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Japanese Label UNAMAS Chooses MQA Format to Showcase Hi-Res Recordings
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Japanese Label UNAMAS Chooses MQA Format to Showcase Hi-Res Recordings

UNAMAS, the Japanese hi-res music label run by award-winning recording engineer, Mick Sawaguchi, has selected ten albums from their catalogue for encoding in MQA. The recordings, ranging from Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” performed by the Unamas String Quintet, to Hiroshi Fukamizu’s “Everything for Drums”, will be available from July 15 on music download service, e-onkyo music, priced at ¥3.000 ($29 / £19) each.
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Electronic Media and Entertainment at IBC 2016
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Electronic Media and Entertainment at IBC 2016

The most international Electronic Media and Entertainment Event continues to get bigger and better every year and IBC 2016 is expected to once again attract large numbers of visitors and exhibitors. The IBC Exhibition covers fifteen halls across the RAI and hosts over 1,700 exhibitors spanning the creation, management and delivery of electronic and media entertainment. For those interested in learning about the latest trends in audio streaming and digital radio, including multichannel and binaural distribution, the Amsterdam is indeed a valuable opportunity.
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IFA 2016 Berlin - The International Funkausstellung
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IFA 2016 Berlin - The International Funkausstellung

Much like CES in Las Vegas is one of those events in the industry calendar that no company involved in the Consumer Electronics segment can afford to miss, every year The International Funkausstellung (IFA) in Berlin is a unique event allowing a broader overview of the market and a clear international flavor, expanding every year. IFA 2016 will take place September 2 - 7 at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds (Expo Center City).
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Worldwide Home Audio Market is Growing Thanks to Bluetooth Speakers
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Worldwide Home Audio Market is Growing Thanks to Bluetooth Speakers

Futuresource Consulting has just completed their latest a round of research into the worldwide home audio market. The key findings indicate worldwide demand for home audio products continues to grow. New entrants Amazon and Google are creating innovation challenges to which the audio industry is responding, creating increasing consumer awareness for wireless speakers and connected applications. The report also confirms that, in 2015, Harman/JBL held the position of top home audio brand with an 11% unit share, whilst Bose was the leader in terms of revenue with an 18% share.
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inMusic Brands Set to Acquire Renowned Audio Manufacturer Rane Corporation
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inMusic Brands Set to Acquire Renowned Audio Manufacturer Rane Corporation

Highly regarded maker of innovative audio products and solutions for the professional audio and DJ markets, Rane Corporation is to join inMusic’s lineup of companies. According to the announcement released by Jack O’Donnell’s group of companies, Rane co-founders Linda Arink and Dennis Bohn have agreed to sell Rane Corporation to inMusic LLC. inMusic Brands announced that the transaction is set to be completed this summer. After the sale, Ms. Arink and Mr. Bohn plan to step down and retire.
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Listeners Are Effectively Able to Find Audible Differences with High-Resolution Audio
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Listeners Are Effectively Able to Find Audible Differences with High-Resolution Audio

A new study by Dr. Joshua Reiss of the Centre for Digital Music, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), published in the June issue of the Journal of the Audio Engineering Society (JAES), concludes that in the majority of cases listeners can hear a difference between standard audio and better-than-CD quality, known as high-resolution audio (HRA). The study, involving over 12,000 different trials, is the first to apply formal meta-analysis techniques to audio engineering research.
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Dolby Laboratories Continues to Expand Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Entertainment Experiences
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Dolby Laboratories Continues to Expand Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Entertainment Experiences

While there are several competing immersive audio proposals and published High Dynamic Range (HDR) standards for vision, Dolby Laboratories continues to provide its totally integrated approach with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos experiences in a successful way, gradually and consistently becoming the dominant player. This is well illustrated by Dolby’s recent announcements of content collaborations with Lionsgate and Amazon, as well as the worldwide expansion of Dolby Atmos screens installed or committed.
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Powersoft Publishes Tailored Version of RH Consulting’s Guide to Voice Alarm Systems in E-Book Format
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Powersoft Publishes Tailored Version of RH Consulting’s Guide to Voice Alarm Systems in E-Book Format

When the second edition of RH Consulting’s Guide to Voice Alarm Systems was published recently (joint authored by eminent pro audio consultants Roland Hemming and Richard Northwood, in e-book format), Powersoft was quick to respond. The Italian amplifier authority instantly saw that this could be adapted to provide its own customers with a bespoke version as an educational tool, offering specific information about deploying Powersoft products for emergency applications.
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New Report From Technavio on Global Smart Headphones Market Through 2020
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New Report From Technavio on Global Smart Headphones Market Through 2020

Technavio analysts forecast the global smart headphones market to grow at a CAGR of over 19% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. Multiple applications of headphones are creating opportunities for the global smart headphones market through 2020, according to the new research study now published, which lists current wired and wireless headsets market segments and estimates the wireless segment accounting for over 71% of the total market share in 2015.
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Bose Launches BOSEbuild with Build-It-Yourself Bluetooth Speaker for Kids
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Bose Launches BOSEbuild with Build-It-Yourself Bluetooth Speaker for Kids

Believing that hands-on exploration is the key to sparking a child’s curiosity, Bose Corporation has officially launched BOSEbuild, the company’s new “build-it-yourself” category focused specifically on kids. BOSEbuild’s first product is the Speaker Cube, a complete kit that lets kids explore the science of sound by making a Bose Bluetooth speaker – and use their creativity to personalize it with colors and covers.
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