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California Audio Show Promises More Memorable Experiences for 2018
May 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

California Audio Show Promises More Memorable Experiences for 2018

The California Audio Show (CAS), produced by DAGOGO, is entering its eighth year in 2018 and will take place once again at the Hilton Oakland, July 27-29, 2018. Response of the 2017 CAS from exhibitors and attendees have been overwhelmingly positive. Exhibitors reported unprecedented attendance in each room and Attendees reported extended listening time in Exhibits. It is now apparent what small shows like the CAS can contribute to the health of the audio industry.
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Bose Introduces BOSEbuild Build-It-Yourself Bluetooth Headphones for Kids
May 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Introduces BOSEbuild Build-It-Yourself Bluetooth Headphones for Kids

Following the introduction in 2016 of the BOSEbuild Speaker Cube, a complete kit that lets kids explore the science of sound, Bose announced its second BOSEbuild product. The BOSEbuild collection is now expanded with a set of “build-it-yourself” Bluetooth headphones. It’s a complete kit that provides kids - and anyone else - with a fun and interactive way to explore putting together a pair of high-quality headphones.
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Universal Audio Announces UAD-2 Live Rack MADI Effects Processor
May 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Universal Audio Announces UAD-2 Live Rack MADI Effects Processor

Universal Audio announced UAD-2 Live Rack, a robust 16-channel MADI effects processor that allows live sound engineers to craft studio-quality mixes using Realtime UAD Processing and UAD plug-ins — including Antares Auto-Tune Realtime, genuine Teletronix LA‑2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, and more — right out of the box. Built to withstand the rigors of live sound, users can chain up to four UAD-2 Live Rack units for up to 64 channels of MADI signal processing.
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Sennheiser Introduces CX SPORT In-ear Bluetooth Headphones
May 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Introduces CX SPORT In-ear Bluetooth Headphones

It might be surprising, but Sennheiser has finally announced its first wireless headphones in the sports category. The German brand has remained indifferent to one of the fastest growing active lifestyle product categories where wireless has proven extremely popular. Now, Sennheiser introduced the CX SPORT in-ear Bluetooth headphones, combining the freedom of wireless listening in an ultra-lightweight, splash- and sweat-resistant design with quality sound.
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27% of U.S. Broadband Households Own at Least One Smart Speaker
May 18, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

27% of U.S. Broadband Households Own at Least One Smart Speaker

Parks Associates' new report "Global Connected Living Outlook: Expanding IoT Momentum" reports 27% of U.S. broadband households own at least one smart speaker, and that nearly 40% of consumers planning to purchase a smart home device find interoperability with either Amazon or Google personal assistants is important. Parks Associates's research on Home Security also reveals that 75% of home security installations in 2017 included smart control features.
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Chord Electronics Hugo TT 2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier Unveiled at High End 2018
May 18, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Chord Electronics Hugo TT 2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier Unveiled at High End 2018

It was one of the most well-attended press conferences in the first day of the High End Munich 2018 show, and for a good reason. Chord Electronics had already teased the market with the announcement that it would introduce a successor for the powerful and versatile Hugo Table-Top (TT) launched in 2015. With the new Hugo TT 2, the design received an extensive upgrade inside and out, achieving even better performance and value, since it can now be used with more headphones, and even to power loudspeakers!
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Faital Presents FEM Thermal Model of a Compression Driver at AES Convention in Milan
May 17, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Faital Presents FEM Thermal Model of a Compression Driver at AES Convention in Milan

Milan will host the 144th International AES Convention from May 23-26, and Italian manufacturer of automotive and professional loudspeakers, Faital, will present a new technical report entitled: “FEM thermal model of a compression driver: comparison with experimental results.” The presentation details Faital's successful experiments in developing a predictive model using Finite Element Analysis to improve the design of magnet assemblies in a loudspeaker.
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Audinate Announces Over 400 Products Are Now Dante Domain Manager Ready
May 17, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audinate Announces Over 400 Products Are Now Dante Domain Manager Ready

Audinate announced over 400 Dante-enabled products from top AV manufacturers now feature upgraded firmware that supports Dante Domain Manager. With thousands of products currently supporting Audinate's audio networking technology, manufacturers across nearly every product category have recognized the power of Dante Domain Manager software, and have upgraded their firmware to be compliant.
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McIntosh Announces Luxury Music Streamer and New Flagship CD/SACD Player
May 17, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Announces Luxury Music Streamer and New Flagship CD/SACD Player

McIntosh continues to consistently update its range of reference-level home entertainment source components, this time with two "best-in-class" solutions for high-quality music streaming and CD playback. Keeping up with its 65 years of tradition in the high end audio market, McIntosh announced the MCD600 SACD/CD Player and the MS500 Music Streamer, both retailing for approximately $7,000 USD.
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zplane.development Announces élastiqueAAXtce And Price Reductions
May 16, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

zplane.development Announces élastiqueAAXtce And Price Reductions

Berlin-based audio software specialists zplane.development announced élastiqueAAXtce, a new time manipulation plug-in designed exclusively for Pro Tools. élastiqueAAX and élastiqueAAXtce, now in version 2.1, are now available, with the new tce version as a stripped down version of the already known élastiqueAAX TC/E algorithm option in Pro Tools, with only time-stretching supported.
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