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Ed Okorn Joins G.R.A.S Sound & Vibration as General Manager for North America
April 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Ed Okorn Joins G.R.A.S Sound & Vibration as General Manager for North America

G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration announced the appointment of Ed Okorn as General Manager for North America. The world-renowned manufacturer of high-quality measurement microphones and related acoustic equipment, based in Denmark, hopes to expand their market share in North America and strengthen business relationships with clients and technology partners in the region.
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FaitalPRO Expands Range of Pro Audio Coaxial Loudspeakers
April 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

FaitalPRO Expands Range of Pro Audio Coaxial Loudspeakers

Apart from several new woofers and compression drivers, Italian pro audio manufacturer FaitalPRO, introduced two new full range coaxial speakers at ProLight+Sound 2017. The new 10HX230 and 12HX230 coaxial drivers stand next to the also recently added 8XH230 8" coaxial model, which expanded the brand's catalogue. FaitalPRO expects these new coaxial configurations to inspire designers to build smaller, lighter, high-quality speakers for stage and touring applications.
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Point Source Audio to Showcase Expanded Line of Patented Intercom Headsets at 2017 NAB Show
April 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Point Source Audio to Showcase Expanded Line of Patented Intercom Headsets at 2017 NAB Show

Point Source Audio (PSA) announced an expansion of its line of patented in-ear headsets to include a new slimmer, lighter condenser microphone model, the CM-i5, that will be unveiled at the 2017 NAB Show. Designed for clarity and all-day wearing comfort, the CM-i line is a series of modular in-ear headsets offering a combination of optimized in-ear performance, lightweight comfort and earphone modularity, ideal for broadcast teams from directors to camera operators.
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Symphonica Acoustic Speaker for Smartphones Launched on Kickstarter Fulfilling Vision of Late Inventor
April 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Symphonica Acoustic Speaker for Smartphones Launched on Kickstarter Fulfilling Vision of Late Inventor

A wood speaker that naturally amplifies and enhances sound of iOS/Android smartphones without requiring electricity. That was the vision of inventor Freddie Kwoh, now being promoted on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, also signalling the launch of the new lifestyle brand Symphonica SoundWorks, now lead by a small passionate team of enthusiasts looking to breathe new life into the world of consumer audio.
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FaitalPRO Announces Two New HF Compression Drivers with Improved Performance and Reduced Weight
April 11, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

FaitalPRO Announces Two New HF Compression Drivers with Improved Performance and Reduced Weight

Always paying attention to the needs of audio manufacturers in an increasingly competitive landscape, FaitalPRO expanded its already extensive range of professional drivers, with two excellent new compression drivers. The two new products announced at Prolight+Sound 2017 implement a ferrite magnet (HF111) and a neodymium magnet (HF142), both offering superior performance and benefits in terms of reduced dimensions and weight.
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Fortemedia Introduces Low-Power iM501 Voice Processor for Wearables and Smart Home Applications
April 11, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Fortemedia Introduces Low-Power iM501 Voice Processor for Wearables and Smart Home Applications

Voice processing has become one of the indispensable technologies on smart home and wearable devices. Precise and prompt voice command recognition, along with minimizing power consumption are key for these applications. Small array microphone and voice acoustic processing technology specialists, Fortemedia introduced its new iM501 voice processor, embedding a high-end Tensilica HiFi Mini DSP core, and providing a best-in-class solution for always-on voice detection with low power consumption.
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3PASS flex: New Background Noise Simulation System for Multi-Microphone Arrangements
April 11, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

3PASS flex: New Background Noise Simulation System for Multi-Microphone Arrangements

3PASS flex is HEAD acoustics new simulation system for measuring speech quality performance in the presence of background noise. It is particularly suited for testing multi-microphone systems, microphone arrays or beamforming microphones in real world conditions where multi-point noise simulation with flexible microphone and loudspeaker arrays is required. 3PASS flex reproduces any previously recorded sound field at distinct microphone positions, representative of typical use cases.
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Top 10 Things to Experience at AXPONA, April 21-23
April 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Top 10 Things to Experience at AXPONA, April 21-23

Now in its 8th year AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) continues to entice audiophiles, music lovers, musicians and seasoned audio experts looking to enhance their Listening Room, Media Room, and Office with the latest technology from stereo systems, home audio speakers, headphones, turntables and much more. The show, which returns to the Westin Hotel in Rosemont, April 21-23, will feature 400 exhibitors and offers attendees the enviable opportunity to touch, test, and shop the newest gadgets in high-end consumer audio products.
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Genelec Updates Popular Monitors with New SMPS Power Supplies and Class-D Modules
April 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Updates Popular Monitors with New SMPS Power Supplies and Class-D Modules

Genelec announced major upgrades that deliver a completely new level of performance to some of its most popular studio monitors and compact speakers. Six of Genelec’s most popular models are about to become more powerful, lighter in weight and even greener, as a number of major upgrades are rolled out, including a switch to more efficient and better-quality Class D amplification.
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Optocore Presents New Compact SFX7 Network Interface Controller
April 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Optocore Presents New Compact SFX7 Network Interface Controller

Optocore has announced the release of a complete network solution suitable for all manufacturers and professional integration clients. Formally launched at Prolight+Sound 2017 in Frankfurt, the new compact SFX7 module was designed by Optocore to be built into third party product boards - including networked speakers - and will offer maximum flexibility, interoperability and integration — all on fibre, and fully IP-based.
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