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5th International AES Conference on Automotive Audio, June 26-28, 2024
by Joao Martins

5th International AES Conference on Automotive Audio, June 26-28, 2024

The next Audio Engineering Society’s biennial conference on Automotive Audio will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 26-28 June. The location is the Uni3 Geely Center, right at the heart of Volvo headquarters. With the 2024 event of this popular international conference approaching, the organizing committee is reporting strong industry support and anticipation for a very strong program, and great car demos.
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Audio-Technica Introduces Narukami Ultra-High-End Tube Headphone Amplifier and Headphones
by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Introduces Narukami Ultra-High-End Tube Headphone Amplifier and Headphones

Audio-Technica is introducing its Narukami ultra-high-end audio products, which are meant to take the pursuit of analog and tube sound reproduction to a new level of excellence. Making their US premiere at CanJam NYC 2024 (March 9 – 10 at the Marriott Marquis, New York), the Narukami HPA-KG NARU Tube Headphone Amplifier and ATH-AWKG Closed-Back Dynamic Wooden Headphones are ultimate-quality works of audio art. With a price that could buy a house not a long time ago, this is in the above-luxury category.
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PMC Invests In Evovinyl To Help Bring A Sustainable Future To The Production Of Vinyl Records
by Joao Martins

PMC Invests In Evovinyl To Help Bring A Sustainable Future To The Production Of Vinyl Records

PMC has invested in Evolution Music, the UK based company spearheading the development of Evovinyl, a plant-based bioplastic alternative to the environmentally damaging PVC that is currently used to press vinyl records. Involved as a loudspeaker manufacturer for studio monitoring and home listening, PMC believes the company's investment will assist in the quest to move the music industry toward a more sustainable future.
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STMicroelectronics Introduces Secure Wireless Microcontrollers Supporting Matter and Bluetooth LE Audio
by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics Introduces Secure Wireless Microcontrollers Supporting Matter and Bluetooth LE Audio

STMicroelectronics has revealed the next generation of its short-range wireless microcontrollers. These innovative, all-in-one components enable advanced smart home and audio applications, with more miniaturized, efficient, secure and affordable designs. The new STM32WBA ecosystem offers full support and integration of Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, Zigbee, and Thread stacks, and enables new LE Audio and Auracast applications.
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Glensound Introduces New AoIP Interface Products for NAB 2024
by Joao Martins

Glensound Introduces New AoIP Interface Products for NAB 2024

Glensound, the dynamic British manufacturer of audio networked systems is, once again, demonstrating its agility by introducing new and upgraded products much influenced by customer feedback. For NAB 2024, the company is using the opportunity to introduce new products for the broadcast market, expanding its range of Dante/AES67 audio-over-IP (AoIP) interfaces, now an essential ingredient in broadcast and installation applications.
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Integrated Systems Europe 2024 Was The Biggest Ever
by Joao Martins

Integrated Systems Europe 2024 Was The Biggest Ever

Integrated Systems Europe just released its Facts & Figures report that fully characterizes the mammoth trade show that was held at the Fira de Barcelona, January 30 to February 2, 2024. With a record-breaking attendance of 73,891 verified attendees from 162 countries, ISE 2024 is confirmed as the biggest ever in the 20 years of the event. And audio technologies are reported as the primary focus from attendees.
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Southwest Audio Fest Set for March 15-17, in Dallas, Texas
by audioXpress Staff

Southwest Audio Fest Set for March 15-17, in Dallas, Texas

From the same folks that organize the Capital Audiofest and Pacific Audio Fest, Southwest Audio Fest is a new consumer high-end hifi show that will be held March 15-17, 2024 in Dallas, TX, at the famous Hilton Anatole luxury resort hotel. Under the motto "High-End Audio meets High-End Luxury" the organization promises the best listening rooms experiences from an extensive list of Exhibitors and Brands.
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Exeger Establishes Partnership With Renowned Original Design Manufacturer Minami
by Joao Martins

Exeger Establishes Partnership With Renowned Original Design Manufacturer Minami

Given the projection that its Powerfoyle solar-cell material is having in the consumer electronics industry, particularly following its presence at CES 2024, Exeger is increasing its cooperation with established OEM/ODMs in order to accelerate product introduction in the market for many top-tier brands. Leveraging its expertise working with major CE brands, particularly for wireless headphones and earbuds, acoustic specialists and original design manufacturer (ODM), Minami will now assist customers and businesses looking to implement solar cell technology into their products.
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Qualcomm Unveils FastConnect 7900 Single Chip Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB
by Joao Martins

Qualcomm Unveils FastConnect 7900 Single Chip Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB

“Find My” type solutions will be available on more Android devices thanks to Qualcomm Technologies’ first single chip solution to integrate Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and Ultra Wideband (UWB) technologies, enabling seamless proximity experiences such as digital key, object finding and indoor navigation. But FastConnect 7900 is also ready to power new audio, low-power product designs using Bluetooth LE Audio, Qualcomm’s XPAND (Wi-Fi, BLE convergence) and AI-enabled processing.
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pureLiFi Unveils Next-Gen Connectivity That Breaks Through Barriers with LiFi at MWC 2024
by Joao Martins

pureLiFi Unveils Next-Gen Connectivity That Breaks Through Barriers with LiFi at MWC 2024

LiFi technology specialists pureLiFi introduced its latest innovations at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. LiFi is ready to redefine connectivity using light and break through conventional wireless boundaries and the Barcelona was a strong show for pureLiFi. The company announced LINXC Bridge, a collaborative project with Solace Power, which addresses the challenge of providing robust connectivity indoors, particularly for 5G mmWave signals.
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