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Vera Blue relies on Sennheiser setup for powerful live shows
Digital Entertainment

Vera Blue relies on Sennheiser setup for powerful live shows

Vera Blue relies on Sennheiser's Digital 6000 system and MM 445 microphone to deliver clear, warm, and powerful vocals during her live shows.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Bryan Adams brings intimacy to Pompeii with Neumann sound
Digital Entertainment

Bryan Adams brings intimacy to Pompeii with Neumann sound

Bryan Adams used Neumann microphones to deliver intimate Bare Bones concerts in unique venues, culminating in a stripped-back show at Pompeii's ancient amphitheatre.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Amber Technology to exclusively distribute TASCAM in Australia
Smart Home

Amber Technology to exclusively distribute TASCAM in Australia

Amber Technology will exclusively distribute TASCAM's full product range in Australia from October 2025, enhancing access to professional audio solutions nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

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AEA launches NUVO Flight microphone kit for studios
Digital Entertainment

AEA launches NUVO Flight microphone kit for studios

AEA launches NUVO Flight ribbon microphone kit with near-, mid- and far-field models, priced at USD $3,399 for studio and live use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Jungle City installs world-first SSL ORIGIN EVO
Digital Entertainment

Jungle City installs world-first SSL ORIGIN EVO

Jungle City adds world-first SSL ORIGIN EVO console to North Studio as Ann Mincieli refreshes the New York facility for Alicia Keys sessions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Last month
Google expands Lyria 3 Pro music tool across products
Physical Security

Google expands Lyria 3 Pro music tool across products

Google rolls out Lyria 3 Pro to Vertex AI, Gemini and Workspace tools, giving users up to three-minute AI music tracks with finer song structure control.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
Wearables

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Google adds Gemini AI tool to generate short music tracks
Physical Security

Google adds Gemini AI tool to generate short music tracks

Google's Gemini app can now spin 30-second AI songs from text or images using its new Lyria 3 model, with built-in SynthID watermarks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Prism Sound selects Amber Technology for ANZ growth
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Prism Sound selects Amber Technology for ANZ growth

Prism Sound taps Amber Technology to distribute its full pro audio range and bolster local support across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Edifier MR5 studio speakers arrive in Australia, NZ
Digital Entertainment

Edifier MR5 studio speakers arrive in Australia, NZ

Edifier's new MR5 studio speakers hit Australia and New Zealand, promising faithful three-way sound, DSP crossover and Hi-Res wireless.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
LALAL.AI unveils Andromeda AI model for cleaner audio
Digital Entertainment

LALAL.AI unveils Andromeda AI model for cleaner audio

LALAL.AI launches Andromeda, a transformer audio model promising faster, cleaner stem separation and podcast-ready sound across its tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
AlphaTheta unveils DJM-V5 mixer with wireless monitoring
Digital Entertainment

AlphaTheta unveils DJM-V5 mixer with wireless monitoring

AlphaTheta launches DJM-V5, a compact three-channel mixer with SonicLink wireless monitoring, four-band EQ and pro-club processing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
AlphaTheta unveils RMX-IGNITE live DJ effects unit
Digital Entertainment

AlphaTheta unveils RMX-IGNITE live DJ effects unit

AlphaTheta launches RMX-IGNITE effector with 3-band FX, sampler and Loopcloud sounds, priced at EUR €1,199, GBP £1,039 and USD $1,199.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal
Marketing Technologies

Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal

Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Neumann unveils five DSP subwoofers for immersive audio studios
Digital Entertainment

Neumann unveils five DSP subwoofers for immersive audio studios

Neumann launches five DSP subwoofers in its KH series, designed for precise, immersive audio monitoring in professional studios and broadcast environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Mozart AI secures USD $730,000 to launch next-gen music DAW
Digital Entertainment

Mozart AI secures USD $730,000 to launch next-gen music DAW

London-based Mozart AI raises USD $730,000 to develop an AI-powered Digital Audio Workstation, helping artists create music faster while keeping creative control.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

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London firm unveils first quantum-AI generated music track
Quantum Computing

London firm unveils first quantum-AI generated music track

London tech firm Moth launches RECURSE, the world's first quantum-powered AI music track, created in collaboration with electronic artist ILĀ.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 10th May 2025