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HEAD acoustics Provides World’s First Certified Test Solution for Super-Wideband-Capable Mobile Devices
July 18, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

HEAD acoustics Provides World’s First Certified Test Solution for Super-Wideband-Capable Mobile Devices

HEAD acoustics is the world´s first - and up to now the only - manufacturer of measurement technology to have received approval from the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and the PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB) responsible for North America for its test solution for super-wideband-capable mobile devices. The successfully certified test platform TP 190 encompasses two HEAD acoustics’ communication quality analysis system ACQUA, and labCORE hardware platform.
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Tascam Announces Series 8p Dyna 8-channel Microphone Preamp
July 18, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Tascam Announces Series 8p Dyna 8-channel Microphone Preamp

Tascam has unveiled the new Series 8p Dyna 8-channel mic preamplifier with analog compressor, the company's first standalone mic preamp and A-D expansion device. Featuring versatile connectivity and re-designed microphone preamp circuits, the Tascam Series 8p Dyna is designed for both studio and stage use, and a perfect expansion for the recently introduced 102i and 208i Series USB interfaces, both featuring powerful DSP input and output mixers.
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First Music Streaming Service in China to Add MQA Studio Quality Audio
July 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

First Music Streaming Service in China to Add MQA Studio Quality Audio

Xiami Music, a wholly-owned entity of the Alibaba Group, will be the first music streaming service in China to adopt MQA. With the implementation of MQA, Xiami Music will become the audio quality leader in China, sending a clear signal to artists and creators that Xiami’s service is the best way to connect with their fans. MQA, the pioneering technology delivering authenticated master-quality music in a file small enough to stream, will be introduced into the SVIP tier of Xiami Music iOS and Android apps.
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Silicon Mitus Single-Chip Buck-Boost USB Type-C Charger Adds Power Efficiency and Saves PCB Space
July 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Silicon Mitus Single-Chip Buck-Boost USB Type-C Charger Adds Power Efficiency and Saves PCB Space

Silicon Mitus, an advanced specialist in Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) and audio semiconductor solutions, announced the launch of its SM58IP04 device, a single-chip buck-boost USB Type-C Narrow VDC (NVDC) charger targeting 2S/3S and 4S battery applications that take full advantage of the new USB Type-C features embedded in the latest PD3.0 specifications such as PPS and Fast Role Swap.
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Audinate Announces Commercial Availability of Dante AV Module and Dante AV Product Design Suite
July 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audinate Announces Commercial Availability of Dante AV Module and Dante AV Product Design Suite

Announced early in 2019, and already receiving extensive industry support, the all-new Dante AV module adds video capabilities to any Dante network, allowing unified control and tight synchronization of AV signals over standard IP networks. Now, Audinate announced that the new Dante AV Module and the Dante AV Product Design Suite are commercially available for order by manufacturers.
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EarFun UBOOM IPX7 Bluetooth 5 Speaker Matches Design and Sound Quality
July 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

EarFun UBOOM IPX7 Bluetooth 5 Speaker Matches Design and Sound Quality

EarFun, an audio brand headquartered in California and the manufacturer of the EarfunFree true wireless earbuds, announced that its latest product, the EarFun UBOOM Bluetooth Speaker is now available on Amazon.com. The EarFun UBOOM is an IPX7 Bluetooth 5 wireless speaker with the ability to pair with another UBOOM for stereo playback, and a battery that lasts for 16 hours or more and charges via USB-C. According to the company, the sound should not disappoint either.
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The Focusrite Group Announces Acquisition of Studio Monitor Company ADAM Audio
July 16, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

The Focusrite Group Announces Acquisition of Studio Monitor Company ADAM Audio

British company, The Focusrite Group, which comprises the Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation and Ampify Music brands, announced the acquisition of studio monitor company, ADAM Audio GmbH of Berlin, Germany. The group of companies has recently defined a new growth strategy and adding speakers to their product mix was the first acquisition for The Focusrite Group since going public in 2014. “A clear demonstration of our careful consideration around which brands should join in the Group’s mission to­­­­­ ‘Remove Barriers to Creativity’”, the company states.
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HEAD acoustics To Present Leading-Edge ANC Testing and Development Solutions at AES Headphone Conference
July 16, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

HEAD acoustics To Present Leading-Edge ANC Testing and Development Solutions at AES Headphone Conference

HEAD acoustics will present its latest testing solutions for headphones and headsets at the upcoming AES International Conference on Headphone Technology in San Francisco, August 27 - 29. The company will show all that’s needed for product development and evaluation, including speech and audio quality testing, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) performance evaluation, realistic background noise simulation, and a new measurement method for listening effort.
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Wolfgang Fraissinet to Leave Georg Neumann GmbH
July 16, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Wolfgang Fraissinet to Leave Georg Neumann GmbH

Wolfgang Fraissinet, the most recognizable face of Georg Neumann GmbH, and the company’s Marketing and Finance President, will leave the studio specialist to pursue new career opportunities in the audio and music industry, Sennheiser announced. “We thank Wolfgang for his huge contribution to the success of Georg Neumann GmbH for almost three decades,” said Peter Claussen, COO of Sennheiser.
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Audio Collaborative 2019: Content & Technology Evolution Spurring Innovation
July 15, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Collaborative 2019: Content & Technology Evolution Spurring Innovation

Promoted every year by market research firm Futuresource Consulting, Audio Collaborative is a premier must attend event for consumer audio, pro audio and entertainment industry professionals. The event returns to London for the sixth time, November 7, 2019, with a full day of invaluable insights, expert discussions and networking opportunities. There are more key industry executives attending, more high-profile companies sponsoring and getting involved, and the topics couldn't be more relevant. Plan ahead and freeze that day on your agenda.
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