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XMOS Secures $19M Funding to Accelerate Global Growth and Support Development in Voice Interfaces
October 1, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

XMOS Secures $19M Funding to Accelerate Global Growth and Support Development in Voice Interfaces

XMOS, a Bristol-based technology company, specialising in voice-processing, edge-AI and connected devices, announced the completion of a new $19 million financing round — fueling the company’s global growth, consolidating its technical leadership in far-field voice interfaces and developing a new product roadmap for the artificial intelligence of things (AIoT). The funds will also enable an expanded global footprint — including new staff in its Hong Kong office.
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L-Acoustics Inaugurates AES Dr. Christian Heil Future of Sound Scholarship
October 1, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Inaugurates AES Dr. Christian Heil Future of Sound Scholarship

To mark the 35th anniversary of its founding, L-Acoustics announced the creation of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) Dr. Christian Heil Future of Sound scholarship. A stipend of $5,000 offered annually to graduate students in the field of audio engineering who are members of the AES, the Dr. Christian Heil Future of Sound scholarship, the first of which has been granted to McGill University student Ben Creelman, who is pursuing a Master of Music degree in the field of sound recording, will be granted yearly to students who demonstrate curiosity and dedication to shaping the future of sound.
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Acoustic Geometry Begins Shipping Starfield Acoustic Treatment Ceiling Tiles
September 30, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Acoustic Geometry Begins Shipping Starfield Acoustic Treatment Ceiling Tiles

Acoustic Geometry announced the immediate availability of its StarField Ceiling Tiles, an acoustical ceiling panel with a realistic starry sky effect. This innovative, sound management product is ideal for home theaters, media rooms, studios, retail spaces, restaurants/bars and commercial businesses looking to inspire a “wow” factor. Simple installation and acoustical functionality are key features of the tiles, along with improvement of both sonic and visual quality in nearly any environment.
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Steinberg New UR-C Audio Interfaces with USB Type-C for Music Production
September 30, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Steinberg New UR-C Audio Interfaces with USB Type-C for Music Production

It's taking a while , but finally we are seeing a consistent transition to more USB-C audio solutions. Steinberg announced the immediate availability of its new range of audio interfaces, comprising the UR22C, the UR44C and the UR22C Recording Pack. An additional UR816C rackmount interface is scheduled for release in November 2019. Each model in the new range features different input/output capabilities, sharing the same overall robust build quality, Yamaha D-PRE audio preamps and a comprehensive software bundle.
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Celestion Introduces the Laney Cabinets Collection of Impulse Responses
September 30, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion Introduces the Laney Cabinets Collection of Impulse Responses

Celestion teamed up with iconic British amplifier manufacturer Laney Amplification to create the Laney Cabinets Collection of Impulse Responses. The new Laney Cabinets Collection is the newest addition to the Backline Heroes IR Range of complete guitar cabinet impulse responses, along with the growing collection of authentic Celestion guitar speaker tones. All available for audition and download at CelestionPlus.
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TIDAL Now Available on the Roku Platform with High Resolution Audio Support
September 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

TIDAL Now Available on the Roku Platform with High Resolution Audio Support

TIDAL announced its launch on the Roku platform, including support for TIDAL HiFi tiers — which includes Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) recordings. Members of the music streaming service can enjoy a custom TIDAL interface while searching for videos, albums, playlists, and exclusive content to stream directly on their Roku devices. The service allows access to more than music streaming, with premiere access to high-profile original content including music videos, documentaries, concert live streams, and more.
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Kii Audio Answers US Demand with Expansion in North America
September 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Kii Audio Answers US Demand with Expansion in North America

Kii Audio has announced a new US office to deliver greater level of accessibility and service. This development is in response to growing demand for Kii Audio products from US audio professionals and recording studios. The new initiative is headed up by industry veteran Tony Cariddi. Until recently Cariddi was Integrated Marketing Leader for Content Solutions, Industry Relations and Cinema Products at Dolby Laboratories and previously held marketing positions at Avid, Digidesign, and Apogee Electronics.
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Dirac and RHA Announce Commitment to Explore Next-Generation of Headphone Sound
September 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac and RHA Announce Commitment to Explore Next-Generation of Headphone Sound

Sound processing pioneer Dirac announced a commercial agreement with RHA to explore the integration of Dirac’s latest audio algorithms into the British manufacturer's headphones. According to the Swedish company, "the collaboration with RHA marks an important step for Dirac as it establishes itself as a global leader in digital sound optimization solutions for the headphone market – as it has for the luxury automotive, home theater, and mobile markets." RHA says this relationship with Dirac reinforces the company’s mission to deliver the best possible audio quality.
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Marantz Introduces New High-Performance Integrated Two-Channel Amplifier with Wireless Streaming Capabilities
September 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Marantz Introduces New High-Performance Integrated Two-Channel Amplifier with Wireless Streaming Capabilities

It seems the audio industry is once again pushing two-channel high-quality components, hoping to appeal to the growing market of consumers who are rediscovering vinyl, while simultaneously enjoying wireless streaming and access to Digital Music Libraries. Being one of the leading Hi-Fi brands in the world, Marantz announced the PM7000N, the company’s first fully discrete integrated Hi-Fi amplifier with HEOS wireless music streaming capabilities.
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McIntosh Announces MC257 Home Theater 7-Channel Power Amplifier
September 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Announces MC257 Home Theater 7-Channel Power Amplifier

McIntosh announced the MC257 7-Channel Power Amplifier, designed to satisfy the most demanding home theater dreams. The stunning solid state design sits on a polished stainless steel chassis and bears the classic McIntosh design of a black glass front panel with the new TripleView power output meter, illuminated logo, control knobs, and aluminum end caps. Direct coupled with Dynamic Power Manager output, the MC257 provides 250 Watts on 3 channels or 200 Watts on all 7 channels (8 Ohms) with a 94% increase in Dynamic Headroom.
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