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Ceva Bluetooth LE and 802.15.4 IPs Bring Ultra-Low Power Wireless Connectivity to Alif Semiconductor’s Balletto Family of MCUs
July 23, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Ceva Bluetooth LE and 802.15.4 IPs Bring Ultra-Low Power Wireless Connectivity to Alif Semiconductor’s Balletto Family of MCUs

Ceva announced that Alif Semiconductor has licensed and deployed the Ceva-Waves Bluetooth Low Energy and 802.15.4 IPs in its Balletto family of wireless microcontrollers. The Balletto family is a complete Edge AI/ML microcontroller solution for wireless audio and smart home connected products with integrated Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 and 802.15.4 (Matter) wireless subsystem and a dedicated network co-processor, enabling connectivity and class leading machine learning performance in a single chip.
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NTi Audio Receives Class 1 Certification for XL3 Sound Level Meter
July 23, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

NTi Audio Receives Class 1 Certification for XL3 Sound Level Meter

The NTi XL3 Sound Level Meter has received type approval from the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) entity in Germany and can therefore be used for precision-grade Class 1 measurements in full compliance with the sound level meter standard IEC 61672:2014. As NTi Audio confirms, this level of certification qualifies the XL3 for legally compliant measurements of environmental noise, occupational noise, and sound insulation tests in Germany and in many other countries around the world.
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Orchard Audio Upgrades Starkrimson Ultra Stereo Amps with an Active RCA Input Option
July 18, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Orchard Audio Upgrades Starkrimson Ultra Stereo Amps with an Active RCA Input Option

Orchard Audio's 500W Starkrimson Ultra stereo amplifiers received a big upgrade. Revision 2.5 builds upon revision 2.0 by adding a built-in active RCA-to-XLR converter. This means the amplifiers can now be used with both single-ended (RCA) and balanced (XLR) sources. With this upgrade even when using the single-ended source the signal to the amplifier is fully balanced. An active RCA to XLR converter is also available from Orchard as a separate product.
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SoundPLAN Introduces Advancements for Noise Control at Inter-Noise 2024
July 18, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

SoundPLAN Introduces Advancements for Noise Control at Inter-Noise 2024

SoundPLAN, the specialist noise simulation software developer is exhibiting and presenting its latest research and software developments for noise prediction and control, including for open-air events, at Inter-Noise 2024. SoundPLAN will present forthcoming software updates and will introduce a collaboration with d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics of a new an open exchange format for sound system planning and environmental noise prediction.
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IsoAcoustics Takes North American Distribution In-House
July 17, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

IsoAcoustics Takes North American Distribution In-House

IsoAcoustics, the recognized global supplier of acoustic isolation solutions for professional and consumer audio applications, announced its strategic decision to move its North American distribution operations in-house, driven by the desire to take a more active role in its dealer relationships in the brand's home territory. As the brand grows, this move will allow IsoAcoustics to support its North American dealers at the highest level and gain deeper insights into market needs for future product development.
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IBC2024 Explores Trends and Collaboration Across the Global Media Technology Community
July 16, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

IBC2024 Explores Trends and Collaboration Across the Global Media Technology Community

IBC2024 will see the global media and content production industry converge once again on the RAI Amsterdam convention center, September 13-16. The event, again using all 14 Halls of the exhibition center, will feature many new exhibitors, and promises to bring the content and technology community together to showcase game-changing innovations, address media's most pressing trends, and enable collaboration during the four-day exhibition and three-day IBC Conference.
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Sonarworks SoundID Reference Multichannel Calibration Now Available for RME TotalMix Room EQ
July 16, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Sonarworks SoundID Reference Multichannel Calibration Now Available for RME TotalMix Room EQ

Sonarworks and RME Audio have collaborated to provide a turnkey hardware solution for studios looking to measure and calibrate their rooms for both stereo, binaural, and immersive playback. Sonarworks' SoundID Reference delivers calibration for audio systems from stereo up to 9.1.6 channels. By incorporating a compatible export file for RME's ROOM EQ, Sonarworks has added RME's line of audio interfaces to their list of SoundID Reference compatible hardware.
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Marshall Celebrates Celestion's 100th Anniversary With Limited Edition Amp
July 15, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Marshall Celebrates Celestion's 100th Anniversary With Limited Edition Amp

To mark Celestion speakers' 100th anniversary, Marshall has given the Studio JTM amp a masterful redesign, featuring the introduction of an artisanal 12-inch speaker. Recalling the legacy and sound of Celestion’s first speakers built for electric guitars in the late 50s and early 60’s, the Celestion 100 amp is a display of the long-standing collaboration between the two legendary British companies. This collector’s piece has been handcrafted in the UK and is available for a limited run of just 100 units worldwide.
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Better Acoustics, Better Designs in audioXpress August 2024!
July 12, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Better Acoustics, Better Designs in audioXpress August 2024!

audioXpress August 2024 features our traditional Acoustical Solutions Round-Up, while Active Acoustic Enhancement Systems are also discussed in the Sound Control column. Oliver Masciarotte reports from AXPONA 2024, Philipp P. Klose reviews the new IK Multimedia ARC Studio solution, and Brewster LaMacchia expands on alternative power schemes for audio applications with A2B. On audio electronics, Charlie Laub explores Notch Filters, and Todd Schneider details his High-Fidelity Active Direct Box project.
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Audio Precision Announces APx500 Global Workshop Series
July 11, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Announces APx500 Global Workshop Series

Starting in August, and continuing through December 2024, Audio Precision is promoting its APx500 Global Workshop Series in North America, Europe and the Asian-Pacific. The APx500 Measurement Software is a common software platform for all APx Audio Analyzers. The advanced audio measurement solution is offered with a wide range of options tailored to specific applications, including electro-acoustic testing (R&D or Production), perceptual audio test (POLQA), speech intelligibility (ABC-MRT and STI measurements).
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