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New 3.5mm Jack Interface Lets Smart Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Headsets Run Battery-Free
March 15, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New 3.5mm Jack Interface Lets Smart Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Headsets Run Battery-Free

ams announced the launch of a technology which enables noise-cancelling headsets with a four-pole 3.5mm jack to operate for the first time without a dedicated battery power supply. The new Accessory Communication Interface (ACI), invented by ams, uses a single wire to carry power and bidirectional data as well as digital audio signals, enabling small form factor noise cancellation headsets while offering the flexibility to include sensors, LEDs and displays.
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Thomas Gmeiner Joins USound as Vice President Global Program Management and Business Development
March 15, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Thomas Gmeiner Joins USound as Vice President Global Program Management and Business Development

Austrian manufacturer and supplier of MEMS-based audio systems, USound, has extended its management team with Thomas Gmeiner, who was appointed as USound Vice President Global Program Management and Business Development. A former Knowles and AKG executive with more than 20 years experience in the audio industry, Thomas Gmeiner reinforces USound in a critical moment for the company, about to release its patented thin-film piezo-electric MEMS micro-speaker technology.
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STMicroelectronics Teams with DSP Concepts to Give STM32 Users Free Access to Advanced Audio Design Tool
March 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Teams with DSP Concepts to Give STM32 Users Free Access to Advanced Audio Design Tool

The new ST-AudioWeaver free development tool from STMicroelectronics streamlines and simplifies development of embedded audio applications for richer user interfaces in smart devices using 32-bit ARM Cortex-M based STM32 microcontrollers. Developed in cooperation with DSP Concepts, creator of the Audio Weaver design suite, the tool contains library of 160 audio algorithms, with GUI for configuring and fine-tuning.
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Swiss Companies Introduce the World Smallest Bluetooth Chip
March 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Swiss Companies Introduce the World Smallest Bluetooth Chip

Integrated in the “Swiss Silicon Valley”, the Swatch Group introduced a new Bluetooth integrated circuit, designed 100% by EM Microelectronic, Swatch Group R & D and the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM). The EM9304 Bluetooth chip is already qualified against the new Bluetooth Version 5.0 standard. MSC Technologies, a company of Avnet, is already distributing the solution.
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Pandora Launches Premium Music Streaming Subscription Option
March 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Pandora Launches Premium Music Streaming Subscription Option

Pandora announced the launch of Pandora Premium, its first ever on-demand streaming tier, competing directly with Apple Music, Spotify and others. For $9.99 a month, Pandora Premium combines the best of Pandora’s personalized radio with the ability to search and play any track or album as well as a unique set of playlist features tailored to each person’s distinct preferences.
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Tymphany to Acquire Bang & Olufsen Engineering and Manufacturing Operation in Czech Republic
March 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Tymphany to Acquire Bang & Olufsen Engineering and Manufacturing Operation in Czech Republic

Tymphany, a premier audio ODM, announced the acquisition of an engineering and manufacturing operation in the Czech Republic from Bang & Olufsen. According to the company, this acquisition will accelerate Tymphany’s growth as an ODM of premium consumer and professional audio systems and acoustic solutions. Tymphany’s global footprint will expand to four manufacturing locations and five audio product engineering centers.
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Analog Devices Completes Acquisition of Linear Technology
March 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Analog Devices Completes Acquisition of Linear Technology

Analog Devices announced the completion of its acquisition of Linear Technology Corporation, announced in July 2016. The combination creates a premier analog technology company with the industry’s most comprehensive suite of high-performance analog offerings and integrated engineering, manufacturing, sales and support operations that will accelerate innovation and revenue growth opportunities.
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ANAM Electronics Announces Strategic Partnership with Linkplay Technology To Deliver Voice Recognition WiFi Audio Products
March 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

ANAM Electronics Announces Strategic Partnership with Linkplay Technology To Deliver Voice Recognition WiFi Audio Products

ANAM Electronics, a division of ANAM Group, manufacturer of premium quality A/V receiver and speaker products, announced a strategic partnership with turnkey WiFi audio solution provider Linkplay Technology. Linkplay is one of the first audio speaker platforms approved for integration with Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS). The partnership enables ANAM to bring these capabilities to its portfolio of A/V receiver, audio speaker, amplifier and smart home electronics customers.
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NTi Audio Announces Sound Insulation PC Software and Updated Sound Level Measurement Report for XL2
March 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

NTi Audio Announces Sound Insulation PC Software and Updated Sound Level Measurement Report for XL2

NTi Audio launched a new professional software package for determining the sound insulation of buildings measured with its XL2 Sound Level Meter. The “Sound Insulation Reporter” PC software generates simple yet detailed sound measurement reports that comply with existing standards, ideal for acoustic consultants. The newly-designed SLM Reporting Tool presents the results of measurements recorded with the XL2 in a flexible measurement report.
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Stay on the Edge of Audio Technology with audioXpress April 2017
March 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Stay on the Edge of Audio Technology with audioXpress April 2017

The April 2017 edition of audioXpress is now available and features the first story in the new Amplifier Series, with a visit to ICEPower in Denmark to learn about the new ICEedge Class-D platform. This month, audioXpress also goes hands-on with some new products from Hafler (Radial) and CEntrance. We feature an excellent DIY project from famed German tube-expert Gerhard Haas, explore how good streaming music is on Spotify, discuss the use of Bass Traps, and much more. Now available.
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