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Griffin Unveils iTrip Clip Bluetooth Adapter to Wirelessly Connect Headphones to Any Smartphone
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Griffin Unveils iTrip Clip Bluetooth Adapter to Wirelessly Connect Headphones to Any Smartphone

For all those users which are perfectly happy with their existing wired headphones and earphones but would like to have the convenience of wireless once in a while, Griffin Technology just announced a possible solution. The new Griffin Trip Clip converts any pair of wired headphones to wireless headphones, a simple yet powerful solution to wirelessly connect headphones, car stereos or home audio systems to any smartphone, for only $19.99.
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Yamaha Expands TF Series Digital Mixer Lineup with New Compact Rack-mount Format
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Yamaha Expands TF Series Digital Mixer Lineup with New Compact Rack-mount Format

With the continuous evolution in digital mixers and audio networking technology, live sound is embracing more compact and affordable concepts, such as rack-mount formats, which can be controlled from computers and tablets. The concept is ideal for fixed installs in small venues or to be used on stage by musicians. Yamaha now announced the new TF-RACK, expanding its affordable range of TF series mixing consoles with this more flexible and convenient rack-mount format.
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Sennheiser Launches PXC 480 Wired Active Noise Cancelling Travel Headphones
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Sennheiser Launches PXC 480 Wired Active Noise Cancelling Travel Headphones

For all those that like to travel or focus on work using noise-cancelling headphones, Sennheiser has introduced the PXC 480 high-performance wired travel headphone. The new model shares the essence of the recently launched Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless, without the restrictions of shorter battery life. According to Sennheiser, the PXC 480 offers NoiseGard hybrid active noise cancellation, excellent comfort and an impressive battery life of up to 50 hours, making it the perfect travel companion.
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RIVA Audio Introduces WAND Series Multi-Space Music System
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RIVA Audio Introduces WAND Series Multi-Space Music System

Audio manufacturer RIVA, the lifestyle brand of Audio Design Experts, Inc. (ADX) is at the forefront of Bluetooth speaker development and electroacoustic design with its patented Trillium audio technology. As previewed earlier at CES 2016, RIVA has announced the launch of its WAND Series, entering the whole-home audio space with new designs, allowing more connectivity options, high-resolution audio and extended support for streaming audio services.
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Yamaha Introduces R-N402 Receiver and MusicCast Wireless Multiroom Audio Solution
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Yamaha Introduces R-N402 Receiver and MusicCast Wireless Multiroom Audio Solution

Yamaha wants to redefine the Hi-Fi experience at home with its MusicCast Wireless Multiroom Audio solution, now available in the new R-N402 integrated network receiver. This elegantly styled receiver combines Yamaha’s craftsmanship with the freedom of multiroom music streaming from high-resolution audio sources, music services and smart devices, at an affordable price. The R-N402 features a wide range of analog and digital sources, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AirPlay connectivity, USB, Ethernet and DLNA.
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Sonos Endorses Lutron Residential Lighting Control System Integration
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Sonos Endorses Lutron Residential Lighting Control System Integration

Whole-home audio integration is getting smarter. Lighting management systems specialist Lutron announced a new level of integration with Sonos distributed music systems. Lutron’s new Pico Remote for Audio allows direct control of Sonos’ Home Sound System, which can now be incorporated into any Lutron Residential Lighting Control System. But wireless control is just the start. According to Lutron, “the balance of light and music creates harmony and has the power to transform and transport us.”
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Audio Precision Introduces AGC, Octave Analysis and Audio-Video Sync Measurement Plugins
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Audio Precision Introduces AGC, Octave Analysis and Audio-Video Sync Measurement Plugins

Audio Precision introduced a trio of new measurement plugins for their intuitive and versatile APx audio test software, now offering attack-and-release, fractional octave analysis and audio-video sync measurements. Each plugin integrates directly with APx software (version 4.3 or later) and adds new capabilities while allowing users to take advantage of built-in APx features such as limits, sequencer control, derived results and reporting.
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New UK AV Company Lithe Audio Launches Innovative Bluetooth Ceiling Speakers
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New UK AV Company Lithe Audio Launches Innovative Bluetooth Ceiling Speakers

Bluetooth speakers are one of the leading product categories in consumer electronics and consumers certainly are starting to rely on the convenience of this wireless audio protocol to stream audio from a smartphone, tablet or computer. Now, Lithe Audio, a young UK-based AV brand decided to expand the scope of Bluetooth technology also to installation ceiling speakers, allowing an easy expansion of multizone audio in any room, from the bathroom to the kitchen or bedroom.
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RHA Unveils its First DAC/Headphone Amplifier Alongside Two In-Ear Headphones at IFA 2016
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RHA Unveils its First DAC/Headphone Amplifier Alongside Two In-Ear Headphones at IFA 2016

British audio specialist RHA has announced that it will launch three new products as part of a collection of high-resolution personal audio equipment at IFA 2016. The new range includes the company’s first portable DAC and headphone amplifier, the Dacamp L1, and two high-resolution in-ear headphones, the flagship CL1 Ceramic and the stainless steel CL750. All three products will be available to audition at IFA 2016 in Berlin from 2-7 September, ahead of going on sale in October 2016.
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Wireless Surround Sound Upgrade for Polk Audio and Definitive Technology Wireless Music Systems
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Wireless Surround Sound Upgrade for Polk Audio and Definitive Technology Wireless Music Systems

As the first DTS partner brands to leverage DTS Play-Fi’s wireless surround technology, Polk Audio’s Omni SB1 Plus and Definitive Technology’s W Studio Micro sound bars will now receive a firmware upgrade that adds the capability to pair with an array of Play-Fi enabled all-in-one speakers. Complementary speakers for home theater environments with discrete 5.1 surround sound include the Polk Omni S2, S2R and S6 and Definitive Technology’s W7 and W9 families.
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