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Sony Electronics Introduces C-80 Condenser Microphone for Studio Recording
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Sony Electronics Introduces C-80 Condenser Microphone for Studio Recording

Sony Electronics’ Pro Audio Division announced a new microphone for studio recording. The new C-80 is a uni-directional condenser microphone ideal for vocal/voice recording, instrumental recording, vlogging, webcasting and podcasting. This new product inherits the technology of Sony’s revered C-800G and popular C-100 microphones, creating an entry level model that offers high quality sound at an accessible price.
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WiSA Association Showcases New Product Certifications and Expanded Ecosystem at CEDIA Expo 2022
by Joao Martins

WiSA Association Showcases New Product Certifications and Expanded Ecosystem at CEDIA Expo 2022

The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) attended CEDIA Expo 2022 in Dallas where multiple WiSA Association and WiSA Technologies announcements were made, including recent WiSA HT certified solutions, new products and award wins, including from WiSA members Bang and Olufsen, LG, Dynaudio and Lithe Audio. All these companies and others such as Savant have showcased their latest WiSA HT Certified solutions at CEDIA. And TV brands LG and Hisense showcased their newly launched WiSA SoundSend Certified TVs including the Hisense U7H, U8H and LG C2 and Z2 signature lines.
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Focal Unveils Bathys High-End Bluetooth and ANC Headphones
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Focal Unveils Bathys High-End Bluetooth and ANC Headphones

Short after the introduction of its flagship Focal Utopia 2022 Edition, Focal presents Bathys, its first wireless headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Benefiting from the brand’s savoir-faire in sound and high-end headphones prowess, Bathys delivers a pure hi-fi sound via Bluetooth 5.1 with multipoint or wired connection thanks to its USB-DAC mode. The headphones use premium Focal drivers made in France, featuring a sophisticated design with high-grade materials and over 30 hours of battery life.
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Elgato Launches Wave DX Dynamic Microphone Designed in Cooperation with Lewitt Audio
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Elgato Launches Wave DX Dynamic Microphone Designed in Cooperation with Lewitt Audio

Elgato, the hardware and software brand for content creators announced the launch of Wave DX, a premium XLR microphone using proven dynamic capsule technology designed in close cooperation with Austrian microphone manufacturer Lewitt Audio. The professional-looking Wave DX microphone works with any XLR preamp or audio interface and will deliver studio-quality sound for streamers, podcasters and even gamers.
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Redefines Sound Quality and Premium Design in Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Redefines Sound Quality and Premium Design in Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Bowers & Wilkins launched its new flagship wireless headphones, featuring all-new drivers with ultra-high-resolution carbon cones – angled within each earcup – that deliver lower distortion and better resolution for reference-quality audio. New luxurious materials include diecast aluminum arms, diamond-cut bright metal detailing and Nappa leather trim available in tan or black finishes. The Bowers & Wilkins Music App was also upgraded to include direct music streaming for headphones – a breakthrough in user experience.
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Jabra Expands Connect Line With True Wireless Earbuds 
Engineered for Remote Work
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Jabra Expands Connect Line With True Wireless Earbuds 
Engineered for Remote Work

Focused on the ultimate technology for personal sound and office solutions, Jabra announced the Jabra Connect 5t as the third product in Jabra’s Connect series. Based on the recent Elite 5 model, the new Jabra Connect 5t boasts 6-mic call technology, Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Bluetooth Multipoint connection, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, and wireless charging. Most importantly, the earbuds are designed for all-day comfort and to help users work from anywhere.
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AudioControl Celebrates 45 Years and Introduces Exciting New Products at CEDIA Expo 2022
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AudioControl Celebrates 45 Years and Introduces Exciting New Products at CEDIA Expo 2022

AudioControl will signal its 45 years in business during CEDIA Expo 2022, which this year takes place in Dallas, TX. The Seattle, WA-based manufacturer will show premium home entertainment solutions to attendees, including a powerful new 70-volt GaN amplifier technology with available Dante network connectivity, innovative solutions to support the custom integration installer, premium 8K home theater products, and much more. All unique integration products Made in USA.
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Muse Group Updates Audacity Audio Editing Software and Launches New Audio Sharing Service
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Muse Group Updates Audacity Audio Editing Software and Launches New Audio Sharing Service

San Francisco, CA-based Muse Group, current owners of the world's most popular audio editing software, are paving the way for greater music accessibility with the release of Audacity 3.2, the latest version of the leading audio editor and recorder. Audacity 3.2 takes leaps toward being an end-to-end production tool with the addition of real-time effects support, non-destructive editing, VST3 support, UX and UI improvements, and notably, quick audio sharing with the newly launched audio.com service.
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Rational Acoustics Announces Substantially Updated Smaart v9 Software
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Rational Acoustics Announces Substantially Updated Smaart v9 Software

Rational Acoustics announced the next major release version of Smaart (System Measurement Acoustic Analysis Real-time Tool), with many important new features. Smaart v9 will introduce a fundamentally revised software 64-bit code base, which unifies all editions to a common foundation and coherent interface: Smaart Suite v9, Smaart RT (Real-Time Edition), Smaart LE (Light Edition), and Smaart SPL (SPL Edition). The widely used acoustic test & measurement software platform, will be released on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
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Roon Labs Introduces Roon 2.0 and Mobile App Roon ARC
by Joao Martins

Roon Labs Introduces Roon 2.0 and Mobile App Roon ARC

Roon was always the media library and streaming player software for those users who want to appreciate cover artwork and read all about the artists and all the recording credits, as much as listening to the music. And obviously, this was always associated with a home desktop experience, that only a large screen - or a large tablet, at best - can provide. With the new Roon 2.0, the company takes the experience mobile with the Roon ARC app for iOS and Android mobile devices. Roon 2.0 also brings additional enhancements, like native support for Apple Silicon.
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