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Waves Introduces New SoundGrid DSP Servers and Waves-Optimized Computer
November 14, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Waves Introduces New SoundGrid DSP Servers and Waves-Optimized Computer

As a leading provider of digital signal processing solutions, Waves has been showing the way for the professional audio industry to fully leverage the possibilities of audio networking and distributed audio processing, combining the best of software and hardware to create a fully integrated Waves SoundGrid solution. Now the company introduced three new elements to that architecture with the new SoundGrid Server One-C and Extreme Server-C DSP processing units, and the Waves Axis One, a standardized computer, custom-designed and optimized to run Waves audio applications.
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Naim Audio Introduces Apple AirPlay 2 Support for Siri Voice Control and Multiroom Capabilities to Mu-so Range
November 13, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Naim Audio Introduces Apple AirPlay 2 Support for Siri Voice Control and Multiroom Capabilities to Mu-so Range

The Mu-so range by Naim Audio now supports AirPlay 2. Naim confirmed that the Mu-so Qb (compact all-in-one speaker) update is now available, followed by the Mu-so (full size all-in-one speaker) update. The Naim Uniti range (2018-19 EISA award winner) will update with AirPlay 2 at the end of November 2018. With the updates Naim also confirmed that the Mu-so and Mu-so Qb systems are now available in Magnolia stores across the United States, in addition to Apple Stores.
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Microchip Announces INICnet Technology To Simplify Automotive Infotainment Networking with Support for Ethernet, Audio and Video Over a Single Cable
November 13, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Announces INICnet Technology To Simplify Automotive Infotainment Networking with Support for Ethernet, Audio and Video Over a Single Cable

During Electronica 2018, Microchip announced what the company claims to be the industry’s most efficient automotive infotainment networking solution that supports all data types, including audio, video, control and Ethernet, over a single cable. Intelligent Network Interface Controller networking (INICnet) technology is a synchronous, scalable solution that significantly simplifies building audio and infotainment systems. INICnet coexists with automotive Ethernet, efficiently linking IP-based communication across vehicle domains, and supports digital audio formats with multiple sources and sink.
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Career, Business Strategies, and Professional Development at The 2019 NAMM Show
November 13, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Career, Business Strategies, and Professional Development at The 2019 NAMM Show

As the global crossroads of music, pro audio and event technology industries, The 2019 NAMM Show has announced a suite of professional development opportunities, transformative business know-how and hands-on training available for working and emerging professionals involved in all aspects of the industry. Professionals will have the opportunity to connect with top thought leaders and experience sessions designed to engage, inform and inspire, as well as further their careers against the backdrop of the industry’s global gathering.
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audioXpress December 2018 Addresses Connected Audio Products and Voice Recognition
November 12, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress December 2018 Addresses Connected Audio Products and Voice Recognition

For this last edition of 2018, audioXpress compiled a Voice Market Update that explores some of the latest developments and platforms for voice processing, with contributed articles from world-renowned experts in voice. The December 2018 edition reviews the ZOTL Ultralinear Power Amplifier from Linear Tube Audio; explains how to explore Soviet Germanium Transistors; and measures new SMT Low-Voltage JFETs. This is an edition you don't want to miss.
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Strategy Analytics Updates Global Smart Speaker Report
November 12, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Strategy Analytics Updates Global Smart Speaker Report

Strategy Analytics just announced its Global Smart Speaker Q3 2018 market update, detailing vendor, shipments and installed base market share for the category by region. According to the market research firm, global smart speaker shipments grew nearly 200% year-over-year in Q3 2018 reaching 22.7 million units in the quarter. Amazon remained the top ranked smart speaker brand in the world, followed by Google and the Chinese trio of Alibaba, Baidu and Xiaomi who are all vying for control of their fast growing domestic market.
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MSE Audio Introduces Soundtube STNet Dante-Enabled Outdoor Surface Mount Speakers
November 12, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

MSE Audio Introduces Soundtube STNet Dante-Enabled Outdoor Surface Mount Speakers

MSE Audio, the parent company of SoundTube Entertainment, Soundsphere, dARTS, Phase Technology, Induction Dynamics, SolidDrive and Rockustics, announced the availability of its latest SoundTube Entertainment STNet IPD-SM52-EZ and IPD-SM82-EZ-II speakers, designed to bring Dante-enabled capabilities outdoors. The new STNet speakers can be setup, managed and monitored in real-time through SoundTube software, simply connected with a Dante audio network.
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Chord Electronics Unveils ULTIMA Next-Generation Mono Power Amplifier and Preamplifier
November 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Chord Electronics Unveils ULTIMA Next-Generation Mono Power Amplifier and Preamplifier

With its 30th-anniversary year fast approaching, British manufacturer Chord Electronics has launched ULTIMA, a new state-of-the-art flagship amplifier featuring John Franks’ latest circuit topology, the first all-new design in three decades. The company introduces the ULTIMA mono amplifier and the matching preamp as "the ultimate expression of the finest high-performance, ultra-fast, ultra-high-power amplifier technology available today." The ULTIMA set (pre and 2x mono power amps) is available for £90,000 (approx. $116,000 USD).
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Danish Industry Recognizes Pascal’s Success with Initiative Award 2018
November 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Danish Industry Recognizes Pascal’s Success with Initiative Award 2018

While those in pro audio manufacturing are increasingly aware of Pascal’s rise in becoming a leading provider of amplifier electronics to the industry, the company’s success is also increasingly being recognized throughout the wider business community in its native Denmark. Copenhagen, the capital region of the Confederation of Danish Industry added its Initiative Award 2018 to a succession of recent accolades acknowledging Pascal’s remarkable growth and performance, and organizational and workplace culture.
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14 Industry Leaders Inducted into Consumer Technology Association's CT Hall of Fame 2018
November 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

14 Industry Leaders Inducted into Consumer Technology Association's CT Hall of Fame 2018

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), inducted 14 visionaries into the Consumer Technology (CT) Hall of Fame at its annual awards dinner, held November 7, at Capitale in New York City. CTA created the Hall of Fame in 2000 to honor consumer technology industry pioneers and entrepreneurs. This year’s inductees included John Briesch, who led Sony's launch of the CD; Edgar Villchur, inventor of the acoustic suspension speaker and independent suspension turntable and co-founder of Acoustic Research; and Kathy Gornik and Jim Thiel, founders of Thiel Audio; among others.
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