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Microchip Unveils Next-Generation MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger with Faster Processor and Increased RAM
August 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Unveils Next-Generation MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger with Faster Processor and Increased RAM

Microchip unveiled its next-generation In-Circuit Debugger (ICD), in-circuit programming and debugging development tool. The new MPLAB ICD 4 features a faster processor and increased RAM, achieving up to twice the speed of the previous generation ICD. The new ICD 4 offers a wider voltage range of 1.20 to 5.5V and increased flexibility, supporting all PIC microcontrollers (MCUs) and dsPIC digital signal controllers via MPLAB X IDE.
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Control4 Introduces its New Triad Designer Series In-Ceiling Speaker Line
August 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Control4 Introduces its New Triad Designer Series In-Ceiling Speaker Line

Following its acquisition of Triad Speakers in February 2017, Control4 now launched the new Triad Designer Series, featuring unobtrusive in-ceiling speakers and a subwoofer that deliver rich, full sound from a tiny four-inch, flush-mount speaker grill. Continuing the company tradition of invisible speakers for traditional in-ceiling speakers, the new Triad Designer Series combines high-performance sound and elegant home design.
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Leading macOS and iOS Audio Company Audiofile Engineering Under New Ownership
August 16, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Leading macOS and iOS Audio Company Audiofile Engineering Under New Ownership

Leading music technology company Audiofile Engineering has been acquired by Krekeltronics, a Minnesota-based product development firm. A new team will be resuming development on popular Audiofile products such as Fidelia, Vio, and Audiofile Calc, and has expanded contract product development services to assist with hardware, firmware, software, and integration, partnering with key audio technology and market leaders.
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Optoma Introduces Ultra-Affordable NuForce BE2 Wireless Headphones at Under $50
August 16, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Optoma Introduces Ultra-Affordable NuForce BE2 Wireless Headphones at Under $50

Optoma expanded its popular line of premium wireless headphones with the NuForce BE2 wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphones, the most affordable option yet in the BE family of premium Bluetooth, in-ear headphones. The brand is also introducing the HEM1 single balanced armature and HEM Dynamic headphones to its in-demand HEM lineup of premium, wired in-ear monitors.
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Focusrite Confirms iTrack One Pre Recording Interface Now Available
August 15, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Focusrite Confirms iTrack One Pre Recording Interface Now Available

Announced earlier in 2017, British company Focusrite confirmed its new compact recording interface has now received Apple's MFi certification and is now available. The iTrack One Pre is an elegant and compact portable audio interface, combining a mic preamp and guitar input, designed for recording high-resolution audio directly to an iPhone or iPad without the need for external power. With a micro-suction base, iTrack One Pre will stick on any flat surface without moving, inviting users to record their tracks while on the go.
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IK Multimedia Announces New iRig Mic HD 2 Handheld 24/96 Recording Microphone
August 15, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

IK Multimedia Announces New iRig Mic HD 2 Handheld 24/96 Recording Microphone

IK Multimedia announced iRig Mic HD 2, a handheld, high-resolution USB digital microphone for iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC. Ideal for recording vocals, interviews, podcasts, instruments and more, the new iRig Mic HD 2 combines an improved condenser capsule in a handheld microphone with integrated headphone output and a USB interface, supporting high resolution audio recording with improved 24-bit/96kHz converters.
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Redesigned Mackie Thump Series Introduces Bluetooth Features for Portable PA Applications
August 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Redesigned Mackie Thump Series Introduces Bluetooth Features for Portable PA Applications

Mackie launched the completely redesigned Thump Series Powered Loudspeakers, now with five models. The new Thump Series delivers more power and configuration options than ever before at an affordable price, plus a host of convenient features like advanced digital mixers, speaker modes and much more. Totally new for the Thump Series are two Thump Boosted models, the 12" Thump12BST and 15" Thump15BST featuring wireless Bluetooth control, streaming, and linking capabilities.
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Explore the Power of Powersoft's Armonía 2.10 Software Platform
August 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Explore the Power of Powersoft's Armonía 2.10 Software Platform

Powersoft not only designs and manufactures some of the most powerful and sophisticated audio amplifiers available, it also provides its Armonía software, a powerful control and monitoring platform. So powerful indeed that the Italian company struggles to explain everything the software can do and train its users. To complement the recent introduction of Armonía 2.10, Powersoft created a new series of instructional videos, explaining the new features, including the new Smaart integration.
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Your Speaker Focus Edition of audioXpress Is Now Served!
August 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Your Speaker Focus Edition of audioXpress Is Now Served!

Our Speaker Focus edition offers a review of the two new SB Acoustics Speaker Kits, while Don Keele, Jr., reminds us of how things evolved, revisiting an EV 30W subwoofer project, and we interviewed Zoltán Bay, creator of the revolutionary Bay Radial Speaker! The September 2017 edition also features two great DIY projects: The Thinman Speaker by Ken Bird and a Hybrid Electrostatic Speaker with Tailored Dispersion by Charlie Mimbs.
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Qualcomm Adds Support for DTS Virtual:X Technology on MAPX Audio System-on-Chip Platform
August 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm Adds Support for DTS Virtual:X Technology on MAPX Audio System-on-Chip Platform

Qualcomm announced that its MAPX audio SoC family now supports DTS Virtual:X immersive sound post processing. This next-generation technology is designed to translate any input source, from stereo to 11.1-channel content, into a format that can play back on a traditional 5.1, 3.1 or 2.1 speaker setup, including soundbars, which help deliver a compelling immersive listening experience for consumers without the need for height speakers.
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