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RME Updates ADI-2 DAC and RME Babyface Pro Interface with FS Models
November 13, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

RME Updates ADI-2 DAC and RME Babyface Pro Interface with FS Models

German manufacturer RME Audio introduced improved "FS" versions of its ADI-2 DAC and RME Babyface Pro portable audio interface. FS stands for the improved SteadyClock FS, a new technology for synchronization and jitter suppression in digital audio signals using even more efficient filtering, and a design based on a super low jitter reference clock. The new ADI-2 Pro FS also introduces an AKM AK4493 PCM/DSD 768 kHz DAC converter, in a special circuit variant developed by RME engineers.
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Alango Far-Field Voice Enhancement Package Now Available on NXP RT600 Processor
November 13, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Alango Far-Field Voice Enhancement Package Now Available on NXP RT600 Processor

DSP processing software specialist firm, Alango has been working to port the company's Voice Enhancement Package (VEP) to the NXP i.MX RT600 cross-over processor family, which is optimized for 32-bit immersive audio applications combining a high-performance Cadence Tensilica Hi-Fi 4 audio DSP core with a next-generation Cortex-M33 core. VEP is a set of Alango proprietary far-field voice enhancement technologies developed to improve human to machine interaction in a variety of applications.
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Valens In-Vehicle Ultra-High-Speed Connectivity Chipsets Receive CES Innovation Awards Recognition
November 13, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Valens In-Vehicle Ultra-High-Speed Connectivity Chipsets Receive CES Innovation Awards Recognition

Valens, the company behind HDBase-T connectivity, the "de facto" standard adopted in the AV industry, is now pushing the technology for automotive applications since launching its latest VA6000 HDBaseT integrated circuit, combining 1Gbps Ethernet transmission, Audio, Serial Control, and USB over unshielded single twisted pair lower cost cables. The technology was now confirmed a CES 2020 Innovation Awards Honoree.
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Acconeer and Imagimob Combine Radar Technology and Edge AI for Gesture Control Applications
November 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Acconeer and Imagimob Combine Radar Technology and Edge AI for Gesture Control Applications

By combining Edge AI software from Imagimob, a company specializing in artificial intelligence development, with Pulsed Coherent Radar technology from Acconeer, the radar sensor specialists, the two Swedish companies have created an innovative platform for gesture control that is perfect for consumer electronics products. Scheduled to be demonstrated at CES 2020 (January 7-10) in Las Vegas, the solution will be implemented for application with wireless headphones, trained to recognize five hand gestures with high accuracy and close to zero latency.
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CEntrance Ships MixerFace R4B Professional Field Recorder with Stereo Mics
November 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

CEntrance Ships MixerFace R4B Professional Field Recorder with Stereo Mics

CEntrance announced that the MixerFace R4B professional field recording solution is now shipping. The company's mobile recording interface now comes with a pair of XY stereo microphones, PivotMics PM1, and a built-in 24-bit SD card recorder, creating a completely stand-alone, high-end recording device. The new MixerFace R4B retains all the features of parent MixerFace models, including a rechargeable battery, sturdy metal housing, and a tactile user interface, all of which combine to create a perfect mobile solution for remote broadcasting or news gathering, podcasting, and interviews.
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Cutting-Edge Audio Technologies and Trends in audioXpress December 2019
November 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Cutting-Edge Audio Technologies and Trends in audioXpress December 2019

audioXpress December 2019 dives into the latest wireless audio and DSP platforms and solutions in a dedicated Market Update, followed by a review of the latest Audio Precision APx555 B Series audio analyzer. David Logvin shares his experience with the xCORE VocalFusion development platform by XMOS, while Michael Steffes re-confirms a theory that cascaded amplifier + ADC harmonic distortion combine as voltage swings. Christopher Paul explores alternative approaches to the design of a linear current regulator for audio tube amplifiers, Menno van der Veen details an 18 W single-ended valve amplifier using Trans technology, and Richard Honeycutt investigates whether or not swapping out comparable tubes makes any audible difference in a guitar amplifier’s sound. Download your own copy now!
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Dear Reality Releases dearVR PRO 3D Audio VST/AU/AAX Plugin Update Creating a Complete Spatial Audio Solution
November 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dear Reality Releases dearVR PRO 3D Audio VST/AU/AAX Plugin Update Creating a Complete Spatial Audio Solution

Dear Reality and the Plugin Alliance have announced availability of dearVR PRO V1.4.0 — a major multichannel update to Dear Reality’s all- in-one AAX-, AU-, and VST-supporting spatializing solution for 3D audio, extending its state-of-the-art binaural and Ambisonics encoder to support 26 multichannel output formats from 5.0, 7.1.4 to 13.1, intended for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, or MPEG-H content production.
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Erzetich Announces Thalia Handcrafted Dynamic Headphones
November 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Erzetich Announces Thalia Handcrafted Dynamic Headphones

Erzetich is an audio company from Slovenia with a sense for mystique and bold designs, featuring an already respectable portfolio of high end headphones and dedicated electronics. Always featuring unique material choices and a distinct heavy-metal-inspired aesthetics, Erzetich is now launching its lightest dynamic headphones, the Thalia. The first of its kind product from the brand, the new portable headphones are crafted from quality wood and durable metals.
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KRK Systems Introduces Classic 5 Nearfield Studio Monitor
November 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

KRK Systems Introduces Classic 5 Nearfield Studio Monitor

KRK Systems, part of the Gibson family of brands, introduced the Classic 5 Professional Bi-amp Studio Monitors to its renowned family of professional-grade monitor offerings. Incorporating over 30 years of experience in studio monitor design, KRK’s Classic 5 was designed using concepts from the brand’s previous ROKIT lines to deliver the same high-quality mixes that users have come to expect from KRK. The result is a nearfield studio monitor that delivers a balanced and neutral reference for music creation, mixing and mastering.
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House of Marley Introduces Exodus ANC Active Noise Cancellation Headphones with Sustainable Material Design
November 8, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

House of Marley Introduces Exodus ANC Active Noise Cancellation Headphones with Sustainable Material Design

House of Marley, the earth-friendly audio maker, announced the addition of the Exodus ANC to its sustainably designed audio collection as the brand’s first active noise canceling Bluetooth wireless headphones. As the ANC version of House of Marley’s acclaimed Exodus launched earlier this year, the Exodus ANC headphones offer superior comfort and listening experience with a substantially extended quick charge battery life and mindfully sourced materials for a timeless, durable design while making premium headphones more affordable.
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