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GSMA Mobile World Congress Americas in Partnership with CTIA Coming to San Francisco, CA
July 22, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

GSMA Mobile World Congress Americas in Partnership with CTIA Coming to San Francisco, CA

The 2017 GSMA Mobile World Congress Americas, promoted in partnership with CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association), is the new mobile industry event, following the overwhelming success of its Barcelona annual trade-show. Under the theme “The Tech Element”, Mobile World Congress Americas will be held September 12-14, 2017 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
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3rd AES International Conference On Sound Reinforcement — Open Air Venues
July 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

3rd AES International Conference On Sound Reinforcement — Open Air Venues

The 3rd AES International Conference On Sound Reinforcement — Open Air Venues, will take place in Struer, Denmark, from August 30 to September 2. This conference on sound reinforcement is a follow-up to the AES 2015 conference in Montreal and will focus on sound reinforcement in the open air. Live performances will demonstrate the most advanced and up-to-date sound systems operated by renowned sound engineers on an outdoor stage.
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d&b audiotechnik Announces Management Changes in the Americas
July 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

d&b audiotechnik Announces Management Changes in the Americas

Colin Beveridge, CEO of d&b Corporation since its inception in the mid 1990s has transferred his responsibilities for d&b audiotechnik in the Americas to the next generation as part of a planned retirement. Following the transition Beveridge will remain on board as Senior Strategic Advisor for the management team in the Americas and company headquarters in Backnang, Germany - a welcome sign of his continued commitment to d&b.
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Peavey Introduces PVXp DSP Powered Series with Advanced Digital Signal Processing
July 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Peavey Introduces PVXp DSP Powered Series with Advanced Digital Signal Processing

For musicians longing for a reliable PA, bars with DJs, or a contractor needing a flexible, flyable speaker for a variety of installations, the new PVXp DSP powered enclosures from Peavey Electronics are a nice example of how manufacturers continue to optimize the successful concept of injection-molded plastic enclosures. Offering ADSP (Advanced Digital Signal Processing) technology, a larger box for better bass, and more power, the PVXp DSP series takes the standard PA to the next level.
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Riedel to Acquire Majority Stake in Vienna-Based Antenna Company PIDSO
July 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Riedel to Acquire Majority Stake in Vienna-Based Antenna Company PIDSO

Riedel Communications has brought on board a powerful new center of expertise through a partnership with PIDSO, a leading manufacturer of innovative and lightweight antennas and antenna systems based in Vienna. With the deal, Riedel assumes a majority financial position in PIDSO, accelerating development of solutions that leverage PIDSO antenna systems with Riedel's industry-leading family of communications systems.
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Audio-Technica Starts Shipping ATH-DSR9BT Pure Digital Drive Bluetooth Headphones
July 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Starts Shipping ATH-DSR9BT Pure Digital Drive Bluetooth Headphones

Audio-Technica is now shipping its ATH-DSR9BT Wireless Headphones with Pure Digital Drive technology. Winner of a CES 2017 Innovation award, the ATH-DSR9BT is one of the first headphones with Bluetooth wireless technology to employ Audio-Technica's new Pure Digital Drive system, which keeps the audio signal completely digital from source to driver to offer a new level in sound quality.
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HMS II.3 Artificial Head Measurement System Supports Super-Wideband Testing
July 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

HMS II.3 Artificial Head Measurement System Supports Super-Wideband Testing

HEAD acoustics announced that its HMS II.3 Artificial Head measurement system is able to transmit real speech equalized up to almost 20 kHz. According to the German company, the HMS II.3 Artificial Head, designed for measurement of close to-the-ear transducers, such as handsets, headsets, headphones, hearing protectors and hearing aids, is perfectly suited for testing the upcoming generation of VoLTE mobile phones, among many other applications that require super-wideband capabilities.
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Global Smart Speaker Market Forecast to Grow at 50% CAGR from 2017 to 2024
July 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Global Smart Speaker Market Forecast to Grow at 50% CAGR from 2017 to 2024

According to Global Market Insights, the global market for Smart Speakers represented over USD 400 million in 2016 and is predicted to grow at an estimated CAGR of over 50% from 2017 to 2024. The market research company says Internet of things (IoT) is expected to be a major factor driving growth. "The rising penetration of the Internet has extended to everyday applications and has increased the consumer demand for smart devices that offer a wide range of functions," they state.
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Bluetooth SIG Adds Mesh Networking Capability to Standard BLE Ecosystem
July 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Bluetooth SIG Adds Mesh Networking Capability to Standard BLE Ecosystem

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced that the wireless connectivity global standard now supports mesh networking. This enables many-to-many (m:m) device communications and is optimized for creating large-scale device networks, ideally suited for building automation, sensor networks and smart home solutions where tens, hundreds, or thousands of devices need to reliably and securely communicate with one another.
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Ultrasone Announces SIRIUS aptX Bluetooth Adapter to Transform Conventional Headphones to Wireless
July 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Ultrasone Announces SIRIUS aptX Bluetooth Adapter to Transform Conventional Headphones to Wireless

Now, there's an original approach to wireless! Instead of forcing happy users of its standard headphones to buy a new Bluetooth model, German company Ultrasone designed the SIRIUS aptX Bluetooth adapter. This ultra compact Bluetooth adapter can be simply attached to any Ultrasone Performance headphone series model, converting standard wired headphones into a wireless Bluetooth headset, complete with microphone.
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