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500 Dante-Enabled Products Confirm Audinate’s Position as Leading AoIP Technology
by Joao Martins

500 Dante-Enabled Products Confirm Audinate’s Position as Leading AoIP Technology

Audinate, creator of the industry-leading media networking solution Dante, has announced that over 500 Dante-enabled products are now available from licensed manufacturers worldwide. This represents more than a 60% increase in the number of available products in the last 12 months, including a remarkable take up in the broadcast market.
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Fraunhofer IIS and Modulation Index Present World’s First xHE-AAC Enabled Live Streaming Encoder
by audioXpress Staff

Fraunhofer IIS and Modulation Index Present World’s First xHE-AAC Enabled Live Streaming Encoder

At the IBC 2015 show there was a unique chance to compare how really efficient audio compression algorithms have become, from mp3 and ogg-vorbis to AAC, HE-AAC and the new xHE-AAC, optimized for speech and music transmission with very low bit rates. The Fraunhofer Institute For Integrated Circuits IIS together with Modulation Index promoted the demonstration.
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German Physiks Exhibits With Merging Technologies at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2015
by audioXpress Staff

German Physiks Exhibits With Merging Technologies at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2015

It's going to be the place to hear true high-resolution audio at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) in Denver, Colorado (October 2-4, 2015). German Physiks will be playing DSD256 and 24-bit 352.8 kHz DXD masters directly from Merging’s new NADAC system, through a pair of Carbon Mk IV loudspeakers.
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Linear Acoustic and Minnetonka Audio Merger Addresses Audio Content Chain from Creation to Transmission
by Joao Martins

Linear Acoustic and Minnetonka Audio Merger Addresses Audio Content Chain from Creation to Transmission

Linear Acoustic announced a merger with Minnetonka Audio Software during the IBC 2015 show in Amsterdam. The merger was announced as the culmination of a long-discussed plan of cooperation between the two companies, opening new opportunities addressing the full audio content chain, from creation to transmission, as part of the Telos Alliance group.
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First MQA-Ready Portable Digital Audio Player Introduced at IFA 2015
by Joao Martins

First MQA-Ready Portable Digital Audio Player Introduced at IFA 2015

Exclusively unveiled at IFA 2015 in Berlin, the Pioneer XDP-100R Digital Audio Player becomes the industry’s first portable player to offer MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) support. Pioneer intends to be the first to bring the potential of MQA’s technology to market, and in portable player form. Meanwhile, CEDIA has named Bob Stuart, the inventor of MQA, as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
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AES Offers Free Online Access to E-Library for a Limited Time
by audioXpress Staff

AES Offers Free Online Access to E-Library for a Limited Time

The Audio Engineering Society (AES) is celebrating its E-Library of Publications and Collections with a special subscription offer to its members. During the month of September 2015, the AES offers online access to its archives and collections of papers with up to 25 free downloads.
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Gear and Tone Advice from Radial Engineering
by audioXpress Staff

Gear and Tone Advice from Radial Engineering

Radial Engineering, the renowned Canadian manufacturer of problem-solving gear for stage and studio has launched a blog for pro and amateur musicians or anyone looking for tone advice or a simple fix… Radial’s new blog features responsive design, making it an easy read from any laptop, tablet or phone.
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Linear Audio Volume 10 is Now Available
by audioXpress Staff

Linear Audio Volume 10 is Now Available

Now available, Linear Audio Volume 10 is the 11th issue of Jan Didden’s series of printed bookzines dedicated to technical audio and perception. It features a great team of contributing authors and a strong collection of enjoyable articles, with a diversified and refreshingly divergent collection of personal takes on great audio topics.
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The Future of Media Previewed at IBC 2015
by audioXpress Staff

The Future of Media Previewed at IBC 2015

The 2015 International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) will take place once again in Amsterdam. The conference from 10-14 September 2015 and the exhibition 11-15 September 2015. The 2015 show will be an important platform for new technology demonstrations in immersive audio. British semi-conductor ARM is awarded the International Honor for Excellence 2015.
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DTS to Acquire iBiquity Digital Corporation
by Joao Martins

DTS to Acquire iBiquity Digital Corporation

A surprise industry announcement with huge implications for the future of digital radio. DTS announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer and licensor of HD Radio technology for AM/FM audio and data broadcasting, for approximately $172 million.
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