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SOUNDBOKS Ridiculously Large Portable Bluetooth Speaker Powered by Merus Audio eximo Amplifier Technology
September 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

SOUNDBOKS Ridiculously Large Portable Bluetooth Speaker Powered by Merus Audio eximo Amplifier Technology

Here's an interesting story both from the loudspeaker design and marketing perspective. Copenhagen, Denmark-based SOUNDBOKS recently released a follow-up version of their "popular party speaker", known among music festival participants and other party goers as “The loudest battery-powered speaker.” Among other improvements, the updated version features two Merus Audio MA12070P amplifier ICs, allowing higher power and longer battery life.
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New Meyer Sound Bluehorn Monitor System Provides Phase Accuracy from 25 Hz to 20 kHz on Large-Format Loudspeakers
September 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New Meyer Sound Bluehorn Monitor System Provides Phase Accuracy from 25 Hz to 20 kHz on Large-Format Loudspeakers

Meyer Sound unveiled its new Bluehorn System development, which the company is now starting to commercialize as complete monitor systems for critical applications. The product of more than six years of intensive research, Bluehorn applies advanced proprietary algorithms to cancel out the non-linearities inherent in all mechanical transducers and loudspeaker cabinets, resulting in flat amplitude and phase response from 25 Hz to 20 kHz in a large-format loudspeaker.
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MaxLinear Presents Breakthrough AirPHY Multi-Gigabit Wireless Technology
September 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

MaxLinear Presents Breakthrough AirPHY Multi-Gigabit Wireless Technology

MaxLinear, a leading provider of radio frequency (RF), analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the connected home, wired and wireless infrastructure, announced its AirPHY technology that enables data to be transferred wirelessly through typical building materials with an aggregate throughput of up to 2.5 Gbps. Presented at IBC 2017, AirPHY technology promises the delivery of multi-Gigabit data rates through concrete walls and non-metallic barriers up to 12-inches thick.
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FABRIQ Chorus Speaker offers Voice Activated Alexa Service with Multi-room Connectivity
September 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

FABRIQ Chorus Speaker offers Voice Activated Alexa Service with Multi-room Connectivity

FABRIQ unveiled the next generation of its Alexa-enabled, multi-room speaker. Named Chorus, the smart speaker combines the voice activated Alexa service powered by far-field voice recognition with high-quality sound and multi-room connectivity. The development was once again based on Linkplay's AVS platform, which uses Conexant’s microphone solutions and Sensory’s voice awake technology.
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Greenwave Systems Incorporates DSP Group ULE and SmartVoice Solution into its AXON Platform
September 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Greenwave Systems Incorporates DSP Group ULE and SmartVoice Solution into its AXON Platform

During the IBC 2017 show in Amsterdam, Internet of Things (IoT) services provider Greenwave Systems introduced the Philio-Tech voice assistant, which is powered by DSP Group’s ULE and SmartVoice technologies. Philio’s Voice Assistant unique battery operated device uses Greenwave Systems platform to enable voice queries and two-way voice, to power home automation services, real-time communications, and network connectivity.
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Focusrite Announces RedNet X2P Dante Audio Interface
September 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Focusrite Announces RedNet X2P Dante Audio Interface

The new Focusrite RedNet X2P is a compact, robust 2x2 Dante audio interface featuring two Red Evolution mic preamps, stereo line out and a stereo headphone amplifier. The RedNet X2P quickly adds I/O to any Focusrite Red or RedNet interfaces or any Audinate Dante audio-over-IP system, and power, audio and remote control are supplied using a single Ethernet cable. A local input mixer allows 'more me' monitoring control, while a control lockout ensures settings remain unchanged when used remotely.
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Sennheiser Launches “AMBEO for VR” Interoperability Partnership Program
September 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Launches “AMBEO for VR” Interoperability Partnership Program

At IBC 2017, Sennheiser has officially announced its “AMBEO for VR” Partnership Program, which has been created to ensure seamless interoperable production workflows for VR and AR productions. The program encompasses collaborations with manufacturers of field recorders, VR live cameras and live streaming software, mixing plug-ins and VR platforms. The first participants in the program were revealed at the Amsterdam show.
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Genelec Updates GLM 3 Software with Cloud Services and Reference Levels
September 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Updates GLM 3 Software with Cloud Services and Reference Levels

Genelec announced GLM 3, the latest iteration of its Genelec Loudspeaker Management (GLM) software, now featuring access to continuously updated technology and more complex calculations without the limitations of a locally stored software and the computer CPU. Genelec’s GLM 3 incorporates beta Cloud services and Reference Level listening features.
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InfoComm International is Now the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association
September 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

InfoComm International is Now the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association

InfoComm International has changed its name to the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA). The change was made to reflect a broadening mission to be an industry hub, while also acting as a catalyst for market growth beyond what has been considered traditionally as professional AV. Its North America show, June 2-8 in Las Vegas, will continue to operate under the InfoComm name.
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Genelec Unveils Flagship 7380 Smart Active Subwoofer
September 15, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Unveils Flagship 7380 Smart Active Subwoofer

Genelec introduced its new 7380 Smart Active Subwoofer, which delivers both high SPL and an extended low-distortion LF response in an impressively compact enclosure. The new flagship of the Smart Active Monitoring subwoofer range, the 7380 can be simply and seamlessly integrated into any monitoring system – from stereo to multi-channel, as well as part of a large-scale 3D Immersive setup – yielding a level of performance normally associated with much larger enclosures.
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