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Audio Engineering Society Celebrates 75th Anniversary at New York 2023 Convention
September 25, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Engineering Society Celebrates 75th Anniversary at New York 2023 Convention

The Audio Engineering Society will celebrate its 75th Anniversary during its eagerly-anticipated AES New York 2023 Convention. The 155th AES Convention takes place as usual at the Jacob Javits Center, October 25–27, again co-located with the NAB Show New York. Full details of the Technical Program and Events are being constantly updated online. Exhibits are open Wednesday to Friday, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Find audioXpress on booth 851.
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DPA Microphones Relocates to Modern Headquarters
September 22, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

DPA Microphones Relocates to Modern Headquarters

DPA Microphones, the Danish manufacturer of high-quality microphones, has opened new headquarters in Kokkedal, Denmark, a convenient suburb of Copenhagen, relocating from the original building in Allerød. The modernized space will put an emphasis on the brand's research and development (R&D) facilities, with significant upgrades and new studio spaces that encourage more creativity. The DPA production plant remains located in Asnæs, Denmark.
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New Luxman L-509Z Flagship Integrated Amplifier
September 22, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

New Luxman L-509Z Flagship Integrated Amplifier

Luxman continues to prepare for 2025, the company’s centennial, with a new top-of-the-line integrated amplifier. In addition to the company's trademark sound quality, the L-509Z incorporates the Luxman Integrated Feedback Engine System (LIFES1.0) in both the power amp and preamp sections. It's also the first with the Luxman Electronically Controlled Ultimate Attenuator-EX (LECUA-EX) volume control. The L-509Z integrated amplifier is available at a suggested retail price of $12,495.
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Avid Expands Pro Tools Workflows with Pro Tools Sketch
September 21, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Avid Expands Pro Tools Workflows with Pro Tools Sketch

Following a presentation at IBC 2023, in Amsterdam, where Avid previewed some breakthrough technologies coming soon to Pro Tools, including a new workflow for mixing Dolby Atmos content, the company announced Pro Tools Sketch, a new expansion for creators. The new Pro Tools Sketch is a clip-based creation tool that expands the desktop software features, enabling musicians to quickly capture new ideas and experiment with arrangements anywhere.
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Garmin Completes Acquisition of JL Audio
September 20, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Garmin Completes Acquisition of JL Audio

As anticipated in early August 2023, Garmin announced it has completed the acquisition of JL Audio, the privately-held US company that designs and manufactures audio solutions including speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and other audio components for marine, aftermarket automotive, powersports, home and RV applications. The acquisition was intended to add premium audio integration solution across a broad range of Garmin markets and products.
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Echo Test + Measurement Announces Enhanced Support for National Instrument's LabVIEW Software
September 20, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Echo Test + Measurement Announces Enhanced Support for National Instrument's LabVIEW Software

Echo Test + Measurement, the manufacturer of the AIO Test System family of modular, soundcard based, audio test hardware, announced enhanced support for National Instrument's LabVIEW software. LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment engineers use to develop automated research, validation, and production test systems. The Enhanced LabVIEW Virtual Instruments is now available, supporting 64-bit LabVIEW 2023.
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Sensory TrulyHandsfree 7.0 Improves Voice Recognition Accuracy
September 18, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Sensory TrulyHandsfree 7.0 Improves Voice Recognition Accuracy

Sensory announced the launch of TrulyHandsfree 7.0, the latest iteration of its groundbreaking voice recognition software for low-power wake words and small command sets. As pioneers in wake word and custom voice assistants, now focusing their efforts in embedded voice and biometric AI technology, Sensory's latest version of TrulyHandsfree improves accuracy, size, and power consumption, all key metrics for the advancement of voice recognition applications.
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High End Society Promotes Finest Audio Show Vienna
September 18, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

High End Society Promotes Finest Audio Show Vienna

The High End Society, promoters of the successful High End Show in Munich, have announced a new regional hi-fi show in Austria to take place November 18-19, 2023. Focused on serving German-speaking audio enthusiasts, Finest Audio Show Vienna intends to meet the demand in these thriving markets. The event will take place at the Austria Center Vienna, a central location in the heart of Vienna, offering an ideal platform for the two-day showcase.
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Consumer Technology Association Confirms CES 2024 Poised for Growth
September 15, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Consumer Technology Association Confirms CES 2024 Poised for Growth

The Consumer Technology Association announced that CES 2024 is thriving and on track to surpass the CES 2023 footprint and number of attendees, exhibitors and global media. CES 2024 will be the largest in-person, independently audited tech event in the world. The trade show participation is now firmly focused on B2B activities creating a major global business gathering for the technology sector. Scheduled for January 9-12 in Las Vegas, registration for CES 2024 is now open.
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Shure Announces Agreement to Acquire Audio Listening and Monitoring Software Company Wavemark Oy
September 15, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Shure Announces Agreement to Acquire Audio Listening and Monitoring Software Company Wavemark Oy

Shure has reached an agreement to acquire Ab Wavemark Oy, a software company that developed products for theater, film, TV, broadcast, and content streaming applications. The acquisition will expand Shure’s professional audio software portfolio. The company from Finland gained recognition for its Wavetool audio monitoring software that detects and solves sound level and RF issues, while its WTAutoMixer is a multichannel gainsharing automatic mixer plug-in with a built-in leveler, compatible with most DAWs.
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