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AVIXA Releases Rack Building Standard for Audiovisual Systems
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AVIXA Releases Rack Building Standard for Audiovisual Systems

AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, announced the release of its newest standard, Rack Building for Audiovisual Systems (F502.01:2018), which details the requirements for integrating AV systems into racks by providing a process for consistent assembly, mounting, and cable management. This standard covers the fundamental elements of building a reliable AV equipment rack, including planning, lacing, location, and separation of signal and power cables for cable management.
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The Vitec Group Enters Audio Capture Market with Acquisition of Rycote Microphone Holdings Ltd
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The Vitec Group Enters Audio Capture Market with Acquisition of Rycote Microphone Holdings Ltd

Rycote, the UK manufacturer of advanced microphone windshields and suspension systems, announced that is has been acquired by The Vitec Group plc (“Vitec”), better know for its vast range of tools and brands for content creation. The acquisition will provide Rycote with a platform for continued growth and further advanced product development, as well as providing Vitec with a great opportunity to offer perfectly complementary audio products.
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Summit Semiconductor Changes Name to Summit Wireless Technologies
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Summit Semiconductor Changes Name to Summit Wireless Technologies

The former Summit Semiconductor company changed its name to Summit Wireless Technologies, to better reflect its position as a leading provider of immersive, wireless sound technology for intelligent devices and next-generation home entertainment systems. The company is now described as a provider of immersive, wireless sound technology for intelligent devices and next generation home entertainment systems, and a founding member of WiSA (the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association).
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Ross Offers Full Standards Compliance Solution for Manufacturers at IBC 2018
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Ross Offers Full Standards Compliance Solution for Manufacturers at IBC 2018

At IBC 2018, Ross Video is launching a pin-compatible drop-in replacement module to Dante Brooklyn II, named BACH Liberty. BACH Liberty features a fully compliant AES67 and ST2110 implementation, complete with full-stack support of RAVENNA, Dante/SAP, Livewire+, NMOS and various other network protocols and control solutions. Equipment manufacturers no longer have to wait for full AES67 and ST2110 compliance, nor tie themselves to a single supplier for their audio networking technology.
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Sennheiser Opens New Office in Montréal, Canada
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Sennheiser Opens New Office in Montréal, Canada

Continuing its longstanding commitment to the Canadian market, Sennheiser has opened new offices on the Island of Montréal, a state-of-the-art facility that will house operations, warehousing and marketing functions for the entire Canadian region. The move builds on the audio specialist’s longstanding engagement within the Canadian audio and entertainment markets and reflects the importance of the nation’s rich culture and thriving arts scene.
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Audio Precision to Expand Audio Measurement Possibilities at 145th International AES Convention
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Audio Precision to Expand Audio Measurement Possibilities at 145th International AES Convention

Audio Precision confirmed its planned contributions to the 145th International AES Convention happening in New York. AP’s participation in this key industry event includes both the technical program and the exhibition. The company will present a paper on how to measure audio when clocks differ and will conduct demonstration on open-loop testing. AES attendees can check out the latest in audio test or discuss their specific application with the AP team in Demo Suite #1E01.
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Bose Most Preferred In-Vehicle Audio Brand, Sony Most Well Known, Finds Strategy Analytics
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Bose Most Preferred In-Vehicle Audio Brand, Sony Most Well Known, Finds Strategy Analytics

The level of interest in adding a premium audio system as an option at vehicle purchase increased from 2017 to 2018 in both the US and Western Europe. In the new 2018 Premium Audio Report from the Strategy Analytics’ In-Vehicle UX (IVX) team, consumers in the US, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK were surveyed in respect to their interest and willingness to pay for an in-vehicle premium audio system. Bose was the preferred brand, while Sony gets the most recognition among consumers.
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Dolby and Ross Video Extend RAVENNA AoIP Partnership at IBC 2018
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Dolby and Ross Video Extend RAVENNA AoIP Partnership at IBC 2018

With Audio-over-IP (AoIP) workflows fast becoming the rule rather than the exception in broadcast environments, RAVENNA audio networking technology is a natural choice for transporting audio together with its associated metadata. IBC 2018 in Amsterdam (September, 14-18) promises to be one of the busiest shows yet for all involved in the promotion and implementation of the technology. Especially because the RAVENNA community was just expanded with two leading companies in their respective fields: Dolby and Ross Video.
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CEDIA Acquires The Cinema Designer
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CEDIA Acquires The Cinema Designer

Just prior to the opening of another CEDIA Expo, the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced the acquisition of The Cinema Designer cloud-based design software in a move that will offer members preferential access to this award-winning home theater design solution. The name has now changed to The CEDIA Designer, which nicely aligns with the often-used acronym TCD, and the website was meanwhile updated to reflect the new name and now provides a direct link to CEDIA..
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John Meyer to Present Heyser Lecture at AES New York 2018 International Convention
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John Meyer to Present Heyser Lecture at AES New York 2018 International Convention

Sound reinforcement pioneer and innovator John Meyer will deliver the AES New York 2018 Convention’s Heyser Memorial Lecture on Friday, October 19, at 6:30pm. Speaking on the topic “Taking the Room Out of the Loudspeaker: New Tools for Transparent Reproduction,” Meyer will share his expertise on loudspeaker design and applications from his 50-plus years as one of the most lauded names in the industry.
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