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Audio Research Celebrates 50th Anniversary with "Audio Research: Making the Music Glow" Book
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Audio Research Celebrates 50th Anniversary with "Audio Research: Making the Music Glow" Book

Audio Research from Maple Grove, Minnesota, partnered with author Ken Kessler in releasing a book timed to the company’s 50th anniversary, describing the past, present, and future of the audio company’s legacy. Entitled, “Audio Research: Making the Music Glow”, the book describes the people behind the company, designing, manufacturing, fine-tuning, and marketing the audio amplification and source components that have been regarded perpetually as among the best in the industry.
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CE Distribution Releases New Jensen N12K Speaker
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CE Distribution Releases New Jensen N12K Speaker

The Jensen N12K, a Vintage Neodymium 12", 100 watts speaker, is now in stock and available for purchase from CE Distribution. The N12K was previously only available in Fender Tone Master amps but is now available for purchase as a standalone speaker. CE Distribution is global supplier, shipping around the world, based out of Tempe, AZ and serving the new and vintage musical equipment parts requirements for the OEM and wholesale markets, proudly stocking over 10,000 items from vacuum tubes and electronic parts to speakers.
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CEVA RivieraWaves Wi-Fi 6 Solution Achieves Wi-Fi Certified 6 Status from the Wi-Fi Alliance
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CEVA RivieraWaves Wi-Fi 6 Solution Achieves Wi-Fi Certified 6 Status from the Wi-Fi Alliance

CEVA announced that its RivieraWaves Wi-Fi 6 IP platform has become the world’s first Wi-Fi IP to achieve Wi-Fi Certified 6 Status from the Wi-Fi Alliance. CEVA offers a complete suite of Wi-Fi 6 IPs, spanning 1x1 20 MHz for low power connected devices through to MIMO 80/160MHz Wi-Fi 6 and 6E for higher end products including smartphones, smart TVs, access points and wireless infrastructure. CEVA’s RivieraWaves 802.11ax MAC & modem IP have already been licensed to multiple semiconductor companies and OEMs for upcoming Wi-Fi 6 products.
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Ashly Audio New Installation Speaker Lineup Now Shipping Worldwide
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Ashly Audio New Installation Speaker Lineup Now Shipping Worldwide

Following a difficult time for the company headquartered in Webster, New York, Ashly Audio promise to offer a complete, end-to-end pro audio solution – from amplification to speaker – is fulfilled: the company is now shipping its two newest product lines, the AW Series and IS Series speakers. The two new speaker lineups, originally launched at ISE 2020, effectively and affordably add pro audio to more locations for retail, hospitality, house of worship, education and more.
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Merging Technologies Announces Merging+Anubis SPS and Merging Audio Device AoIP Interface Updates
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Merging Technologies Announces Merging+Anubis SPS and Merging Audio Device AoIP Interface Updates

In 2019, Merging Technologies announced a new ambitious concept, promising to expand significantly the whole audio-over-IP ecosystem in multiple applications. Merging+Anubis caused a ripple of excitement across the industry. Now, Merging announced the availability of Anubis SPS, featuring a second RJ45 connection on the rear panel in order to offer full ST2022-7 redundancy compliance, and adding NMOS features for easier integration into a complete IP infrastructure. In addition, Merging launched its Merging Audio Device multi-ASIO driver.
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Meyer Sound Announces MAPP 3D Updated Software Tool for Audio System Design
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Meyer Sound Announces MAPP 3D Updated Software Tool for Audio System Design

Meyer Sound has announced the release of MAPP 3D, the most extensive upgrade to its system design tool since the original MAPP Online software program was introduced in 2001 and quickly became an industry-standard. MAPP 3D works on both the Mac and Windows platforms, employs local processing (no Internet connection required) and is now available as a free download from the Meyer Sound website.
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WiSA Announces Tuned by THX Platin Monaco 3.1 Plus Axiim Link Wireless Home Theater System
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WiSA Announces Tuned by THX Platin Monaco 3.1 Plus Axiim Link Wireless Home Theater System

The Wireless Speaker Audio Association (WiSA), founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, announced the launch of the Tuned by THX Monaco 3.1 Wireless Home Audio System from Platin. This first WiSA Certified speaker system is the result of a broader technology partnership between THX, WiSA and Summit Wireless Technologies to develop modules and certifications of new high-resolution wireless audio home entertainment solutions for brands and manufacturers.
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d&b audiotechnik Announces Sale of Certified Pre-Owned Systems
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d&b audiotechnik Announces Sale of Certified Pre-Owned Systems

German audio technology and solution company d&b audiotechnik announced its new Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program offering customers the chance to purchase remanufactured d&b systems. The program allows for the market "to reap the benefits of a rider-friendly sound reinforcement system to enhance the reputation of venues and events while also contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission and consumption of raw materials," the company states.
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Oberton Refines ND45 1" Exit Neodymium Compression Driver
by Joao Martins

Oberton Refines ND45 1" Exit Neodymium Compression Driver

Oberton has announced the company's latest 1-inch exist high neodymium frequency compression driver. The ND45 is an improved version of the company's ND2545 model, now incorporating a new phase plug, new dome with vented suspension and copper inductance ring, all aiming to improve its sound characteristics and ensure very low distortion at high sound levels. As Oberton highlights, the smooth impedance response of the ND45 in the crossover region will ensure perfect results with passive crossovers.
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SoundID Expands Personal Sound Profiles to More Than 400 Headphone Models
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SoundID Expands Personal Sound Profiles to More Than 400 Headphone Models

SoundID, the headphone correction software that combines target response calibration, personal hearing profiles and sound preferences, now supports 406 headphones with the addition of 20 new models. Originally launched by Sonarworks at CES 2020, SoundID allows consumers to maximize their listening experience with personalized sound on their favorite headphones, using a new simplified approach that combines software and machine learning to deliver personalized audio, regardless of device.
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