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Sennheiser Announces Spectera WMAS Pioneer Program
December 11, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Announces Spectera WMAS Pioneer Program

Sennheiser unveiled Spectera, the first bidirectional wideband microphone and IEM solution using Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) technology, at IBC 2024. After that, it showcased the solution at numerous international trade shows. Now, Sennheiser is taking the first step for market introduction with the Spectera Pioneer Program, which gives selected customers from live audio and broadcasting the opportunity to experience the new technology in their daily work.
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Active Sound Design and Listening Effort in Vehicles. Webinar, December 17
December 9, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Active Sound Design and Listening Effort in Vehicles. Webinar, December 17

The Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) is hosting a second live webinar this month to discuss how to measure and evaluate the effects of active sound design in vehicle interiors. During the event, which will be streamed live on Youtube, Jacob Soendergaard (Customer Success Manager at HEAD acoustics) will discuss the impact and interaction of audio systems in the car cabin over communications and privacy and how to assess it according to modern standards.
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McIntosh Introduces MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier
December 6, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Introduces MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

A brand mainly associated with classic, high-end hifi, McIntosh Laboratory just announced a new streaming and amplifier all-in-one setup, crafted for modern living. Under the unmistakably McIntosh design with the iconic blue Watt Meters, the compact MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier’s combines endless capabilities and connectivity such as AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Spotify Connect and more, as well as physical inputs for a turntable and HDMI (ARC). Just add the right speakers.
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MQA Labs QRONO Audio Enhancements Hit the Market
December 5, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

MQA Labs QRONO Audio Enhancements Hit the Market

MQA Labs, a division of Lenbrook Media Group, a software, IP, and audio content distribution and management company, announced the availability of two innovative technologies within its QRONO product line: QRONO dsd, a DSD-to-PCM converter, and QRONO d2a, designed to get the best audio performance out of every DAC. Both technologies will hit the market in December 2024, with the integration in Bluesound's latest streamer, the NODE Icon.
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Azoteq Appoints Iton as Independent Design House
December 4, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Azoteq Appoints Iton as Independent Design House

Azoteq, the semiconductor company that pioneered sensor fusion and multi-sensor technologies on single ICs for consumer electronics, announced the signing of Iton as an independent design house (IDH). This partnership reinforces Azoteq's commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions while speeding up product development processes and turnkey design, leveraging Iton's expertise in embedded systems, and manufacturing.
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Audio Show in Vienna's ACV Builds Anticipation for High End Vienna 2026
December 2, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Show in Vienna's ACV Builds Anticipation for High End Vienna 2026

The Finest Audio Show Vienna 2024 on November 23 and 24, was a resounding success for exhibitors, visitors and the organizer, and for the second staging in a row at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV), the location proved to be suitable for an audio show. Some 4,000 visitors, in an upbeat ambiance, experienced sound and audio equipment at its finest. The Austrian audio show is staged by the High End Society Service GmbH, which already announced that its Munich show will become High End Vienna in May 2026.
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NTi Audio XL3 Firmware Update Improves Building Acoustics Measurements
December 2, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

NTi Audio XL3 Firmware Update Improves Building Acoustics Measurements

NTi Audio has expanded the possibilities of its XL3 handheld acoustic analyzer and sound level meter even further. The new XL3 firmware V1.42 simplifies sound insulation measurements with an updated, intuitive interface. At the same time, NTi Audio launched new microphone weather protection models WP40-90 and WP62-90, offering enhanced features for even more reliable measurements, and replacing their proven predecessors.
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Create Your Own Privacy-Focused Voice Assistant. Open Webinar, December 10
November 29, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Create Your Own Privacy-Focused Voice Assistant. Open Webinar, December 10

The Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) is hosting a live webinar with Sensory, to discuss the latest evolution in voice interfaces and how manufacturers can implement product-specific voice assistants without privacy concerns. During the streaming event, Jeff Rogers (VP, Sales & Marketing, Sensory) will discuss how voice recognition, voice interfaces and voice assistants are now accessible to brands and manufacturers, creating a major opportunity for differentiation.
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Design, Simulations, and Measurements in Voice Coil December 2024
November 27, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Design, Simulations, and Measurements in Voice Coil December 2024

In this December 2024 issue there's a new DSP product review of the Marani Pro Audio MIR260A outboard processor, and Lars Risbo shares his expertise in Numerical Optimization applied to Speaker Box Alignments. Essential resources are the updated directories of Test and Measurement and of Simulation and CAD Software vendors. On Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the Faital Pro HF110 1" Neodymium Motor Compression Driver and the SB Acoustics Satori MR16TX-8 6.5" TPCD Midrange.
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DJI Announces Mic Mini Ultra-Light Wireless Microphones
November 27, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

DJI Announces Mic Mini Ultra-Light Wireless Microphones

DJI announced a new ultralight, compact, wireless microphone set that doesn't compromise on performance for content creators. The new DJI Mic Mini was designed as a starter microphone, boasting an ultra-long battery life and a notably stable transmission of high-quality audio with entry-level pricing. Weighing just 10g thanks to its ultra-light body, the DJI Mic Mini allows content creators to carry less and capture more.
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