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Legacy to Showcase New VALOR Speaker with Wavelet Digital Processor at RMAF 2017
October 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Legacy to Showcase New VALOR Speaker with Wavelet Digital Processor at RMAF 2017

Legacy Audio will premiere its new VALOR loudspeaker system at the RMAF 2017 show. Powered by an incredible 2750 watts per side, the VALOR is the first speaker to employ Stereo Unfold technology, licensed from Bohmer Audio of Sweden and implemented in the Wavelet Preamp/DAC/Processor. By combining a controlled-directivity front array for the initial wave-launch and a side/rear-firing ambient array, VALOR is said to be able to "reconstruct the natural sequence of sound arrival of the live performance space."
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Cypress Releases PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kit and Supporting PSoC Creator 4.2 IDE
October 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Cypress Releases PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kit and Supporting PSoC Creator 4.2 IDE

Cypress Semiconductor announced its PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kit and PSoC Creator Integrated Design Environment (IDE) software version 4.2 that enable designers to begin innovating with the PSoC 6 microcontroller (MCU) for all connected applications. PSoC BLE 6 is the industry’s lowest power, most flexible MCU with built-in Bluetooth Low Energy wireless connectivity and integrated hardware-based security in a single device.
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Audio Recordings Perpetually Stored on DNA For the First Time
September 30, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Recordings Perpetually Stored on DNA For the First Time

Twist Bioscience, a company dedicated to DNA synthesis, working with Microsoft and University of Washington researchers, announced that they have successfully stored archival-quality audio recordings of two important music performances from the archives of the world-renowned Montreux Jazz Festival. Recordings were encoded and stored in DNA, for the first time. This is the first time DNA has been used as a long-term archival-quality storage medium. The tiny specks of DNA will preserve a part of UNESCO’s Memory of the World Archive, where valuable cultural heritage collections are recorded.
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Harman and Motorola Implement Dirac Panorama Sound for Smartphones
September 29, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Harman and Motorola Implement Dirac Panorama Sound for Smartphones

Home theater quality audio from a smartphone? Yes, it is possible to have an almost fully immersive experience, even from the limited speakers of a smartphone. Add a slightly better speaker, and the experience can be truly amazing, thanks to the Dirac Panorama Sound technology from audio signal processing experts Dirac Research. And now there is a commercial implementation of this mobile surround sound solution, integrated in the JBL Soundboost 2 speaker cover exclusively for Motorola moto z smartphones.
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Newfangled Audio Introduces EQuivocate Auditory Graphic EQ Plug-in
September 29, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Newfangled Audio Introduces EQuivocate Auditory Graphic EQ Plug-in

New York-based audio tools creator Newfangled Audio, announced availability of its new EQuivocate plug-in — entering the EQ fray for free (initially) with a plug-in premiere based on the critical bands of the human ear. Dan Gillespie, a former Eventide DSP engineer, created EQuivocate as the ideal EQ for naturally changing the tone of any sound, ideal for mixing and mastering applications. The plug-in is available through a distribution partnership with Eventide.
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ESI Audiotechnik Introduces MoCo Studio Monitor Volume Controller
September 29, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

ESI Audiotechnik Introduces MoCo Studio Monitor Volume Controller

German company ESI Audiotechnik announced a new fully-passive monitor controller designed to provide perfect playback volume control of studio monitors. MoCo is basically a convenient desktop pad with a big volume knob at the center, surrounded by function buttons and connections in the back panel, offering all the possible options in terms of inputs and outputs. As the German company explains, the design uses no active components that could in any way alter the audio signal.
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Stratasys Introduces Two New Materials to Improve Advanced Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printers
September 29, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Stratasys Introduces Two New Materials to Improve Advanced Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printers

Stratasys announced new material compatibility for its flagship J750 full color, multi-material 3D printing solution, delivering additional functionality and versatility for rapid prototyping and tooling applications. Stratasys new PolyJet Agilus30 rubber-like material and Digital ABS Plus engineering-grade material can now be used with the Stratasys J750 3D printer, expanding the range of applications that designers and manufacturers can 3D print
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Loudspeaker Sourcing Show Attracts More Key Industry Players for 2017 Edition
September 28, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Loudspeaker Sourcing Show Attracts More Key Industry Players for 2017 Edition

The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show, now in its third year, will take place October 16–18, 2017, at the Nansha Grand Hotel, Guangzhou, China. This show is an all-inclusive solution for loudspeaker brand buyers, engineers, and their decision makers to meet directly with qualified loudspeaker factories over the course of this three-day event. A significant number of new manufacturers and industry associations, including the Audio Engineering Society, have already confirmed support to the event.
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Hafler Starts Shipping PH50B and PH60B High Performance Phono Preamps with Balanced Outputs
September 28, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Hafler Starts Shipping PH50B and PH60B High Performance Phono Preamps with Balanced Outputs

Hafler (a division of Radial Engineering) announced that its latest PH50B and PH60B high performance phono preamps are now shipping. The PH50B and PH60B feature both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR outputs for connection to hifi playback systems or pro audio equipment. With the continued resurgence of vinyl production and sales, the PH50B and PH60B help address a growing market for high quality standalone phono stages.
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Oscium Announces iMSO-204x Mixed Signal Oscilloscope with Universal OS Support
September 28, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Oscium Announces iMSO-204x Mixed Signal Oscilloscope with Universal OS Support

Oscium announced the iMSO-204x, that transforms a smartphone, tablet or computer into a mixed signal oscilloscope. This is the first Oscium solution with universal platform support (iOS, Android, PC, Mac). Recognized for the flexibility to work with touch-screen interfaces, Oscium's oscilloscopes have traditionally worked with iOS only but with this new product the company is adding also support for Android, PC and Mac platforms, expanding its appeal on any workbench.
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