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Test Bench: Eighteen Sound ND3ST 1.4” Compression Driver
August 5, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Test Bench: Eighteen Sound ND3ST 1.4” Compression Driver

This month’s Test Bench measures Eighteen Sound’s ND3ST 1.4” compression driver in combination with the Eighteen Sound XT1464 60° × 50° horn. The ND3ST 1.4 inch exit Natural Sound neodymium high frequency compression driver has been designed to fulfil very high quality sound reinforcement applications. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, December 2016.
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IK Multimedia’s ARC System 2.5 with New MEMS Microphone is Now Shipping
August 4, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

IK Multimedia’s ARC System 2.5 with New MEMS Microphone is Now Shipping

IK Multimedia confirmed that its ARC System 2.5 with a MEMS microphone is now available for shipping. Version 2.5 of the Advanced Room Correction System combines a new highly accurate MEMS measurement microphone that provides dramatically increased precision, together with an audio correction plug-in for Mac/PC DAWs and employs Audyssey MultEQ XT32 patented technology to greatly improve the audio monitoring accuracy of speakers in any studio or listening room.
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Sennheiser Offers Upgrade Path for 600MHz Wireless Users Following FCC Decision
August 4, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Offers Upgrade Path for 600MHz Wireless Users Following FCC Decision

Sennheiser has announced an attractive trade-in program in the U.S. region following the decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to phase out use of the 600 MHz band for wireless audio over the next few years. For Sennheiser US customers and owners of equipment operating in this range, this is the time to upgrade their wireless equipment. The trade-in program converts non-compliant 600MHz wireless gear into the latest frequency-compliant offerings.
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Nordic Semiconductor Releases Bluetooth 5 Pre-Qualified, Production-Ready Development Solution
August 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Nordic Semiconductor Releases Bluetooth 5 Pre-Qualified, Production-Ready Development Solution

Nordic Semiconductor released its Bluetooth 5 pre-qualified, production-ready development solution for building Bluetooth 5 qualified products using the company's nRF52832 SoC. The solution combines production-ready Bluetooth 5 software - S132 v5.0 SoftDevice and nRF5 SDK v14.0 - enabling developers to design high performance Bluetooth 5-ready products, taking advantage of increased throughput, longer range, advertising extensions and increased broadcast capacity and co-existence.
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Audio Collaborative 2017 - "A Change is Gonna Come"
August 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Collaborative 2017 - "A Change is Gonna Come"

Keeping up with its tradition of combining market research intelligence with insightful industry events, Futuresource Consulting announced the return of its highly successful event dedicated to audio trends, to be hosted at the Ham Yard Hotel in London, November 9, 2017. Audio Collaborative 2017 brings together key industry influencers to discuss the services, hardware and content plays that will shape the future audio landscape.
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Onkyo and Pioneer Electronics Announce Firmware Updates Activating DTS Play-Fi
August 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Onkyo and Pioneer Electronics Announce Firmware Updates Activating DTS Play-Fi

Onkyo and Pioneer Corporation (USA) have announced firmware updates to activate DTS Play-Fi wireless multi-room audio. Products supported include the Onkyo SBT-A500 Network Surround Soundbar System and Onkyo NCP-302 Wireless Network Speaker, as well as Pioneer's MRX-3 Wireless Speaker and FS-EB70 Elite Network Soundbar System. An update for other selected 2017-model Pioneer/Elite products, as well as 2016-model components is due end of September 2017.
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B&K Precision Extends Programmable AC Power Sources up to 3000VA
August 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

B&K Precision Extends Programmable AC Power Sources up to 3000VA

B&K Precision announced a new line of AC power sources that deliver up to 3000VA, principally for product designs that depend on grid power anywhere in the world. In addition to a boost in range from the company's previous line of 1500VA instruments, the new power sources can also serve as a power source for DC and AC+DC product development, and feature amplifier mode to handle complex waveforms. They also can simulate surges and sags, as well as waveform distortions and noise, features that typically come in more-expensive instruments.
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RHC'S StageMASTER Debuts Line Of USB Adapters For Audio Applications
August 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

RHC'S StageMASTER Debuts Line Of USB Adapters For Audio Applications

Life for audio professionals just became easier. StageMASTER, an RHC brand, introduced three brand new USB Record/Play Adapters to its line of audio solutions. These adapters allow to plug analog audio signals - microphone or line level - directly into a computer without the need for additional driver/software installation. Another adapter converts digital audio from a computer directly to balanced analog audio.
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VANA Unveils the Audio Physic Step Plus and Tempo Plus Loudspeakers to US Market
August 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

VANA Unveils the Audio Physic Step Plus and Tempo Plus Loudspeakers to US Market

VANA, Ltd. has announced the availability of the Audio Physic Step plus and Tempo plus loudspeakers in the US market through a carefully selected network of audio retailers. The Step plus is an ultra-high-performance bookshelf speaker and the Tempo plus is a floor-standing speaker utilizing the same midrange and tweeter technologies as the Step plus with low frequency drivers integrated within the enclosure.
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Microchip Launches New SAM Microcontroller 32-bit Families with Extensive Connectivity Interface Options
August 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Launches New SAM Microcontroller 32-bit Families with Extensive Connectivity Interface Options

Microchip just announced its new SAM D5x and E5x MCUs that provide powerful performance and enhanced security features, combining the performance of an ARM Cortex-M4 processor with a Floating Point Unit (FPU). The SAM D5x and SAM E5x 32-bit MCU families offer extensive connectivity interfaces, powerful performance and robust hardware-based security for a wide variety of applications.
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