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Yamaha Strengthens Collaboration With Revolabs with New Dedicated Unified Communications Department
June 12, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Strengthens Collaboration With Revolabs with New Dedicated Unified Communications Department

Yamaha announced its commitment to the unified communications (UC) market with the development of a dedicated UC department. Leveraging the expertise of Revolabs, a subsidiary of Yamaha that will be part of the new department, Yamaha will focus on solutions that enhance communication and continue to develop products that help organizations reach their business goals.
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Edgar van Velzen Named as New beyerdynamic CEO
June 12, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Edgar van Velzen Named as New beyerdynamic CEO

With effect from 1 June 2017, the Administrative Board of beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG has named Dutchman Edgar van Velzen (51) as the company’s new managing director and CEO. Together with Wolfgang Luckhardt (57), long-standing managing director, he is now at the helm of the Heilbronn-based, German audio specialist. Most recently, van Velzen was CEO of Teufel GmbH in Berlin.
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beyerdynamic Launches TG 1000 Wireless System with Dante Digital Network Connectivity
June 12, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

beyerdynamic Launches TG 1000 Wireless System with Dante Digital Network Connectivity

Following its first showing at Prolight+Sound 2017 in Frankfurt, beyerdynamic will present the new version of the TG 1000 digital wireless system at InfoComm 2017 June 14-16 in Orlando, FL Audio (Booth 5775.) This 24-bit complete wireless system now has a Dante interface and can be integrated seamlessly into digital audio networks based on the popular Audinate solution.
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IFA Berlin 2017 with More Exhibitors and More Innovations Than Ever Before
June 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

IFA Berlin 2017 with More Exhibitors and More Innovations Than Ever Before

The International Funkausstellung (or The International Consumer Electronics Show) in Berlin is probably the most important annual event for the consumer electronics industry, introducing new products in time for the most important season of the year for sales. IFA 2016 featured more than 1,800 exhibitors and attracted 240,000 visitors, with the majority of trade visitors coming from outside Germany. The 2016 floor space was already the larger in the show’s history. Expect the 2017 edition to be even larger!...
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Anchor Audio Debuts Battery-Powered, Wireless, Portable Line Array Systems at InfoComm 2017
June 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Anchor Audio Debuts Battery-Powered, Wireless, Portable Line Array Systems at InfoComm 2017

Wireless audio is also gaining ground in professional sound reinforcement applications. Anchor Audio has been developing a complete range of solutions based on its AIR technology, which allows to have complete wireless connectivity between PA units. The company's newest arrival to the Anchor AIR product line – the Bigfoot and Beacon AIR – will debut at the 2017 InfoComm International trade show in Orlando, Florida June 14-16.
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Audinate Unveils Multiple Editions of Dante Domain Manager
June 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Audinate Unveils Multiple Editions of Dante Domain Manager

Demonstrating its commitment to provide AV and IT professionals with comprehensive audio network management for applications of all sizes, Audinate announced that the upcoming Dante Domain Manager platform will be available in three editions: Silver, Gold and Platinum. Audinate will also promote a new Advanced Level Certification Program at Dante AV Networking World, during InfoComm 2017.
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Cypress Announces First Two-port USB-C Controller with Thunderbolt 3 Support
June 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Cypress Announces First Two-port USB-C Controller with Thunderbolt 3 Support

Cypress Semiconductor announced availability of a new USB-C controller with Power Delivery (PD) optimized for Thunderbolt notebook and desktop PCs, as well as docking stations. The EZ-PD CCG5 controller is the industry's first two-port USB-C controller that supports the Thunderbolt alternate mode with Intel's Thunderbolt 3 (Alpine Ridge) controllers. This is a programmable, highly-integrated controller that allows designers to easily add Thunderbolt alternate mode and USB Power Delivery 3.0 to USB-C ports in the PC ecosystem.
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Get the Objective Perspective on Audio with audioXpress July 2017!
June 8, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Get the Objective Perspective on Audio with audioXpress July 2017!

audioXpress continues to combine the best of innovations in audio, audio electronics, and DIY audio every month! In our July 2017 edition, we have two great product reviews of the Earthworks M50 Measurement Microphone and the Benchmark DAC3 HGC Stereo D/A Converter. We visit Hypex Electronics and discuss its Class-D High-Fidelity concept, we interview amplification visionary Pat Quilter and we have two great DIY projects. That and much more now available on print and download.
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OPPO Adds Dolby Vision Support Now Available on New Ultra HD Blu-ray Players
June 8, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

OPPO Adds Dolby Vision Support Now Available on New Ultra HD Blu-ray Players

As promised, OPPO Digital announced that the firmware upgrade that enables the Dolby Vision feature in its UDP-203/UDP-205 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc players is now available on the company's website. This new firmware makes the OPPO UDP-203 and UDP-205 the first Blu-ray Disc players to support Dolby Vision, elevating the players to a whole new level of video performance, apart from the outstanding audio features offered by both models.
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New PBN Audio CX871 Speaker Kit with SEAS Drivers Now Available
June 8, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New PBN Audio CX871 Speaker Kit with SEAS Drivers Now Available

The results for SEAS Fabrikker's intense R&D program keep showing with more applications for the company's new generation high-quality drivers. Recently announced by Danish company PBN Audio, the new CX871 speaker kit features two different SEAS drivers: the H1699-08/06 MR18REX/XF 7” Midrange Coaxial Loudspeaker, and 2x H1208-08 L22RN4X/P 8” Aluminum Cone Woofer. The result was recently presented by Madisound at the LAAS – Los Angeles Audio Show.
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