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Voice Coil October 2018 Is Here and Ready for the 145th AES NY Convention!
September 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil October 2018 Is Here and Ready for the 145th AES NY Convention!

This edition of Voice Coil highlights all the 145th Audio Engineering Society (AES) International Convention events and sessions of interest for the loudspeaker industry. Mike Klasco offers a unique perspective on Soundbar Audio Signal Processing and provides an updated directory of OEM/ODM contract manufacturers in this field. James Croft reviews a new Controlled Passive Radiator patent awarded to Sonos and Vance Dickason characterizes a 10.75” high-end home audio subwoofer from Wavecor and a new 12” NBR pro sound woofer from B&C Speakers. Now available in print and digital!
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Electro-Voice Adds Bluetooth Audio Streaming to Its ZLX Best-Selling Speaker Family
September 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Electro-Voice Adds Bluetooth Audio Streaming to Its ZLX Best-Selling Speaker Family

Yes. Wireless convenience is now highly recognized even by professionals for some applications. That's why Electro-Voice decided to combine the sound quality of its popular ZLX powered PA speakers - ZLX-12BT and ZLX-15BT - and build on its feature set by adding Bluetooth audio streaming. This means the Electro-Voice ZLX series now also includes two new models, the ZLX-12BT (12-inch 2-way) and ZLX-15BT (15-inch 2-way), both Bluetooth-equipped for audio streaming from any mobile device.
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Crazybaby Launches Crazybaby Air 1S True Wireless Earbuds
September 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Crazybaby Launches Crazybaby Air 1S True Wireless Earbuds

Following the introduction of Air, its popular flagship wireless earbuds, Crazybaby now wants to offer supreme acoustics, connectivity and 3D surround sound, and a reliable Bluetooth connection to music on-the-go with its new Air 1S true wireless model. Coming with a streamlined and ergonomic design, Crazybaby Air 1S aims to offer a comfortable fit, and a robust solution for sport athletes and users with active lifestyles.
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Ross Introduces IGGY AoIP AES67 to MADI Converter at IBC 2018
September 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Ross Introduces IGGY AoIP AES67 to MADI Converter at IBC 2018

Following the introduction of the new NEWT IP Gear series of products at NAB 2018, where Ross offers a simple SMPTE ST2110 compliant IP gateway with audio and video crossbars for I/O routing and more, at the IBC 2018 show in Amsterdam Ross expanded the possibilities on audio-over-IP (AoIP) connectivity with the introduction of IGGY, a clever and very useful AES67 / ST2110 to MADI audio converter box, which is powered over Ethernet and supports for NMOS, EmBER+, Dante/SAP, Livewire+ and DashBoard environments.
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SiriusXM and Pandora Get Together to Create the Largest Audio Entertainment Company in US
September 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

SiriusXM and Pandora Get Together to Create the Largest Audio Entertainment Company in US

Sirius XM Holdings and Pandora Media announced a definitive agreement under which SiriusXM will acquire Pandora in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $3.5 billion. The combination creates the largest audio entertainment company in the US (both services are only available in the US market), with more than $7 billion in expected pro-forma revenue in 2018 and strong, long-term growth opportunities. According to the announcement, both SiriusXM and Pandora brands, products, and services will continue independently.
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Sennheiser and Magic Leap Partner For Spatial Computing Applications
September 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser and Magic Leap Partner For Spatial Computing Applications

Extending its engagement in VR/AR applications, Sennheiser has partnered with spatial computing and mixed reality specialist Magic Leap and joined the “Works with Magic Leap” certification program. This partnership consolidates Sennheiser’s presence and thought leadership in spatial audio as it continues to develop innovative audio tools for spatial audio visionaries and content creators.
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Smart Home Market Will Hit $15.75 Billion by 2023 According to Rethink Technology Research
September 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Smart Home Market Will Hit $15.75 Billion by 2023 According to Rethink Technology Research

Riot, the service of Rethink Technology Research a research and analyst company focusing on IoT, video and wireless, say that the revenues of Smart Hhome as a Service (SHaaS) will rise to $15.75 billion by 2023. The study is entitled “Smart Home as a Service – Awakened from Sleep by a Deep Voice - Forecast to 2023”. The analyst firm confirms Communications Services Providers (CSPs) will need to turn to consumer voice platforms to explore the full potential of the smart home market.
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Mavin Introduces Air-X True Wireless Earbuds with 10 Hour Battery Life and 100ft Connection Based on Qualcomm QCC3026 Platform
September 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Mavin Introduces Air-X True Wireless Earbuds with 10 Hour Battery Life and 100ft Connection Based on Qualcomm QCC3026 Platform

Mavin, a Californian brand of wireless and digital audio solutions, announced the Air-X true wireless earbuds, , which claims to be the first to last 10-hours with one standalone charge, and up to 50 hours with its included charging case. The brand, winners of the German iF Design Award, the Red Dot Design Award and the CES Innovation Product Design Award, implemented Qualcomm’s latest chipset for premium wireless headphones. Air-X is available on Indiegogo with Super Early Bird specials starting at $99 (44% off regular price of $179).
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Solid State Logic System T Mixes Next Generation Audio for EBU-Eurovision
September 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Solid State Logic System T Mixes Next Generation Audio for EBU-Eurovision

At the recent European Championships athletics competition in Berlin (August 7-12), the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) conducted successful trials of a broadcast production environment mixing to both Dolby AC-4 and MPEG-H 7.0.4 channel-based formats with English and French commentary, and English and French Audio Description as object channels, feeding channel direct outputs for an MPEG-H High Order Ambisonic mix simultaneously. Solid State Logic provided a fully IP-based System T solution for the EBU-Eurovision.
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145th Audio Engineering Society New York 2018 Convention. Where The Audio Industry Convenes
September 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

145th Audio Engineering Society New York 2018 Convention. Where The Audio Industry Convenes

This year’s 145th Audio Engineering Society (AES) International Convention is being held once again at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, New York. Dates for the 2018 convention are October 17–20 (October 17–19 for the exhibits). The 145th AES Convention will offer Technical Program presentations, workshops, discussion panels, and more, as well as the year’s largest dedicated professional audio showcase and exhibition. The convention will be once again concurrent with the independent NAB Show New York 2018 event (17-18) in an adjacent exhibition hall.
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