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IKEA and Spotify Unveil VAPPEBY Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker Lamp
by Joao Martins

IKEA and Spotify Unveil VAPPEBY Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker Lamp

It's no big secret that IKEA and Spotify are from Sweden, and a collaboration between the two Swedish companies on a Bluetooth speaker would not come as a surprise. But effectively, IKEA has done speakers before and the company has mainly worked with Sonos on two very successful products for whole home audio. Now, IKEA finally confirmed a project with Spotify for a new Bluetooth situational speaker and lamp named VAPPEBY, available from April 2022.
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Digigram Announces New ALP-222e and ALP-222e-Mic PCIe Sound Cards
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Digigram Announces New ALP-222e and ALP-222e-Mic PCIe Sound Cards

Digigram has announced the release of two new PCIe sound cards, ALP-222e and ALP-222e-Mic as part of their new ALP-X range. According to the French audio equipment manufacturer, the ALP-X range comprises a series of digital and analog sound cards with improved features that will gradually roll out throughout 2022 to replace the legacy Digigram VX sound cards. ALP-222e and ALP-222e-Mic are the first two cards of the range to be released on the market.
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Yamaha VSP-2 Speech Privacy System Now Shipping to US and Canada
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Yamaha VSP-2 Speech Privacy System Now Shipping to US and Canada

Following availability in Japan, Yamaha Unified Communications announced that its all-new VSP-2 Speech Privacy System is in stock and available for immediate shipping to the United States and Canada. The VSP-CU2 control unit features user-selectable sound types and volume levels and it supports two, four, or eight VSP-SP2 speakers. The unique sound masking system can be installed quickly into any space to ensure conversations are kept confidential.
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Dirac Introduces New Dirac Live Auto Target Curve
by Joao Martins

Dirac Introduces New Dirac Live Auto Target Curve

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac announced a new auto target curve functionality for its Dirac Live solution that aims to make it easier for consumers to get even better sound quality out of their sound systems. The company's Dirac Live solution will now automatically generate an auto target curve based on a specific sound system's unique measurements. Dirac believes that with this new functionality, consumers no longer need in-depth knowledge of room correction to enjoy the best sound possible.
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Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition Audio System
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Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition Audio System

To mark the 10th anniversary of their merger, Focal and Naim are introducing a complete special-edition system. The system includes the Focal Sopra N 2 speaker in a special "concrete" finish with ‘tin’ and metallic details, combined with an array of Naim Classic electronics, including an NDX 2 music-streaming player with Chromecast, Spotify, Tidal, AirPlay, Apple Music and Bluetooth AptX HD, which is powered by the NAC 282/NAP 250 DR pre-power amplifiers, complete with matching NAPSC and HiCap DR power supplies. All cables included.
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Celestion CF0820BMB Bass/Midbass and CF0820M Midrange Now Available Individually for Retail
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Celestion CF0820BMB Bass/Midbass and CF0820M Midrange Now Available Individually for Retail

Most of the volume production from the leading suppliers of professional loudspeakers for sound reinforcement applications is offered for integration by speaker brands in finished products. Eventually, market adoption requires that standard references are also offered for retail. Celestion announced that the CF0820BMB and CF0820M, two of its 8-inch diameter ferrite magnet, cast aluminum chassis professional audio LF loudspeakers are now available packaged individually for dealers and distributors to sell to retail.
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Audinate Updates Dante Virtual Soundcard to Support Apple Silicon and Windows 11
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Audinate Updates Dante Virtual Soundcard to Support Apple Silicon and Windows 11

Dante Virtual Soundcard is a software application that turns any PC or Mac into a Dante-enabled device, allowing Dante audio traffic to be transmitted and received between other Dante-enabled devices using the standard Ethernet port. Now Audinate, the developer of Dante audio-over-IP, updated Dante Virtual Soundcard for both Mac and Windows computers, optimizing the code for Apple Silicon processors such as the M1 family as well as the new Windows 11 operating system from Microsoft.
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Theory Audio Design Now Shipping First In-Ceiling Loudspeakers, Pendant Housings, and Pre-Construction Brackets
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Theory Audio Design Now Shipping First In-Ceiling Loudspeakers, Pendant Housings, and Pre-Construction Brackets

Theory Audio Design announced its ic6 high-output in-ceiling loudspeakers, pendant housings, and pre-construction brackets are now shipping. These new custom installation solutions provide dealers, integrators, architects, and designers with a premium audio option for virtually any residential or commercial installation. The ic6 speakers and accessories take Theory beyond the walls of the media room with premium architectural solutions for surround sound, and distributed audio installations.
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Tracktion Introduces Version 12 of Waveform Pro Affordable Audio Software
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Tracktion Introduces Version 12 of Waveform Pro Affordable Audio Software

In the broadest update in ten years, Tracktion dramatically expanded the capabilities of Waveform 12. The update makes the powerful features in the original audio production software even more accessible, further improving workflow and building a solid foundation for exciting new additions in the coming years. After all, this creative software is the only one in the market that runs on macOS (including Apple Silicon), Windows 64-bit, Linux Ubuntu 64-bit, and even Raspberry Pi!
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Alango BeHear ACCESS Hearing Amplification Headsets Add Tinnitus Masking Therapy
by Joao Martins

Alango BeHear ACCESS Hearing Amplification Headsets Add Tinnitus Masking Therapy

Alango Technologies, the DSP voice and audio enhancement technology supplier, announced the release of a new, advanced version of its BeHear ACCESS hearing amplifier headset featuring an option for basic sound personalization without using an app, customizable tinnitus masking therapy, increased amplification without feedback, and easier pairing based on Bluetooth 5. The new solution offers simple, self-determined customization of the tinnitus masking sound for best results.
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