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New Automotive Echo Cancellation Noise Reduction Solution from NXP Makes Calls Clear
by Cristina Costa

New Automotive Echo Cancellation Noise Reduction Solution from NXP Makes Calls Clear

NXP Semiconductors has announced a new echo cancellation noise reduction solution (ECNR) that significantly reduces the problem of noisy voice communications and provides carmakers with a consumer pleasing, hands-free calling experience. The cost-effective solution combines innovative ECNR software that can be easily ported onto NXP i.MX processors and NXP’s car radio tuners and DSPs. The new NXP ECNR solution is also ITU-T P1110 and CarPlay pre-certified.
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Second Los Angeles Audio Show Back to Orange County
by Joao Martins

Second Los Angeles Audio Show Back to Orange County

The Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society and Marine Presson have confirmed a new location for the second edition of the Los Angeles Audio Show (LAAS). The West Coast event will move to the Hilton Irvine, the one just close to John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), and will take place June 8 to 10, Friday to Sunday, as the tradition of consumer show dictates. With this second edition, LAAS should consolidate its position replacing the former T.H.E. Show.
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Malcolm Hawksford to Give AES Milan Heyser Memorial Lecture – “Understanding High Quality Audio – A Personal Journey”
by Audio Engineering_Society

Malcolm Hawksford to Give AES Milan Heyser Memorial Lecture – “Understanding High Quality Audio – A Personal Journey”

The AES Milan Convention, being held 23–26 May at the NH Hotel Milano Congress Centre in Milan, Italy, will feature Malcolm Hawksford – Emeritus Professor within the School of Computing Science and Electronic Engineering at Essex University, Colchester, and a recent AES Gold Medal Winner – as presenter of the 38th Richard C. Heyser Memorial Lecture, speaking on the topic “Understanding High Quality Audio – A Personal Journey.”
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Integrated Life at InfoComm 2018 With New Content and Exhibits That Demonstrate the Pervasiveness of AV Experiences
by audioXpress Staff

Integrated Life at InfoComm 2018 With New Content and Exhibits That Demonstrate the Pervasiveness of AV Experiences

AVIXA (the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association) announced new initiatives, content program and exhibition for InfoComm 2018, which returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center June 2-8, 2018. The show will kick off on June 5, with the opening reception at OMNIA Nightclub Las Vegas. The AV Tech Tours will take visitors to tech marvels, such as the nightclubs at MGM and Aria. There are more than 80 new education sessions, training, and workshops, from the popular Emerging Trends Day to the new Integrated Life Day.
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Audio Excellence Expands Home Theater Systems in US
by audioXpress Staff

Audio Excellence Expands Home Theater Systems in US

Already selling in many markets around the world since its 2016 launch, UK company Audio Excellence made its North American debut at the 2017 CEDIA Expo. The patented approach used by Audio Excellence already begun to take root amongst high-end home theater designers in the US. The brand is now developing a national sales network, and announced the appointment of its first independent sales reps in the US, with opportunities for representation in other territories.
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OCA Alliance Demonstrates Increasing Pace of AES67 / AES70 Development Worldwide
by audioXpress Staff

OCA Alliance Demonstrates Increasing Pace of AES67 / AES70 Development Worldwide

Promoting the AES70 open network media device control standard – aka Open Control Architecture (OCA), the ecosystem of products and technologies that support the AES70 open network control standard – OCA Alliance member companies presented live demonstrations of development tools and proof of concept solutions at the Integrated Systems Europe 2018 show. Development tools and proof of concept implementations from OCA Alliance members across three continents includes single chip solutions.
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Tymphany Expands R&D Capabilities with New UK Design Center
by Joao Martins

Tymphany Expands R&D Capabilities with New UK Design Center

In direct response to increasing demand and market expansion, Tymphany has announced the opening of its new R&D facility, located in Bridgend, Wales. The UK Design Center will be led by Tymphany veteran George Bullimore and will have two primary focuses: high-performance transducer R&D and early-engagement system design and prototyping for professional and premium audio customers worldwide.
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AES E-Library Subscriptions Benefit Institutions and Organizations
by Audio Engineering_Society

AES E-Library Subscriptions Benefit Institutions and Organizations

The Audio Engineering Society E-Library is the world’s largest collection of audio industry resources, and subscriptions provide access to extensive content for research, product development and education. The AES E-Library has become the go-to online resource for anyone looking to gain instant access to the vast amount of information gathered by the Audio Engineering Society through research, presentations, interviews, conventions, section meetings and more.
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Technics Organizes World's First Full Turntable Orchestra
by audioXpress Staff

Technics Organizes World's First Full Turntable Orchestra

On March 20, 2018, the "Record Day," Panasonic Corporation released the video of the world's first full orchestra performance featuring Technics turntables as the only instruments, under the Technics brand's theme, "Rediscover Music." It's basically a room full of "turntablists" scratching away over classical music. Technics created a special website for "The Philharmonic Turntable Orchestra."
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Alango Prepares for Launch of Wear & Hear Line of Assistive Hearing Products
by Joao Martins

Alango Prepares for Launch of Wear & Hear Line of Assistive Hearing Products

Alango Technologies is getting ready to launch its new Wear & Hear line of assistive hearing products, starting with BeHear Now, an advanced Bluetooth stereo headset and hearing enhancer, featuring advanced audio processing with personal adjustments. Unique technologies include the company's ListenThrough enhancement of ambient sounds, music and phone calls, and EasyListen, which slows down incoming speech in real time.
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