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Sound Hub Denmark Establishes Partnership Agreement with Product Development Specialists Develco
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Sound Hub Denmark Establishes Partnership Agreement with Product Development Specialists Develco

In the building that once was Bang & Olufsen's R&D department and acoustic test facilities, in Struer, Denmark, an ever-increasing number companies, entrepreneurs and researchers, are now working in all types of projects related to audio, sound and acoustics. Development house Develco was the latest company to join the vibrant hub that is now Sound Hub Denmark, expanding the already impressive partner network.
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L-Acoustics Updates Free L-ISA Studio 2.4 Software with Binaural Rendering of Immersive Audio for Headphones
by Joao Martins

L-Acoustics Updates Free L-ISA Studio 2.4 Software with Binaural Rendering of Immersive Audio for Headphones

Call it immersive audio (which is mostly the case in the live sound, broadcast and performance industry), or call it spatial audio, independently of the format used for mixing, users want to control how the result will sound on headphones. L-Acoustics updated its L-ISA Studio software, originally created to allow the creation of immersive audio mixes independently of the target reproduction system, now supporting object-based binaural rendering to headphones from a Mac laptop.
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AES Announces New AES75 Standard for Loudspeaker Performance Measurement
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AES Announces New AES75 Standard for Loudspeaker Performance Measurement

More than three years past since M-Noise was proposed as a new test signal for standardized measurement of a loudspeaker system’s maximum linear output, the Audio Engineering Society has announced the adoption and publication of AES75-2022, “AES standard for acoustics - Measuring loudspeaker maximum linear sound levels using noise.” The new standard addresses the need for a practical and cohesive procedure for the prediction of loudspeaker performance.
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Roku OS 11 Features New Auto Speech Clarity and Sound Settings, Plus Additional Customization and Performance Improvements
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Roku OS 11 Features New Auto Speech Clarity and Sound Settings, Plus Additional Customization and Performance Improvements

Roku announced Roku OS 11, the company’s latest update to its original operating system purpose-built for streaming entertainment. The OS update of this Linux distribution will be rolled out with new features and bringing personalization and expanded content discovery to the forefront of the user’s experience. In line with Roku's focus on audio, Roku OS 11 also introduces new menu options for automated speech clarity, new sound modes, an updated mobile app and much more.
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Sonus Faber Offers Signature Sound to Latest Maserati Grecale SUV
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Sonus Faber Offers Signature Sound to Latest Maserati Grecale SUV

Sonus faber is distinctively featured in two audio systems available for Grecale, Maserati's latest compact luxury SUV, both proudly designed and engineered in Italy. Sonus faber sound systems, available in the Premium (standard) and High Premium (optional) configurations, include the brand’s signature silk dome tweeters and paper cone midranges, allowing a signature sound achieved by optimizing the phase and amplitude alignment between the midrange and tweeter.
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Bose Automotive Systems Designs Active Sound Enhancement for Latest GMC Hummer EV Supertruck
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Bose Automotive Systems Designs Active Sound Enhancement for Latest GMC Hummer EV Supertruck

With the launch of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup, Bose is introducing its first-ever application of Electric Vehicle Sound Enhancement (EVSE) technology, bringing unprecedented sonic experiences to consumers of the world’s first all-electric supertruck. The new all-electric pickup features a 14-speaker Bose surround sound system, Active Sound Management, AudioPilot, Centerpoint, and SurroundStage technologies. The sound system has been designed and engineered specifically for the unique cabin acoustics of this vehicle.
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CEDIA Expo Returns to Dallas in 2022
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CEDIA Expo Returns to Dallas in 2022

CEDIA Expo, the trade show now owned by Emerald Expositions, brings together thousands of residential technology integrators, designers and construction professionals, engaging with hundreds of exhibitors as the leading event for smart home technology. Following two challenging years, CEDIA Expo 2022 will take place September 29 – October 1, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX.
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Dolby Announces Dolby Atmos Personalized Rendering beta for Immersive Mixing Using Headphones
by Joao Martins

Dolby Announces Dolby Atmos Personalized Rendering beta for Immersive Mixing Using Headphones

Monitoring Dolby Atmos immersive content through headphones using binaural rendering of all the complex, object-based and multichannel information is both a challenge and an attractive option for audio engineers and content professionals. With strong momentum towards Dolby Atmos and spatial audio, Dolby decided to accelerate it's Personalized Head-Related Transfer Function (PHRTF) initiative, and announced beta availability of the new Dolby Atmos Personalized Rendering app and service.
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Update Regarding the Supply of Amplifier Tubes from Tube Amp Doctor
by Joao Martins

Update Regarding the Supply of Amplifier Tubes from Tube Amp Doctor

It's a known fact that both Ukraine and Russia are important suppliers of raw materials, particularly steel and aluminum, but also many critical parts and components for the electronic industry. The invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sanctions imposed over Russia are obviously having a significant impact over the global supply of tubes. Tube Amp Doctor Musikhandels GmbH, based in Germany, just released a situation update regarding the supply of amplifier tubes.
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Audinate Offers In-Field Purchase of Dante Audio-over-IP Channels 
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Audinate Offers In-Field Purchase of Dante Audio-over-IP Channels 

Audinate, the developer and licensor of the industry-leading Dante audio-over-IP technology, has announced the availability of Dante Ready, a new licensing program that allows the ability to purchase and add channels of Dante audio to supported products in the field. Dante Ready allows manufacturers to lower costs at the time of product release, and gives their customers the ability to purchase only the channels that are required for an application.
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