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Dirac to Equip New All-Electric Car with Improved Audio Experience
July 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac to Equip New All-Electric Car with Improved Audio Experience

Chinese automotive brand Polestar is developing its latest Polestar 2 model, an all-electric five-door fastback that hit the car show circuit in 2019. According to Dirac, the project is breaking new ground with innovative in-car technologies that improve the in-vehicle experience. The Polestar 2 intends to offer a new level of in-vehicle audio performance, thanks to an integrated audio system developed by Swedish audio pioneer Dirac and Harman International.
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Celestion Adds Popular BN10-200X Bass Speaker to Available Digitally Downloadable Impulse Responses
July 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion Adds Popular BN10-200X Bass Speaker to Available Digitally Downloadable Impulse Responses

Renowned as a manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers whose classic guitar tones have made the company famous, Celestion continues to expand its popular range of speaker impulse responses. The company has now added the popular BN10-200X bass speaker to their line of Bass Impulse Responses. The new Bass IRs, along with the complete collection of other genuine Celestion guitar speaker tones, is available for audition and download at CelestionPlus.
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Listen Announces Updated Bluetooth Interface with Support for High Definition and Low Latency Bluetooth Measurements
July 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Listen Announces Updated Bluetooth Interface with Support for High Definition and Low Latency Bluetooth Measurements

The updated BTC-4149 Bluetooth measurement interface, available worldwide exclusively from Listen, Inc., together with its SoundCheck 17 software, now supports aptX HD and aptX-Low Latency Bluetooth protocols for accurate measurement of high definition and low latency Bluetooth devices. This enables manufacturers of Bluetooth audio devices to accurately test the audio of the latest high performance Bluetooth sink and Bluetooth source devices, making the same measurements as on traditional audio devices.
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RHA Introduces Bluetooth 5 Universal Wireless Flight Adapter
July 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

RHA Introduces Bluetooth 5 Universal Wireless Flight Adapter

Scottish headphone manufacturer RHA has released a Wireless Flight Adapter with a market leading 16-hour battery life – allowing users to connect wireless headphones to in-flight entertainment systems. The adapter can also be used to turn audio devices - from cassette players to game consoles - into Bluetooth compatible devices. The RHA Wireless Flight Adapter is a Bluetooth 5 device able to transmit in a range of 10 meters or more, and is available now for for only 49.95 EUR/USD.
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Focus on Acoustics, Speakers, and More in audioXpress August 2019!
July 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Focus on Acoustics, Speakers, and More in audioXpress August 2019!

The August 2019 edition of audioXpress features the latest Acoustical Solutions product round-up, and several contributed articles on acoustic-related topics, including, evaluating auditorium acoustics, measuring unwanted vibrations, and frequency timing. This edition also includes Stuart Yaniger's review of the Kali Audio LP-6 Powered Studio Monitors, Ken Bird's assembly-review of the Swans Speakers DIY Kits, and Oliver A. Masciarotte's report from AXPONA 2019. Now available for download and in print!
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SEAS Announces E0101-04 Dark Diamond Tweeter Launch by Popular Demand
July 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

SEAS Announces E0101-04 Dark Diamond Tweeter Launch by Popular Demand

SEAS just announced that it is launching the new E0101-04 Dark Diamond tweeter, in direct response to market interest. With its beautifully precision machined, black anodized aluminum faceplate, which is horn loaded for a smooth frequency response, maximum stability and smooth appearance, the Dark Diamond essentially follows the improvements implemented to the renowned White Diamond tweeter, which the company states, represent "the ultimate sound reproduction quality at high frequencies, flawless, clean, uncolored and natural."
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Logitech Introduces G PRO X Gaming Headset Range with Blue VO!CE Technology
July 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Logitech Introduces G PRO X Gaming Headset Range with Blue VO!CE Technology

Following the acquisition of Blue Microphones a year ago, Logitech is already leveraging the brand with an expansion to a new market segment. The company announced the new Logitech G PRO X lineup of gaming gear, designed to deliver high performing sound and voice transmission for gamers, combined with the comfort and durability required for serious gamers that play for long periods of time. The two new headsets are branded Logitech G, a brand of Logitech.
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World’s First Sure-Fi Radio Technology Offers Robust Alternative for Low Data Rate Transmission
July 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

World’s First Sure-Fi Radio Technology Offers Robust Alternative for Low Data Rate Transmission

Based in Provo, Utah, Sure-Fi has developed the world’s first radio that the new company says is able to “leap” signals through tall buildings of metal, brick, concrete and anything else preventing typical signals from getting through. Able to save time, money and avoid trenching to connect impenetrable places in extremely harsh environments, the patented technology can be installed in minutes and is being used in construction, mining, factories and congested areas like apartment complexes and stadiums.
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Sennheiser Acquires Majority Stake in VR/AR Audio Software Company Dear Reality
July 9, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Acquires Majority Stake in VR/AR Audio Software Company Dear Reality

Sennheiser has taken a majority sharehold in Dear Reality GmbH. The German company specialized in spatial audio algorithms and VR/AR audio software will continue to operate as a separate company based in Düsseldorf and Dear Reality confirms that its existing customers will be able to rely on existing dearVR products, while looking forward to new joint VR/AR workflows developed in collaboration with Sennheiser. Uwe Cremering, responsible for AMBEO Immersive Audio at Sennheiser, will support the company as a third CEO alongside founders Achim Fell and Christian Sander.
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Synthax Appointed New Distributor for Digigram in the US Market
July 9, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Synthax Appointed New Distributor for Digigram in the US Market

Synthax, distributor of premium interface manufacturer RME, converter manufacturer Ferrofish and personal monitor mixer myMix, among other products and brands, has announced that it is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for Digigram, the French audio-over-IP manufacturer and industry pioneer. The latest addition to Synthax’s portfolio offers a wide range of solutions for both broadcasters and audio installers, including one of the most complete range of bridges and converters to AoIP.
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