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Exciting and Feature-Rich October 2019 Edition of audioXpress Now Available!
September 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Exciting and Feature-Rich October 2019 Edition of audioXpress Now Available!

The October 2019 edition of audioXpress closely reflects the highly diverse and exciting areas of innovation in the audio industry. There’s a Market Update on Audio Installation, one of the highest growth and most innovative segments in the audio industry, and our report of the 2019 Midwest Audiofest Speaker Design Competition, followed by a review of Bob Cordell’s 2nd Edition book on Designing Audio Power Amplifiers, and an important insight on modern Class-D amplification. We also review the DPA d:vice MMA-A Digital Audio Interface, explain the potential of true 6DoF (six degrees of freedom) audio experiences, how Auralization allows building virtual acoustic models, and so much more!
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Sony Takes True Wireless Noise Cancellation to a New Level with New WF-1000XM3 Earbuds
September 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Takes True Wireless Noise Cancellation to a New Level with New WF-1000XM3 Earbuds

Among the new headphones announced by Sony at IFA 2019, the WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds with noise cancellation are a clear standout, combining the 1000X family’s renowned sound quality with Sony’s Dual Noise Sensor technology and HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e. The wire-free design also offers stable Bluetooth 5 connectivity, comfortable fitting, long-lasting battery life with USB-C quick charging, and Adaptive Sound Control, with customizable touch controls and voice assistant support.
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Marshall Day Acoustics and Sennheiser Announce Integration of AMBEO VR Mic with IRIS Room Acoustics Measurement System
September 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Marshall Day Acoustics and Sennheiser Announce Integration of AMBEO VR Mic with IRIS Room Acoustics Measurement System

At the 2019 International Congress on Acoustics, in Aachen, Germany, Marshall Day Acoustics (MDA) and Sennheiser have announced a collaboration to ensure that the IRIS room acoustics measurement system from MDA will now fully support Sennheiser’s AMBEO VR Mic. This is undoubtedly a new promising field of applications for an Ambisonics microphone and an important impulse response tool for users of the IRIS room acoustics measurement system.
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DSP Concepts TalkTo Audio Voice Capture Technology Enables New Exciting Products at IFA 2019
September 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

DSP Concepts TalkTo Audio Voice Capture Technology Enables New Exciting Products at IFA 2019

Audio processing embedded software provider DSP Concepts announced that it has delivered the industry’s most advanced voice user interface and audio playback technology, resulting in Braun Audio shipping the industry’s first multichannel product with hands-free, far-field voice control for Google Assistant. As anticipated, Braun’s return to the premium audio market was recently confirmed at IFA 2019, resulting from a collaboration with DSP Concepts, Pure, StreamUnlimited, and Karl-Heinz Fink.
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Audio Network Partners with Musiio to Improve Music Search with Artificial Intelligence
September 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Network Partners with Musiio to Improve Music Search with Artificial Intelligence

Audio Network Limited, one of the world’s largest independent creators and publishers of original music for use in film, television, advertising and digital media, decided to partner with Singapore-based startup Musiio to apply the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve customer service and delivery. The music company added an interface to their existing search platform that makes their catalogue of over 170,000 tracks even more discoverable, whilst keeping the human touch that Audio Network has been known for.
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Cambridge Audio Introduces CX Series 2 Audio Components with Updated ESS Sabre DACs
September 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Cambridge Audio Introduces CX Series 2 Audio Components with Updated ESS Sabre DACs

Short after the introduction of the AX series of hi-fi separates, Cambridge Audio surprised with the unveiling of the CX Series 2, a major update to its CX range of hi-fi components. These are two new integrated amplifiers - the CXA61 and CXA81 - featuring exactly the right technology updates, such as the DAC chips and wireless technologies, while keeping prices affordable. Both available from October 2019.
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PMC Introduces New ci140 and ci140sub Slimline Custom Installation Loudspeakers at CEDIA 2019
September 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

PMC Introduces New ci140 and ci140sub Slimline Custom Installation Loudspeakers at CEDIA 2019

The first two models of PMC’s all new custom installation loudspeakers will be unveiled at the CEDIA Expo 2019, aiming to bring the British company’s technology and Hollywood studio audio quality to the custom installation and residential home theater sector. The first two models, the ci140 and ci140sub will be launched at CEDIA 2019 but PMC intends to reinforce the range with the ci30, ci45, ci90slim and ci65 models already in Q1 2020.
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Global Headphone Market Revenue Growth Exceeds 40% in Q2 2019
September 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Global Headphone Market Revenue Growth Exceeds 40% in Q2 2019

Futuresource Consulting just released the latest market update on its dedicated global headphone market research. According to the latest quarterly tracker report from Futuresource, premium headphones continue to capture the imagination of consumers, with global revenues in Q2 2019 growing nearly four times faster than shipments, at 44% year-on-year.
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Libre Wireless Technologies Powers New Generation of Connected Speakers
September 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Libre Wireless Technologies Powers New Generation of Connected Speakers

Libre Wireless Technologies announced that its MAVID low power mic-to-cloud platform is powering the new Hansong miniature portable speaker Microdot XS, a full featured Wi-Fi/Bluetooth audio speaker with far field voice interface featuring Amazon Alexa Built-In. Libre Wireless also announced a broad relationship with German brand Canton across an extensive range of Smart Wireless music streaming multiroom speakers, amps and soundbars, all using Libre’s advanced LibreSync WiFi connectivity modules.
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Jabra Expands Leadership with Elite 75t True Wireless Earbuds
September 9, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Jabra Expands Leadership with Elite 75t True Wireless Earbuds

When Jabra launched its Elite 65t and Elite Active 65t models at CES 2018, benefiting from the company’s expertise in wireless audio and hearing aids, it clearly established a benchmark for true wireless earbuds. This year, at IFA 2019 in Berlin, Jabra introduced the Elite 75t, featuring 50 percent more battery in a 20 percent smaller design, while still offering a premium sound and four-microphone technology for calls, fast USB-C charging, and a customizable music listening experience via the Jabra Sound+ app.
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