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AKM Reveals Low-Power ADC Device With Acoustic Activity Sensor
by Joao Martins

AKM Reveals Low-Power ADC Device With Acoustic Activity Sensor

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has developed the AK5707, a low-power monaural 16-bit A/D converter (ADC) equipped with an Acoustic Activity Analyzer (AAA) and Audio Buffer for detection of specific sounds. The new compact ADC is useful for smart sensors that are able to detect glass breaking sounds or emergency alarms in multiple applications. The acoustic activity detect feature works at only 34μA, ideal for wearables.
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AIMS Announces Finalization of Key IPMX Standards Documents
by Joao Martins

AIMS Announces Finalization of Key IPMX Standards Documents

At ISE 2024, the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) promoted once again the Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) standard efforts with a series of initiatives focused specifically on the development and adoption of IPMX. At the Barcelona show, the Video Services Forum (VSF) and AIMS announced a significant milestone in the development of the IPMX standards, progressing from draft to finalized specifications.
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Dolphin Design Launches 12nm Silicon for Next-Generation Audio Devices
by Joao Martins

Dolphin Design Launches 12nm Silicon for Next-Generation Audio Devices

Dolphin Design, a leading supplier of high-performance analog, mixed-signal, processing intellectual property (IP) as well as ASIC design, has reached a significant milestone with the successful tape-out of its first TSMC 12nm FinFet test-chip containing its state-of-the-art audio IPs. This test chip is the first of its kind to offer a complete solution for audio designs combining high-performance, low-power in a minimal footprint.
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AtlasIED Introduces New Aimline Series Digitally Steerable Loudspeakers
by Joao Martins

AtlasIED Introduces New Aimline Series Digitally Steerable Loudspeakers

AtlasIED continues to execute on its ambitions to expand its presence in the commercial audio industry. At the ISE 2024 show in Barcelona the company announced that it acquired a significant equity stake in German high-performance loudspeaker manufacturer, Aimline. The investment brings the Aimline line of column loudspeakers into the AtlasIED product portfolio, allowing it to compete in the beam steering space.
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Powersoft Expands Cloud Monitoring Capabilities and Unica Amplifier Line at ISE 2024
by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Expands Cloud Monitoring Capabilities and Unica Amplifier Line at ISE 2024

At ISE 2024, Powersoft introduced Verso, a gateway device designed to connect current Powersoft products to its MyUniverso cloud platform. This way, the Italian manufacturer enables all its current products in the field to be connected and monitored from the cloud. And following on last year's introduction, Powersoft introduced two new versions of the Unica Series. The new Unica 1K8 and 5K4 feature lower power consumption without compromises.
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Logitech Commits to Transition Collaboration Portfolio to Recycled Plastic and Next Life Materials
by audioXpress Staff

Logitech Commits to Transition Collaboration Portfolio to Recycled Plastic and Next Life Materials

Logitech the company headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and San Jose, California, which owns brands Logitech, Logitech G, Streamlabs, Jaybird, Blue, and Ultimate Ears, announced that all its Logitech video conferencing and collaboration portfolio will now be designed for sustainability, using materials that lower the carbon impact of each product. This expands from previous important initiatives that Logitech pioneered in the consumer space such as the innovative Logitech G435 wireless headsets.
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Listen Technologies and Ampetronic Promote Auracast Assistive Listening Solutions at ISE 2024
by Joao Martins

Listen Technologies and Ampetronic Promote Auracast Assistive Listening Solutions at ISE 2024

Listen Technologies, a provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 25 years, working with audio induction loop systems specialist Ampetronic, demonstrated a complete assistive listening system using Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast technology at the ISE 2024 show in Barcelona. The two companies, in direct cooperation with the Bluetooth SIG, hosted a press conference to preview and promote the solution, which is expected to generate a new significant opportunity for system integrators.
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Waves Clarity Vx DeReverb Pro Wins Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Award
by audioXpress Staff

Waves Clarity Vx DeReverb Pro Wins Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Award

Waves Audio was the recipient of a Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Award at the 39th Annual TEC Awards, during the 2024 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. The Clarity Vx DeReverb Pro plugin, an advanced AI reverb removal for dialogue and vocals, got top honors in the Signal Processing Software (Dynamics / EQ / Utilities) category. Another significant recognition for Waves, following the recent Emmy Award for the Waves Clarity Vx Pro noise-reduction plugin.
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Holoplot Showcases Broader Possibilities for 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wavefield Synthesis at ISE 2024
by Joao Martins

Holoplot Showcases Broader Possibilities for 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wavefield Synthesis at ISE 2024

Berlin-based Holoplot returns to ISE 2024 to showcase its new approach to sound reinforcement to the broader global installation market. As its acclaimed X1 product series - now recognized as “the sound of Sphere” - once again takes center stage, Holoplot is also showing how the company will address small to large scale commercial audio installations and speech-focused requirement with its new, more compact X2 Matrix Array.
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DeusO Announces AUX Panel Flexible Control Software for Touch Interfaces
by Joao Martins

DeusO Announces AUX Panel Flexible Control Software for Touch Interfaces

As the OCA Alliance celebrates the publication of the latest update to the AES70 suite of standards for control and monitoring of devices in professional media networks, one of the OCA members, DeusO GmbH, unveiled AUX Panel, a software for system integrators looking for flexible control touch interfaces. At the OCA booth, AUX Panel is being used to demonstrate control of a series of available development boards and AES70-ready systems.
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