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Analog Devices Confirms Maxim Integrated Acquisition
by audioXpress Staff

Analog Devices Confirms Maxim Integrated Acquisition

Analog Devices (ADI) and Maxim Integrated Products announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which ADI will acquire Maxim in an all stock transaction that values the combined enterprise at over $68 billion. The combination of the two North-American semiconductor companies was announced to increase scale and diversification of the combined business, enhancing domain expertise and breadth of engineering capabilities to develop more complete solutions. The transaction is expected to close in the summer of 2021.
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Keysight Introduces Complete USB4 Test Solutions to Optimize New Designs and Ensure Standard Compliance
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Keysight Introduces Complete USB4 Test Solutions to Optimize New Designs and Ensure Standard Compliance

With the IT, mobile and consumer electronics industries focused on the transition towards a common interface and power solutions based on the new universal USB Type-C connector, gradually developers are starting to update their designs to the latest USB4 specification. To support those efforts, Keysight Technologies announced new USB4 solutions that maximize the performance of USB designs and ensure compliance with the USB standard to deliver accuracy and high signal fidelity.
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More Than Merchandise: Orange Amps Crest Edition Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
by Joao Martins

More Than Merchandise: Orange Amps Crest Edition Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

When in 2017 Orange Amplification introduced its own headphones at the Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt, the strategy was right on target. They helped leverage the brand's reputation as product extensions that reinforce the emotional connection with users. While generating a new revenue opportunity, in this case by expanding the already existing and extremely successful merchandise catalog. Three years later, Orange Amps renews the strategy with the new Crest Edition wireless headphones.
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CEDIA Expo Virtual 2020 Scheduled for September 15-17
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CEDIA Expo Virtual 2020 Scheduled for September 15-17

CEDIA Expo Virtual will run September 15-17, 2020 as a completely virtual and interactive experience, combining parts of the live event and all the same education opportunities to a global audience. The virtual event will feature inspirational sessions covering the industry’s hottest topics, face-to-face meetings with brands, product showcases, and networking forums.
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Focus on Acoustics and the Best in Audio with audioXpress August 2020!
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Focus on Acoustics and the Best in Audio with audioXpress August 2020!

From audio development and product design to acoustics! Read the Acoustic Solutions Round-Up and expert articles. Check out the NAD M10 Masters Series Streaming Amplifier review, then learn about Sound Liaison, a recording label translating live acoustical recordings in the best possible quality. Jan Didden reflects on "The Internal Life of Vacuum Tubes," and George Ntanavaras introduces his APR-17 Aperiodic Loudspeaker design. audioXpress August 2020, Focus on Acoustics, is now available in print and digital.
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Studio Six Digital Introduces Updated Surround Signal Generator with Dolby Atmos for Apple TV
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Studio Six Digital Introduces Updated Surround Signal Generator with Dolby Atmos for Apple TV

Studio Six Digital has released an updated version of its Surround Sound Signal Generator for Apple TV. This app is available from the Apple TV App Store and is an essential tool for integrators. To install it, users just need to navigate to the App Store on an Apple TV, and search for “Surround Generator”. When installed, the app offers a variety of test signals that can be used with Studio Six Digital's AudioTools app to help check speaker polarity, delay, and EQ to optimize the surround audio experience.
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Fraunhofer IIS Licenses LC3 Audio Codec Software to Microsoft
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Fraunhofer IIS Licenses LC3 Audio Codec Software to Microsoft

The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS announced the licensing of its LC3 software implementation to Microsoft Corp. LC3 (Low Complexity Communication Codec) is the audio codec adopted for Bluetooth LE Audio, a new audio architecture designed to boost the performance of Bluetooth Audio – for voice calls as well as for media playback including music. Following the news that Microsoft had licensed the xHE-AAC codec and MPEG-D DRC software implementation from Fraunhofer IIS, the addition of LC3 is a logic step.
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Australian Design Firm Pantheone Audio Launches Pantheone I Amazon Alexa-Enabled Speaker
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Australian Design Firm Pantheone Audio Launches Pantheone I Amazon Alexa-Enabled Speaker

Pantheone Audio, a new Australian design firm that focuses on creating beautifully designed pieces of art and décor that also serve as state-of-the-art sound systems, launched its first product in the United States, Pantheone I. Created by international designers and engineers, Pantheone I is the largest multi-room, Alexa-enabled sound system that is built into a minimalistic, handmade resin sculpture that seamlessly fits into home interior designs.
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RHA Launches TrueConnect 2 Second Generation True Wireless Earbuds
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RHA Launches TrueConnect 2 Second Generation True Wireless Earbuds

When Scottish brand RHA introduced its first true wireless design, in October 2018, the TrueConnect earbuds surprised everyone for the unique look with a subtle stem design and very high-quality feel, paired with what was then one of the best sounding wireless earbuds. A remarkable feat. Apparently, RHA was quick to understand that such a booming product segment required also a fast-moving strategy, and the brand has now announced TrueConnect 2, updating all critical specifications to be able to compete.
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GRAS Announces The World's Thinnest Condenser Microphones
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GRAS Announces The World's Thinnest Condenser Microphones

GRAS Sound & Vibration is adding to its existing family of measurement microphones for boundary layer measurements and specifically wind tunnel testing – the new Ultra-Thin Precision (UTP) microphones. The UTP microphones - based on a patented technology - combine the high precision and reliability of GRAS measurement microphones with the need for extremely low-profiled (1 mm) microphones with minimum turbulence influence.
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