
Sound Semiconductor Expands IC Range with New Single and Dual VCA Chips
Sound Semiconductor announced single and dual channel VCA additions to its product lineup, the ProCircuit SSI2161 and FatKeys SSI2162.The ICs are part of a family of affordable high-performance VCAs from the company, now offering a single, dual and quad versions. The SSI2164 offers four VCAs in a compact SOP package with lowest cost-per VCA, while the new SSI2162 is a versatile building block for high-performance audio applications, and the single-channel SSI2161 provides lowest noise.

Nureva HDL200 Audio Conferencing System Now Shipping Globally
Nureva Inc., the innovator in advanced audio conferencing solutions, is now shipping its HDL200 audio conferencing system. This intelligent microphone and speaker bar designed for smaller spaces is the newest addition to the company’s line of audio conferencing products. 4,096 virtual microphones provide full-room coverage to easily accommodate physical distancing requirements and ensure remote participants can hear every word.

China Will Surpass the United States in Voice Control Front End Shipments in 2020
Chinese smart home players are poised to parlay strength in smart home voice control into global influence. According to ABI Research, China will surpass the United States in voice control front end shipments by 15 million units at the end of 2020. Overall, the Asia-Pacific smart home installed base will grow from 66 million in 2020 to 316 million (a 30% CAGR) between 2020 and 2026, states the global tech market advisory firm. In the same period, the smart home installed base in the United States will grow a mere 3.6%.
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Lucid Audio Acquires Westone Audio, the Music Division of Westone Laboratories
A familiar name in in-ear monitors for athletes, musicians, music producers or music enthusiasts, Westone Audio built a strong business with innovative products that have been praised for many years in its market segment. That division is a part of a larger enhance hearing health and communications business. For Texas-based Lucid Audio, the Westone acquisition perfectly complements its strategy in the pro and consumer in-ear monitor business, following the acquisition of Etymotic in 2018.

Apple Announces AirPods Update and AirPods Pro with Spatial Audio Support
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference opened with a series of spectacular announcements, updating all the company's operating systems: iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14. WWDC20 will be remembered also for the major transition for macOS and the Mac to a completely new processor architecture. This event was full of exciting announcements across all platforms, and the unveiling of a new AirPods firmware update, bringing spatial audio support for AirPods Pro.

AMS Neve Unveils New 8424 Studio Console for Connected Workflows
British manufacturer AMS Neve has unveiled the 8424, a new small format studio console based on the brand's 80-series console range. This new console, AMS Neve also explains, is inspired by the success of the Genesys Black model, and is designed to fit the needs of the modern hybrid studio where most of the work is conducted "in-the-box" (in the computer DAW), but quality is enhanced by the quality of analog audio circuits.

Virtual ALTI-EXPO Recorded Sessions Are Now Available Online and Free to All!
ALTI, Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International, was forced to cancel its ALTI-EXPO 2020 due to the global pandemic. So they looked for a way to serve Members and Exhibitors without risking travel. On June 15, there was a series of online sessions presented as a service to the ALTI's members and the industry. Now, nine of the webinar sessions are available directly on ALTI's website. ALTI is already working on a new and expanded Virtual ALTI-EXPO 2 on July 15.

New Speakerbench Online Tool for Assisting in Speaker Design Calculations
Speakerbench is a web-based application created by Jeff Candy (San Diego, CA) and Claus Futtrup (SEAS, Norway), combining several special-purpose modules aimed at low-frequency analysis and design of loudspeakers. According to the authors, the online tool is made available to whoever might find it useful, including the loudspeaker DIY community. The authors encourage user feedback and even invite software developers to implement the techniques.

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.

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.