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Renogy Unveils E.Tunes Splash Proof Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Integrated Solar Panel
August 29, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Renogy Unveils E.Tunes Splash Proof Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Integrated Solar Panel

When it comes to portable speakers, one of the most challenging frontiers remains battery capacity, with consumers expecting light and compact systems to last as long as possible. There have been many improvements in power management, lowering the power on circuits and battery technology itself. But what if a portable speaker was able to harvest its own power from an integrated solar panel? That's what Renogy is proposing with the new E.Tunes Bluetooth Speaker.
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Studio Technologies Releases Model 5401 Dante Master Clock
August 29, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Studio Technologies Releases Model 5401 Dante Master Clock

Studio Technologies has released a Dante Master Clock that provides precise timing signals for applications that utilize Dante Audio-over-Ethernet media networking technology. The Model 5401 implements a high-performance IEEE 1588 precision time protocol (PTP) server, compatible with the requirements of Dante and capable of simultaneously supporting the timing needs of up to hundreds of Dante-compatible devices.
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House Of Marley Positive Vibration 2 Wireless Expands On Wireless Audio Reinforcing Innovation Through Sustainability
August 28, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

House Of Marley Positive Vibration 2 Wireless Expands On Wireless Audio Reinforcing Innovation Through Sustainability

House of Marley launched round two of their sustainable wireless product line, Positive Vibration 2 Wireless, further expanding within the innovative tech and music space. After launching a new wireless in-ear headphone in July, the brand has developed a new on-ear headphone with Bluetooth 4.2, a new 50mm driver, and increased battery capacity for 10 - 12 hour play time, a technological improvement on the brand's successful Positive Vibration style.
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Qualcomm 2017 State of Play Report Now Available
August 28, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm 2017 State of Play Report Now Available

Qualcomm released its 2017 State of Play report. The report based on a survey of 4,000 adult smartphone users in the US and UK conducted by OnePoll, Ltd., helps identify current consumer attitudes and purchase drivers for wireless headphones and speakers. This annual report highlights consumer demand for convenience and quality from personal audio devices.
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Acoustic Geometry Launches New Website
August 25, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Acoustic Geometry Launches New Website

Acoustic Geometry, a company offering acoustic products for a wide range of professional audio, residential and business applications, announces the launch of its new website (www.acousticgeometry.com). One of the main features of the new site is the Product Selector, according to three easy-to-choose categories: Home, Business and Professional. Additionally, the new site incorporates a Room Explorer feature that gives easy access to products in a specific room setting.
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Schertler Expands ARTHUR Modular Mixer with Three New Modules
August 25, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Schertler Expands ARTHUR Modular Mixer with Three New Modules

Schertler Group has released three new modules for ARTHUR, its Format 48 modular mixer that users can configure and build themselves, offering extremely high quality, with all circuits built using single, discrete Class-A electronic components and pure high-voltage DC-amps. The new Multiple In, Subgroup and Spring (reverb) modules have been designed for seamless integration into the existing range of input and output units, offering greater flexibility and more efficient workflow.
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Sonifex Introduces AVN-PXH12 2x12 Channel Mix Monitor and AoIP Portal
August 25, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sonifex Introduces AVN-PXH12 2x12 Channel Mix Monitor and AoIP Portal

In the ‘new’ world of AoIP, imagine the situation where every audio network has hundreds of inputs from multiple sources streaming to multiple destinations. How can you check and monitor so many AoIP audio sources easily? The new Sonifex AVN-PXH12 can simply and effectively simultaneously monitor and mix up to 24 AES67 AoIP sources in a compact 1U rack to a speaker/headphone combination in a quick and intuitive way.
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Download Now Your Voice Coil September 2017 Issue!
August 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Download Now Your Voice Coil September 2017 Issue!

In the September 2017 edition of Voice Coil, read about the new Klippel Analyzer 3 (KA3), launched to coincide with the year the German company celebrates its 20th anniversary. Also, read about a surprising speaker design recently patented by Harman and learn about "Acoustic Methods of Microphone Calibration" from the experts at PCB Piezotronics. In Test Bench, there's a 3” midrange dome driver from Volt Loudspeakers and a new 10” subwoofer from Scan-Speak. Now available.
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Dirac Research to Make its CEDIA Debut with Presentation on the Future of Audio Room Correction Technology
August 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Research to Make its CEDIA Debut with Presentation on the Future of Audio Room Correction Technology

First-time exhibitor Dirac Research will host a 90-minute presentation on recent developments in room correction technology and unveil its newest product innovation – Mobile Dirac Live at CEDIA 2017 in San Diego, CA. The Swedish company, responding to growing demand from industry professionals and potential partners, will explain the latest advancements in room correction technologies and recent developments in the field.
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Phonak Releases Bluetooth Hearing Aid That Connects Directly to Any Cell Phone and TV
August 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Phonak Releases Bluetooth Hearing Aid That Connects Directly to Any Cell Phone and TV

Phonak Audéo B-Direct is the world's first Bluetooth hearing aid that directly connects to any to any Bluetooth-enabled cell phone. The new hearing aid is the first product to make use of Sonova’s revolutionary SWORD chip and wireless radio technology. Truly hands-free, the new Phonak Audéo B-Direct allows hearing aid wearers to have phone conversations or stream TV through their hearing aids and delivers excellent sound quality thanks to the proven Belong platform and AutoSense OS.
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