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Nordic Unveils New Bluetooth 5.2 SoC Optimized for Compact, Two-Layer PCB Wireless Products
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Nordic Unveils New Bluetooth 5.2 SoC Optimized for Compact, Two-Layer PCB Wireless Products

Nordic Semiconductor announced the nRF52805 Bluetooth 5.2 System-on-Chip (SoC), the seventh addition to its popular and proven nRF52 Series. The new nRF52805 SoC offers Bluetooth LE high-throughput 2 Mbps and enhanced Channel Selection Algorithm #2 for improved coexistence, and 2.4 GHz proprietary protocols for cost-constrained applications. This SoC is an ideal Bluetooth LE solution for high-volume, compact wireless applications.
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Voice-Controlled Portable Speakers to Reach 27 Million Shipments in 2025
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Voice-Controlled Portable Speakers to Reach 27 Million Shipments in 2025

Voice-controlled portable speakers are enjoying a moment in the sun, with almost 27 million units expected to ship in 2025, according to the latest research conducted by SAR Insight & Consulting. In its latest in-depth report, ‘Portable Speakers: market growth, technology trends, forecasts and competitive analysis,’ the market research and analysis firm looks closely at the technology trends and consumer behavior that will foster growth in the specific segment.
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Odeon A/S Announces Version 16 of the ODEON Room Acoustics Software
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Odeon A/S Announces Version 16 of the ODEON Room Acoustics Software

Danish company Odeon A/S, the pioneer of ray tracing and hybrid models that combine particle and ray tracing used to simulate and measure room acoustics, announced a new version of its ODEON Room Acoustics software. Introducing several important enhancements and new features the new version 16 is now available in four different application editions. Improved Reflectogram and 3D reflection-paths, improved Decay Curve, improved sweep-measurement tool, 3D Matrix, and support of ambisonic measurements are among the highlights.
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Mvoid Technologies Expands Methodology for Acoustical Virtual Product Development
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Mvoid Technologies Expands Methodology for Acoustical Virtual Product Development

Mvoid Technologies GmbH, the German company specializing in virtual audio product development, has released the latest Mvoid Methodology version 2.3. Mvoid Acoustical Virtual Product Development methods use a combination of physical and acoustical modeling, simulation and measurement software, combined with virtual reality and 3D visualization and binaural auralization tools for Automotive, and Professional Audio applications.
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Shure Announces Microflex MXN5-C Networked PoE Loudspeaker and Expanded Audio Conferencing Ecosystem
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Shure Announces Microflex MXN5-C Networked PoE Loudspeaker and Expanded Audio Conferencing Ecosystem

Shure announced an expansion of its products for audio conferencing and collaboration spaces with the introduction of the Microflex MXN5-C Networked Loudspeaker, along with a new linear array microphone with onboard IntelliMix DSP, and software, configuration and remote management software and accessories. Shure can now provide the complete audio signal chain, from input to output.
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d&b audiotechnik Expands Soundscape Hardware and Software Capabilities for Immersive Audio
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d&b audiotechnik Expands Soundscape Hardware and Software Capabilities for Immersive Audio

d&b audiotechnik announced the introduction of new performance enhancing capabilities for the company’s d&b Soundscape immersive audio platform. The latest update to the d&b Soundscape platform expands the memory available for Scene storage in the hardware engine, and the features of both Soundscape software modules to further enhance a user’s ability to deliver multi-dimensional audio imaging, resolution and emulated acoustics.
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Powersoft Extends Duecanali and Quattrocanali Amplifier Ranges for Medium to Large Installations
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Powersoft Extends Duecanali and Quattrocanali Amplifier Ranges for Medium to Large Installations

Powersoft expanded its range of rack mounted amplifiers for the installation market with new models in the Duecanali and Quattrocanali Series. Unveiled at the InfoComm 2020 Connected event, the two newest additions to the company's Duecanali and Quattrocanali lines have more power, add power-sharing features and deliver even more in the popular single rack 2 and 4 channel platforms. The Duecanali 6404 DSP+D and the Quattrocanali 8804 DSP+D bring 175 Vpeak performances into an extremely convenient package.
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Waves Announces New Commercial Audio Product Line with First Installation-Focused DSP Engines
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Waves Announces New Commercial Audio Product Line with First Installation-Focused DSP Engines

Waves Audio, a well respected company in professional audio signal processing technologies with applications spanning from consumer audio and studio production to live sound, announced the first products in a new Waves Commercial Audio line: the Waves CA1000 and CA2000 Commercial Audio DSP Engines. Recognizing the widespread adoption of Dante audio networking technology, the first Commercial Audio products from Waves are designed to fit right in that predominant ecosystem.
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Audio Engineering Society Introduces Audio Product Education Institute and First Interactive Voice Con Online Event
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Audio Engineering Society Introduces Audio Product Education Institute and First Interactive Voice Con Online Event

The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI) is an initiative of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) that is committed to furthering the knowledge and skills of professionals involved in the development of audio products. The new entity will present Interactive Voice Con, an online program designed to address real-world experiences in Voice Integrated Product Development. The first presentation will take place July 9, 2020 and registration is now open.
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Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Family Now With Support for Qobuz High-Resolution Wireless Music Streaming
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Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Family Now With Support for Qobuz High-Resolution Wireless Music Streaming

Naim Audio announced native Qobuz support for its Mu-so 2nd Generation family of wireless speakers. Enabled via a free over-the-air firmware upgrade, the integration will enable seamless access to Qobuz streaming services - including true high-resolution music streaming - from within the Naim control app. The update was rolled out to all Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation units from June 15, with Mu-so 2nd Generation users being able to update from June 17.
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