AVID
About AVID
AVID HiFi is a British manufacturer of high-end analog audio equipment founded in 1995 by Conrad Mas. The company originated from Mas's teenage obsession to create a 'genuinely flawless turntable' after being shown a homemade turntable in 1977. Starting in a quarter of Mas's garage in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, AVID has grown to become one of the premier Hi-Fi manufacturers globally, operating from two factories near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. The company specializes in turntables, tonearms, cartridges, phono stages, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and accessories, with products distributed in approximately 50 countries. AVID's unique approach focuses on eliminating vibration through innovative engineering, including their patented 'energy transmission' technology that mechanically grounds records to the center spindle. The company celebrated 30 years of British manufacturing in 2025, recently launching the Relveo turntable (£6,900) - their first all-new turntable in 12 years. All products are handmade in England using state-of-the-art CNC machinery.
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Cinema Audio Society Launches Jeffrey S. Wexler Award for Advancement in Sound Technology
Cinema Audio Society launches the Jeffrey S. Wexler Award for Advancement in Sound Technology, debuting in 2026 to honor non-linear sound recording, editing, and mixing innovations.
Inaugural 2026 recipients include Digidesign co-founders Evan Brooks and Peter Gotcher, and Zaxcom innovators Glen Sanders and Howard Stark, recognized for transformative audio technologies.
Evan Brooks developed Sound Designer and Sound Tools, the first affordable professional digital audio workstation, directly enabling Pro Tools’ emergence as an industry-standard DAW.
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Avid Unveils Pro Tools 2025.10 with Sony 360 Reality Audio and SoundFlow Integration
Pro Tools 2025.10 introduces Sony's 360 Reality Audio, enabling immersive sound experiences with seamless integration of object-based spatial sound technology.
Integrated SoundFlow automation offers 1,700+ macros for efficient workflow, streamlining repetitive tasks and enhancing creative productivity.
AI-powered Session Assistant and interactive tutorials make advanced audio editing accessible and intuitive for users.
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AVID Relveo Turntable Marks the Next Leap in Premium Audio Engineering
The AVID Relveo turntable is the first major new design from AVID in 12 years, celebrating the company's 30th anniversary.
Positioned in the middle of AVID's Master Series, the Relveo combines a high-mass aluminum platter with modal coupling for superior vibration control.
It features a twin belt-drive system and ships with an outboard DSP-controlled power supply, ensuring reliable performance.
AVID Launches Second Generation Altus and Nexus Tonearms
Celebrating 30 years, AVID unveils Altus V2 and Nexus V2 tonearms featuring innovative V2 bias control technology.
New bias control system enables precise, segment-specific tracking force adjustments, enhancing playback accuracy.
Upgrade option available for first-generation Altus and Nexus tonearms at AVID's UK facility and global retail network.
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AVID Spins Back in Style With Relveo, Its First New Turntable in 12 Years
AVID reintroduces itself to the turntable market with the Relveo, marking its first new model in 12 years, celebrating its 30th anniversary.
The Relveo features a unique conical suspension system for superior isolation and simplified setup, diverging from AVID’s traditional chassis designs.
Its high-mass aluminum platter and advanced twin belt-drive system ensure rotational stability and sonic precision enhanced by DSP-controlled power.
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Avid Unveils the Relveo: A Cutting-Edge Audiophile Turntable
Avid unveils the Relveo turntable, combining cutting-edge engineering with luxurious design for audiophile vinyl enthusiasts.**
Features include a 7kg precision-engineered aluminium platter and DSP vari-speed power supply ensuring rotational stability and precise speed regulation.**
Proprietary 3-point elastomer suspension enhances vibration isolation, paired with the award-winning Altus v2 tonearm for exceptional tracking accuracy.**
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Avid Integrates Dante with VENUE | S6L Live Sound Systems
Avid unveils the Dante HD Option Card for VENUE | S6L, offering 128x128 channels at 96kHz for superior audio networking.
The card integrates seamlessly with VENUE architecture, supporting up to two cards per system for 256x256 channels with BNC-based synchronization.
Designed for large-scale productions, this innovation enhances flexibility and performance across venues, tours, broadcasts, and AV installations.
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AVID HiFi EVO Two: Celebrating 30 Years with High-End Loudspeaker Innovation
AVID HiFi celebrates its 30th anniversary with the EVO TWO, a $38,995 3.5-way floorstanding loudspeaker designed for enhanced bass, wider dynamics, and expansive soundstage.
The EVO TWO features a 28mm Acuflex™ tweeter, dual 160mm midrange drivers, and a 250mm woofer, mounted on a rigid aluminum baffle for optimal stability and performance.
Tuned Mass Technology (TMT) reduces cabinet vibrations for improved clarity, while ClarityCap capacitors minimize signal distortion for cleaner sound.
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