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Audio Precision Releases Updated Android Smartphone Audio Test App
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Audio Precision Releases Updated Android Smartphone Audio Test App

Audio Precision announced availability of the latest version of their Android audio test app, with support for Android versions 4, 5 and 6 (as well as Android N Developer Preview 5). The app allows fast, automated evaluation of new phones and tablets, including hands-free Bluetooth audio test without requiring the initiation of a phone call, saving developers’ time and ensuring that measurement results aren’t impacted by network performance.
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New Powersoft Armonía v2.8 Allows Advanced Workspace Customization
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New Powersoft Armonía v2.8 Allows Advanced Workspace Customization

Powersoft has announced the latest software release for its Armonía Pro Audio Suite, which brings substantial enhancements for fixed installation customers looking to remote manage and monitor a network audio system intuitively and dynamically. Armonía v2.8 adds a further set of features including Operator View, which brings to the user’s fingertips the ability to customize a new window tab depending on needs.
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Sennheiser Introduces PC 373D Gaming Headset with Immersive Sound
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Sennheiser Introduces PC 373D Gaming Headset with Immersive Sound

Sennheiser’s new high-end open acoustic gaming headset PC 373D is able to generate a binaural emulation of immersive 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound and provide crystal clear gaming communications thanks to its high quality, noise-cancelling microphone. The new high-end open acoustic gaming headset is paired with a sleek and intuitive new Surround Dongle, designed to optimize the sound experience at a single click of its Dolby button.
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MUTEC Releases Firmware V1.10 for MC-3+ Smart Clock USB
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MUTEC Releases Firmware V1.10 for MC-3+ Smart Clock USB

German manufacturer of professional and audiophile consumer audio equipment, MUTEC announced firmware V1.10 for its popular MC-3+ Smart Clock USB. The MC-3+USB uniquely combines an audiophile USB interface with an audio re-clocker designed for the demands of high-end consumer audio. Since its introduction in November 2015, MUTEC received feedback from customers and distributors sparking several ideas for improvements. With the update, the MC-3+USB gets optimized re-clocking algorithms, PCM/DSD auto-detection and improved operation.
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New beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO Reference Class Headphones
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New beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO Reference Class Headphones

beyerdynamic anticipated it’s newest professional headphone, the DT 1990 PRO, to be launched officially during the IFA 2016 show, in Berlin. The newest chapter in the acclaimed DT PRO studio series (DT 770 PRO, DT 880 PRO, DT 990 PRO, and DT 1770 PRO), the DT 1990 PRO is said to deliver absolute precision with reproducible results, whether in the studio or for personal use. Once again, this new beyerdynamic open back model uses new-generation Tesla transducers, creating a reference system for both studio work and audio enthusiasts.
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Allen & Heath Strengthens dLive Digital Mixing System With New Controllers and Audio Networking Cards
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Allen & Heath Strengthens dLive Digital Mixing System With New Controllers and Audio Networking Cards

As anticipated at the InfoComm 2016 show, Allen & Heath has introduced several key additions to its flagship dLive digital mixing system, with the launch of the IP6 and IP8 fully-configurable and networkable remote controllers, and the Waves V3 and gigaACE audio networking cards. With a consistent flow of new product announcements, new options and upgrades, the British professional audio company is steadily gaining market share on a global level.
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beyerdynamic Presents New Byron Series In-Ear Headsets
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beyerdynamic Presents New Byron Series In-Ear Headsets

Byron is the new affordable headset series from beyerdynamic combining wired and wireless Bluetooth models with high-quality design and materials, good sound and ease of use. The range, which is scheduled to be introduced at the forthcoming IFA 2016 show, in Berlin, includes three starter models: the wired in-ear Byron headset retailing at 49 euros, the Byron BT Bluetooth necklace model (99 euros) and the Byron BTA wireless luxury model (199 euros). Both Bluetooth models have up to 7.5 hours battery life.
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Dreaming of a California Solar-Powered, Voice Activated, Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
by Joao Martins

Dreaming of a California Solar-Powered, Voice Activated, Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

Step aside Amazon and Google! California Roll by Lemon is “the smartest wireless speaker ever designed.” That’s the claim Lemon is making introducing its portable solar-powered, voice activated, waterproof Bluetooth speaker, with “3D sound quality”. But that’s not all, the California Roll has the ability to connect multiple speakers and, yes, its solar panels are “Made in the USA” using “NASA grade” technology. Anyone can order one now on Kickstarter.
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New Audio Metering and Loudness Tools Updates from RTW at IBC 2016
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New Audio Metering and Loudness Tools Updates from RTW at IBC 2016

RTW will be showcasing its full range of audio monitoring and metering software and hardware devices, as well as a few new product updates at IBC 2016 in Amsterdam (Stand 8.D89). Its new audio processor hardware, APRO-CLC01 for Continuous Loudness Control (CLC), will be shown for the first time in Amsterdam. The German company is also showing new upgrades for both its Loudness Tools and Mastering Tools PlugIns.
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MQA Now Available on NAD BluOS-enabled Systems
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MQA Now Available on NAD BluOS-enabled Systems

NAD Electronics announced that MQA music will be supported on select BluOS-enabled NAD components, including its recently expanded Master Series. The Latest BluOS firmware will power select high performance NAD models with MQA for studio quality music streams in the home. On the announcement, the company says: “NAD is proud to partner with MQA to introduce high-end audio consumers to this revolutionary end-to-end technology that captures and delivers master quality audio in a file that’s small enough to stream or download.”
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