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ONEaudio Promotes New Wireless DECT Speaker Concept on Kickstarter
May 4, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

ONEaudio Promotes New Wireless DECT Speaker Concept on Kickstarter

ONEaudio just announced a Kickstarter campaign to help fund its DECT wireless speaker concept. After five years of development work, ONEaudio says it is almost ready to start producing the ONEclassic speakers, which the company says will be able to rival wired high-end speakers costing much more. The ONEclassic project introduces an interesting transparent speaker design, highlighting the company’s fully integrated and simple to use approach.
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Harman and Lufthansa Provide Airline Passengers with AKG N60 NC Headphones
May 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Harman and Lufthansa Provide Airline Passengers with AKG N60 NC Headphones

Harman International Industries announced that it has entered into a long-term collaboration with Lufthansa, one of the world’s largest airlines, to equip passengers with an aviation-certified adaptation of AKG N60 NC (noise cancelling) headphones. Beginning in January 2017, all business class seats on Lufthansa flights will be outfitted with the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) award winning active noise-cancelling headphones from AKG.
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Ayre Acoustics Adopts ESS SABRE ES9038PRO DAC on New QX-5 Twenty Digital Hub
May 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Ayre Acoustics Adopts ESS SABRE ES9038PRO DAC on New QX-5 Twenty Digital Hub

ESS Technology announced that its flagship SABRE ES9038PRO Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) will be featured in the Ayre Acoustics QX-5 Twenty digital hub being introduced at the Munich High End show. This new cutting edge digital hub leverages the unmatched performance and sound quality of the ES9038PRO to extend Ayre’s decades-long record of groundbreaking innovation in audio systems design.
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Dirac Research Certifies StreamUnlimited’s StreamSDK
May 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Research Certifies StreamUnlimited’s StreamSDK

StreamUnlimited, the established provider of software solutions and modules for connected audio products, announced Dirac Research has certified StreamSDK, the streaming and multi-room audio integration solution from StreamUnlimited, as an approved product module for companies who want to incorporate Dirac technologies, like room correction and speaker optimization, into their products.
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Point Source Audio Announces Issuance of Patent for Audio Headset
May 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Point Source Audio Announces Issuance of Patent for Audio Headset

California company Point Source Audio (PSA), an audio equipment manufacturer specializing in the development of miniature microphones and headsets announced that the US Patent Office has approved its patent submission that covers its modular headset design method of integrating in-earphones into a structure. This innovative design creates a lightweight and modular audio headset that has been said to enhance hearing, and transform communications work flow for some users.
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Joe Fustolo Joins Renkus-Heinz as Application Engineer
May 2, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Joe Fustolo Joins Renkus-Heinz as Application Engineer

Renkus-Heinz has announced the appointment of Joe Fustolo to the position of Application Engineer. An experienced engineer with roots in Live and Installed Sound, Fustolo has worked extensively with loudspeaker technology, including more than a decade providing Applications Support for Eastern Acoustic Works. His resume also includes technical positions with loudspeaker manufacturers FBT and Outline, as well as production roles with major concert and theatrical companies and landmark live venues.
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Merging Previews Roon Enabled NADAC at 2016 High End Show
May 2, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Merging Previews Roon Enabled NADAC at 2016 High End Show

Merging Technologies announced that the result of a new partnership with Roon Labs will be on display on its stand and in the Special Sound Demonstration in Konferenzraum K1B at the High End Show in Munich. Merging will demonstrate the new concept of Roon’s ground breaking player software integrated for the first time in a complete turnkey and networked solution offering multichannel capability up to DSD256 and DXD.
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Broadcast Manufacturers Integrate Fraunhofer’s MPEG-H Audio in New Generation UHDTV Encoders
May 2, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Broadcast Manufacturers Integrate Fraunhofer’s MPEG-H Audio in New Generation UHDTV Encoders

The new ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard, allowing for high quality TV experiences with 4K and HDR images, as well as immersive audio, was one of the major technology highlights at NAB 2016. MPEG-H is one of the candidate technologies for ATSC 3.0 audio standard and NAB 2016 saw a lot of support for the technology with practical demonstration and new product announcements from Korean manufacturers, DS Broadcast and Kai Media.
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New Focal Outdoor Speaker Lineup Now Available in US
April 29, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Focal Outdoor Speaker Lineup Now Available in US

French speaker manufacturer Focal announced the company’s new line of outdoor speakers are now available in the US for the first time. The Custom OD 108 and OD 108-T and Chorus OD 706-V and OD 706-VT feature high-quality components to create an aural experience in open air outdoor environments. Now available in US in time for Summer season.
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Wearables, Wireless Audio, Connected Devices Experience Largest Ownership Growth in 2016
April 29, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Wearables, Wireless Audio, Connected Devices Experience Largest Ownership Growth in 2016

According to a new study from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), wearables, wireless speakers, wireless headphones, connected devices are seeing the largest ownership growth in 2016. “Wireless, portable, connected devices are driving tech adoption,” says Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association. The CTA study also shows smartphone ownership now beginning to mirror television trends.
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