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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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Consumer Awareness and Preference of Bluetooth Technology at All-Time High
April 29, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Consumer Awareness and Preference of Bluetooth Technology at All-Time High

A recent survey conducted by Canada based brand research firm Lux Insights puts consumer awareness of Bluetooth wireless technology at 92 percent globally, with 62 percent of respondents reporting a purchasing preference for Bluetooth enabled products, noting Bluetooth is reliable, easy to use, and makes life easier. The online survey was conducted in five languages across seven countries in January 2016 among 2,912 consumers responsible for technology purchases.
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AKM Announces New Premium DAC and DSP Solutions for Premium Portable Audio Applications
April 28, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

AKM Announces New Premium DAC and DSP Solutions for Premium Portable Audio Applications

Targeting portable audio applications (smartphones, tablets, portable music players, headphones, etc.) Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has developed the AK4962, a new advanced 2-channel 32-bit Advanced Audio DAC with DSP, featuring 32-bit 4ch ADC with microphone/headphone receivers, line-amplifier, audio/voice DSP, asynchronous SRC and microcontroller interface. AKM also announced its AK4490EN 32-bit stereo premium D/A converter and dedicated clock generator, AK8157A, are now available.
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Radial Offers Bluetooth Wireless and Dante Networked Input Solutions
April 28, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Radial Offers Bluetooth Wireless and Dante Networked Input Solutions

Radial Engineering is investing heavily on new solutions for all modern connectivity needs, wireless, networked and long-distance wired. Focused on problem-solvers as always, Radial announced its BT-Pro Bluetooth DI box is now shipping, while the new Di-NET DAN-TX and DiNET DAN-RX, Dante enabled direct boxes will be added soon, providing another possible bridge from musical instruments or line level sources directly to networked audio systems.
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Bluetooth Low Energy Exhibiting Strong Growth While Wireless IC Shipments Expand
April 27, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Bluetooth Low Energy Exhibiting Strong Growth While Wireless IC Shipments Expand

According to the latest market forecast from ABI Research, Bluetooth Low Energy devices will account for 27% of total Bluetooth shipments by 2021 as new enhancements expand opportunities in IoT. According also to ABI Research, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 802.15.4, NFC, and GNSS markets are forecasted to reach more than 10 billion annual IC shipments by 2021, with Bluetooth integrated in 60% of total devices.
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