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Pro Speakers Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2019-2024
April 25, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Pro Speakers Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2019-2024

The global professional speaker market size is expected to reach over $2 billion USD, growing at an annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 3% during 2018­–2024, according to the latest Arizton's "Pro Speakers Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2019-2024" updated research report. The report offers analysis on key market trends per region, product segments, growth drivers, vendor analysis, and market share in terms of unit volumes during the forecast period.
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InfoComm 2019's Emerging Trends Day Will Explore the Technologies and Forces Disrupting the Pro-AV Industry
April 25, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

InfoComm 2019's Emerging Trends Day Will Explore the Technologies and Forces Disrupting the Pro-AV Industry

InfoComm 2019 will host the annual Emerging Trends Day on Tuesday, June 11, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The day's lineup of analysts, integrators, end users, and technologists will examine the forces impacting pro AV, from Internet protocol, to disruptive audio and video, to unified communications and collaboration (UCC) and its impact on how companies work.
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Libre Wireless Technologies Partners with Gigaset to Create New Amazon Alexa Built-In DECT Devices
April 24, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Libre Wireless Technologies Partners with Gigaset to Create New Amazon Alexa Built-In DECT Devices

Leading embedded wireless voice/AI solutions provider Libre Wireless Technologies announced the launch of new voice enabled communications products with Gigaset, Europe’s largest Telco producer and top five in the world. These audio products are industry leading smart communications products featuring Alexa Voice Assistant Built-In that is seamlessly integrated with advanced voice calling features on traditional DECT and PSTN phone systems, combining technology from Libre and DSP Group.
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PMC Demonstrates Unreleased Dolby Atmos Music at High End Munich 2019
April 24, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

PMC Demonstrates Unreleased Dolby Atmos Music at High End Munich 2019

UK loudspeaker manufacturer PMC has deployed its unprecedented access to leading artists, studios and record labels to give visitors at the High End Munich show a unique demonstration of Dolby Atmos music. Among the delights in store for High End visitors is a Dolby Atmos mix of Miles Davis’ certified quadruple platinum jazz album "Kind of Blue," as well as the Grammy Award winning album for Best Original Jazz Composition, "Sketches of Spain," reproduced in immersive audio using PMC's fact fenestria flagship speakers.
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Audioburst Announces Additional Investment and Strategic Partnerships for In-Car Solutions
April 24, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audioburst Announces Additional Investment and Strategic Partnerships for In-Car Solutions

Audioburst announced two new strategic and investment partnerships totaling over $10M USD from Dentsu Inc. and Hyundai Motor Company in conjunction with existing investors. The next-gen voice-search company plans to build unique advertising and in-car voice-based experiences with the two leading brands. Audioburst also announced plans to formally launch in the Japanese market at the end of 2019 with Japanese language capabilities.
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Antelope Audio Introduces Amári 24-bit/384 kHz AD/DA Converter and Headphone Amplifier
April 23, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Antelope Audio Introduces Amári 24-bit/384 kHz AD/DA Converter and Headphone Amplifier

Antelope Audio announced availability of Amári — a reference-grade AD/DA converter capable of 24-bit, 384 kHz conversion and with DSD256 support. Clearly targeted at a more demanding music enthusiast segment, the company says Amári "is most likely the only device on the market that can achieve 138dB dynamic range," thanks to using eight CS43198 DAC chips at its D/A stage. The Amári features an easy-to-use interface and includes a unique headphone membrane weight compensation system with user-selectable output resistance.
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Zumi Systems Introduces Advanced Headphone Measurement Tools
April 23, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Zumi Systems Introduces Advanced Headphone Measurement Tools

Zumi Systems, a company dedicated to the development and manufacturing of audio measurement tools, announced a new range of headphone measurement solutions which the company believes can be a dream tool for development and production operations. All ZUMI products are case specific, highly integrated instruments. The range includes the self-contained HP70 headphone measurement instrument, the EP8 earphone tester, the ZUMI DT70 portable tester for headphone drivers, and a core system board for integration in custom built test fixtures.
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Bowers & Wilkins Announces Formation Suite of Wireless Home Audio Products
April 23, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Bowers & Wilkins Announces Formation Suite of Wireless Home Audio Products

Three years past since the acquisition of Bowers & Wilkins by Silicon Valley investment firm EVA Automation, a year since the opening of its brand new Southwater Research & Engineering (SRE) center in the United Kingdom, and less than six months since the appointment of Gregory Lee as Chief Executive Officer, Bowers & Wilkins announced a completely new family of wireless audio products, directly aimed at a new generation of users for the prestigious brand. Outstanding features include AirPlay 2 compatibility, Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet connections.
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House Of Marley Launches Exodus Sustainably Designed Wireless Over-Ear Headphone
April 22, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

House Of Marley Launches Exodus Sustainably Designed Wireless Over-Ear Headphone

Just in time for Earth Day, eco-friendly audio maker House Of Marley released its FSC certified wood headphone, with Project Marley giving-back platform supporting tree planting efforts. The earth-friendly audio maker released the first product from its 2019 collection with the sustainably designed Exodus over-ear Bluetooth wireless headphones. Uniquely crafted using FSC certified wood, recyclable aluminum and natural leather, the Exodus marks the arrival of the brand's new flagship headphone series, soon to be accompanied by the Exodus ANC this fall.
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Zylia Takes Portable 360-Degree Recording to New Territory With Tablet-Based Control of Its ZM-1 Microphone
April 22, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Zylia Takes Portable 360-Degree Recording to New Territory With Tablet-Based Control of Its ZM-1 Microphone

Making high-resolution 360-degree recording in the field easier than ever, Polish startup Zylia introduced a Windows tablet-compatible version of its control software for the company's ZYLIA ZM-1 spherical microphone. Providing convenient tablet-based control over the ZM-1, a compact 3rd order Ambisonics microphone, gives sound engineers and musicians a lightweight and highly portable solution for capturing immersive audio in any environment.
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