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Media Networking Alliance (MNA) and Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) Announce Merger
December 15, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Media Networking Alliance (MNA) and Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) Announce Merger

The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) announced that it is merging with the Media Networking Alliance (MNA) to form a single trade association for promoting IP in the media and entertainment industry. The merger comes after a two-year history of collaboration, and it will enable the organizations to have an even greater impact on the industries they serve. The new joint organization will retain the AIMS name and will be governed by the existing AIMS bylaws.
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RME presents ADI-2 DAC 2-Channel DA Converter for Studio and Audio Enthusiasts
December 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

RME presents ADI-2 DAC 2-Channel DA Converter for Studio and Audio Enthusiasts

German manufacturer RME Audio announced its new ADI-2 DAC, a two-channel high-end digital/analog converter in a 9.5”/1HE housing, featuring outstanding audio quality and a wide range of conversion options. The new ADI-2 DAC is a further development of the renowned ADI-2 Pro AD/DA reference converter, and it is targeted at both studio professionals and audiophiles. Story updated with price info and availability information.
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Audio Precision Enables A2B Multichannel Audio Test
December 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Enables A2B Multichannel Audio Test

Audio Precision announced support for multichannel audio performance testing of A2B systems and components in collaboration with Mentor, a Siemens business. The new software release for APx500 audio analyzers, supports connectivity with Mentor’s A2B Analyzer to deliver closed-loop, multichannel A2B audio testing. Following a technology demonstration at the AES 2017 International Conference on Automotive Audio in San Francisco, the solution is now available.
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Lawo Expands US Staff and Opens New Support & Logistics Hub in New York
December 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Lawo Expands US Staff and Opens New Support & Logistics Hub in New York

Lawo, a German manufacturer and pioneer on IP audio, video and control infrastructure solutions, is once again expanding its US operations, adding personnel and opening a new support and logistics hub in Elmsford, New York. Triple the size and capacity of its previous facility, Lawo’s new hub will serve as warehouse, test facility, training center and East Coast Sales and Support office. Lawo is still hiring.
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100 000th Symbol Landmark for Stardraw Design 7 Library
December 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

100 000th Symbol Landmark for Stardraw Design 7 Library

Stardraw.com, the developer of the popular AV system design and documentation software, announced that a significant milestone has been reached for their unique symbols library: over 100,000 symbols of 34,586 products from 838 manufacturers currently comprise what is the largest, high-quality line-art library available to the professional AV industry from a single source.
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New Juniper Research Report Forecasts Smart Audio Hardware Revenues to Grow by Over 300% in the Next 5 Years
December 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New Juniper Research Report Forecasts Smart Audio Hardware Revenues to Grow by Over 300% in the Next 5 Years

A new report by Juniper Research predicts that revenues from smart audio devices like the Amazon Echo and Sonos One will grow from an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017 to over $10 billion by 2022, as more audio brands integrate voice assistants into their devices. With competition heating up in the smart speaker space, the new research, "Smart Audio Devices: Strategies & Forecasts 2017-2022", looks at Amazon’s main challengers.
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MIPI Alliance Opens Access to MIPI I3C Sensor Interface Specification
December 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

MIPI Alliance Opens Access to MIPI I3C Sensor Interface Specification

The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, announced it is opening access to its sensor interface specification, MIPI I3C. All companies, including those not currently members of MIPI Alliance, may access the MIPI I3C v1.0 specification so they may evaluate the incorporation of the specification into their design applications.
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Audinate Releases Dante IP Core for Xilinx FPGAs
December 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Audinate Releases Dante IP Core for Xilinx FPGAs

Audinate, the developer of Dante media networking technology, has announced the availability of Dante IP Core, a soft IP solution for audio manufacturers. It allows OEMs working with FPGA-based designs to add Dante audio connectivity to AV products at a lower cost and with greater flexibility than ever before. A single FPGA may now host both product software and Dante audio networking.
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Axiim to Showcase Wireless Home Theater Solution For Xbox One And Windows 10 PCs at CES 2018
December 12, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Axiim to Showcase Wireless Home Theater Solution For Xbox One And Windows 10 PCs at CES 2018

Axiim, a designer and manufacturer of wireless audio/video home theater products, announced that it will showcase the first wireless home theater solution designed for Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs, the Axiim Link HD wireless speaker system. All Axiim products leverage the Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association technology that ensures interoperability between member brands.
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Powersoft Announces Snapshot Selector App for X Series Amplifiers
December 12, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Announces Snapshot Selector App for X Series Amplifiers

Powersoft has announced a brand new app for mobile devices, called Snapshot Selector. The free and easy-to-use app, now compatible with Android devices, allows users of Powersoft’s X Series amplifier platforms to instantaneously recall a full slate of saved settings by simply connecting their phone to an amplifier with a USB cable. The app makes the X Series amplifier platforms an even more appealing solution for audio professionals, including in rental environments.
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