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d&b audiotechnik Expands Cue Automation and Show Control Possibilities for Soundscape Software
by Joao Martins

d&b audiotechnik Expands Cue Automation and Show Control Possibilities for Soundscape Software

d&b audiotechnik released version 3 of En-Snap, the d&b Soundscape cue automation and show control software provided in collaboration by d&b and Gareth Owen Sound. This major update enables positioning and editing of Soundscape objects, focusing on creative workflows and FoH for immersive live applications. d&b also introduced En-Bridge software, expanding Soundscape interoperability with 3rd party systems, improved console control, new BlackTrax tracking system support, and more.
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Ora Graphene Audio Partners with Merry Electronics to Develop the First Off-the-Shelf GrapheneQ Headphone Drivers
by Joao Martins

Ora Graphene Audio Partners with Merry Electronics to Develop the First Off-the-Shelf GrapheneQ Headphone Drivers

Ora Graphene Audio, the Montreal-based graphene technology pioneer announced a strategic partnership with Merry Electronics, the renowned Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer, to develop the world's first commercially available GrapheneQ headphone drivers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the adoption of graphene technologies. Both 40mm and 50mm headphone drivers powered by Ora's groundbreaking graphene audio technology will be available for pre-orders Q1 2024.
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Airoha Works with Intel to Facilitate the Development of New Bluetooth LE Audio Devices
by Joao Martins

Airoha Works with Intel to Facilitate the Development of New Bluetooth LE Audio Devices

Airoha Technology, a subsidiary of Mediatek and one of the world's top designers of Bluetooth audio ICs, announced a collaboration with Intel and Engineered for Intel Evo laptop accessory program, which is the first of its kind to fully embrace Bluetooth LE Audio support. Airoha will supply its SoCs and Software Development Kit (SDK) to support development of new Bluetooth LE Audio devices.
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Ceva Launches New Brand Identity Reflecting its Focus on Smart Edge IP Innovation
by audioXpress Staff

Ceva Launches New Brand Identity Reflecting its Focus on Smart Edge IP Innovation

Ceva, Inc., introduced a fresh new brand visual identity, logo design and web domain ”ceva-ip.com,” reflecting the company’s commitment to "being the partner of choice for transformative IP solutions that power the smart edge." Ceva is a leading provider of silicon and software IP that makes it possible for low power Edge AI devices to connect, sense and infer data, reliably and efficiently, across multiple high-growth end markets.
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AudioSourceRE Sets New Standard for Real-Time, AI-Powered Audio Separation
by Joao Martins

AudioSourceRE Sets New Standard for Real-Time, AI-Powered Audio Separation

Originally presented at the Audio Engineering Society (AES) New York convention in 2018, the release of the DeMIX Pro software established a strong new contender in the field of audio separation. Meanwhile, AudioSourceRE has used machine learning to take the concept further, while the latest version 5 of DeMIX Pro and DeMIX Essentials has set a new standard for AI-powered audio separation, making the unimaginable totally possible. Now, AudioSourceRE is working to offer the same technology, running in real-time embedded systems!
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Advanced Audio Conferencing Solutions from Nureva Certified by Microsoft
by audioXpress Staff

Advanced Audio Conferencing Solutions from Nureva Certified by Microsoft

Nureva recently achieved back-to-back certifications from Microsoft Teams for its pro series audio conferencing systems. Nureva’s HDL410 is certified by Microsoft, making it the only microphone and speakerbar solution certified for XL Teams Rooms. It joins the HDL310 — certified for large Teams Rooms. Earlier in 2023, Nureva received the ISO 27001 certification, the world's most renowned standard for information security management.
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Røde Acquires Mackie in $120 Million US Deal
by Joao Martins

Røde Acquires Mackie in $120 Million US Deal

Røde Microphones has announced the acquisition of iconic American pro audio company Mackie from Transom Capital, the Los Angeles-based private equity firm. For Peter Freedman, the founder of Røde, this acquisition represents an opportunity to expand its strategy to the complete audio production ecosystem and get hold of another (still) valuable brand. With the acquisition, Røde also gets Danny Olesh, Mackie's CTO and former founder of SM Pro Audio, based in Australia.
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Renesas Unveils Its Own First Generation 32-bit RISC-V CPU Core
by Joao Martins

Renesas Unveils Its Own First Generation 32-bit RISC-V CPU Core

Renesas Electronics announced that it has designed and tested a 32-bit CPU core based on the open-standard RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA). The new RISC-V Core extends Renesas' industry-leading embedded processing portfolio and expands the company's position as a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions. The new RISC-V CPU core will complement Renesas' existing IP portfolio of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), including the proprietary RX Family and the RA Family based on the Arm Cortex-M architecture.
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REDIacoustics Introduces AI-Powered REDI ROCS Acoustic Treatment Service
by Joao Martins

REDIacoustics Introduces AI-Powered REDI ROCS Acoustic Treatment Service

Acoustic research and software development firm REDIacoustics has announced a new range of room optimization services based on the platform's AI-powered NIRO [Non-Cuboid Iterative Room Optimizer] tool. REDI ROCS [Room Optimization of Cuboid Spaces] is a streamlined, affordable process that offers insight into the acoustic conditions of rooms and generates an easy-to-understand first-approach acoustic treatment report.
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HEAD Acoustics Announces HEAD VISOR VMA V Acoustic Camera and Software
by Joao Martins

HEAD Acoustics Announces HEAD VISOR VMA V Acoustic Camera and Software

HEAD Acoustics is now offering a fully integrated, professional acoustic camera solution for noise source location. The new HEAD VISOR VMA V Acoustic Camera uses a lightweight and modular hardware that combines 60 microphones in a 30cm diameter circle, enough for close-up and automotive applications, which can be extended with ten spiral arms creating a 1 meter array with 120 microphones. The HEAD VISOR 6 Software delivers the algorithms and user interface for beamforming and all applications.
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