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JOCAVI Unveils Improved SEAFOAM Acoustic Panels at NAMM 2020
December 16, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

JOCAVI Unveils Improved SEAFOAM Acoustic Panels at NAMM 2020

The NAMM Show is the largest trade-only event for music products, pro audio and event technologies, creating also an ideal platform to unveil the latest in acoustical solutions and materials. Celebrating 27 years of continuous research and development efforts in acoustics, JOCAVI will attend the Anaheim, CA event (January 16-19), where it will show the latest generation of improved SEAFOM acoustic panels, ideal for noise control and sound insulation in large surfaces, while meeting the most demanding safety and aesthetic requirements.
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Nureva to Debut New Audio Conferencing Products at ISE 2020
December 16, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Nureva to Debut New Audio Conferencing Products at ISE 2020

Nureva, the collaboration-solutions company where the patented Microphone Mist technology was developed, confirmed the worldwide debut of new audio conferencing products at the ISE 2020 show in Amsterdam. The new products, some of which will be announced already in January 2020, even before their public debut at the RAI Amsterdam from 11 to 14 February, promise to solve the common and persistent problems of poor conference call audio.
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ESS Introduces Crescendo VII Audio Processing SoC for Soundbars and Wireless Speakers
December 13, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

ESS Introduces Crescendo VII Audio Processing SoC for Soundbars and Wireless Speakers

ESS Technology announced today it’s 7th-generation of audio processors for soundbars and wireless speakers. The Crescendo VII is a highly integrated solution for consumer audio products that provides a multicore platform for system control and signal processing with a range of inputs and interfaces. Combining audio processing and signal routing with DTS Virtual:X certification, the Crescendo VII enables compact, power-efficient, and cost-effective designs for soundbars, wireless speakers, and active subwoofers.
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WiSA Announces Certification of Savant’s Smart Audio Family of Entertainment Products
December 13, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

WiSA Announces Certification of Savant’s Smart Audio Family of Entertainment Products

WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, comprised of over 60 leading consumer electronics brands, and founded by SummitWireless Technologies, announced it has certified Savant’s Smart Audio family of entertainment products. This premium WiSA Certified product line, available now, includes a high-performance, powered 55-inch 3-channel L/C/R soundbar, optional Smart Audio wireless powered surround speakers and the Smart Audio Nano 1X subwoofer.
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Tidal and Dolby Announce Dolby Atmos Music Available on Smartphones and Tablets
December 13, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Tidal and Dolby Announce Dolby Atmos Music Available on Smartphones and Tablets

Tidal members subscribing to the Tidal HiFi tier, with compatible Android smartphones or tablets, now have access to a growing library of music available in Dolby Atmos from Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. This currently includes tracks from some of the world’s biggest artists such as Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Blondie, and more. Tidal is also working closely with its artist-owners, including Jay-Z, to mix their catalogs in Dolby Atmos – which are expected to become available in 2020.
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Sensory Updates TrulyHandsfree Wake Word AI to Support Cross-Platform and Multiple Voice Assistants
December 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Sensory Updates TrulyHandsfree Wake Word AI to Support Cross-Platform and Multiple Voice Assistants

Sensory announced new capabilities for TrulyHandsfree, the company’s widely-deployed wake word engine for voice assistants, adding support for multiple wake words from any combination of leading platforms, custom branded wake words, small vocabulary command sets or even user defined wake words where the end user can create their own phrase. This technology supports Amazon's Voice Interoperability Initiative (VII) announced in September 2019.
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Galaxy Audio Acquires Special Projects Audio and Ansr Audio
December 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Galaxy Audio Acquires Special Projects Audio and Ansr Audio

Galaxy Audio, a company specializing in wireless personal monitors, wireless microphones, headset microphones, portable PA, and personal monitors is expanding into the wireless fitness category with their acquisition of Special Projects Audio and Ansr Audio. With the acquisition, Galaxy Audio expands its offering of audio solutions in the Musical Instrument, Systems Integration and Consumer Electronics industries, while continuing to provide the same level of service and support.
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Futuresource Updates Headphones Market Report for 2020
December 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Futuresource Updates Headphones Market Report for 2020

The aftermarket headphones segment continues to attract consumer spend, with 2019 shaping up to be another industry high point, according to the new Headphones Market report from Futuresource Consulting. The headphones market continues its recent trend of solid growth in volumes - 5% year-on-year - and substantial growth in revenue (14%). True wireless and Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) are the main engines of growth in the total value of the headphones market accompanied by the rising ASP's, as consumers demand for new premium features remains strong.
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Eminence Launches Tour Grade Family of Professional Audio Woofers
December 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Eminence Launches Tour Grade Family of Professional Audio Woofers

It was hardly a secret that Eminence was planning to shake up the pro audio industry with its new Tour Grade - American Muscle subwoofer series. After months of teasing the market and receiving a lot of market feedback, Eminence introduces the company's first pro audio high power woofer family since the 1999 release of the Eminence Kilomax series. But this time, the Tour Grade series woofers are a much more ambitious undertaking, representing an effort from the Kentucky company to define new standards in efficient low frequency reproduction.
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Kick Off Another Exciting Year for Audio Technology with audioXpress!
December 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Kick Off Another Exciting Year for Audio Technology with audioXpress!

audioXpress January 2020 is now available in print and download! To start 2020 in the best possible way, this edition includes a Market Update about Speakers and Transducers, followed by a report of the COMSOL Boston Conference where the latest Multiphysics 5.5 Release was unveiled, a great review of the Cambridge Audio Edge W amplifier, and an in-depth article in which Steve Temme discusses tools and techniques to accurately measure voice-controlled and connected devices. Plus many more great theory articles and practical knowledge shared by audioXpress experts.
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