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Travis Launches Improved Travis Touch Translator
August 1, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Travis Launches Improved Travis Touch Translator

From the company behind Travis the Translator, the Travis Blue wireless speaker, and the Volareo music smart speaker, comes a new generation of language translation device. Travis Touch launched in Indiegogo and promises to support 100+ languages in a new more sophisticated device. Having raised 1.8 million USD on their first device by selling 110,000 units globally, Travis now managed to reach its goal of raising 50,000 USD in less than 16 minutes with Travis Touch.
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Control4 Releases Intercom Anywhere Smart Doorbell Solution with Smart Home Integration
August 1, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Control4 Releases Intercom Anywhere Smart Doorbell Solution with Smart Home Integration

Smart home solutions provider Control4 announced the availability of its new Control4 Intercom Anywhere solution, including a new app for iOS and Android mobile devices. With Intercom Anywhere, Control4 homeowners can receive video intercom calls from a Control4 Door Station, enabling them to see and communicate with visitors at the front door or gate, whether they’re home or anywhere in the world. The solution offers peace-of-mind to homeowners, allowing them to talk with anyone at the front door and activate a home automation scene.
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OPPO Introduces VOOC Fast Charging Technology
August 1, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

OPPO Introduces VOOC Fast Charging Technology

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO announced a new critical fast-charging technology for mobile devices, allowing 4x faster charging speed than conventional chargers. OPPO's VOOC technology features a flash charging system that will make a smartphone ready to be used for the working hours of the day after just 30 minutes of charging. Even though OPPO doesn't explain how its VOOC technology relates to the latest USB Power Delivery specifications, the brand's latest smartphones do use a USB-C connector.
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Logitech Acquires Blue Microphones
July 31, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Logitech Acquires Blue Microphones

According to an announcement in Blue's blog page Logitech has agreed to acquire Blue Microphones, the company which evolved from its roots in professional studio microphones to make the popular Snowball USB podcast microphone - sold worldwide on Apple stores - and all sorts of microphones for home studio, web calls, and musician's use. But apart from microphones, Blue is also currently a contender in the headphone space, since it introduced its ambitious active Mo-Fi headphones using custom 50mm drivers, later also evolved into wireless models, addressing the lifestyle segment.
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ALMA International Announces Speaker Builders Workshop for AISE2019
July 31, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

ALMA International Announces Speaker Builders Workshop for AISE2019

As announced during the latest ALMA International Symposium & Expo 2018 (AISE), the Association of Loudspeaker Manufacturing and Acoustics (ALMA) International is moving its annual event to InfoComm in 2019, scheduled for 9-10 June in Orlando, Florida. ALMA is now pleased to announce a key education track for the upcoming AISE2019 (ALMA International Symposium & Expo) focusing on speaker building. More education initiatives and the full program of conferences, panels and tutorials, will be confirmed soon.
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Pioneer Transforms the Wireless In-Car Experience with Flagship AVH-Z9150BT Multimedia Receiver
July 31, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Pioneer Transforms the Wireless In-Car Experience with Flagship AVH-Z9150BT Multimedia Receiver

Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket car audio solutions, announced the launch of the new AVH-Z9150BT multimedia receiver, featuring built-in Wi-Fi wireless connectivity specifically designed to support a cable-free connection between the driver or passenger's smartphone and the receiver. The Pioneer AVH-Z9150BT takes the car infotainment experience to the next level by being the first receiver in Pioneer's lineup to support Apple CarPlay over wired USB and wireless, as well as Wi-Fi Certified Miracast wireless mirroring for selected Android phones.
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RAVENNA Improves Session Description Protocol Features with Release of Latest RAV-2-SAP Converter
July 31, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

RAVENNA Improves Session Description Protocol Features with Release of Latest RAV-2-SAP Converter

A new version of the RAVENNA-to-SAP (RAV-2-SAP) conversion tool has just been released and is available for download from the RAVENNA website. First launched in late 2016, the RAV-2-SAP freeware conversion tool was designed to help connect RAVENNA-networked devices to other AES67 devices by providing a translation service between RAVENNA and SAP announcements to enable the exchange of Session Description Protocol (SDP) data between otherwise incompatible devices. The new release delivers some important new features in addition to some minor bug fixes.
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McDSP Releases NR800 Real-time Noise Reduction Processor
July 30, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

McDSP Releases NR800 Real-time Noise Reduction Processor

McDSP, the software house responsible for of an incredible number of audio processing plug-ins, now announced the release of the NR800 real-time noise reduction processor. This latest plug-in from McDSP is useful for music production, post production, and even live sound since it operates with no internal latency, and doesn’t contaminate the original source material with artifacts such as those found by other noise reduction plug-ins that utilize transform-based processing.
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MAAT Releases Native Loudness Measurement App Designed with Music Creation in Mind
July 30, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

MAAT Releases Native Loudness Measurement App Designed with Music Creation in Mind

MAAT Incorporated announced the release of DROffline MkII, a cross platform application for the background detection of file characteristics, measurement of audio Loudness and dynamics and logging of all parameters. According to the company, the new native utility brings several firsts to the Loudness metering marketplace, and is the only loudness measurement batch processor specifically designed for mastering and music creation in addition to the more traditional broadcast production and post markets.
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ICEpower Announces 200AS1 Amplifier Module Designed for Guitar Amplifiers, Bass Amplifiers and Subwoofers
July 27, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

ICEpower Announces 200AS1 Amplifier Module Designed for Guitar Amplifiers, Bass Amplifiers and Subwoofers

Danish class-D audio amplification specialists ICEpower just announced their new 200AS1 power amplifier, a "rock solid" power module for guitarists and bass players. The 200AS1 is the latest member of ICEpower’s AS series and it was designed with a rock-steady regulated power supply of 300W with universal mains, combined with a 1x 200W (4Ω) class-D power module. Everything manufacturers will need for the latest in musical instrument or subwoofer amplification. The new module is in stock now and ready for purchase.
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