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Alango Technologies Introduces VoiceDefender Advanced 4-Mic Voice Processing Technology
by Joao Martins

Alango Technologies Introduces VoiceDefender Advanced 4-Mic Voice Processing Technology

Alango VoiceDefender is a new advanced voice enhancement signal processing solution, ready to be used by developers and manufacturers in new on-ear and over-ear headphone designs without the need of an ugly boom mic. VoiceDefender enables noise-free voice communication for on-ear/over ear headphones virtually eliminating dominant noise sources and highlighting voice and speech signals, effectively taking augmented audio to a whole new level.
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SoundSend WiSA Wireless Multichannel Transmitter Now Available for WiSA Partners, Distributors and Retailers
by Joao Martins

SoundSend WiSA Wireless Multichannel Transmitter Now Available for WiSA Partners, Distributors and Retailers

Consumer electronics consortium Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA), announced that SoundSend, the Association's first branded product, is now available at $179 US MSRP. This means that consumer electronic brands can now offer wireless multichannel surround sound 5.1 systems hard bundled with SoundSend or co-promote with premium audio speakers or TVs. The new "hockey puck" device is truly a strategic product. It's a big deal for the promotion of the technology and for making WiSA truly mainstream.
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Dolby Consumer Survey Reveals New Global Trends in Home Entertainment Consumption and Purchasing
by audioXpress Staff

Dolby Consumer Survey Reveals New Global Trends in Home Entertainment Consumption and Purchasing

Dolby Laboratories released findings from a new global survey illustrating a significant shift in consumer entertainment behavior. Findings include new ways of interacting with friends and family while enjoying entertainment, and insights that people are investing more in their home entertainment, looking for enhanced picture or sound quality. From this survey, it remains clear that consumers continue to want, demand, and are willing to spend more on enhanced experiences, now more than ever.
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Renkus-Heinz Expects No Delays and No Halt in Product in Result of AKM Factory Fire
by audioXpress Staff

Renkus-Heinz Expects No Delays and No Halt in Product in Result of AKM Factory Fire

In light of the recent fire at Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM), companies who depend upon those critical components are now getting questioned about foreseeable consequences. Californian professional loudspeaker manufacturer Renkus-Heinz sent out a message reassuring its partners who rely on the company’s professional loudspeaker solutions that there will be no shortage of product, nor delay in deliveries.
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Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) Rescheduled for October 29 – 31, 2021
by audioXpress Staff

Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) Rescheduled for October 29 – 31, 2021

As the world continues to navigate the challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, JD Events, the promoters of the AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) show are focused on 2021 and making plans with the health and safety of exhibitors, attendees and press in mind. Given the continued unpredictability and the expectation that restrictions on travel and large gatherings continue into 2021, JD Events confirmed the show will take place October 29-31, 2021 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL.
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Elliptic Labs Expands its Ultrasound Sensing Framework to More Devices and Mobile Platforms
by Joao Martins

Elliptic Labs Expands its Ultrasound Sensing Framework to More Devices and Mobile Platforms

Norwegian company Elliptic Labs has successfully introduced its ultrasound sensing technology to the market, leveraging early agreements with major chip suppliers to the IT and mobile industries. Following partnerships with Texas Instruments, Infineon, Knowles, Cirrus Logic and AAC Technologies, at the implementation level, Elliptic Labs this year expanded its support directly with chipset manufacturers ARM, Intel, Qualcomm and more recently MediaTek. And the company's efforts in ultrasound-based sensing are just in early stages.
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NAB Show and Audio Engineering Society to Co-locate 2021 Conventions In Las Vegas
by audioXpress Staff

NAB Show and Audio Engineering Society to Co-locate 2021 Conventions In Las Vegas

The 2021 Audio Engineering Society (AES) fall convention will co-locate with NAB Show, October 11–13, 2021, this time in Las Vegas. The co-location brings together the premiere convention for pro audio professionals with the world's largest convention encompassing media, entertainment and technology. The AES Show will take place at the Westgate Hotel, adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center where NAB Show will be held October 9–13, 2021.
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STMicroelectronics and DSP Concepts Deliver All-In-One Amazon-Qualified Far-Field Voice Reference Design
by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics and DSP Concepts Deliver All-In-One Amazon-Qualified Far-Field Voice Reference Design

STMicroelectronics has released an Amazon-qualified reference design package for smart connected devices leveraging Amazon AVS voice integration, which can be used to create Alexa Built-in products using simple microcontrollers (MCUs). The new reference design eases development of natural-language understanding and voice-based user interaction for smart-home devices and smart appliances, featuring an improved audio front end created with DSP Concepts for far-field audio detection.
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Naim Introduces a World of High-Quality Radio for All Naim Streaming Systems
by audioXpress Staff

Naim Introduces a World of High-Quality Radio for All Naim Streaming Systems

Naim Audio, the British specialist with almost 50 years of hi-fi expertise, announced new and higher-quality streaming radio options for users of its streaming speakers, systems and separates – all freely available. Dedicated Naim Jazz HD and Naim Classical HD stations will join a revamped Naim Radio HD stream; all three available in up to CD quality. These will join a dedicated HD Radio category to browse and enjoy from the Naim App.
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High End Munich Show with Reinforced B2B Focus Moves From May to September 2021
by audioXpress Staff

High End Munich Show with Reinforced B2B Focus Moves From May to September 2021

In reaction to the worsening situation related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, and given the predictable timetable for a vaccine being distributed around April 2021, the High End Society Service Gmbh, promoters of the High End show in Munich have decided to move the dates from May to September, for added reassurance. High End 2021 and the newly announced International Parts+Supply (IPS) expansion will now take place September 9-12, 2021.
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