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ANSYS 18.2 Release Enhances Simulation Speed and Accuracy
August 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

ANSYS 18.2 Release Enhances Simulation Speed and Accuracy

ANSYS continues to expand upon its products and platform, and deliver on the Pervasive Engineering Simulation vision, with its latest release of ANSYS 18.2. This update brings increased levels of accuracy, speed and ease-of-use – spurring more engineers to use simulation across every stage of the product lifecycle to design cutting-edge products more efficiently and economically.
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Earphones and Headphones Market to Surpass USD $25bn by 2024
August 23, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Earphones and Headphones Market to Surpass USD $25bn by 2024

According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc., the earphone and headphone market share is set to exceed USD 18.2 billion by 2023 and to exceed $25bn by 2024. Advancements in wireless technologies and the rising adoption of portable devices such as smartphones, mobiles, laptops, and tablets will prominently drive earphones and headphones market size over the coming six years. Global shipments will grow at nearly 4% CAGR estimation, the market research firm predicts.
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Earthquake Sound Introduces New Patented PUMP 12 Passive Radiator Design
August 23, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Earthquake Sound Introduces New Patented PUMP 12 Passive Radiator Design

Earthquake Sound is now promoting its latest patented design, which entails an advanced improvement over the previous patent for the successful Symmetrically Loaded Audio Passive System (S.L.A.P.S.) Radiator. Since its initial appearance in early prototype phase, the new PUMP 12 passive radiator design has been impressing everyone with its ability to increase a subwoofer's SPL up to 6dB. The new PUMP 12 passive radiator module is now available.
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Samson Go Mic Mobile Ultra-Portable Wireless System Now Available
August 23, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Samson Go Mic Mobile Ultra-Portable Wireless System Now Available

Samson Technologies announced the availability of its Go Mic Mobile, the first professional wireless microphone system that connects directly to smartphones without the need for cumbersome adaptors or interfaces. The new wireless system turns a phone into a pro-level video camera capable of capturing audio anywhere, making it the ideal mobile mic for filmmaking, podcasting, live streaming and YouTube production. Available now for $249.99.
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European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Awards 2017-2018 in Audio Categories
August 22, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Awards 2017-2018 in Audio Categories

The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Awards 2017-2018 have been announced. Already listed at www.eisa.eu, the EISA Awards 2017-18 recognize performance and innovation in Consumer Electronics, including audio categories in hi-fidelity, home theater and mobile. This year the awards have a strong European flavor in the higher end home categories, with Japan and Asia in general dominating the home theater items. Exception for a US brand, JBL takes two awards in personal audio.
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DSP Group and LISNR Partner to Create Ultra-low Power Audio-Enabled Data Transmission Solution
August 22, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

DSP Group and LISNR Partner to Create Ultra-low Power Audio-Enabled Data Transmission Solution

Wireless communications chipset specialist, DSP Group and LISNR, a global provider of data-over-audio technology, developed the Audio-D, a solution that supports data-over-audio communication for any device with a speaker or microphone. This solution, based on DSP Group’s DBMD4 Voice SoC and LISNR technology, overcomes device-to-device hardware restraints regarding RF protocols. This enables always-on communication and high level of interoperability while consuming low power.
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Point Source Audio Now Shipping New Microphones with Built-–in Backup
August 22, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Point Source Audio Now Shipping New Microphones with Built-–in Backup

Point Source Audio (PSA), an innovator in miniature microphone technology, has announced it is now shipping the groundbreaking dual element microphones with built-in backup. The CO2-8WL Dual Lavalier Microphone and the EO-8WR Dual Earmount Microphone are patent pending and the world’s first fully redundant microphones with dual factory-matched elements bringing an elegant, small footprint solution to the common need for redundant sound sources.
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FREE white paper, "Quantifying Acoustic Sources Through Sound Power Measurements"
August 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

FREE white paper, "Quantifying Acoustic Sources Through Sound Power Measurements"

Download the FREE white paper, "Quantifying Acoustic Sources Through Sound Power Measurements". Learn how to choose the right sound measurement technique for your testing. Free-field, reverberant field and in-situ testing methods are explained along with the standards for measuring the sound levels of a source.
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Monster and Speak Music Debut “MonsterTalk” Family of Voice-Controlled Headphones
August 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Monster and Speak Music Debut “MonsterTalk” Family of Voice-Controlled Headphones

Monster Products and Speak Music, the voice and AI driven personal music platform, announced the launch of the “MonsterTalk” Family of voice-powered premium headphones. While other headphone manufacturers have implemented voice-assistants that "talk" to users, Monster implemented a fully-featured voice recognition interface, allowing users to literally tell their headphones what music to play, ask for a particular song, artist, genre or playlist.
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Numark Ships New NTX1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable
August 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Numark Ships New NTX1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable

Numark, a leading brand of DJ solutions, announced the immediate availability of its new NTX1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable. The company delivers an impressive new turntable perfectly suited to professional performance, with superior starting torque, 12” aluminum platter and rugged, precision tonearm. The NTX1000 is also an excellent choice for any vinyl enthusiasts looking for a reliable turntable at an affordable price.
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