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Virtual ALTI-EXPO Recorded Sessions Are Now Available Online and Free to All!
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Virtual ALTI-EXPO Recorded Sessions Are Now Available Online and Free to All!

ALTI, Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International, was forced to cancel its ALTI-EXPO 2020 due to the global pandemic. So they looked for a way to serve Members and Exhibitors without risking travel. On June 15, there was a series of online sessions presented as a service to the ALTI's members and the industry. Now, nine of the webinar sessions are available directly on ALTI's website. ALTI is already working on a new and expanded Virtual ALTI-EXPO 2 on July 15.
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New Speakerbench Online Tool for Assisting in Speaker Design Calculations
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New Speakerbench Online Tool for Assisting in Speaker Design Calculations

Speakerbench is a web-based application created by Jeff Candy (San Diego, CA) and Claus Futtrup (SEAS, Norway), combining several special-purpose modules aimed at low-frequency analysis and design of loudspeakers. According to the authors, the online tool is made available to whoever might find it useful, including the loudspeaker DIY community. The authors encourage user feedback and even invite software developers to implement the techniques.
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Voice-Controlled Portable Speakers to Reach 27 Million Shipments in 2025
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Voice-Controlled Portable Speakers to Reach 27 Million Shipments in 2025

Voice-controlled portable speakers are enjoying a moment in the sun, with almost 27 million units expected to ship in 2025, according to the latest research conducted by SAR Insight & Consulting. In its latest in-depth report, ‘Portable Speakers: market growth, technology trends, forecasts and competitive analysis,’ the market research and analysis firm looks closely at the technology trends and consumer behavior that will foster growth in the specific segment.
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Audio Engineering Society Introduces Audio Product Education Institute and First Interactive Voice Con Online Event
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Audio Engineering Society Introduces Audio Product Education Institute and First Interactive Voice Con Online Event

The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI) is an initiative of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) that is committed to furthering the knowledge and skills of professionals involved in the development of audio products. The new entity will present Interactive Voice Con, an online program designed to address real-world experiences in Voice Integrated Product Development. The first presentation will take place July 9, 2020 and registration is now open.
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Audinate Announces Authorized Implementer Program for Dante AV Products and New Reference Design for Dante Embedded Platform
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Audinate Announces Authorized Implementer Program for Dante AV Products and New Reference Design for Dante Embedded Platform

Audinate, the developer of the industry-leading Dante audio networking technology and now also of the Dante AV networking solution, announced a new Authorized Implementer Program for manufacturers seeking to fast-track the development of new Dante AV products. And to better support developers, Audinate launched a reference design kit for Dante Embedded Platform on the popular NXP i.MX 8M Mini QuadLite SoC which provides Dante audio-over-IP to OEMs as on-chip software.
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HEAD acoustics Announces Two New Webinars on Audio Conferencing Solutions
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HEAD acoustics Announces Two New Webinars on Audio Conferencing Solutions

User experience in audio conferencing solutions matters – yet the enhancement can be challenging. Two webinars provided by HEAD acoustics give a deep-insight for manufacturers and designers of VoIP conferencing devices and system components on basic and advanced parameters, hardware and measurement setup, and testing procedures – all in order to ensure optimum communication quality and to enhance the user experience in audio conferences.
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InfoComm 2020 Connected Ready to Offer Online Alternative to the Real Thing
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InfoComm 2020 Connected Ready to Offer Online Alternative to the Real Thing

AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, will open its virtual show InfoComm 2020 Connected, taking place June 16-18. The online event and virtual show will gather thought leaders from an array of pro AV disciplines representing all corners of the globe to lead conversations on the opportunities and challenges facing the industry. The event will represent a daring initiative from AVIXA to replace the physical show, replacing it with online showcases and a stronger focus on education presentations.
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Cerwin-Vega Inc. Acquires Cerwin-Vega! Pro & Home Brands From Gibson
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Cerwin-Vega Inc. Acquires Cerwin-Vega! Pro & Home Brands From Gibson

Cerwin-Vega Inc., a company with headquarters in Los Angeles, CA and the owner of Cerwin-Vega’s Mobile business announced that it has acquired the Cerwin-Vega! Pro & Home Audio brand from Gibson Corporation. The announcement paves the way for a reunification of the Cerwin-Vega brand, a return to its original home base, while helping the new Gibson management to focus its restructuring efforts.
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AES First-Ever Completely Online Convention Exceeds Expectations
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AES First-Ever Completely Online Convention Exceeds Expectations

The Audio Engineering Society’s first online convention drew participants from 59 countries. The 2020 AES Spring Convention – AES Virtual Vienna – was presented in real time to a global audience, June 2–5, 2020, and thrived with attendees, despite being moved from its original, physical venue in Vienna, Austria, due to recent worldwide travel restrictions.
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DSP Group Strengthens Its Position in Rapidly Growing Headset Market with Acquisition of SoundChip SA
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DSP Group Strengthens Its Position in Rapidly Growing Headset Market with Acquisition of SoundChip SA

DSP Group, Inc., a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, has announced the acquisition of privately owned SoundChip SA, a leading supplier of active noise cancellation (ANC) technology, engineering services, design tools, and production-line test systems for headsets. The acquisition combines SoundChip’s proven capabilities in hybrid ANC with DSP Group’s SmartVoice advanced low-power voice processing platform, algorithms, and mixed-signal expertise to streamline the delivery of cutting-edge wireless and true wireless stereo (TWS) headsets, from concept through to manufacturing. DSP Group’s technologies have recently been adopted by Google, Panasonic, and Technics in their latest TWS headset models.
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