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RME Updates ADI-2 Pro Firmware with User-Requested Features
July 2, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

RME Updates ADI-2 Pro Firmware with User-Requested Features

RME released a new firmware for their ADI-2 Pro series, including ADI-2 Pro AE and FS. The ADI-2 Pro is a measurement quality AD/DA converter, a high-end DAC, and an unbelievably clean and powerful headphone amp. Based on sample rates up to 768kHz and DSD256 playback and recording, up to 6 input and 8 output channels of mixed digital and analog domain, and a powerful DSP providing a multitude of audio processing functions, the unit has been extremely successful and is still growing in popularity.
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Celestion CDV1-1757 Compression Driver Designed for Vocal Applications Now Shipping Worldwide
July 2, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion CDV1-1757 Compression Driver Designed for Vocal Applications Now Shipping Worldwide

Celestion announced the worldwide availability of the CDV1-1757 compression driver. The CDV1-1757 was designed for optimum vocal clarity across the critical vocal band, which makes this driver especially well suited to applications such as mass notification systems, emergency evacuation systems as well as long-distance call to prayer loudspeakers. It features a next- generation proprietary Sound Castle diaphragm clamping system for improved reliability, while a standard 1.38” (35mm) screw fitting provides maximum compatibility with a range of Celestion and third party horn flares.
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B&C Speakers Joins Rare Earth Industry Association (REIA)
July 1, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

B&C Speakers Joins Rare Earth Industry Association (REIA)

A group of stakeholders from the Rare Earth supply chain met recently for The Global Rare Earth Industry Association Conference, June 25- 27 in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting was also the first General Assembly to establish a global association to develop an integrated, de-risked and sustainable value chain for rare earth materials. The Rare Earth Industry Association (REIA) was founded by 12 organisations, including Italian loudspeaker manufacturer B&C Speakers, which was already part of a European-funded project committed to the reuse of rare-earth magnets.
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Infineon OptiMOS Power MOSFETs with Highest Power Density and Efficiency
July 1, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Infineon OptiMOS Power MOSFETs with Highest Power Density and Efficiency

Available in space-saving SuperSO8 packages, Infineon's OptiMOS 3 and 5 best-in-class (BiC) power MOSFETs enable higher power density in addition to improved robustness compared to former models. With the new components, system costs are reduced while the overall performance is increased. The OptiMOS power MOSFET devices from Infineon are designed for synchronous rectification in power supply applications and are the ideal choice for other applications such as low voltage drives and Class D amplifiers.
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Chirp Data-Over-Sound Technology Supports ARM Cortex-A and Cortex-M Based Architectures
June 28, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Chirp Data-Over-Sound Technology Supports ARM Cortex-A and Cortex-M Based Architectures

Chirp, the company that pioneered data-over-sound technology, announced its support of Arm Cortex-A and Cortex-M based architectures, enhancing device-to-device connectivity on any Arm-based product with audio capabilities. This follows the recent release of Chirp’s Arm SDK, which provides a software-defined acoustic data transmission solution, optimized for Arm processors and substantially lowers the cost for applications such as device provisioning, proximity detection, 2-way acoustic NFC and telemetry in RF-restricted environments.
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Townsend Labs Sphere L22 Microphone Modeling System Now Supports AAX DSP for Pro Tools
June 28, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Townsend Labs Sphere L22 Microphone Modeling System Now Supports AAX DSP for Pro Tools

Since its debut in 2017, the Townsend Labs Sphere L22 has established itself as a credible microphone modeling solution, thank also to its pioneering multi-dimensional modeling technology and unique dual-channel design, taking microphone modeling far beyond merely mimicking the static on-axis response of the original microphones. Townsend Labs now announced that AAX DSP support for Pro Tools is included in version 1.3 of the Sphere plug-in.
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Accusonus Launches Enhanced ERA 4 Audio Repair Plug-In Bundles
June 28, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Accusonus Launches Enhanced ERA 4 Audio Repair Plug-In Bundles

Accusonus announced its new ERA 4 Bundles, a much improved suite of single-knob audio cleaning and noise reduction tools, based on the company's patented Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technology. This newest expanded family of software plugins for video editors, audio engineers and podcasters introduces improved engines, bug fixes, new UIs, new features and more. The updated suite simplifies and accelerates complex audio cleaning and repair tasks with its single-knob approach.
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NPR And Edison Research Release The Smart Audio Report Spring 2019
June 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

NPR And Edison Research Release The Smart Audio Report Spring 2019

The Smart Audio Report Spring 2019 is part of the industry's longest-running public research series about smart speaker consumer behavior in the U.S.. The updated research reveals how smart speaker user behavior and perceptions are evolving as owners 'settle in' with their devices and the market matures out of its introductory phase. According to the survey promoted by NPR And Edison Research, seven-in-ten smart speaker owners use their device daily despite common concerns around security and privacy, while those same factors are leading reasons non-owners have not acquired a device.
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ProCo Sound Unveils Simple 5.8GHz Wireless In-Ear Monitor System
June 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

ProCo Sound Unveils Simple 5.8GHz Wireless In-Ear Monitor System

ProCo Sound, an ACT/RHC brand, introduced its new wireless in-ear monitor system (W.I.E.M.S.), which made its debut at InfoComm 2019 and the company claims is the most-compact in-ear solution on the market today. It features a sleek and simple design, with no external antennas and a seamless plug-and-pair set-up. Working within a 30 meters of range (line-of-sight) between the transmitter and belt-pack receiver, the W.I.E.M.S can be used in a variety of applications, including live sound.
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ams Announces New Augmented Hearing Engine with ANC for True Wireless Earbuds
June 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

ams Announces New Augmented Hearing Engine with ANC for True Wireless Earbuds

ams announced a new digital noise cancellation technology that the Austrian sensor solutions supplier says will transform the experience of hearing music and voice calls when wearing new, more comfortable, loose-fit true wireless earbuds. The new Augmented Hearing Engine from ams supports development of features such as selectable noise cancellation to optimize listening when in social situations and allows audio manufacturers to develop highly differentiated product designs with unique capabilities.
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