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TIBO Electronics Choros Tap Smart Speaker Supports Multiroom Mode with Amazon Alexa
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TIBO Electronics Choros Tap Smart Speaker Supports Multiroom Mode with Amazon Alexa

Founded in 2010, British company TIBO was one of the brands that had honors of debuting its new Choros Tap on the Amazon booth during the 2017 IFA Show in Berlin. The TIBO Choros Tap was the UK’s first third party, multi-play, multi-connect active speaker supported by Amazon Alexa. The UK is the second largest market for voice-assisted products after the US, followed closely by Germany.
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Audio Precision Introduces Next-Generation APx Bluetooth Duo Module
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Audio Precision Introduces Next-Generation APx Bluetooth Duo Module

Audio Precision unveiled their next-generation Bluetooth I/O module for APx Series audio analyzers. The APx Bluetooth Duo module incorporates all the capabilities and features of AP’s original Bluetooth module, while delivering a wider selection of A2DP codecs, faster pair and connection times, an increased feature set within APx500 measurement software, and improved RF shielding for use in production test environments.
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RTW and Nixer Pro Audio Partner on Handheld Dante Network Monitoring and Diagnostic Device
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RTW and Nixer Pro Audio Partner on Handheld Dante Network Monitoring and Diagnostic Device

With AoIP becoming increasingly popular in all sorts of professional audio installations, visual audio meter and audio monitoring specialist, RTW, announced a global distribution partnership with Nixer Pro Audio, to make its PD-Dante handheld monitoring and diagnostic device available globally. The PD-Dante device allows users to listen directly into Dante streams located on the network. First deliveries will be made in December 2017.
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Axis Expands Its Network Audio Offering for Smart Background Music and Public Address Systems
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Axis Expands Its Network Audio Offering for Smart Background Music and Public Address Systems

Axis Communications, expanded its offering to include audio distribution for background music and public address. The company announced the addition of its AXIS C8033 Network Audio Bridge, which allows integration between analog and network audio systems. Axis also announced the 2N SIP Mic which is a compatible network microphone console that can become a complete public address system when paired together with Axis network speakers.
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Bose Introduces Truly Wireless SoundSport Free Earbuds and Updates Iconic QC35
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Bose Introduces Truly Wireless SoundSport Free Earbuds and Updates Iconic QC35

Bose made two important announcements on its popular range of headphones. Entering a new increasingly popular category, Bose introduced its SoundSport Free truly wireless earbuds, designed especially for active users that want to workout with music. At the same time, the Massachusetts company updated its iconic QC35 noise-cancelling headphones to become the first to offer voice access to Google Assistant, and introducing new settings to control environmental noise.
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Pioneer Introduces Eight Speakers and Six Subwoofers on New Z and D High Performance Automotive Loudspeaker Series
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Pioneer Introduces Eight Speakers and Six Subwoofers on New Z and D High Performance Automotive Loudspeaker Series

Pioneer Electronics (USA) introduced several new high performance automotive loudspeakers, all using advanced designs and materials. The new Z series of speakers and subwoofers and the next generation D series speakers and subwoofers, have been engineered to reproduce music with premium sound quality, respond to hi-res audio increased dynamics, and take full advantage of unique concepts and proprietary advanced technology, benefiting from Pioneer's decades of automotive loudspeaker design theory and testing ability.
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StageTec Introduces AVATUS IP-Based Audio Production Console in Cooperation with DirectOut
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StageTec Introduces AVATUS IP-Based Audio Production Console in Cooperation with DirectOut

StageTec introduced its new AVATUS IP mixing console at IBC 2017, featuring a new Router InterFace AES67 (RIF67) board, designed in cooperation with DirectOut Technologies. Using multiple 21" multi-touch screens for display and control functions, the impressive AVATUS offers an IP-based connection to the audio processing, combined with a workflow-oriented operation, in which only the relevant, context-related functions are displayed on the touch screens.
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New Meyer Sound Bluehorn Monitor System Provides Phase Accuracy from 25 Hz to 20 kHz on Large-Format Loudspeakers
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New Meyer Sound Bluehorn Monitor System Provides Phase Accuracy from 25 Hz to 20 kHz on Large-Format Loudspeakers

Meyer Sound unveiled its new Bluehorn System development, which the company is now starting to commercialize as complete monitor systems for critical applications. The product of more than six years of intensive research, Bluehorn applies advanced proprietary algorithms to cancel out the non-linearities inherent in all mechanical transducers and loudspeaker cabinets, resulting in flat amplitude and phase response from 25 Hz to 20 kHz in a large-format loudspeaker.
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Focusrite Announces RedNet X2P Dante Audio Interface
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Focusrite Announces RedNet X2P Dante Audio Interface

The new Focusrite RedNet X2P is a compact, robust 2x2 Dante audio interface featuring two Red Evolution mic preamps, stereo line out and a stereo headphone amplifier. The RedNet X2P quickly adds I/O to any Focusrite Red or RedNet interfaces or any Audinate Dante audio-over-IP system, and power, audio and remote control are supplied using a single Ethernet cable. A local input mixer allows 'more me' monitoring control, while a control lockout ensures settings remain unchanged when used remotely.
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Genelec Updates GLM 3 Software with Cloud Services and Reference Levels
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Genelec Updates GLM 3 Software with Cloud Services and Reference Levels

Genelec announced GLM 3, the latest iteration of its Genelec Loudspeaker Management (GLM) software, now featuring access to continuously updated technology and more complex calculations without the limitations of a locally stored software and the computer CPU. Genelec’s GLM 3 incorporates beta Cloud services and Reference Level listening features.
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