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AudioControl Launches 5-Channel 1300 Watt Car Audio Amplifiers
July 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl Launches 5-Channel 1300 Watt Car Audio Amplifiers

Announced earlier in 2021, AudioControl launched two new high-power 5-channel amplifiers capable of driving the front, rear and subwoofer channels. Having all five channels housed within a single chassis enhances installation efficiency, providing 12-volt specialists with solutions that deliver the features and performance consumers demand. Available with or without onboard DSP delivering 1300 Watts total system power from a single chassis, AudioControl’s new 5-channel amps are ideal for complete aftermarket systems or OEM upgrade applications.
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Pro-Ject and Sumiko Announce New Debut Pro Turntable
July 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject and Sumiko Announce New Debut Pro Turntable

Sumiko and Pro-Ject USA jointly announced the new Debut PRO turntable from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. In 2020, the Debut Carbon EVO revolutionized the Debut series, and now the new Debut PRO raises the bar even higher. For the company's 30th anniversary, Pro-Ject is going back to their roots, focusing on premium analog reproduction. Retailing for $899 USD, the Debut PRO brings a new design to Pro-Ject turntables and features a pre-adjusted Sumiko Rainer cartridge and one-piece carbon/aluminum tonearm.
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Genelec Introduces GLM 4.1 with AutoCal 2 Automatic Room Calibration Algorithm
July 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Introduces GLM 4.1 with AutoCal 2 Automatic Room Calibration Algorithm

Genelec is marking the 15th anniversary of its highly praised GLM loudspeaker manager software with the introduction of GLM 4.1, which is compatible with all Genelec Smart Active Monitors and Subwoofers. The GLM 4.1 update offers significant new features and improvements, thanks to the debut of the next-generation AutoCal 2 automatic room calibration algorithm, which delivers a more precise frequency response in a fraction of the time than was previously possible.
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Roon Labs Confirms Expansion of Roon Ready Audio Device Ecosystem
July 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Roon Labs Confirms Expansion of Roon Ready Audio Device Ecosystem

Roon Labs celebrated a huge expansion its audio device ecosystem, adding hundreds of brand and device partners in 2021. The cadence of new Roon Ready certifications has increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic. In 2020, just a handful of new products were certified each month, and in the first half of 2021 Roon Labs reported over 100 new Roon Ready and Roon Tested devices. Forty new brands have submitted products for certification in that timeframe.
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Microchip Announces Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging Reference Design
July 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Announces Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging Reference Design

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has recently released the Qi 1.3 specification that requires authentication for improved safety when transmitting up to 15W of power between a transmitter and a receiver. To meet the specification, Microchip Technology announced a new Qi 1.3 wireless charging reference design providing developers of wireless charging systems for automotive and consumer applications with the necessary tools and support for the seamless integration and certification of new-generation product designs.
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Sonarworks Announces $6M Funding Round to Scale SoundID Licensing Business
July 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sonarworks Announces $6M Funding Round to Scale SoundID Licensing Business

Sonarworks, the company behind the studio monitor and headphone equalization software SoundID Reference (previously known as Sonarworks Reference), has closed a $6M funding round to expand the licensing strategy of its SoundID personalized audio enhancement software. The round will help fund the expansion of Sonarworks’ machine learning audio technology integration with consumer electronics devices globally as it also expands to Asia.
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Parasound Debuts Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Power Amplifier at RMAF 2021
July 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound Debuts Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Power Amplifier at RMAF 2021

Five years in the making, the new Parasound Halo JC 1+ is touted as the finest amplifier in the company’s 38 year history, once again reflecting John Curl’s lifework and core design philosophies. When Parasound introduced and first started shipping this 450-watt monoblock power amplifier, in early 2020, the pandemic didn't allow any public demonstrations. Now, the first public demonstration of the Halo JC 1+ will finally take place at RMAF 2021.
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7digital and Super Hi-Fi Announce Partnership Integration to Improve Music Listening Experiences with AI
July 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

7digital and Super Hi-Fi Announce Partnership Integration to Improve Music Listening Experiences with AI

Super Hi-Fi, an audio technology company leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver next-generation music listening experiences, announced that it is expanding its partnership program in B2B music services. 7digital, a music delivery services company will use Super Hi-Fi’s platform to bring advanced playback and AI-powered recommendations to their playlisting and curation tools.
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audioXpress August 2021 Focus on Acoustics Issue Now Available
July 13, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress August 2021 Focus on Acoustics Issue Now Available

The August 2021 edition of audioXpress is now available in print and online. Read our Acoustical Solutions Round-Up 2021 and enjoy the DIY perspectives from Ethan Winer and Thomas Perazella on dealing with room measurements and treatments. David Logvin reviews Audio Precision's APx517B Acoustic Audio Analyzer, while Richard Honeycutt reflects on acoustic challenges for online and in-person meetings. And we conclude the DH-220C MOSFET Power Amplifier article by Bob Cordell and Rick Savas, and the VSCS Amplifier project in this edition.
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RCF Celebrates 25 Years of ART Active Speaker Series with New ART 9 Designs
July 13, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

RCF Celebrates 25 Years of ART Active Speaker Series with New ART 9 Designs

Italian loudspeaker manufacturer RCF celebrates a 25-year history of ART speakers by introducing the ninth generation of the series, with a new design and 6 active speaker models to choose from. All models share the best-in-class 2,100 Watt two-channel Class-D amplifier with advanced DSP processing. Created with music in mind and manufactured by RCF in Italy, the new ART 9 Series resets the standard in portable professional audio.
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