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InvenSense And Sonion Announce Ultra Low-Noise, Low-Power, Miniature O-Series MEMS Microphones for Hearing Aid Applications
December 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

InvenSense And Sonion Announce Ultra Low-Noise, Low-Power, Miniature O-Series MEMS Microphones for Hearing Aid Applications

InvenSense, a leading provider of micro electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor platforms, and Sonion, manufacturer of micro acoustic and micro mechanical solutions for hearing instruments, in-ear earphones and specialty headsets, announced the release of the O-series MEMS microphone in 2 very small form factors: O8 (8mm³) and O11 (11mm³). The O-series products offer hearing aid manufacturers greater flexibility in hearing aid design.
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IK Multimedia New iRig Nano Amp Versatile Micro Instrument Amp with Built-in iOS Interface
December 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

IK Multimedia New iRig Nano Amp Versatile Micro Instrument Amp with Built-in iOS Interface

IK Multimedia once again redefines a product category for guitarists with the newly released iRig Nano Amp - the versatile micro amp with a built-in iOS interface. iRig Nano Amp gives players both a standalone portable guitar amplifier plus an interface that lets them plug their guitar into an iPhone or iPad and use the AmpliTube app for iOS to access guitar tones on the go. iRig Nano Amp is available now from IK Multimedia and music and electronics retailers around the world.
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Damien Wilson Becomes Chief Executive Officer of RØDE Microphones & The Freedman Electronics Group
December 8, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Damien Wilson Becomes Chief Executive Officer of RØDE Microphones & The Freedman Electronics Group

RØDE Microphones’ Sales & Marketing Director Damien Wilson has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Freedman Electronics Group, home to pro audio brands RØDE, Aphex, Event Electronics and SoundField. Damien will take over the everyday management of the Group’s business, giving Founder and Managing Director Peter Freedman more opportunity to embrace his passions within the companies, including product conception and development, and brand acquisition.
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Bluetooth 5 Is Now Available. Time to Download the Spec and Get to Work.
December 8, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Bluetooth 5 Is Now Available. Time to Download the Spec and Get to Work.

A little earlier than expected, on December 7, 2016, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) officially adopted Bluetooth 5 as the latest version of the Bluetooth core specification. Key updates to Bluetooth 5 include longer range, faster speed, and larger broadcast message capacity, as well as improved interoperability and coexistence with other wireless technologies. This sets the stage for transformative wireless connectivity.
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Dolby Atmos Now Installed in Over 2,000 Screens and 500 Movie Titles Released
December 8, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Dolby Atmos Now Installed in Over 2,000 Screens and 500 Movie Titles Released

Dolby Laboratories, announced the company has exceeded major milestones, including the installation of 2,000 Dolby Atmos enabled cinema screens and the release of 500 movie titles mixed in Dolby Atmos. Since debuting in 2012 with Disney Pixar’s Brave, Dolby Atmos has paved a new course for creative storytelling, transforming the ways in which audiences worldwide experience sound.
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Leading Audio Development Company Archwave Is Now Hiring
December 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Leading Audio Development Company Archwave Is Now Hiring

Swiss audio technology company Archwave is one of the leading forces in cutting-edge standards-based technologies for audio development. With a remarkable history and key development platforms for digital audio interfaces, audio streaming, and networking adopted by an increasing number of manufacturers, Archwave’s momentum couldn’t be greater. The company is now recruiting to foster its next growth phase.
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Steinberg Unveils Cubase 9 Music Production Software
December 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Steinberg Unveils Cubase 9 Music Production Software

Precisely a year since the latest 8.5 update was announced, Steinberg Media Technologies confirmed the immediate availability of its flagship DAW, Cubase Pro 9, alongside the smaller siblings, Cubase Artist 9 and Cubase Elements 9. The latest iterations of Steinberg’s award-winning music production systems offer user-requested sampler and optimized use of workspace plus an endless number of advanced audio and MIDI tools for composition, recording, editing and mixing.
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Tektronix Announces Automated USB 3.1 Type-C Test Solution
December 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Tektronix Announces Automated USB 3.1 Type-C Test Solution

Tektronix announced an automated USB 3.1 Type-C transmitter test solution for Gen1 and Gen 2 that combines full SigTest support with DPOJET debug and analysis tools, allowing designers to bring devices with improved margins to market in less time. The new solution delivers 100 percent compliance test coverage as well as full support for the new Type-C connector, fixtures and associated channel tests.
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Comply Foam Improves Hearable Experience with Truly Wireless Premium Foam Tips
December 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Comply Foam Improves Hearable Experience with Truly Wireless Premium Foam Tips

Combining the freedom that wireless earbuds allow with the correct fit is a challenge that manufacturers recognize. To anticipate the expected demand, Hearing Components, the manufacturer of Comply products introduced its new Truly Wireless Premium Foam Tips, improving noise blocking, audio and comfort, compatible with The Dash and The Headphone by Bragi, Samsung Gear IconX, Jabra Elite Sport, Motorola VerveOne and other models.
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Crestron Introduces New Avia Distributed Audio DSP Ecosystem
December 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Crestron Introduces New Avia Distributed Audio DSP Ecosystem

Crestron announced that its new Avia range of audio DSPs is now shipping. The Avia range will be further complemented with networked multichannel and modular amplifiers, but for Crestron this already represents a significant inroad into complete audio solutions with Dante-networkable digital signal processors and the groundbreaking Avia Audio Tool software workspace that dramatically simplify audio programming, integration, and expansion in commercial applications.
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