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Dirac Promises Major Product Introductions At Mobile World Congress 2017
February 22, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Promises Major Product Introductions At Mobile World Congress 2017

Sound optimization technology experts Dirac Research announced the introduction of two new audio solutions that help transform nearly any mobile device and headphone into an on-the-go home theatre. The two solutions — the brand new Dirac VR and a second-generation Dirac Panorama Sound — will be formally unveiled and demonstrated at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017.
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STMicroelectronics To Manufacture USound's Patented Thin-Film Piezo-Electric MEMS Micro-Speaker Technology
February 22, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics To Manufacture USound's Patented Thin-Film Piezo-Electric MEMS Micro-Speaker Technology

STMicroelectronics and Austrian company USound GmbH announced their collaboration on the industrialization and production of the world's first miniature piezoelectric MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) actuators for smart audio systems in portable devices. The patented micro-speaker technology from USound aims to replace commonly used balanced-armature and electrodynamic receivers for handsets with a small piezo-MEMS actuator.
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Audio Hardware Sales Up 28%, Futuresource Quarterly Tracker Reveals
February 22, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Hardware Sales Up 28%, Futuresource Quarterly Tracker Reveals

Audio hardware continues to outpace the wider Consumer Electronics sector, with global Q4 sales growing 28% year-on-year to $10.2 billion, according to new data from Futuresource Consulting’s quarterly audio tracking service, which includes a review of the key trends in the audio market. The popularity of music streaming services continues to drive market growth, as well as interest on Voice Personal Assistant (VPA) speakers, and growing adoption of wireless headphones.
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Audio Precision Introduces Calibrated Measurement Microphones
February 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Introduces Calibrated Measurement Microphones

Audio Precision introduced a series of calibrated measurement microphones to its portfolio, creating a robust solution for end-to-end testing of electro-acoustic components, products and systems. This expansion of Audio Precision's electro-acoustic test offering includes free-field, pre-polarized microphones, combining mic capsules with low-noise preamplifiers, an ideal complement to the APx line of audio analyzers, software and accessories.
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HEAD acoustics Presents Improved Speech and Audio Analysis Systems at MWC 2017
February 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

HEAD acoustics Presents Improved Speech and Audio Analysis Systems at MWC 2017

Speech and audio quality specialists, HEAD acoustics GmbH from Herzogenrath, Germany, will be presenting its range of solutions at the Mobile World Congress (​​February 27 to March 2, 2017). Like many key development technology companies, HEAD acoustics will use the Barcelona show to demonstrate a new evaluation software of VoCAS (Voice Control Analysis System), as well as an update of its communication analysis software ACQUA 3.5.100.
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VUE Audiotechnik Updates SystemVUE Software with Dante Connectivity
February 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

VUE Audiotechnik Updates SystemVUE Software with Dante Connectivity

VUE Audiotechnik announced the availability of its latest version of SystemVUE network monitoring and control software. Directly addressing some of the most requested features from its growing user base, SystemVUE 3.8.20 delivers full Dante networking support, significantly expanded parametric EQ functionality, and an even larger library of pre-loaded configurations addressing point source, line array systems, and subwoofer arrays.
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NEXO Unveils New High-Power Compact Line Array System For Theatre, Conference And Live Music Applications
February 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

NEXO Unveils New High-Power Compact Line Array System For Theatre, Conference And Live Music Applications

Proving that the ISE show in Amsterdam is anticipating pro audio launches usually reserved for Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt, French sound reinforcement specialists NEXO (part of Yamaha Professional Audio) unveiled its new GEO M10 line array, a high-output sound reinforcement system for long-throw theatre and live music applications. The contemporary design uses a single 10” driver to deliver an unprecedented ratio of LF response to cabinet size for this class of mid-size line array.
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Electro-Voice Introduces X12-125F Flying Subwoofer to X-Line Advance Line Array Series
February 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Electro-Voice Introduces X12-125F Flying Subwoofer to X-Line Advance Line Array Series

An unusual global launch at ISE 2017 in Amsterdam for Electro-Voice was the introduction of the new X12-125F flying subwoofer, matching the same form factor and performance-matched with the remaining X-Line Advance line array series elements. The new subwoofer features dual 15-inch high-output transducers in a very compact enclosure that can be flown or ground-stacked, including a user-friendly integrated rigging System for quick, secure deployment in X1 and X2 arrays.
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MQA and Universal Music Group to Collaborate on Advancing Hi-Res On-Demand Streaming
February 16, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

MQA and Universal Music Group to Collaborate on Advancing Hi-Res On-Demand Streaming

Music technology company MQA and Universal Music Group (UMG) announced that the companies have entered into a multi-year agreement that will encode UMG’s extensive catalogue of master recordings using Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) technology, promising to make some of the world’s most celebrated recordings available for the first time in Hi-Res Audio streaming. A historical development for all the high resolution music enthusiasts.
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QSC Promotes Demonstration of Q-SYS Software Running on Standard Dell Server Hardware
February 16, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

QSC Promotes Demonstration of Q-SYS Software Running on Standard Dell Server Hardware

QSC called its demonstration at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show, "a glimpse into the future of Audio, Video and Control Processing". The demonstration was an industry-first preview, running existing Q-SYS software on standard Dell server hardware, highlighting the shift from stand-alone single-purpose proprietary DSP hardware to a highly scalable, standards-based IT platform and architecture. During ISE 2017, QSC also introduced a new Q-SYS processor and peripherals.
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