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Focusrite Introduces ISA 828 MkII, ISA ADN2 and ISA ADN8 with Dante
January 23, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Focusrite Introduces ISA 828 MkII, ISA ADN2 and ISA ADN8 with Dante

Focusrite Pro showed its full range of Dante-enabled Audio-over-IP interfaces in a dedicated booth during NAMM 2020, where dedicated solutions specialists were on hand to answer any networking questions. For this edition of the Anaheim show, Focusrite announced three new products in the ISA range that bring the classic Focusrite sound to Dante Audio-over-IP networks: The ISA 828 MkII Eight-Channel Mic Preamp, and the ISA ADN2 and ADN8 A/D cards.
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Sennheiser Reintroduces HD 25 Headphones with New Redesigned Headband
January 22, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Reintroduces HD 25 Headphones with New Redesigned Headband

For more than 30 years, the Sennheiser HD 25 headphones have been the professionals' choice for monitoring, field recording and DJing - as well as the favorite "light" headphones for many music enthusiasts. Now Sennheiser is launching an all-new HD 25 LIGHT model, which for the first time combines the sound signature of the original on-ear with a simpler headband design. By offering the same sought-after sound performance as the iconic classic, the new model provides an attractive entry into the HD 25 world.
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Apogee Introduces Symphony Desktop USB-C Audio Interface
January 22, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Apogee Introduces Symphony Desktop USB-C Audio Interface

With the new Symphony Desktop, Apogee launched its most affordable Symphony series interface ever. Unveiled at NAMM 2020, the new USB-C compact audio interface combines the flagship sound quality that the Symphony interface range is known for, with vintage mic preamp emulation, Apogee hardware DSP with premium plugins, and an immersive touch screen interface. A powerful, compact recording and music production solution.
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RME Announces ADI-2 Pro FSR Black Edition and ADI-2 Pro FS Price Decrease
January 22, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

RME Announces ADI-2 Pro FSR Black Edition and ADI-2 Pro FS Price Decrease

RME debuted the ADI-2 Pro FSR BE, a black edition of its popular reference AD/DA converter, at the 2020 NAMM Show. The ADI-2 Pro FSR BE features a black front plate and is an all-in-one solution for a host of devices, including a high-end AD/DA converter, a USB DAC, a high-end AD/DA frontend and headphone amp for iOS devices, a multi-format converter with monitoring function, an AD/DA frontend of audio measurement at up to 768 kHz sample rate, and a DSD record and playback solution.
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TDK Announces First MIPI Standard SoundWire MEMS Microphone
January 21, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

TDK Announces First MIPI Standard SoundWire MEMS Microphone

Among the many interesting demonstrations of new audio solutions for developers presented by TDK at CES 2020, the T5808 MIPI standard SoundWire microphone stands out as a "world's first," using the MIPI Alliance SoundWire compliant digital interface which allows bi-directional data flow. The T5808 is a multi-mode, low noise digital MEMS microphone in a small package, consisting of a MEMS microphone element and an impedance converter amplifier followed by a fourth-order Σ-Δ modulator.
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DiGiCo Reveals Latest Generation Quantum Consoles at NAMM 2020
January 21, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

DiGiCo Reveals Latest Generation Quantum Consoles at NAMM 2020

The 2020 NAMM Show was the opportunity for DiGiCo to reveal the latest in its new generation of Quantum digital consoles, the expanded Quantum 5 and the all-new Quantum 338. Like the Quantum 7, the new consoles represent a dramatic leap forward in power and connectivity, with impressive new design features and enhancements. DiGiCo also announced the new DMI-KLANG at NAMM 2020, an immersive in-ear mixing expansion that can be mounted directly into DiGiCo consoles, equipped with DMI slots.
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Drawmer Introduces the 1970 Dual FET Compressor and Pre-Amp at NAMM 2020
January 21, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Drawmer Introduces the 1970 Dual FET Compressor and Pre-Amp at NAMM 2020

Drawmer has expanded the breadth and depth of its dynamic processing offerings with the new Drawmer 1970 Dual FET Compressor and Pre-Amp. Audio engineers will notice the similarity of the 1970’s layout to the company’s flagship 1960 Mic Pre & Vacuum Tube Compressor, and, according to the brand, it is destined to fit a similar role in applications where transparent preamps and punchy FET compression fit the bill.
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MWC Barcelona 2020 Cancelled!
January 20, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

MWC Barcelona 2020 Cancelled!

The 2020 edition of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) will take place again in Barcelona, even with all the political instability in the region, with no Uber service, and with all the geo-political pressures against the Chinese telecom giant Huawei, which is a major sponsor of the event. Indifferent to all this, MWC Barcelona 2020 will once again allow a unique perspective on the future of advanced audio applications, smart speakers, voice recognition and, obviously, true wireless earbuds.
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iHeartRadio Radio and Podcasts Available Via Hound App and Houndify Voice AI Platform
January 20, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

iHeartRadio Radio and Podcasts Available Via Hound App and Houndify Voice AI Platform

SoundHound, the voice-enabled AI platform and conversational intelligence technology company, announced a new integration with iHeartRadio to bring its audio content to SoundHound’s Hound app and Houndify voice AI platform. Through the partnership, Hound and Houndify users will have access to iHeartRadio’s free offerings including Live Radio (U.S. only), Artist Radio (U.S. only), and Podcasts (available globally except the U.K.).
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MIPI I3C v1.1 Update for I2C Implementers Simplifies Development for Wearables and Connected Devices
January 20, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

MIPI I3C v1.1 Update for I2C Implementers Simplifies Development for Wearables and Connected Devices

The MIPI Alliance, the international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, announced MIPI I3C v1.1, the first update to the interface that eliminates the historical pain points of I2C development. MIPI I3C v1.1 is a scalable, medium-speed, utility and control bus that connects peripherals to an application processor, streamlining integration and improving cost efficiencies in development.
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