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M-Audio Announces New and Improved BX D3 Series Monitors
June 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

M-Audio Announces New and Improved BX D3 Series Monitors

M-Audio, now part of inMusic brands, announced two new compact nearfield active studio monitors, which represent an effort to improve on the previous generation while maintaining very affordable prices. The new BX5 D3 and BX8 D3 are not exactly "reference" monitors and much less "high-quality" but, as the previous D2 generation already has proven, allow very decent results for musicians and home studios, in a very competitive market segment.
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Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2017 Edition Now Online!
June 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2017 Edition Now Online!

Our annual Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook (LIS 2017) edition is now available in print and online. In the best tradition of the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook, the 2017 edition contains so much more than the listings. Combining the editorial resources of our monthly publications, audioXpress and Voice Coil, LIS 2017 contains cutting-ege articles from some of the finest industry leaders, Q&As on trending industry topics, and annual industry reports about the state of the industry.
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New Cadence Virtuoso System Design Platform Provides Seamless Design Flow Between IC, Package and Board
June 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New Cadence Virtuoso System Design Platform Provides Seamless Design Flow Between IC, Package and Board

Cadence Design Systems announced the Cadence Virtuoso System Design Platform, a formal, streamlined and automated co-design and verification flow between the Cadence Virtuoso platform and Allegro PCB design and Sigrity modelling technologies. This higher level of integration enables engineers to design concurrently across the chip, package and board, automating what has until now been a manual process to minimize errors and save time.
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LG Sophisticated Dolby Atmos and High Resolution Audio Soundbar Now Available
June 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

LG Sophisticated Dolby Atmos and High Resolution Audio Soundbar Now Available

LG Electronics launched its new soundbar with Dolby Atmos, 4K pass-through support and High Resolution Audio to enhance the home cinematic experience. The new 2017 LG SJ9 5.1.2 channel High Res Audio soundbar with Dolby Atmos is also launched together with the LG SJ8 4.1 channel version and LG SJ7 "Flex" soundbar with wireless subwoofer, all using technologies that maximize compatibility with premium LG TVs for an enhanced home experience with surround sound capabilities.
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Cypress Announces Highly-Integrated Programmable EZ-PD CCG3PA USB-C Controller with Power Delivery 3.0 and Quick Charge 4.0 Support
June 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Cypress Announces Highly-Integrated Programmable EZ-PD CCG3PA USB-C Controller with Power Delivery 3.0 and Quick Charge 4.0 Support

During Computex 2017, Cypress Semiconductor announced availability of a new USB-C controller with Power Delivery (PD) that streamlines the design of power adapters, chargers, and power banks. The EZ-PD CCG3PA controller supports the PD 3.0 standard with programmable power supply (PPS) and Qualcomm's Quick Charge (QC) 4.0 protocol, which enable new power source product designs to provide an improved fast charging user experience.
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SEAS Announces New FEA18RCZ Prestige Full Range 6.5-Inch Driver
May 30, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

SEAS Announces New FEA18RCZ Prestige Full Range 6.5-Inch Driver

Norwegian speaker designer and manufacturer SEAS Fabrikker is gearing up its new generation drivers, resulting from an extensive R&D effort. Since the company premiered its new full range drive unit in Guangzhou in December 2016, audio designers have been anxiously waiting for news about availability. audioXpress has met the SEAS team at High End Munich 2017 and got the confirmation that the company is now accepting orders for the new H1794-08 FEA18RCZ.
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Cypress Expands Wireless Connectivity Portfolio with New 802.11ac High-Performance Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Combo Solution Solution
May 30, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Cypress Expands Wireless Connectivity Portfolio with New 802.11ac High-Performance Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Combo Solution Solution

During Computex 2017, Cypress Semiconductor announced a new wireless solution that delivers advanced coexistence combining 802.11ac high-performance Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The new highly integrated Cypress CYW4373 solution incorporates a USB 2.0 hub that provides a common WLAN and Bluetooth interface. The combo solution seems to be ideal for connected audio systems.
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Polk Audio MagniFi MAX SR Soundbar Voice-Controlled Wireless Smart Surround Speaker
May 29, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Polk Audio MagniFi MAX SR Soundbar Voice-Controlled Wireless Smart Surround Speaker

Soundbar designs keep getting better and are gaining market share by complementing new-generation 4K UHD flat panel TV's that keep getting larger but don't necessarily have great sound. Soundbars are becoming smart connected speakers, and the centre hub for expanded surround sound systems. Polk Audio is the latest brand to leverage the trend with its MagniFi MAX SR SoundBar, a true 5.1 surround system using patented technology, connecting to wireless surround speakers and Google Home.
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Propellerhead Releases Free Reason 9.5 Update with VST Support
May 29, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Propellerhead Releases Free Reason 9.5 Update with VST Support

As promised back in May 1, Propellerhead Software released Reason 9.5, the newest - free - update to the award-winning Reason music production software. Reason 9.5 introduces VST support, the number-one feature from Reason users. The update introduces new and creative ways to use VST plugins with drag and drop from the browser, allowing CV and audio connections with plugins, direct Player support, and even adding VST plugins in Combinators with Reason’s own devices or Rack Extensions.
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Soundtrap Expands Its Successful Cloud-Based Music and Podcast Recording Platform to Four New Languages in 57 Countries
May 29, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Soundtrap Expands Its Successful Cloud-Based Music and Podcast Recording Platform to Four New Languages in 57 Countries

Soundtrap, the innovative online music and podcast recording platform headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and successfully funded in Silicon Valley, announced that it will make its Consumer and Education solutions available as part of an expansion to four new languages: Spanish, French, German and Swedish, enabling it to reach millions of new users in more than 57 countries. The easy-to-use solution works across iOS, Android, Chromebooks, Mac and Windows.
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