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Calling All Speaker Companies and Professionals to The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show 2019!
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Calling All Speaker Companies and Professionals to The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show 2019!

The fifth edition of the Loudspeaker Sourcing Show will take place once again at the Nansha Grand Hotel in Nansha, Guangzhou, China. This annual gathering is becoming an established tradition for loudspeaker designers, brand buyers, engineers, and their decision-makers to meet directly with qualified loudspeaker factories all under one roof. The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show is a three-day industry-only event, every year hosting an increasing number of attendees and exhibitors.
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Download PCB Piezotronics's Free Microphone Handbook
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Download PCB Piezotronics's Free Microphone Handbook

The PCB team of acoustic experts and mechanical, industrial, and electrical engineers shared over 35 years of their collective microphone design and manufacturing experience in this brand new microphone handbook. This technical resource is beneficial for a variety of entry level to intermediate research and design acoustic engineers. Download the free PDF version of the Microphone Handbook now.
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Klippel Releases dB-Lab Software Update and new Application Notes
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Klippel Releases dB-Lab Software Update and new Application Notes

Klippel's software dB-Lab version 210, the unified framework for R&D and QC audio testing, diagnostics and simulation, has received a free maintenance update. The update includes bug fixes and minor feature updates for released modules and beta test products like the Live Audio Analyzer (LAA). dB-Lab is a project-oriented Windows application that also features all sorts of templates for common test setups.
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MakerBot Launches METHOD X Real ABS 3D Printer with Manufacturing Support
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MakerBot Launches METHOD X Real ABS 3D Printer with Manufacturing Support

MakerBot, a manufacturer of 3D printers and one of the companies that helped promote affordable 3D printing, now announced the launch of METHOD X, a manufacturing workstation engineered to challenge traditional manufacturing with real ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) material, a 100°C chamber, and Stratasys SR-30 soluble supports to deliver exceptional dimensional accuracy and precision for complex, durable parts.
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u-blox Acquires Rigado’s Bluetooth Modules Business
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u-blox Acquires Rigado’s Bluetooth Modules Business

Swiss company u‑blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, announced it acquired Rigado’s Bluetooth modules business in an Asset Purchase Agreement. Rigado is an Oregon-based provider of Edge‑as‑a-Service gateway solutions for Commercial IoT applications, and began offering certified wireless modules in 2015, implementing Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) SoC.
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SnapAV and Control4 Combine to Transform Global Smart Home Industry
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SnapAV and Control4 Combine to Transform Global Smart Home Industry

As announced in May 2019, SnapAV, a leading provider of A/V, surveillance, networking and remote management products for professionals, and Control4 Corporation, the smart home solutions company, announced the successful completion of their merger. Unified into a single organization, Control4 becomes a professional smart home brand in the SnapAV portfolio. The combined company promises to expand investments in solutions and services for technology professionals.
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Leader Electronics Acquires British Test and Measurement Company PHABRIX
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Leader Electronics Acquires British Test and Measurement Company PHABRIX

Leader Electronics Corporation, a manufacturer of high-end Test and Measurement solutions established in Japan since 1954, announced it has acquired PHABRIX Ltd, a manufacturer of video and audio broadcast Test and Measurement instruments. PHABRIX has established itself as a leading manufacturer of innovative, cost effective, test and measurement instruments since it was formed in 2005. The UK-based company gain recognition with its range of solutions supporting advanced UHD video standards and hybrid IP/SDI environments.
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Audinate Releases New Version of Dante Controller Software with Dante Updater Feature
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Audinate Releases New Version of Dante Controller Software with Dante Updater Feature

Audinate, the developer of the industry-leading Dante networking technology, has announced the availability of its new Dante Controller software v4.2.3, now with Dante Updater. Dante Updater is a new feature that makes it easy to update firmware in Dante devices, supporting discovery and installation of firmware updates from manufacturers of Dante-enabled products. Firmware files are hosted by Audinate so they are always up-to-date.
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Peavey Electronics Announces Auction on Inventory & Assets No Longer Needed For Ongoing Operations
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Peavey Electronics Announces Auction on Inventory & Assets No Longer Needed For Ongoing Operations

Announced by CA Global Partners and scheduled for August 7, 2019, Peavey Electronics is clearing up a massive inventory of over 12 million USD of new and used equipment, together with all sorts of manufacturing parts for professional audio and musical instruments products, as well as machinery and large quantities of raw materials. The auction, as Peavey explains, is the result of the company's closing and consolidation of manufacturing locations in the United States.
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Jaybird Launches New VISTA Totally Wireless Headphones for Athletes
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Jaybird Launches New VISTA Totally Wireless Headphones for Athletes

Another day, another pair of true wireless earbuds. Jaybird, Jaybird a brand of Logitech International and self-claimed leader in "sport headphones for runners and adventurers," announced its new Jaybird VISTA Totally Wireless Sport Headphones, its lightest, most streamlined and powerful to date. The VISTA is also the third generation TWS product from Jaybird. The new Bluetooth 5 model features IPX7 waterproof and sweatproof construction, a secure and comfortable fit, up to 16 hours of listening and a stashable charging case using USB-C.
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