Cutting-Edge Audio Technologies and Trends in audioXpress December 2019

Cutting-Edge Audio Technologies and Trends in audioXpress December 2019
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Innovation for the Loudspeaker Industry with Voice Coil December 2019

Innovation for the Loudspeaker Industry with Voice Coil December 2019
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New Application Note on Smart Speaker Acoustic Measurements Now Available

New Application Note on Smart Speaker Acoustic Measurements Now Available
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The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities

The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities
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NTi Audio Offers Rapid Frequency Response Measurements with the XL2
November 4, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

NTi Audio Offers Rapid Frequency Response Measurements with the XL2

Do you want to measure the frequency response of a speaker or audio component, and not have to wait until the lower frequencies stabilize? NTi Audio offers an innovative and practical solution with its Minirator MR-PRO and XL2 range of measurement instruments. The measurement uses two new MR-PRO test signals and a new, matching measurement function in the XL2, in which the signals contain a 1-second and a 4-second cyclic pink noise, from which the XL2 can quickly calculate a stable measurement result in real time.
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Boulder Announces New-Generation 866 Integrated Amplifier with Expanded Options
November 4, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Boulder Announces New-Generation 866 Integrated Amplifier with Expanded Options

Boulder Amplifiers announced the immediate release and shipment of the 866 Integrated, part of the 800 Series and the successor to the highly successful 865 Integrated Amplifier. To follow up one of the most successful products in the company's history, Boulder designed a product that improves upon the original in every way and makes manufacturing substantially more efficient. The Boulder 866 Integrated offers up to 200W per channel with less weight.
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Headphone Company MrSpeakers Changes Name to Dan Clark Audio and Introduces New Aeon 2 Headphones
November 1, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Headphone Company MrSpeakers Changes Name to Dan Clark Audio and Introduces New Aeon 2 Headphones

In order to better reflect its focus on all things audio, the audio company known until today as MrSpeakers is now called Dan Clark Audio. According to the company's President and Founder, Dan Clark, the new name is a more accurate reflection of the company’s role as a designer and manufacturer of a wide range of products well beyond loudspeakers. The new brand is also a strategic move at a time when the company is launching their most affordable Aeon 2 planar magnetic portable headphones.
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    Waves Audio Now Shipping Waves Audio Version 11 and SuperRack Next Generation of Plug-in Processing Software
    November 1, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

    Waves Audio Now Shipping Waves Audio Version 11 and SuperRack Next Generation of Plug-in Processing Software

    Waves Audio is a leading developer of professional audio signal processing technologies and audio plug-ins for music production, broadcast, post-production and live sound. The company now announced the availability of V11, a new major upgrade for Waves plug-ins that will ensure compatibility with future operating systems and DAW systems. Wave also announced that is now shipping Waves SuperRack, the next generation of plug-in processing software for live sound and broadcast applications.
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    Celestion Delivers Modern Gutsy British Sound with Launch of Seventy 80 IR Collection
    November 1, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

    Celestion Delivers Modern Gutsy British Sound with Launch of Seventy 80 IR Collection

    Celestion, the premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers celebrated for their classic guitar tones, announced the introduction of the Seventy 80 Collection of Impulse Responses, the digital recreation of their very popular Seventy 80 guitar loudspeaker. The new Seventy 80 Collection, along with the impressive collection of authentic Celestion guitar speaker tones, is available for audition and download at CelestionPlus.
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    Positive Grid Unveils Spark Smart Guitar Amplifier and App Featuring Intelligent Technology and Voice Control
    October 31, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

    Positive Grid Unveils Spark Smart Guitar Amplifier and App Featuring Intelligent Technology and Voice Control

    Positive Grid announced Spark, a smart guitar amp and accompanying app (iOS/Android) driven by intelligent technology to offer real-time accompaniment, Auto Chord detection and intuitive practice features for players of all levels. Spark also functions as a full-range, 40-Watt combo amp and features a variety of tone-shaping options plus amp and fx modeling built upon the company’s award-winning BIAS engine. The intelligent guitar amplifier and proprietary voice-activated app generate real-time practice tools and backing accompaniment.
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    Qualcomm Introduces New Amazon Alexa Development Kit for Affordable Smart Home Products
    October 31, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

    Qualcomm Introduces New Amazon Alexa Development Kit for Affordable Smart Home Products

    Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, announced a new development kit based on the Qualcomm QCA4020 multimode SoC that is qualified by Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service (AVS) for AWS IoT Core connected devices. The new Qualcomm Home Hub 100 kit supports Alexa Voice Service using a microcontroller (MCU) and Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) with Multimode Connectivity and adds to Qualcomm's’ line up of voice enabling products including kits that can allow OEMs to easily integrate Alexa into smart speakers and hearables.
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    Bittree Now Shipping Patch Solution for Bridging Traditional Analog and Networked IP Audio
    October 31, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

    Bittree Now Shipping Patch Solution for Bridging Traditional Analog and Networked IP Audio

    Bittree is a manufacturer of innovative signal patching solutions. Following feedback from the market, the company developed and is now shipping its highly-anticipated Patch 32A Dante audio patchbay. Designed to streamline the integration of traditional analog and IP network-based audio patching, the Patch32A provides an efficient and effortless ramp to instantly move 16 channels of analog audio onto and off of Dante networks.
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    Smallest Low-Power Wireless Power Receiver for In-Case TWS Charging
    October 30, 2019 by Cristina Costa

    Smallest Low-Power Wireless Power Receiver for In-Case TWS Charging

    Integrated Device Technology (IDT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation, announced the availability of its new P9222-R wireless power receiver, the industry’s smallest and optimized for wireless charging cases used to charge true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, hearing aids and other small, battery-powered consumer devices. Unlike other available solutions, the P9222-R is cost-optimized, highly efficient, feature rich and proven in high-volume applications with major consumer electronics manufacturers.
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    Razer Designs Hammerhead Ultra-Low-Latency True Wireless Earbuds for Gaming Audio
    October 30, 2019 by Nora Wong

    Razer Designs Hammerhead Ultra-Low-Latency True Wireless Earbuds for Gaming Audio

    Razer, the lifestyle brand for gamers, announced the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds, using a customized Bluetooth 5.0 design that, according to the company, delivers ultra-low latency, high quality audio and extended battery life. Featuring an ergonomic loose-fit design akin to the AirPods, Razer believes the Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds will not only eliminate audio lag but can be also more convenient.
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