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RIVA Audio Introduces WAND Series Multi-Space Music System
September 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

RIVA Audio Introduces WAND Series Multi-Space Music System

Audio manufacturer RIVA, the lifestyle brand of Audio Design Experts, Inc. (ADX) is at the forefront of Bluetooth speaker development and electroacoustic design with its patented Trillium audio technology. As previewed earlier at CES 2016, RIVA has announced the launch of its WAND Series, entering the whole-home audio space with new designs, allowing more connectivity options, high-resolution audio and extended support for streaming audio services.
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Sonos Announces Expanded Partnerships for Connected Home Listening
September 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sonos Announces Expanded Partnerships for Connected Home Listening

Founded in 2002, Sonos is now present in more than 60 countries, and already supports dozens of streaming music providers. Still, the company’s networked home sound systems have remained a closed-garden concerning software and remote control integration. Now, Sonos wants to change all that and announced new partnerships with Amazon for voice control, a new level of software integration with Spotify, and control integration with AV control manufacturers such as Crestron, Lutron, Savant, Control4, and iPort, among others.
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Yamaha Introduces R-N402 Receiver and MusicCast Wireless Multiroom Audio Solution
September 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Introduces R-N402 Receiver and MusicCast Wireless Multiroom Audio Solution

Yamaha wants to redefine the Hi-Fi experience at home with its MusicCast Wireless Multiroom Audio solution, now available in the new R-N402 integrated network receiver. This elegantly styled receiver combines Yamaha’s craftsmanship with the freedom of multiroom music streaming from high-resolution audio sources, music services and smart devices, at an affordable price. The R-N402 features a wide range of analog and digital sources, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AirPlay connectivity, USB, Ethernet and DLNA.
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Sonos Endorses Lutron Residential Lighting Control System Integration
August 31, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sonos Endorses Lutron Residential Lighting Control System Integration

Whole-home audio integration is getting smarter. Lighting management systems specialist Lutron announced a new level of integration with Sonos distributed music systems. Lutron’s new Pico Remote for Audio allows direct control of Sonos’ Home Sound System, which can now be incorporated into any Lutron Residential Lighting Control System. But wireless control is just the start. According to Lutron, “the balance of light and music creates harmony and has the power to transform and transport us.”
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Audio Precision Introduces AGC, Octave Analysis and Audio-Video Sync Measurement Plugins
August 31, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Introduces AGC, Octave Analysis and Audio-Video Sync Measurement Plugins

Audio Precision introduced a trio of new measurement plugins for their intuitive and versatile APx audio test software, now offering attack-and-release, fractional octave analysis and audio-video sync measurements. Each plugin integrates directly with APx software (version 4.3 or later) and adds new capabilities while allowing users to take advantage of built-in APx features such as limits, sequencer control, derived results and reporting.
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New UK AV Company Lithe Audio Launches Innovative Bluetooth Ceiling Speakers
August 31, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New UK AV Company Lithe Audio Launches Innovative Bluetooth Ceiling Speakers

Bluetooth speakers are one of the leading product categories in consumer electronics and consumers certainly are starting to rely on the convenience of this wireless audio protocol to stream audio from a smartphone, tablet or computer. Now, Lithe Audio, a young UK-based AV brand decided to expand the scope of Bluetooth technology also to installation ceiling speakers, allowing an easy expansion of multizone audio in any room, from the bathroom to the kitchen or bedroom.
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RHA Unveils its First DAC/Headphone Amplifier Alongside Two In-Ear Headphones at IFA 2016
August 30, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

RHA Unveils its First DAC/Headphone Amplifier Alongside Two In-Ear Headphones at IFA 2016

British audio specialist RHA has announced that it will launch three new products as part of a collection of high-resolution personal audio equipment at IFA 2016. The new range includes the company’s first portable DAC and headphone amplifier, the Dacamp L1, and two high-resolution in-ear headphones, the flagship CL1 Ceramic and the stainless steel CL750. All three products will be available to audition at IFA 2016 in Berlin from 2-7 September, ahead of going on sale in October 2016.
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Wireless Surround Sound Upgrade for Polk Audio and Definitive Technology Wireless Music Systems
August 30, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Wireless Surround Sound Upgrade for Polk Audio and Definitive Technology Wireless Music Systems

As the first DTS partner brands to leverage DTS Play-Fi’s wireless surround technology, Polk Audio’s Omni SB1 Plus and Definitive Technology’s W Studio Micro sound bars will now receive a firmware upgrade that adds the capability to pair with an array of Play-Fi enabled all-in-one speakers. Complementary speakers for home theater environments with discrete 5.1 surround sound include the Polk Omni S2, S2R and S6 and Definitive Technology’s W7 and W9 families.
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RØDE Introduces New Headset Microphone and Upgrades Some of its Most Popular Products And Accessories
August 30, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

RØDE Introduces New Headset Microphone and Upgrades Some of its Most Popular Products And Accessories

Australian microphone manufacturer RØDE Microphones announced a series of new products and upgrades for some of its most popular products and accessories, starting with the introduction of the new HS2 headset microphone. Focusing on solutions for video production and presentation, which include RØDE’s new Stereo VideoMic Pro now featuring a Rycote Lyre suspension system, the new products are shipping now and will be displayed during the IBC 2016 show in Amsterdam.
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Linear Acoustic Introduces APTO Loudness Compliance Solution at IBC 2016
August 29, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Linear Acoustic Introduces APTO Loudness Compliance Solution at IBC 2016

Linear Acoustic announced a new file-based and real-time loudness compliance solution. APTO is a complete toolkit to address all the critical stages of loudness compliance throughout the whole broadcast chain, from production to playout, supporting mono to stereo and 7.1 audio formats and implementing all international loudness recommendations, including dialog-based normalization. The new solution targets applications in movie adaptation, radio, streaming and even inflight entertainment systems.
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