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AFMG Strengthens Customer Success Team as of February 14th.

We are glad to announce the addition of Carlos Fernandes to AFMG’s Customer Success team.


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Connect with AFMG´s experts at ISE 2024!

AFMG is gearing up for a notable presence at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 fair, taking place in Barcelona from January 30 to February 2. Stop by our booth CS328, in the Discovery Zone, to interact with our acoustic simulation experts and gain valuable insights into EASE 5 Second Edition, see outstanding application examples, benefit from an individual consultation, and more!

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EASE 5 – Precise and powerful room acoustic optimizations

Realistic modeling of a room is the key to valid room acoustic predictions from which reliable recommendations for action can be derived. EASE 5 now offers a wide range of valuable functions for this purpose.

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The support for EASE Evac version 1 ends on March 1, 2024

Maintenance updates and support for EASE Evac version 1 will end on March 1, 2024. We recommend all users of version 1 to update to version 2 straight ahead!

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Best wishes for the New Year 2024!

As we say goodbye to an eventful and successful 2023, we at AFMG are filled with much gratitude for the milestones achieved, and the support shown by our customers and partners. It has been a year of growth and accomplishments that have set the stage for an even more promising 2024.

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EASE Focus goes Immersive with SPAT Revolution!

The latest release of AFMG’s EASE Focus now supports export of reproduction system arrangements to the SPAT Revolution real-time spatial audio mixing engine from FLUX:: Immersive.

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EASE 5 – Empowering you to realize large and complex acoustic projects

Over the last months the toolset of EASE 5 has been extended with a strong focus on enabling design engineers to realize large and complex projects. The functionality is now more comfortable and efficient than ever in EASE.

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EASE 5 Second Edition: Major feature additions & new calculation tools

The new version of EASE 5 was launched on September 19, 2023. This landmark update represents an important milestone in the EASE development as all functionality for dealing with large and complex projects is now available thanks to a whole range of new tools! EASE 5-SE is a free upgrade for all current licensees of EASE 5.

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AFMG announces end of support for EASE 4 licenses purchased before March 12, 2018

Technical support as well as maintenance for all EASE 4 licenses purchased before March 12, 2018 will end on September 30, 2025. All users are offered to upgrade to EASE 5 at renewal pricing.

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Lab.gruppen and AFMG announce extensive FIRmaker integration in Lake v8

As a worldwide first, Lake v8 now supports exchanging entire sound system configurations with AFMG’s EASE Focus line array optimization software. Applying FIRmaker beam-shaping in the field is now easier than ever.

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EASE 5-FE now supports full data import of sound system configurations

Starting with subversion 54, EASE 5 can handle all possible settings stored in an XGLC loudspeaker configuration file. The import of configurations created in 3rd party loudspeaker and line array software, as well as in EASE Focus, has been added to enable the complete exchange of sound system setups and their use for complex acoustic simulations in 3D models.

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EASE 5-FE supports planning of immersive sound installations

With the latest version of EASE 5-FE, AFMG released innovative features that support the planning of sound system installations for immersive sound and spatial audio.

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Technische Universität Berlin and AFMG publish high-resolution EASE GLL data for 22 musical instruments

Based on a large measurement series and state-of-the-art digital signal processing, the Audio Communication Group at TU Berlin has completed a high-resolution database for a selection of the most popular acoustic musical instruments. These are now publicly available as GLL data files for use in EASE 5 First Edition.

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Showtime: EASE 5-FE first time live at InfoComm 2023!

We are thrilled to present to you the innovative tools and workflows of EASE 5 First Edition! Stop by our booth #5474 and learn more about the numerous advantages of the new modeling platform that make it the state-of-the-art solution for acoustic design projects…

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EASE 5-FE – Mapping the complete signal processing chain for easy sound system modeling

EASE 5-FE maps the full signal processing chain of the audio signal like a modern DSP. From box-specific gains over delayed loudspeaker groups, to the choice of the input signal: All parameters are accessible at any time to achieve realistic simulation results easily and quickly.

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EASE 5-FE supports full 3D model import from AutoCAD, Rhino, and SketchUp

EASE 5-FE provides 3D model import in DWG format used by market-leading CAD tools. The convenient and robust import function provides perfect preconditions to start your acoustic project quickly and efficiently.

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EASE 5 First Edition facilitates state-of-the-art assessment of speech intelligibility

EASE 5-FE provides the complete toolset for standard-compliant evaluation and optimization of Speech Transmission Index (STI) values.

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AFMG establishes Customer Success Team

The successful launch of EASE 5 First Edition and the resulting increased exchange with our customers has motivated us to advance our team structure towards a more integrated approach.

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AFMG presents EASE 5 First Edition at ISE 2023

Please meet us at ISE 2023 in Barcelona from Jan. 31 until Feb. 3, booth CS630 and get an introduction to our new software EASE 5-FE as well as the new version 2 of EASE Evac!

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Precise acoustic models in just minutes: AFMG announces EASE 5 First Edition

As the first release on a new platform, EASE 5-FE marks the beginning of a new chapter for enhanced acoustic simulation – with long-awaited improvements in usability, workflows and accessibility.

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EASE Evac – Version 2 Available Now!

The new major version of EASE Evac includes new and updated metrics, as well as numerous workflow optimizations. This makes the software even more intuitive and helpful in practice.

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AFMG announces end of support for AURA 3

Upgrading to the latest version is highly recommended as this version can use the entire RAM of 64-bit Windows operating systems which leads to significant memory and performance improvements.

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Give your EASE projects a boost – upgrade now to the latest AURA version 4!

Many EASE users who work regularly with the room acoustics module AURA have not heard about version 4 of AURA. It offers great memory and performance improvements as well as new functionality. The upgrade to AURA version 4 is now available at a discount!

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FIRmaker 3D: FIRmaker technology for 3D beam shaping now available

AFMG’s FIRmaker technology for 3D beam shaping has been successfully implemented by leading loudspeaker manufacturers over the last two years and was now launched officially!

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AFMG will be exhibiting at InfoComm 2022

The InfoComm exhibit will be open from June 8 to 10 and we are looking forward to finally welcoming you back in person at our booth #W3155.

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Fast & Easy Design and Simulation of MNS with EASE Evac

Acoustic planning software for mass notification systems (MNS) plays an important role in meeting the requirements of the rapidly growing life safety market. With EASE Evac, AFMG offers a software solution that has been specifically tailored to the needs of this application – significantly speeding up and simplifying the design work.

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New Agile Tester Complements Development Team of AFMG

In 2021 AFMG gained Emil Köppen as a new team member for agile testing via a trainee program.

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Full Compatibility of AFMG Software with Microsoft Windows 11

Microsoft Windows 11 has been available since October 2021. AFMG confirms that all software products work smoothly under this new version.

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Successful Year 2021 Inspires Transformational 2022

After an active and successful year 2021, AFMG is motivated and full of energy looking into the new year 2022. We will continue our journey in agile user-oriented software development and focus on close customer relationships balancing the restrictions of the last two years through the pandemic.

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AFMG's Software Supports Growing Number of Prestigious Loudspeaker Brands

AFMG’s “Investment Support for Manufacturers” program has been very well accepted. We are pleased to present the increasing numbers of supported brands for our software products.

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AFMG Presents New Website!

At the end of September 2021, AFMG launched its new website, presenting the company, its products and technologies in a modern look!

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AFMG Celebrates FIRmaker Patent with a Special Price Offer

We would like to share our delight on receiving the US patent in the form of a celebratory discount of 25% on AFMG FIRmaker licenses. The opportunity to enter this future technology has never been more favorable!

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New Opportunity for Improved Loudspeaker Presentation in EASE Focus 3

Recently extended with line array optimization functions, the GLL Plug-In API for EASE Focus 3 can be used by loudspeaker manufacturers to show innovative features of their loudspeaker systems and thus boost their application in practice.

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AFMG Strengthens Development Team by Adding Senior Software Engineer

We are glad to welcome Lars Schiemann to our highly skilled development team.

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Educational Opportunities for EASE Users During Covid-19

As an EASE user, there are a range of resources you can refer to during this time to improve your skills with the software. Here we have summarized some of the most valuable references.

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Freevox Strengthens AFMG Distribution in France

In December 2020, Freevox became AFMG’s new distribution partner in France with Thibaud Mézard as product specialist.

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AFMG Loudspeaker Data Authorization – Key Factor for Successful Market Placement

Especially in the Covid-19 crisis, it is essential for loudspeaker manufacturers to give their products the best start as well as to continuously expand their reach. AFMG is now offering substantial relief on investments in software licenses for loudspeakers for a limited time...

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AFMG Navigated 2020 Well, Sets Course for 2021

A year of turbulence is now coming to an end. For many of us, 2020 meant overcoming sudden challenges, finding new strategies for the business, and joining forces with others. At the same time there are also positive things to report and reasons to look optimistically into the future...

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STI Calculations According to New Edition of IEC 60268-16

September 2020: A new edition of the standard for the objective evaluation of speech intelligibility by speech transmission index (STI) has been published. Read more about what's new...

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AFMG Software Trainings Are Moving On

There is always time for training. AFMG software trainings are continuing in times of Covid-19. Find out about our plans for the second half of the year.

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Latest Version of EASE Focus Supports the Extended GLL Plug-In API v 1.1

The functionality of EASE Focus can be expanded by plug-ins developed by loudspeaker manufacturers. For this purpose, the related GLL Plug-In API is continually extended by AFMG.

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AFMG´s Offerings During the Covid-19 Crisis

We support our customers during this time with the following offers...

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AFMG Strengthens Global Support Team as of April 1st

We are glad to announce the addition of Silke Bögelein to AFMG´s technical support team.

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AFMG Supports Customers and Partners During the Covid-19 Crisis

The situation caused by Covid-19 and its unpredictable consequences lead to difficult times in our industry. In this special situation AFMG® has adopted a decentralized structure and will keep operating normally. We are open for your requests and concerns.


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AFMG Adds New Staff, and Says Goodbye to a Senior Colleague in His Retirement

AFMG announces the following changes to its workforce: Waldemar Richert retired in July 2019, Nikolai Moesus and Monyze Visoto have joined AFMG recently.

Record Year 2019

AFMG Announces Record Year for 2019, Invests Heavily in EASE 5

After a productive year 2019, AFMG is looking forward to continue the development of new features for EASE 5 based on the feedback of our Early Adopters.

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EASE - Make the Right Choice for Your Projects

Get to know the different calculation levels of the EASE family of products and find the most suitable approach for your acoustic simulations.

AURA 4 Release

Get the New AURA Module - Boost your EASE Calculation Performance

With version 4, the AFMG AURA module now also supports 64-bit operating systems offering more calculation/simualtion options.

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EASE 5 Preview at InfoComm: AFMG Shows Innovations in Action

AFMG will be present at booth 6643 in exhibit hall west and give the latest update on EASE 5 development.

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GUZ BOX design + audio Assumes AFMG Distribution Partnership

AFMG announces new distribution partner for Australia and New Zealand.

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Prolight + Sound: AFMG Forges Ahead with EASE 5 Development

AFMG invites you to come to our booth at Prolight + Sound 2019 to take an exclusive sneak peek at the current EASE 5 preview version.

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AFMG Selected to Present at 9th ACE in Berlin

AFMG followed an invitation from the German Federal Ministry for Economy to contribute to the 9th Americas Competitiveness Exchange congress.