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SoundChip Unveils World’s Lowest Power, Highest Performance Hybrid Noise Cancelling Platform for True Wireless Stereo Headsets
November 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

SoundChip Unveils World’s Lowest Power, Highest Performance Hybrid Noise Cancelling Platform for True Wireless Stereo Headsets

SoundChip, a Swiss-based provider or audio processing solutions, unveiled Aurora – an application-specific, low-power, hybrid noise cancelling platform for next-generation True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets. According to the company, Aurora delivers up to 35dB of class-leading digitally-programmable feed-forward and feedback (hybrid) noise cancelling, as well as a swathe of software-controlled features, including multi-mode noise cancelling, digitally configurable occlusion control, and situational awareness.
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Libre Wireless Technologies Launches “MAVID”, Miniaturized Low Power Integrated Wireless Voice/Audio/IoT Device
November 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Libre Wireless Technologies Launches “MAVID”, Miniaturized Low Power Integrated Wireless Voice/Audio/IoT Device

At a one day industry summit focused on the Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS), Libre Wireless Technologies, announced “MAVID,” an entirely new embedded voice enabled multiprotocol wireless connectivity and IoT platform. This ultra low power and incredibly small new device incorporates a complete hardware and software solution for embedded voice, IoT, audio and wireless connectivity. The new Libre platform will enable OEMs and ODMs to build unique voice-enabled products.
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The+Record Player All-In-One Turntable Entertainment System Reimagined for Today’s Vinyl Enthusiast
November 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

The+Record Player All-In-One Turntable Entertainment System Reimagined for Today’s Vinyl Enthusiast

Fresh off its debut at Munich High End Show in May 2017, and a successfully over-funded Kickstarter campaign, The+Record Player will now make its first North American appearance at New York Audio Show, Nov 10-12, 2017. The all-in-one concept combines elegant design, advanced features and uncompromising audio in a compact package, intended for new vinyl enthusiasts seeking a high quality turntable solution to enjoy their record collection without the cost and complexity of a traditional component system.
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Intel Announces New Development Kit for Far-Field Alexa-Enabled Products
November 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Intel Announces New Development Kit for Far-Field Alexa-Enabled Products

Intel has announced the Intel Speech Enabling Developer Kit, designed for manufacturers and developers to quickly bring new Alexa-enabled products to market. This kit is the first audio front end solution that combines far-field voice processing and "Alexa" wake word detection on a single chip. It is based on a new digital signal processor (DSP) architecture from Intel that enables high-quality voice capture in acoustically challenging environments.
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AverLAB Audio Analyzer by Avermetrics is Now Shipping
November 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

AverLAB Audio Analyzer by Avermetrics is Now Shipping

An innovator in audio and electronic production test systems since 2011, Avermetrics has now begun shipments of its new AverLAB portable audio analyzer, opening a completely new application segment for the company. AverLAB is the first audio analyzer to natively support both Mac and Windows computers and, at just $3000, it offers a level of features and performance that was previously only attainable at triple the price.
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IK Multimedia Releases T-RackS 5 Mixing and Mastering Modular System for Mac/PC
November 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

IK Multimedia Releases T-RackS 5 Mixing and Mastering Modular System for Mac/PC

IK Multimedia announced T-RackS 5, its cutting-edge mixing and mastering system for Mac and PC, is available now. The company calls it "the most powerful modular mix and master system ever," with 4 all-new processors for a total of 38 high-quality modules including a new completely redesigned, resizable interface in a flexible 16-processor series/parallel chain with an unrivaled audio engine, a complete broadcast-ready professional metering section, as well as an album assembly section with multi-format export.
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New Synaptics and NXP Alexa Development Kit Available at Arrow Electronics
November 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New Synaptics and NXP Alexa Development Kit Available at Arrow Electronics

NXP has teamed up with Arrow Electronics, Synaptics and Amazon to develop the Synaptics AudioSmart 2-Mic and NXP Pico i.MX7Dual Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS). This newly available development kit is one of the first to be qualified with production-ready system-on-chip (SoC), voice processor, and the AVS Device SDK. It enables device makers to quickly and cost-effectively integrate Alexa into a fully functioning prototype and then take that work into design for manufacturing and production.
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TDK InvenSense MEMS Microphones Available with Synaptics AudioSmart Solution
November 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

TDK InvenSense MEMS Microphones Available with Synaptics AudioSmart Solution

TDK Corporation showcased a Synaptics AudioSmart solution for voice recognition, using InvenSense high performance MEMS microphones. The ICS-40212 and ICS-40720 analog output and the ICS-41350 PDM digital output MEMS microphones are approved for use with Synaptics AudioSmart Amazon Voice Services (AVS) solution. TDK also announced the worldwide availability of its SmartMotion Platform encompassing 4 unique development kits with multiple sensors.
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Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing Publishes New and Updated Recommendations for Recording Deliverables and Hi-Res Music Production
November 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing Publishes New and Updated Recommendations for Recording Deliverables and Hi-Res Music Production

Reflecting its ongoing mission to educate and offer technical guidelines, the Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing has officially published a new paper titled "Recommendations for Hi-Resolution Music Production"; and an updated version of its historically influential "Recommendations for Delivery of Recorded Music Projects." Always record at 24-bit and 96kHz or better, says the Recording Academy.
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Burning Amp 2017 Will Be The Biggest and Best Ever!
October 31, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Burning Amp 2017 Will Be The Biggest and Best Ever!

Burning Amp, the event for people interested in making or learning about do it yourself audio equipment, auditioning equipment made by others, and attending talks concerning various audio topics, will return November 12 to San Francisco. It is not necessary to bring components to show in order to attend Burning Amp, but admission is free for those who do. So, this is a great opportunity for those whining to show something they’ve made to be auditioned or admired!
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