2012, Drop is home to 7 million members across the globe who actively inform our product design engine. Drop combines deep industry expertise, community insights, and rich data signals to help create high-quality products that exceed the expectations of our communities. Drop's curated selection of diverse products inspires users to find and follow interests, sharing experiences and passions through design. Join the community and shop at Drop.com.


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