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Vicoustic Creates Next-Generation VicAudiophile VMT Kit to Address Acoustics, Health and Safety of Listening Spaces
by Joao Martins

Vicoustic Creates Next-Generation VicAudiophile VMT Kit to Address Acoustics, Health and Safety of Listening Spaces

Vicoustic developed a new generation of eco-friendly, advanced sound absorption and diffusion solutions to treat any listening room, allowing users to truly enjoy a hi-fi system. The new VicAudiophile VMT Kit is an upgradable approach to acoustic kits, created to maximize the conditions of a room, without compromising health, comfort and safety. Users can freely select how many kits they apply, according to the chosen configuration.
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Vesper Introduces Analog Piezoelectric Voice Accelerometer for True Wireless Earbuds
by audioXpress Staff

Vesper Introduces Analog Piezoelectric Voice Accelerometer for True Wireless Earbuds

Vesper introduced the VA1200, which the company calls the world’s first analog piezoelectric voice accelerometer (a.k.a. bone conduction sensor). This low-power vibration sensor can be used in true wireless earbud designs to pick up the wearer’s own voice through bone conduction. Using the VA1200 in conjunction with a standard microphone and a sensor fusion solution, the application can achieve superior background and wind noise reduction. Vesper calls this combination OnePlusOne.
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Rotel Unveils Upgraded A14MKII, RA-1572MKII, and RA-1592MKII Integrated Amplifiers
by audioXpress Staff

Rotel Unveils Upgraded A14MKII, RA-1572MKII, and RA-1592MKII Integrated Amplifiers

Rotel announced acoustic and performance upgrades to three of the company’s integrated amplifier models in the 14 and 15 Series product lines. The upgrades include circuit design innovations and component level changes in key circuit locations, leveraging the design elements from the acclaimed Rotel Michi Series. The A14MKII, RA-1572MKII and RA-1592MKII integrated amplifiers received these upgrades built from the Michi engineering efforts that were 3 years in the making.
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Infineon Introduces First AEC-Q103 Qualified High-Performance XENSIV MEMS Microphone for Automotive Applications
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Infineon Introduces First AEC-Q103 Qualified High-Performance XENSIV MEMS Microphone for Automotive Applications

Infineon Technologies AG announced the launch of the XENSIV IM67D130A MEMS microphone. The high acoustic overload point (AOP) of 130 dB SPL allows the IM67130A to capture distortion-free audio signals in loud environments, whether in- or outside a vehicle. The microphone also has an increased operating temperature range from -40°C to +105°C to enable various use cases in harsh automotive environments, enabling advanced driver assistance systems and predictive maintenance applications.
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Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beosound Emerge Slim Home Speaker
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Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beosound Emerge Slim Home Speaker

Bang & Olufsen introduced a new home speaker, which the Danish company describes as “an interior object combined with the technical performance of a speaker, built for longevity”. The Beosound Emerge was designed by Benjamin Hubert of Design Agency LAYER and it surprises immediately for its slim silhouette, but even more for its powerful, full-range sound with Active Room Compensation, which makes it a suitable home speaker for any placement. It’s also one of B&O’s most affordable home designs.
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ROHM Semiconductor Launches 32-bit MUS-IC Series DAC for Reference-Class Audio Equipment
by Joao Martins

ROHM Semiconductor Launches 32-bit MUS-IC Series DAC for Reference-Class Audio Equipment

Japanese electronic component manufacturer ROHM Semiconductor has a strong connection with music and audio, being the source for a wide range of audio converters, amplifiers, and processors. Recently, ROHM started a new development project for a variety of new high fidelity solutions supporting high resolution audio. First in the new MUS-IC range and now available is the ROHM BD34301EKV, a 32-bit D/A converter designed for high-end audio designs. ROHM also launched the BD34301EKV-EVK-001 evaluation board available via distributor channels.
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Urbanista Introduces Los Angeles Solar Powered ANC Headphones Using Exeger Powerfoyle Technology
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Urbanista Introduces Los Angeles Solar Powered ANC Headphones Using Exeger Powerfoyle Technology

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand and STRAX subsidiary, announced Urbanista Los Angeles, the world's first self-charging, wireless active noise cancelling headphones, powered by Powerfoyle solar cell material. This advanced green technology developed by Exeger was first implemented in headphones in a partnership with Harman (JBL). The new Los Angeles ANC headphones are the first ANC design that will use a Powerfoyle headband surface to convert all forms of light, outdoor and indoor, into energy to deliver virtually infinite playtime.
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Lectrosonics Introduces New Bodypack Wireless Microphone Transmitters and Recorders
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Lectrosonics Introduces New Bodypack Wireless Microphone Transmitters and Recorders

Lectrosonics introduced two new members of its digital wireless microphone system family, the DBSM single battery and DBSMD dual-battery bodypack transmitters. The new units are fully compatible with the Lectrosonics DSQD digital receiver, DCHR digital portable receiver, and DCR822 compact dual channel digital receiver and feature a tuning range covering both the A1 and B1 bands from 470 to 608MHz (470 to 614MHz for the E01 international versions).
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Amazon Introduces All-New True Wireless Echo Buds With Custom ANC
by Joao Martins

Amazon Introduces All-New True Wireless Echo Buds With Custom ANC

Amazon introduced the next-generation of Echo Buds, featuring an all-new design, premium audio architecture for crisp, balanced sound, custom-designed Active Noise Cancellation technology, wireless charging capabilities, improved microphones for better call quality, and hands-free access to Alexa. Not many bought the first model anyway, so the announcement of the all-new second-generation Echo Buds is not that surprising, considering Amazon considers hardware as a pure extension of its services ecosystem.
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Røde Introduces Røde Connect Software for Podcasting and Streaming With NT-USB Mini Microphones
by Joao Martins

Røde Introduces Røde Connect Software for Podcasting and Streaming With NT-USB Mini Microphones

Røde is a step ahead of global connectivity and media trends. Complementing its NT-USB Mini microphones, and inspired by the success of its Rødecaster Pro hardware console, Røde released Røde Connect, a simple and powerful software solution for podcasting and streaming with the NT-USB Mini, acting as a fully featured recording interface, with the ability to connect up to four NT-USB Minis to a single computer via USB-C, and with seamless integration with video call, streaming applications, and much more.
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