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Appeal of Headphones Could Help World’s Hard of Hearing, New Futuresource Hearables Research States
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Appeal of Headphones Could Help World’s Hard of Hearing, New Futuresource Hearables Research States

Futuresource Consulting announced the forthcoming availability of the new 'Worldwide Hearables Report'. According to the company's research, the growing appeal of aftermarket headphones is opening up the new ‘hearables’ sub-segment, catering for those with hearing loss and alleviating much of the expense and stigma attached to hearing aids. Amid these market developments, Futuresource will carry out in-depth original research to explore the enabling technologies, the underlying consumer attitudes, motivations and the size of the hearables opportunity.
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Mark Levinson № 519 Audio Player Receives Firmware Update that Adds Roon Ready Capability, MQA Certification and other Enhancements
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Mark Levinson № 519 Audio Player Receives Firmware Update that Adds Roon Ready Capability, MQA Certification and other Enhancements

Harman's Mark Levinson announced a major firmware update for its № 519 Audio Player, a remarkably versatile ultrahigh-end source component designed to accommodate nearly every digital audio format. The update turns the № 519 Roon Ready and with it introduces support for the Tidal music streaming service, including its Premium top tier that makes available the largest collection of MQA encoded files. Therefore, the update also makes the 519 certified with the MQA Full Decoder, which enables playback and authentication of MQA audio files and streams.
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Audio Precision Releases APx Software Version 5.0 Adding Transfer Function Measurement, Cross-Spectral Analysis Of Arbitrary, Broadband Signals
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Audio Precision Releases APx Software Version 5.0 Adding Transfer Function Measurement, Cross-Spectral Analysis Of Arbitrary, Broadband Signals

With the announcement of its brand new APx555 B Series two-channel audio analyzer, Audio Precision also unveiled the updated version 5.0 of its APx audio measurement software. With this release, AP has added the ability to measure the transfer function of electronic audio and electroacoustic devices using any broadband signal. Release 5.0 also enables electronic activation of software option licenses, eliminating the iButton requirement for such options with earlier versions of APx audio measurement software.
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Airgain Collaborates with Quantenna on New Wi-Fi 6 Reference Design
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Airgain Collaborates with Quantenna on New Wi-Fi 6 Reference Design

Airgain, a leading provider of advanced antenna technologies, announced the development of a Wi-Fi 6 reference design with Quantenna Communications. The new design will enable swift development of high performance IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) devices incorporating Airgain’s Wi-Fi 6 antenna solution and Quantenna’s high-performance Wi-Fi 6 chipset, the QSR10GU-AX PLUS.
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Røde Microphones Launches All-New Podmic Podcast-Ready Dynamic Microphone
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Røde Microphones Launches All-New Podmic Podcast-Ready Dynamic Microphone

Røde Microphones has launched the all-new PodMic, an XLR-connected, end-address dynamic microphone tailor-made for use with its RØDECaster Pro Podcast Production Studio and PSA1 studio arm. Stylish and easy to manoeuvre, the PodMic is a broadcast-grade dynamic microphone designed for podcast applications. Featuring a detailed Røde Dynamic Capsule, internal pop shield, and integrated swing-mount, the microphone is a solid brass construction in hard-wearing matt black finish, that's built to last.
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Audio Precision Introduces B Series APx Analyzers with Improved Specs and Capabilities
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Audio Precision Introduces B Series APx Analyzers with Improved Specs and Capabilities

Audio Precision announced the introduction of the APx555 B Series two-channel audio analyzer. The B Series APx analyzers are the successor platform to Audio Precision’s original, or Legacy, APx platform. The second-generation APx555 offers improved sine generator frequency stability, lower system residual distortion, single-ended, balanced analog output and an optional ADC test mode which provides VBias, a common mode DC Bias.
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WiSA Introduces “WiSA Endorsed” Designation for Amplifiers
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WiSA Introduces “WiSA Endorsed” Designation for Amplifiers

WiSA, the (Wireless Speaker and Audio) Association, an industry group composed of over 40 leading brands including founding member Summit Wireless Technologies, introduces "WiSA Endorsed" for audio amplifiers designed for use in today’s powered home audio speakers. This new designation coincides with the launch of member brand Infineon Technologies MERUS MA12070 4-26V ultra-efficient audio amplifier which is the first amplifier to receive the endorsement.
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Listen Announces West Coast Training Extravaganza! February 4-8 2019
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Listen Announces West Coast Training Extravaganza! February 4-8 2019

Audio test and measurement specialists Listen announced its biggest ever training event on the West Coast the week of Feb 4– 8 (Chinese New Year week) with 5 full days of training events. Two of the days are not SoundCheck specific, and the last one, focusing on smart speaker testing, is free! Listen also simplified pricing this year so that each day is the same cost and attendees can combine any number of days, with a discount for each additional day they take. In addition, support contract holders and multiple attendees from the same company receive additional discounts.
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Dirac Research To Debut New Multi-Subwoofer Dirac Live Bass Management Module at CES 2019
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Dirac Research To Debut New Multi-Subwoofer Dirac Live Bass Management Module at CES 2019

Swedish sound pioneer Dirac Research announced its all-new Dirac Live Bass Management Module that improves bass performance and, according to the company, "Provides the most sophisticated, easy-to-use multi-subwoofer optimization solution for both consumers and professional technology integrators." The solution leverages a proprietary approach to subwoofer system optimization to produce "far smoother and tighter bass than existing solutions," the company adds. Dirac will debut the new module at CES 2019.
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Pascal Expands Management Structure with New Board of Directors Appointments
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Pascal Expands Management Structure with New Board of Directors Appointments

Pascal has appointed two new members to its board of directors, including audio industry veteran Lars Dige Knudsen as new chairman, which in turn also brought Villads Thomsen to the board. The appointments signal the start of a strengthening of the company’s management structure, as it positions itself to achieve continued high rates of growth, as an industry-leading OEM manufacturer of high-power amplifier modules for the professional audio industry.
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