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RH Consulting's Latest Report on Networked Media Shows Dante and NDI Expanding Dominance
by audioXpress Staff

RH Consulting's Latest Report on Networked Media Shows Dante and NDI Expanding Dominance

Audio consultancy and networking experts RH Consulting (RHC) have been counting networked audio products and licensees since 2013 to chart the adoption and evolution of audio networking in the pro audio, AV and broadcast markets. The 2024 edition of this report on Networked Audio Products, which has meanwhile extended to cover also audio, video and control products, is available now and confirms the growing strength of AES67, Ravenna and ST 2110 and the dominance of Dante and NDI standards.
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Celestion Receives NAMM Milestone Award for 100 Years of Service to the Music Products Industry
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Celestion Receives NAMM Milestone Award for 100 Years of Service to the Music Products Industry

A premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and pro audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, Celestion kicks off their centennial anniversary year at the 2024 Winter NAMM Show by being honored with the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Milestone Award for 100 years of service in the music products industry. Presented by NAMM, the Milestone Award recognizes music products businesses that have flourished through changing business environments to reach a noteworthy anniversary.
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Monolithic Power Systems Acquires Axign
by Joao Martins

Monolithic Power Systems Acquires Axign

Monolithic Power Systems (MPS), a global company specializing in high-performance power solutions announced the acquisition of Axign B.V., the Netherlands-based fabless semiconductor startup that specializes in programmable multicore DSP (digital signal processors) and developed the innovative post-filter feedback loop technology for Class-D amplifiers with balanced feedback from the loudspeaker. An exciting development for the small Dutch company and for the audio industry.
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Beltone Serene Hearing Aids with Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast Now Available
by Joao Martins

Beltone Serene Hearing Aids with Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast Now Available

Beltone, a brand of the GN Group, announced that its latest Beltone Serene hearing aids are now available. Originally announced in September 2023, these are the first hearing aids supporting Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast available in the market in a full range of styles to suit all hearing needs, including the innovative weatherproof, rechargeable custom design that looks like the user is wearing the most advanced (and cool!) earbuds.
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AKM Reveals Low-Power ADC Device With Acoustic Activity Sensor
by Joao Martins

AKM Reveals Low-Power ADC Device With Acoustic Activity Sensor

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has developed the AK5707, a low-power monaural 16-bit A/D converter (ADC) equipped with an Acoustic Activity Analyzer (AAA) and Audio Buffer for detection of specific sounds. The new compact ADC is useful for smart sensors that are able to detect glass breaking sounds or emergency alarms in multiple applications. The acoustic activity detect feature works at only 34μA, ideal for wearables.
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AIMS Announces Finalization of Key IPMX Standards Documents
by Joao Martins

AIMS Announces Finalization of Key IPMX Standards Documents

At ISE 2024, the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) promoted once again the Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) standard efforts with a series of initiatives focused specifically on the development and adoption of IPMX. At the Barcelona show, the Video Services Forum (VSF) and AIMS announced a significant milestone in the development of the IPMX standards, progressing from draft to finalized specifications.
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Dolphin Design Launches 12nm Silicon for Next-Generation Audio Devices
by Joao Martins

Dolphin Design Launches 12nm Silicon for Next-Generation Audio Devices

Dolphin Design, a leading supplier of high-performance analog, mixed-signal, processing intellectual property (IP) as well as ASIC design, has reached a significant milestone with the successful tape-out of its first TSMC 12nm FinFet test-chip containing its state-of-the-art audio IPs. This test chip is the first of its kind to offer a complete solution for audio designs combining high-performance, low-power in a minimal footprint.
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AtlasIED Introduces New Aimline Series Digitally Steerable Loudspeakers
by Joao Martins

AtlasIED Introduces New Aimline Series Digitally Steerable Loudspeakers

AtlasIED continues to execute on its ambitions to expand its presence in the commercial audio industry. At the ISE 2024 show in Barcelona the company announced that it acquired a significant equity stake in German high-performance loudspeaker manufacturer, Aimline. The investment brings the Aimline line of column loudspeakers into the AtlasIED product portfolio, allowing it to compete in the beam steering space.
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Powersoft Expands Cloud Monitoring Capabilities and Unica Amplifier Line at ISE 2024
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Powersoft Expands Cloud Monitoring Capabilities and Unica Amplifier Line at ISE 2024

At ISE 2024, Powersoft introduced Verso, a gateway device designed to connect current Powersoft products to its MyUniverso cloud platform. This way, the Italian manufacturer enables all its current products in the field to be connected and monitored from the cloud. And following on last year's introduction, Powersoft introduced two new versions of the Unica Series. The new Unica 1K8 and 5K4 feature lower power consumption without compromises.
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Logitech Commits to Transition Collaboration Portfolio to Recycled Plastic and Next Life Materials
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Logitech Commits to Transition Collaboration Portfolio to Recycled Plastic and Next Life Materials

Logitech the company headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and San Jose, California, which owns brands Logitech, Logitech G, Streamlabs, Jaybird, Blue, and Ultimate Ears, announced that all its Logitech video conferencing and collaboration portfolio will now be designed for sustainability, using materials that lower the carbon impact of each product. This expands from previous important initiatives that Logitech pioneered in the consumer space such as the innovative Logitech G435 wireless headsets.
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