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Classic Tracks: Neil Sedaka’s “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” | Celestion CNX0820 Coax Driver – A Mix Product of the Week | Doss Doubles Down on Dante Solutions
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February 27, 2026
 
 
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Classic Tracks: Neil Sedaka’s “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do”
Classic Tracks: Neil Sedaka’s “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do”
By Gary Eskow. Singer/songwriter/producer Neil Sedaka has died at the age of 86. Noting the passing of the music legend, we present our 2004 'Classic Tracks' story on "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do." In it, Sedaka shares how he made a Number-One smash out of four tracks and a vocal that he taught the background singers while driving them to the studio.
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Celestion CNX0820 Coax Driver – A Mix Product of the Week
 
Celestion CNX0820 Coax Driver – A Mix Product of the Week
By Steve La Cerra. New from Celestion is the CNX0820 Coaxial Driver, an 8-inch coax transducer with a neodymium driver designed to produce high-resolution audio from a lightweight, compact package.
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Doss Doubles Down on Dante Solutions
 
Doss Doubles Down on Dante Solutions
Broadcast services veteran Daryl Doss discusses his selection of Dante-based intercom and announcer solutions.
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IK Multimedia Returns to Sunset Sound for Plug-In Update
 
IK Multimedia Returns to Sunset Sound for Plug-In Update
IK Multimedia has introduced Sunset Sound Studio Reverb II, a standalone and expanded version of its T-RackS plug-in.
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3EB Guitarist Turns to KRK
 
3EB Guitarist Turns to KRK
Third Eye Blind’s Kryz Reid discusses his private studio optimized for creative workflow.
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L-Acoustics’ Americas HQ Opens In Nashville
L-Acoustics’ Americas HQ Opens In Nashville
International pro-audio brand L-Acoustics opened its new Americas regional headquarters in Nashville today.
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Submissions Open for Best of Show Awards at NAB 2026
Submissions Open for Best of Show Awards at NAB 2026
The deadline to enter NAB-exhibiting products into the Best of Show Awards 2026 is Friday, April 3, 2026!
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4 decades of sound design for the world’s biggest movies
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