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Audio Industry Survey Reveals Trends and Concerns in Audio Archiving
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Audio Industry Survey Reveals Trends and Concerns in Audio Archiving

Based on key topics raised during an Iron Mountain Entertainment Services (IMES) and Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing (P&E Wing) co-hosted 2021 summit “Protecting Legacies: The Art, Science and Value of Music Archives,” IMES, the P&E Wing and the Audio Engineering Society (AES) developed a survey to assess current practices and challenges in audio archiving. The survey was sent to approximately 4,000 members of the P&E Wing and 11,000 members of the AES.
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AKM AK4499EX and AK4191 Flagship D/A Converter Solution Enters Production
by Joao Martins

AKM AK4499EX and AK4191 Flagship D/A Converter Solution Enters Production

As anticipated, Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has released to production the new flagship stereo D/A converter (DAC), the Velvet Sound Verita AK4499EX, showcased at the High End Munich show in May 2022. Alongside the AK4499EX, AKM has also released the AK4191 Digital Filter and ΔΣ Modulator, completing a two-chip solution that makes it easy to improve performance with completely independent digital and analog circuitry.
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Ubilite Introduces Wi-Fi SoC With Less-Than-Bluetooth Power Consumption
by Joao Martins

Ubilite Introduces Wi-Fi SoC With Less-Than-Bluetooth Power Consumption

Ubilite announced the immediate availability of its UBI206 platform and SoC, targeted specifically for ultra-low power wireless applications. The UBI206 is a highly integrated single device that enables a vast number of connected products with a minimal number of external components. Although originally designed targeting industrial IoT applications, the chip enables truly ultra-low power Wi-Fi audio streaming solutions with a 10-fold improvement in power consumption.
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Origin Acoustics Named US Brand Manager for Bang & Olufsen in the Custom Channel
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Origin Acoustics Named US Brand Manager for Bang & Olufsen in the Custom Channel

Origin Acoustics is breaking new ground for custom integrators with the announcement of an expanded partnership with Bang & Olufsen in the US. Since 2016, Origin Acoustics has been collaborating with Bang & Olufsen on the co-design and manufacturing of certain architectural loudspeakers. Now, Origin has been named US Brand Manager for Bang & Olufsen’s full portfolio in the custom channel.
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Sony and WS Audiology Sign Partnership Agreement for Over-the-Counter Self-Fitting Hearing Aids
by Joao Martins

Sony and WS Audiology Sign Partnership Agreement for Over-the-Counter Self-Fitting Hearing Aids

Following the recently issued rule establishing Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Sony Corporation and WS Audiology Denmark A/S have entered into a partnership agreement and various ancillary agreements with the aim of jointly developing and supplying new products and services in the OTC self-fitting hearing aid market, beginning with the United States. US consumers will be the first to be able to buy Sony-branded hearing assistive products.
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Platin Audio Debuts World’s First Wireless Dolby Atmos Enabled WiSA Certified Speaker System
by Joao Martins

Platin Audio Debuts World’s First Wireless Dolby Atmos Enabled WiSA Certified Speaker System

Finally! 30 months after the original announcement that the technology promoted by the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association would be able to support Dolby Atmos height channels, WiSA Technologies confirms that the new Monaco 5.1.2 speaker system from Platin Audio will be the first fully immersive, multichannel, separates-based home theater system on the market to be WiSA HT Certified and Dolby Atmos enabled.
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Exeger and Atmosic Technologies Partner to Create Energy Harvesting Solutions
by Joao Martins

Exeger and Atmosic Technologies Partner to Create Energy Harvesting Solutions

Exeger, the innovative Swedish company that created a unique solar cell flexible membrane that converts all forms of light into electrical energy continues to establish strategic partnerships and expand its proof-of-concept use cases. Exeger and US-based semiconductor company Atmosic Technologies are now working together to create attractive energy harvesting solutions for connected devices. Meanwhile, Exeger attended the IBC show in Amsterdam, to demonstrate a new TV remote control from Omni Remotes that will remain perpetually charged.
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Alpine Becomes the First Aftermarket Car Audio Company with TIDAL Integration
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Alpine Becomes the First Aftermarket Car Audio Company with TIDAL Integration

Alps Alpine North America launched its TIDAL integration available via a free software update. The compatible head units include the new Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511, the Alpine Halo9 iLX-F509, the iLX-507, and Jeep-specific radios i509-WRA-JK and i509-WRA-JL. Alpine is the first aftermarket car audio company with full TIDAL integration, allowing subscribers to the service to stream and download hi-res files in MQA format or lossless audio at CD quality.
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Haniwa Audio to Debut Time-Aligned Subwoofer System at the New York Audio Show
by Joao Martins

Haniwa Audio to Debut Time-Aligned Subwoofer System at the New York Audio Show

Haniwa Audio will be unveiling its latest full range speaker system, including what the Japanese company calls a time-aligned stereo "super subwoofer" extension, for the first time at the New York Audio Show (9-10 September). The company is famous for its single driver Haniwa HSP01 speakers and integrated amplifier/DSP, which together ensure simultaneous phase and frequency control to deliver "the world’s most accurate music reproduction system." The addition of the new "super subwoofers" now extends the system's response.
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AtlasIED Bolsters Loudspeaker Business with Addition of Three Industry Veterans
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AtlasIED Bolsters Loudspeaker Business with Addition of Three Industry Veterans

AtlasIED has strengthened its expertise in commercial audio with three additions to the company, including Graham Hendry, VP of Loudspeaker Strategy; Mike Ulrich, VP of Specialty Acoustic Projects, and Riccardo Balistreri, Director of Acoustical Engineering. The new hires are part of a strategic initiative that will focus on product development, strategy, design, and positioning of new products for the premium loudspeaker marketplace across a variety of industries including hospitality, specialty commercial, corporate, and entertainment.
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