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Sonos Announces On-Device Sonos Voice Control in English and French
by Joao Martins

Sonos Announces On-Device Sonos Voice Control in English and French

After years of research and development, Sonos has finally announced Sonos Voice Control, its entirely new voice experience that delivers fast, accurate hands-free control of music and any Sonos multiroom system with unmatched privacy. Aware of the growing concerns about digital assistants from the major technology companies, Sonos introduced its first voice experience created purely for complete command of a Sonos system using only voice. A development effort boosted with the strategic acquisition of Snips in 2019.
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Merging Technologies Creates Scalable, High Performance AES67 Solution Based on Analog Devices SHARC SoCs
by audioXpress Staff

Merging Technologies Creates Scalable, High Performance AES67 Solution Based on Analog Devices SHARC SoCs

Merging Technologies announced the availability of its AES67 embedded solution for the ADSP-SC5xx SHARC series of System on Chips (SoCs) from Analog Devices. Merging Technologies’ experience in the audio over IP (AoIP) field (Ravenna/AES67) and Analog Device's experience in unified communications and pro-audio applications, has led to a collaboration that broadens the range of AoIP solutions for manufacturers of electronics and ultimately integrators.
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The OCA Alliance Previews AES70-2022 Device Control Standard at ISE 2022
by audioXpress Staff

The OCA Alliance Previews AES70-2022 Device Control Standard at ISE 2022

The OCA Alliance will offer a sneak peek of the latest version of the AES70 device control standard at ISE 2022. The AES70-2022 release, originally intended to be released in 2021, will be upwards-compatible from the current AES70-2018 and offers several significant enhancements for new and improved features along with several documentation upgrades for increased clarity, readability and precision.
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Integrated Systems Europe 2022 Finally Arrives in Barcelona
by Joao Martins

Integrated Systems Europe 2022 Finally Arrives in Barcelona

The world’s leading audiovisual and systems integration exhibition arrives in Barcelona May 10-13, 2022. Taking place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) returns as an expanded showcase of technology and solutions for the professional systems integration channel. Following the postponement of the 2022 event from February to May, the trade-show will finally opens its doors with new conferences, more show floor features than ever, and first-time exhibitors in all technology sectors.
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Western Electric To Debut 777 rAMT Midrange Driver at High End Munich 2022
by Joao Martins

Western Electric To Debut 777 rAMT Midrange Driver at High End Munich 2022

After successfully rebooting tube production in the US with the relaunch of the 300B, and introducing the stunning new 91E Integrated Amplifier, Western Electric has been busy in other areas. Charles Whitener, the entrepreneur and current president and CEO is determined to take Western Electric to a leading market position in home audio and is investing also in new speaker technologies. The first results will be visible at High End Munich 2022 with the presentation of the new 777 rAMT Midrange Driver.
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Home Audio Industry Reconvenes at 2022 High End Show in Munich
by Joao Martins

Home Audio Industry Reconvenes at 2022 High End Show in Munich

The prestigious High End Munich show finally returns to the MOC exhibition center - and pretty much the whole city of Munich, as the consumer, hifi, and high-end audio companies return to in-person events. Promoted by the local High End Society and reputed as the best trade-show in the world for consumer high-quality audio products, the 2022 High End Show (May 19-22) is now expanded with the new International Parts & Supply (IPS) B2B segment and more valuable initiatives.
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DeusO Announces AES70 Explorer Software Application
by audioXpress Staff

DeusO Announces AES70 Explorer Software Application

DeusO GmbH has released a software named AES70 Explorer to support hardware engineers developing or integrating AES70 into Pro Audio devices. AES70 Explorer is designed to connect, expose and control parameters in OCA objects. The software provides a UI builder for fast setup of engineering interfaces and can simultaneously test multiple devices using an array of Pro Audio control widgets.
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Listen Releases SoundCheck 20 Audio Test Software Upgrade
by Joao Martins

Listen Releases SoundCheck 20 Audio Test Software Upgrade

The much anticipated SoundCheck 20 audio test software update is now released, and Listen is offering incentives to help users upgrade to the latest version.​​​​​ The motivations to upgrade are many, starting with the fact that SoundCheck 20 introduces Listen’s state-of-the-art perceptual distortion algorithm for end-of-line testing – Enhanced Perceptual Rub & Buzz. SoundCheck 20 also includes a host of new features for multichannel and communications testing.
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Hearables’ Shipments to Exceed 200 Million Globally by 2024, Juniper Research Predicts
by Joao Martins

Hearables’ Shipments to Exceed 200 Million Globally by 2024, Juniper Research Predicts

A new study by Juniper Research has found that hearables’ shipments will exceed 200 million units by 2024, up from 165 million in 2022; representing total growth of 30% over the next two years. The market research firm sees assistive and healthcare-focused hearables segments — typified by Nuheara’s IQbuds and Bose’s SoundControl Hearing Aids — are key to this growth; comprising 18% of hearables shipments by 2024, compared to 12% in 2021.
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ALTI Expo 2022 and the Return of the ALMA Awards, June 5–6
by Joao Martins

ALTI Expo 2022 and the Return of the ALMA Awards, June 5–6

ALTI Expo 2022, the conference and showcase promoted by the Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) Association is right around the corner, set for June 5–6 at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. As planned, it will take place a few days before the InfoComm 2022 show, which takes place June 8—10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center - and offers an education schedule starting June 4—10. Don't miss the great technical presentations and quality networking with professionals in the loudspeaker industry and the related signal chain.
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