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Summer 2017

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18 S U M M E R 2 0 1 7 C A S Q U A R T E R L Y belt pack receiver. Duet works in the UHF frequencies of 470 MHz-608 MHz in a single range. It can use analog input or Dante inputs. Shure showed its Axient Digital Wireless System. Axient Digital uses Shure's UHF-R, ULX-D, and Axient wireless systems. Axient Digital's wide tuning range of 184 MHz for all transmitters and receivers covers an extended range of spectrum and simplifies inventory. Sound Devices introduced its MixPre series. The MixPre 6 can record up to six channels of professional-grade audio. The mixer can be wirelessly controlled by Bluetooth technology. You can record iso tracks, adjust to various recording frame rates and bit rates, and customize your outputs. Although nowhere near as extensive as their Pro series, the MixPre series provides an entry-level recorder that is usable for documentary and news crews. Zaxcom showed its ZMT3-Phantom Transmitter. Zaxcom users will appreciate that this transmitter works perfectly with ZaxNet technology, enabling you to adjust transmitter gain or frequency selection over a three-block wideband remotely. The ZMT3-Phantom also weighs a mere 2.02 ounces with battery. From the Show Floor: Post Tools Avid showed a preview of Pro Tools 12.9, coming in the fall. This upgrade features a comprehensive Dolby Atmos workflow, including built-in Dolby Atmos panning. Perhaps the most interesting news for post audio was NAB booths included Dolby Atmos, Pro Tools, and Killer Tracks Shure Axient Digital Wireless System Sound Devices MixPre 6 Zaxcom ZMT3-Phantom Transmitter Blackmagic purchased rights to Fairlight hardware

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