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Conexant Launches New HD Audio Codec with Integrated AudioSmart Class-D Amplifier
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Conexant Launches New HD Audio Codec with Integrated AudioSmart Class-D Amplifier

Conexant Systems recently announced the CX20952, a new HD Audio Codec that enables high quality audio on computers and tablets with low power consumption, two cap-free headphone amplifiers, and a fully-integrated Class-D amplifier. Part of Conexant’s AudioSmart family, the new CX20952 produces maximum sound pressure level without damage to speakers or other components.
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STMicroelectronics Accordo2 Automotive Audio Processor Shrinks Design Cycle and Time-to-Market
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STMicroelectronics Accordo2 Automotive Audio Processor Shrinks Design Cycle and Time-to-Market

The new Accordo2 family from STMicroelectronics offers a fully integrated audio subsystem, including media decoding, audio routing, sound processing, and analog audio inputs and outputs, as well as an independent secure CAN (Controller Area Network) microcontroller subsystem. Until now, car infotainment manufacturers had to use multiple devices to achieve the same result that a single Accordo2 device delivers.
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Eventide Announces H9 Max Harmonizer Stomp Box Package
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Eventide Announces H9 Max Harmonizer Stomp Box Package

Eventide has released the H9 Max, the ultimate addition to the acclaimed H9 Harmonizer stompbox line. Within the same physical hardware as existing H9’s, Eventide now ships all 45 currently-available processing algorithms pre-loaded, plus any new H9 exclusive algorithms in perpetuity, at no additional charge.
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Hafler HA75 Tube Head Headphone Amplifier
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Hafler HA75 Tube Head Headphone Amplifier

After over a decade of being dormant, Radial Engineering Ltd. purchased the Hafler brand in 2014 and announced it is re-launching a new series of high-fidelity audio products, already previewed at the 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles. One of the most interesting is the HA75 ‘Tube Head’ - a 12AX7 driven tube headphone amplifier with sufficient gain to power any type of headphone.
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Audioengine Introduces New B2 Premium Bluetooth Speaker
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Audioengine Introduces New B2 Premium Bluetooth Speaker

Audioengine introduced the Audioengine B2 Premium Bluetooth Speaker, combining the signature sound of the Audioengine 2+ Powered Desktop Speakers to the wireless world in a convenient all-in-one stereo speaker system. The new B2 Premium speaker features a built-in 24-bit DAC, aptX decoder and is available in American walnut, Zebrawood or Black ash wood finishes.
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Universal Audio UAD Software v7.11 Features New Plug-Ins From Manley, Brainworx And Massenburg Designworks
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Universal Audio UAD Software v7.11 Features New Plug-Ins From Manley, Brainworx And Massenburg Designworks

A new Universal Audio UAD software, version 7.11, has been released and contains four new UAD plugins starting with a UA/Manley co-developed recreation of the Manley Vari-Mu Limiter Compressor. The new plug-ins also include a Brainworx-developed recreation of the Vertigo Sound VSM-3 Mix Satellite and Vertigo Sound VSC-2 Compressor, plus a UAD edition of the powerful Massenburg DesignWorks MDWEQ5 EQ Plug-In.
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Ultimate Ears BOOM Wireless Speaker Series Expands With Skrillex Limited Edition
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Ultimate Ears BOOM Wireless Speaker Series Expands With Skrillex Limited Edition

Ultimate Ears announced the newest addition to its limited edition lineup of award-winning UE BOOM speakers with the custom designed Skrillex Edition UE BOOM. Featuring Skrillex own hand-drawn images covering the acoustic skin, the collaboration with the six-time GRAMMY Award winning electronic dance music producer is now the fourth limited edition design in the awarded UE BOOM wireless speaker range.
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Genelec Home Audio G Series Active Loudspeakers
by Joao Martins

Genelec Home Audio G Series Active Loudspeakers

Leveraging the same 8000 series design and technologies used in studios and highly praised by audio professionals all over the world, Finish brand Genelec is progressively bringing consumer versions to the home audio market with its G Series of active loudspeakers. The most recent model to reach the market, the G Five, completes the series.
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iFrogz Tadpole Active Bluetooth Speaker is Splash- and Dust-Resistant
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iFrogz Tadpole Active Bluetooth Speaker is Splash- and Dust-Resistant

iFrogz, a ZAGG Inc brand specializing in colorful and clever mobile accessories, introduced the Tadpole Active, a splash- and dust-resistant miniature Bluetooth speaker that goes almost anywhere. The Tadpole family features some of the smallest portable Bluetooth speakers on the market.
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iZotope Ozone 6 Shows How Difficult Software Innovation Can Be
by Fernando Rodrigues

iZotope Ozone 6 Shows How Difficult Software Innovation Can Be

iZotope has been very active. After launching a new version of its flagship noise reduction suite RX, the Cambridge, MA, company introduced a new version of its main product, Ozone. iZotope went a long way in overhauling Ozone 6, and made important changes to the product. However, these changes were not well received among many of its long-term users and iZotope felt the need to come public explaining what they did and why.
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