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.

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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.



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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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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.


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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.






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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/)


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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.

![Urbanista_Los Angeles_lowres_03.jpg](https://res.cloudinary.com/olex/image/upload/v1634206703/Urbanista_Los_Angeles_lowres_03_7e76b87d42.jpg)

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

![Urbanista_Los Angeles_lowres_09.jpg](https://res.cloudinary.com/olex/image/upload/v1634206699/Urbanista_Los_Angeles_lowres_09_1223248fd2.jpg)

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. 

![IMG_0036.jpg](https://res.cloudinary.com/olex/image/upload/v1634299258/IMG_0036_69acd36113.jpg)

*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.

![Grell earpods.png](https://res.cloudinary.com/olex/image/upload/v1633968534/Grell_earpods_7f07a9e523.png)
*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. 

![Grell Earpods case.png](https://res.cloudinary.com/olex/image/upload/v1633968534/Grell_Earpods_case_e987f4e4d7.png)
*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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SOUND IN THE MAKING: grell True Wireless Headphones by World-Renowned Sound Engineer & Headphone Designer Axel Grell

Planet Buddies, an environmentally conscious child friendly accessory brand, today announces the launch of their Bluetooth wireless headphones which help raise awareness and educate children on endangered animals. This new wireless headphone comes in a variety of characters including Pepper the Penguin, Olive the Owl and Pippin the Panda. The headphones allow kids the freedom to move without a wire while also listening safely with an 85db volume limit.

![Wireless Headphones_PAN_PEN_OWL.jpg](https://res.cloudinary.com/olex/image/upload/v1634036480/Wireless_Headphones_PAN_PEN_OWL_3ec56bf6de.jpg)

> Planet Buddies was born out of a dedication for raising awareness, specifically for endangered animals. We want to educate children on what they can do to help all these wonderful species. Our new Bluetooth wireless headphones bring to life great characters while allowing kids to listen to their favorite videos and music safely with a child-safe volume limit. We are excited to share this new product with all animal fans!

*Michael Bartlett, Planet Buddies*

The Planet Buddies product range includes wired headphones, Bluetooth wireless speakers, tablet cushions and more. The products each have a story about its character, why they are endangered and practical tips on what children can do to help protect all life on our planet. A portion of the revenue from each product purchase goes to  World Land Trust and the Marine Conservation Society.

**Planet Buddies Bluetooth Headphone Features:**

- Child-safe limited to 85db volume limited audio 
- Wireless compatible with iOS/Android 
- Up to 38 hours total playtime (2 hours charging time)
- Built-in microphone
- Extra line-out jack for music sharing 
- Strong, adjustable design for comfort and durability 
- Foldable, portable design with carry pouch included 
- 100% recyclable packaging with zero plastic

**Planet Buddies Product Availability**

Priced at £39.99, the Planet Buddies Bluetooth Wireless Headphones will be available from October 2021 through Amazon and [planetbuddies.com](link). For more product information and the entire range, please visit Amazon Planet Buddies Store and [planetbuddies.com](link). 

**About Planet Buddies**

Planet Buddies created a range of kids’ accessories based on a variety of colorful characters who represent endangered, vulnerable, and threatened species of animals from all over the world. Our goal is to educate children about the issues that threaten animals with extinction. This includes loss of habitat, global warming and harmful substances ending up in our oceans. The packaging for each Planet Buddies product is made from 100% recyclable cardboard, with no plastic use and is printed with soy-based inks. Our aim is to share knowledge and inspire change in our future generations to help protect all life on our planet. Learn more at www.planetbuddies.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.



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Planet Buddies Introduces a Range of Children’s Bluetooth Wireless Headphones

The spy movie industry really began to take a more prominent role in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1953, James Bond was created by writer Ian Fleming for several books and short stories. His character was later adapted into a movie franchise starting with 1962’s “Dr. No.” With the newest release of the James Bond movie, “No Time to Die,” Shure is looking back at that era and how microphones played an instrumental role in the real espionage game.

Here are 007 things to know:

1. In the 1950s and 1960s, Shure made three models of miniature controlled magnetic microphones: models MC11J, MC20AJ, MC30J.

2. Shure’s miniature microphone models were “specially designed for use in small, compact vacuum tube and transistor devices – wherever space is critical and reliability is essential. The stability of these microphones is assured by the same design principles used in Shure microphones for many years in military, mobile communication, dictating, and recording applications.”

3. The operational principle of these elements is controlled magnetic, also known as controlled reluctance. The diaphragm moves a drive pin that vibrates a ferrous armature, disturbing the field of a permanent magnet.  As the armature moves, an audio signal appears in a fixed coil of wire.  

4. This transducer design was originally developed for military field use.

5. For espionage uses, a power source for the listening electronics was a challenge. Batteries could not last for months or years and AC power would be too obvious.

6. One example of power a listening device operated from a strong, high frequency radio beam, sent from a mobile listening post, powering the device, giving the mechanism virtually unlimited life.  

7. According to a recently discovered Russian article, a typical CIA wireless bugging device used “a microphone made by American Shure Brothers Company,” operated in the 72 – 73 MHz band, and could be picked up by a receiver located up to 700 meters (2,300 feet) away.

Shure exited the miniature microphone element industry by 1970, discontinuing these products. It is another of many examples of how Shure products were involved in key moments throughout world history. More here on the Company’s history.

**About Shure**

Shure [www.shure.com](www.shure.com) 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.



007 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT 1950S AND 1960S SPY MICROPHONES

The first edition of the International Women’s Podcast awards was celebrated and live-streamed globally at the AllBright in London on 23rd September. The awards recognise the work of women and non-binary podcasters worldwide. Shure, as headline partners, sponsored the category “Changing the World One Moment at a Time,” awarding winner Laura Joyce Davis with a special gold-plated SM7B microphone for her work on Shelter in Place podcast.

![Laura Joyce Davis burgundy top.jpg](https://res.cloudinary.com/olex/image/upload/v1633010134/Laura_Joyce_Davis_burgundy_top_f882c804fe.jpg)

The International Women’s Podcast Awards (IWPA) is organised by The Skylark Collective, a network that aims to give visibility and support to women and non-binary podcasters around the world by showcasing their narratives and elevating their voices. The IWPA are the first-ever awards to recognize the work of women and non-binary people in podcasting, behind the mic and behind the scenes, celebrating those who share untold stories and producing incredible, intimate moments of podcasting brilliance, wherever they are in the world.

> We believe that growth and creativity in the industry come from increased diversity, and we are very proud to have been part of these awards. Shure has actively supported the podcast industry by not only providing podcasters with access to great gear but also creating educational content and partnering with a variety of different initiatives, said Paul Crognale, Senior Manager, Global Marketing, at Shure. Joining forces with The Skylark Collective for these awards has opened up a number of opportunities through which we will continue to champion and encourage inspirational voices around the world.

This year’s awards included a short list of more than 80 podcasts from different locations across the globe, each with a chance of winning in one of eight categories: *Moment of Touching Honesty, Moment of Raw Emotion, Moment of Entrepreneurial Inspiration, Moment of Cliffhanger Drama, Moment of Behind-The-Scenes Brilliance, Moment of Comedy Gold, Moment of Badass Business Advice, and Changing the World One Moment at a Time.* The winners also received a Shure MV7 Podcast Kit as a prize. 

> It means a lot to receive this award. Any artist who’s been at it for a while will tell you that you have to learn to love the process more than the outcome. added Laura Joyce, winner of the gold-plated SM7B.  I’m thrilled to have the chance to create our episodes with the Shure SM7B microphone, while continuing with our work to train women and non-binary creatives about how to create podcasts that are the best production quality possible.

Shure products, including the SLX Wireless System with Beta® 58As and gooseneck microphones, were used to ensure great audio throughout the ceremony. It was hosted by acclaimed presenter, author, and journalist, Vick Hope from BBC Radio 1, with additional support from Acast, Blubrry, Captivate FM, and Redhead PR.  

Shure is committed to supporting creators of all kinds with innovative tools and professional technology through important initiatives like IWPA. To learn more about Shure products, visit [shure.com](link).

**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 systems, in-ear monitors, earphones and headphones, conferencing systems, and more. For critical listening, 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.

**About The Skylark Collective **

The Skylark Collective is a global network that exists to raise the voices of women and non-binary folk in podcasting and help level the playing field in this rapidly-growing industry. The Collective is the first UK-based network of its kind and aims to support and unite women and non-binary podcasters through connection, collaboration and celebration. 

In creating The Skylark Collective, its founder, Naomi Mellor, combined her dual passions for podcasting and nurturing the interests of audacious, confident women worldwide. Having developed and produced four podcasts herself and mentored multiple women starting out on their podcasting journey, Naomi understands the challenges facing women and non-binary podcasters and how overcome them. 






SHURE CHAMPIONS WOMEN AND NON-BINARY PODCASTERS IN THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S PODCAST AWARDS

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, announces that the previously sold out, Urbanista Miami Crystal Edition headphones, embellished with crystals from Swarovski®, has been restocked online at urbanista.com and is now also available at exclusive retailers worldwide. 

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Priced at £ 300 / SEK 3000 / EUR 300 / USD 300 / NOK 3000 / DKK 3000 MSRP, Urbanista Miami Crystal Edition boasts full compatibility with iOS, Android and Windows devices.

The Urbanista Miami Crystal Edition headphones were launched in May and saw huge customer demand, resulting in the limited edition quickly selling out. Due to their popularity the product has been restocked and is now available to order in both the Crystal Black and Crystal White at [www.urbanista.com/miami-crystal-edition](link).  The product will also be available at exclusive retailers worldwide including: Harrods in the United Kingdom, Zalando in Europe, and David Jones in Australia.

Tuomas Lonka, Brand and Marketing Director, comments:

> We were blown away by the demand for our limited edition Miami headphones embellished with crystals from Swarovski® over the summer. We are excited to bring the product back in limited quantities for our new and exclusive retailers for the autumn winter season.

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**Make a Statement and Dazzle**
The Urbanista Miami Crystal Edition wireless headphones are embellished with crystals from Swarovski®. The stylish crystal encrusted version of the popular Miami headphones combines the brand’s trademark Scandinavian design aesthetic with showstopping dazzle and come as a limited edition, available to consumers only via the brand’s website and from exclusive retailers worldwide. 

Urbanista, who name their products after the world’s greatest cities and are heavily influenced by music, arts, fashion and urban culture, brings to market this exclusive limited edition, which is inspired by Miami’s nightlife scene and glamour.

The Urbanista Miami Crystal Edition is designed to fit comfortably over the ears and boasts up to 50 hours playtime so you will never be far away from sparkling sound to light up any moment. 

Urbanista Miami Crystal Edition is available at [www.urbanista.com/miami-crystal-edition](link) and in exclusive retailers worldwide.

To watch the full ‘Urbanista Miami Crystal Edition’ campaign film click here: 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gySRckM7pXE&ab_channel=Urbanista](link)

**Urbanista Miami Crystal Edition key features:**

- Embellished with crystals from Swarovski®
- Active Noise Cancelling
- Ambient Sound Mode
- 50hrs+ of non-stop total playtime
- Operating time with ANC on: 40hrs
- On-ear detection
- USB type-C charging
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Compatible with iOS and Android
- Google Assistant
- Colours available: Crystal Black and Crystal White

**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.

**About Swarovski**

Swarovski is a Crystal Wonderland where magic and science meet. 

Swarovski unifies all parts of its organization under one spellbinding idea and brings forward a wondrous new world of crystal craftsmanship. Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world’s highest quality crystal, genuine gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewellery, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. 

A responsible relationship with people and the planet has always been an integral part of Swarovski’s heritage. This manifests today in the company’s well-established sustainability agenda with youth-focused education programs and foundations to promote human empowerment and conserve natural resources to achieve positive social impact. 



BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: URBANISTA CRYSTAL EDITION HEADPHONES EMBELLISHED WITH CRYSTALS FROM SWAROVSKI® ARE RESTOCKED AND EXCLUSIVE RETAILERS ARE ANNOUNCED

NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, continues its expansion in the “just add speakers” category with the introduction of the C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier. The C 700 suggested retail price is US$1499 (£1299 / €1499 / CDN$1999 MSRP) and will ship globally in late October. 

Housed in a compact and modern design, the C 700 was designed with a listener in mind who seeks an uncompromised listening experience with a focus on value. Inside the solid aluminium housing is a powerful HybridDigital UcD amplifier and BluOS Enabled network streamer. Using the intuitive BluOS app, the ability to cue music from a digital library, or stream from internet radio and online services like Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Tidal, and Qobuz could not be easier. The C 700 delivers an experience similar to the award-winning Masters Series M10 BluOS Music Streaming Amplifier.

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*NAD Electronics C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier (front)*


**Compact and Modern Design**

Thanks to its elegant, minimalist design and premium materials, the C 700 will engage the most demanding of listeners — audibly as well as visually. The C 700 is housed in a solid aluminium case, with a smooth glass front panel and 5” high-definition colour display that shows album artwork, track status, and system settings.
Via the C 700’s colour display, adjusting amplifier settings is quick and convenient with the added benefit of having the ability to learn commands from any pre-existing remote control.

> The C 700 creates exceptional value for those seeking a modern and easy-to-use standalone music system. Ever since NAD introduced the legendary 3020 integrated amplifier in 1978, the NAD brand has been renowned for value, performance, and innovation. With the C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier, NAD has completely updated that tradition for the streaming era.

Cas Oostvogel, NAD’s Product Manager


**Powerful HybridDigital UcD Amplification**

The highly efficient UcD amplifier design is renowned for ultra-low noise and distortion through the entire frequency range, regardless of the loudspeaker load. Employing NAD’s proven HybridDigital UcD amplifier technology, the C 700 can deliver 2x80 watts of continuous power and 2x120 watts of instantaneous power, for effortless music reproduction. 

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*NAD Electronics C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier (rear)*


**Just Add Speakers**

The C 700 has everything needed to play music, by just adding speakers. The BluOS app creates an intuitive way to select music from dozens of different streaming services, internet radio, or to play music stored on an external drive connected to the C 700’s USB port.

In addition to the audiophile grade speaker outputs, the C 700 has a subwoofer output
jack where it’s required. Convenient low and high-pass crossover settings in the BluOS app provide a seamless blend between the subwoofer and main speakers.

The C 700 has two pairs of RCA analogue inputs, as well as coaxial and optical digital inputs, for connecting disc players, game consoles, media adapters, and other components. There’s also an HDMI eARC port for connecting a HDTV with HDMI ARC support. This allows the 
C 700’s volume setting to be adjusted from the TV’s remote. Two-way aptX HD Bluetooth provides a convenient way to listen to music through wireless headphones, and stream audio from any smart device.


**Key Features of the NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier**

- HybridDigital UcD Amplifier
- Continuous Power: 80 Watts per channel into 8/4 ohms
- Instantaneous Power: 120 Watts per channel
- 5” high-definition colour information display shows album art, track progress, and system settings
- Solid aluminum body and glass front panel
- Works with intuitive BluOS Controller app for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows
- BluOS multi-room streaming to 63 zones
- High-resolution audio to 24-bit/192Hz
- MQA decoding and rendering
- Lossless and high-resolution streaming from Amazon Music HD, Deezer, Idagio, Qobuz, and Tidal
- Support for Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect
- Voice control via Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, and Google Assistant
- Optical and coaxial digital inputs
- HDMI eARC port
- Two-way aptX HD Bluetooth
- 12V Trigger output


**ABOUT NAD ELECTRONICS**

Founded in 1972 and now sold in over 80 countries, NAD Electronics is renowned for its
award-winning line of high-quality components for audio, home theatre and custom
installation applications. Since the beginning, NAD’s commitment to four core values –
innovation, innovation, simplicity, performance, and value – have earned it a cult-like
following that catapulted it to becoming a household name amongst audiophiles and
music lovers alike. To this day, the brand continues to design and manufacture some of
the most acclaimed and affordable hi-fi components that include modern features and
technologies meant to appeal to a new generation of audiophiles.





NAD Launches New C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, announces Urbanista Lisbon, their most compact true wireless earbuds to date are available now, in a range of five playful colours. Priced at £49,90 / €49,90 / $49,90 / 499 SEK / 499 NOK / 399 DKK MSRP, Lisbon combines functionality with personality and delivers an impressive sound for its size.

![Urbanista_Lisbon_Lifestyle_1166_small.jpg](https://res.cloudinary.com/olex/image/upload/v1632475959/Urbanista_Lisbon_Lifestyle_1166_small_a8496d4ca0.jpg)

*Lisbon boasts full compatibility with iOS, Android and Windows devices.*

**Your Sound in Colour**
 Urbanista Lisbon is available now in a choice of five stylish colourways, inspired by the carefree feeling of endless summer days: Coral Peach (pastel red), Vanilla Cream (beige), Blush Pink (pink), Mint Green (green) and Midnight Black (black). Lisbon offers an impressive 27 hours of total playtime and although small, they are designed to pack a punch in terms of sound for their size.

> Urbanista’s sound signature is designed to be strong on the bass without overpowering the crystal clear mid range and sweet high’s. Explains Audio Engineer, Axel Grell, who among other products in the Urbanista range, has designed the sound stage for Urbanista Lisbon. We wanted to design a small and portable product that delivers above and beyond expectation for its size, and price point, and Lisbon certainly delivers.

![Urbanista_Lisbon_Lifestyle_1675_small.jpg](https://res.cloudinary.com/olex/image/upload/v1632475957/Urbanista_Lisbon_Lifestyle_1675_small_7e0d67f3fa.jpg)

*The product includes a USB Type-C charging cable and silicone tips for the perfect fit.*

**Feel the Power**
Perfectly embodying the simplicity of Urbanista’s trademark Scandinavian design, Lisbon is sleek, compact and, above all, functional. With a portable charging case, which weighs less than 30g, and earbuds measuring just 18 x 16 x 14 mm and weighing only 4g each, Urbanista Lisbon is possibly the world's smallest Bluetooth earbuds. The small earbuds fit comfortably and securely for a barely-there listening experience. 

> Urbanista Lisbon is the perfect addition to our true wireless line up. It may be the smallest product in our range but Lisbon certainly delivers great sound for its size. It is packed with features to compliment an on the go lifestyle and we hope our customers enjoy this fun product as much as we do.

Anders Andreen, CEO Urbanista

Urbanista Lisbon is now available at [www.urbanista.com/lisbon](link)

Watch the full Urbanista Lisbon “A Colourful Daydream” campaign film here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bI_mSAAlHA&ab_channel=Urbanista](link)

**Urbanista Lisbon Key Features**
- True Wireless Earphones

- Compact design

- 9 hours Playtime

- 27 hours of Total Playtime

- Wireless charging case holds up to 2 charges

- Touch controls

- Universal GoFit wing included

- Bluetooth 5.2

- USB Type-C Charging

- Compatible with iOS and Android devices

- Siri and Google Voice Assistant


AVAILABLE NOW: URBANISTA LISBON COLOURFUL AND COMPACT TRUE WIRELESS EARBUDS

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Founded in 1853, Epsom College is a co-educational independent school, located in Surrey. The school has been named by The Telegraph as ‘Surrey’s top performing co-ed day and boarding school’ and has been ranked, by the Department of Education, in the top 1% of schools in the UK.

Epsom College, who have a long-standing relationship with Autograph, worked together with them to design and supply an AV solution that connected three areas of the building; ‘The Big Hall’, the main auditorium in the building used for assembly, events and music concerts. The ‘Main Hall’, a smaller auditorium for assemblies, large meetings and parent’s events, and finally, ‘The Chapel’, a space which was used for services only but is now becoming much more diversified. 

As part of the new audio visual upgrade, the college had a requirement for wireless microphone and Autograph supplied eight channels of Shure’s latest SLX-D digital wireless microphone systems for use in all three locations.

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Adam Broom, Projects and Installations Manager, Autograph comments:

> Shure’s SLX-D is a new product which was ideal for Epsom College. It offers the audio quality, multi-channel capability and ease of setup (via its Wireless Workbench compatibility) of the latest professional 24-bit digital transmission systems, without the advanced features that would have no use in this type of application, and at a very attractive price point. The rechargeable battery solution extended its attractiveness even further, using the SB903 lithium-ion batteries and chargers which add to the reliability and user experience, removing the frustration of hunting for batteries. SLX-D was a very natural choice for this project.

Stuart Moots, Director Pro Audio comments: 

> The features of SLX-D make it a perfect choice for education and a site like Epsom college. The remote monitoring of SLX-D across different locations makes for a system, which once deployed, will offer high quality RF and Audio for years to come. With the addition of the SB903 rechargeable batteries, it is an even more cost effective solution.

**About Shure**

Shure (www.shure.com) 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.


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