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Celestion New A-Type Impulse Responses Available as Digital Downloads
July 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion New A-Type Impulse Responses Available as Digital Downloads

Celestion announces a new addition to their family of digital downloadable impulse responses, the A-Type. The Celestion A-Type represents an unusual kind of guitar speaker; one that offers the celebrated classic British Celestion tone with a bit of an American accent thrown in. The new A-Type Impulse Responses, along with the nine other sets of classic loudspeaker IRs introduced earlier this year, are available for audition and download at Celestion Plus.
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TI Introduces Single-Chip Buck-Boost Battery Charge Controllers Enabling USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Support
July 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

TI Introduces Single-Chip Buck-Boost Battery Charge Controllers Enabling USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Support

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a pair of highly flexible, single-chip buck-boost battery charge controllers for one- to four-cell (1S to 4S) designs. The bq25703A and bq25700A synchronous charge controllers support efficient charging through USB Type-C and other USB ports in end equipment ranging from notebooks and tablets to power banks, and smart home applications.
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Radial Starts Shipping Di-NET DAN-TX and DiNET DAN-RX Dante Enabled Direct Boxes
July 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Radial Starts Shipping Di-NET DAN-TX and DiNET DAN-RX Dante Enabled Direct Boxes

Already previewed at different shows, Radial Engineering announced that the DiNET DAN-TX and DAN-RX, stereo Dante audio converters, are now shipping. The new Dante products signal a significant new commitment from the Canadian company to solving all modern connectivity needs, wireless, networked and long-distance wired. Radial considered carefully all of the engineering aspects for its first AoIP product, while keeping with the company's "problem-solver" tradition.
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MUTEC Launches Empyreal Class Series with New 10 MHz Reference Clock Generator
July 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

MUTEC Launches Empyreal Class Series with New 10 MHz Reference Clock Generator

MUTEC announced its new REF 10 audiophile reference master clock, which is able to generate 10 MHz signals and significantly improve digital playback systems. Engineered around a handcrafted, ultra-low phase noise (i.e. jitter) oven-controlled oscillator (OCXO) made in Germany, the REF 10 delivers industry-leading performance and exceptional sound quality.
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Fulcrum Acoustic Unveils New CCX Subcardioid Coaxial Loudspeaker
July 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Fulcrum Acoustic Unveils New CCX Subcardioid Coaxial Loudspeaker

Fulcrum Acoustic has announced their latest innovative product, the CCX1295 single 12-Inch Subcardioid Coaxial Loudspeaker, expanding its range of high-performance installation solutions. Unlike conventional loudspeakers that trade off low frequency (LF) directional control for compact enclosures, Fulcrum's Passive Cardioid Technology enables the CCX1295 to achieve unprecedented LF/HF control for a product of its size.
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Power Measurements in Service and Quality Assurance with the XL2 Acoustic and Audio Analyzer
July 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Power Measurements in Service and Quality Assurance with the XL2 Acoustic and Audio Analyzer

NTi Audio announced a new functionality for its XL2 Analyzer, reinforcing its use as a professional measuring tool in quality assurance, maintenance, and service. The XL2 can measure power in Watts and dBm allowing it to determine the maximum output power of, for example, an audio amplifier or a headphone output. NTi Audio also confirmed that calibration according to IEC61672-3:2013 is now available for the XL2.
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Yamaha YVC-1000MS Unified Communications Speakerphone Gets Skype for Business Certification
July 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha YVC-1000MS Unified Communications Speakerphone Gets Skype for Business Certification

Yamaha announced that its YVC-1000MS USB speakerphone solution for Unified Communications (UC) in large meeting spaces, engineered with Yamaha's and Revolabs audio technology and expertise, will be available October 2017. The Yamaha YVC-1000MS microphone and speaker system has passed Skype for Business' stringent Certification Version 3 tests, meeting the high standards that define the Skype for Business meeting experience.
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VUE Audiotechnik Launches New h-208 Low-Profile Networked Loudspeaker
July 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

VUE Audiotechnik Launches New h-208 Low-Profile Networked Loudspeaker

VUE Audiotechnik introduced the next addition to its highly acclaimed h-Class family of ultra-high-definition, full-range loudspeaker systems. The h-208 combines a full complement of VUE’s most advanced transducer technologies, with powerful onboard VUEDrive system electronics and amplification, networking control and Dante built-in, into a low-profile configuration ideal for low-ceiling applications where output and fidelity are critical.
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Ultrasone Announces NAOS Ultra-Compact 24bit/192kHz Headphone DAC
July 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Ultrasone Announces NAOS Ultra-Compact 24bit/192kHz Headphone DAC

German headphone manufacturer Ultrasone announced a new miniature high-res DAC especially designed to work with smartphones, tablets and notebooks. The new NAOS 24bit/192kHz High-Res DAC is the first device specially designed for headphones from Ultrasone. The ultra-compact design is supplied with micro USB, USB-C, Lightning and USB-A connectivity, and 3.5mm mini jack output.
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Sennheiser Applauds FCC Ruling on Use of Frequency Spectrum
July 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Applauds FCC Ruling on Use of Frequency Spectrum

Calling the ruling "a victory for customers, manufacturers, owners, and operators of wireless microphone equipment," Sennheiser applauds the decision by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ratify an Order on Reconsideration that affects several key provisions of the guidelines passed in August of 2015, accepting a wide range of suggestions from wireless audio industry manufacturers regarding the available frequency spectrum.
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