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CODA Audio Releases Space Hub Immersive Audio Processor
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CODA Audio Releases Space Hub Immersive Audio Processor

German pro audio manufacturer CODA Audio is unveiling its own immersive audio processor, completing a system approach to the format in performance events. The Space Hub was designed for low latency processing of up to 128 objects x 128 output channels, using the 3D panning algorithms selectable per object within its Space software. The new solution, presented at the Tonmeistertagung 2021 conference in Dusseldorf, also explores the advantages of CODA's linear–phase loudspeaker designs.
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Audio-Technica Launches New Cardioid and Omnidirectional Subminiature Condenser Lavalier Microphones
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Audio-Technica Launches New Cardioid and Omnidirectional Subminiature Condenser Lavalier Microphones

Audio-Technica introduced the low-profile BP898 Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone and BP899 Subminiature Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone. These microphones’ wide dynamic range and tolerance for high sound pressure levels ensures intelligible, natural-sounding audio that’s ideal for use by stage and television talent, lecturers, and worship leaders.
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Røde Introduces AI-Micro Ultra-Compact Dual-Channel Recording Interface
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Røde Introduces AI-Micro Ultra-Compact Dual-Channel Recording Interface

Røde Microphones released AI-Micro, a new ultra-compact dual-channel interface for recording high-quality audio to a mobile device or computer. A great design for journalists, reporters, content creators, and anyone who needs to combine two microphones in a single recording device. In typical Røde fashion of launching products that not only solve practical problems, but do it in a way that make technology seem simple, the AI-Micro is another valuable product in the Australian brand's hardware and software portfolio.
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Dear Reality Releases Virtual Acoustics and Spatial Headphone Compensation Monitoring Plugin
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Dear Reality Releases Virtual Acoustics and Spatial Headphone Compensation Monitoring Plugin

Dear Reality, the spatial audio and VR/AR audio software company that was acquired by Sennheiser in 2019, released dearVR MIX, a monitoring plugin for headphone mixing, suited for all professional studio headphones. The solution features an exclusive Spatial Headphone Compensation feature, supporting the 44 most used professional studio headphones, and enabling reference listening in 3 virtual stereo mix rooms with 4 selectable loudspeaker positions and 6 additional, non-studio listening environments.
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Apple Introduces Beats Fit Pro Advanced Earbuds for Active Lifestyles
by Joao Martins

Apple Introduces Beats Fit Pro Advanced Earbuds for Active Lifestyles

Apple shuffled the cards again with the introduction of the latest Beats Fit Pro advanced true wireless earbuds. The new product leverages all the technologies Apple developed for the AirPods Pro, including the H1 chip, and features an all-new flexible wingtip and a custom-developed acoustic platform, retailing for just $199.99. ANC, Transparency, Adaptive EQ, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, and four different color schemes make these the new flagship.
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Outline Announces Revamped ET Series Acoustic Measurement Turntables
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Outline Announces Revamped ET Series Acoustic Measurement Turntables

A longstanding mainstay of Outline’s diverse portfolio of products, the company's ET System measurement turntables have received important new developments and refinements and are now available in two new models - ET50-3D and ET250R2-3D - to suit different speed and load requirements. Outline’s original concept of a high-precision, computer-controlled turntable capable of placing significant loads with perfect accuracy in a measurement environment is in daily use around the world.
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CUI Devices Introduces Industry’s Smallest Micro Buzzer
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CUI Devices Introduces Industry’s Smallest Micro Buzzer

CUI Devices’ Audio Group announced the introduction of a 3.2mm x 3.2mm magnetic transducer buzzer, making it among the smallest micro buzzers in the industry. As the latest addition to CUI Devices’ micro buzzers line, the CMT-322-65-SMT-TR features a low profile of 2mm, surface mount packaging, and a sound pressure level (SPL) of 65 dBA at 10 cm. The new product targets uses in portable equipment and space-constrained designs.
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Void Acoustics Launches New Venu 208 Ultra-Compact Subwoofer
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Void Acoustics Launches New Venu 208 Ultra-Compact Subwoofer

Successful British loudspeaker manufacturer Void Acoustics continues to expand its range of installation oriented products, in parallel with its incredibly popular clubbing designs. Part of its recently updated Venu V2 loudspeaker series, Void has now added an ultra-compact subwoofer equipped to overcome challenging installations. Using dual 8” high excursion woofers, the Venu 208 subwoofer is ideal for low-frequency extension in distributed or background music systems.
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Roon Confirms New Audio Partners and Refines Its Software User Experience
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Roon Confirms New Audio Partners and Refines Its Software User Experience

Roon, the innovative music management, discovery and streaming platform, announced an impressive array of over 25 new Roon Ready and Roon Tested devices from audio brands such as Arcam, Astell&Kern, Bluesound, JBL, Mission, Rotel and more. Additionally, the brand welcomed 5 new partners, including British loudspeaker pioneers Mission, whose new LX Connect all-in-one hi-fi system is Roon Tested. Other new partners include Argon Audio, Avik, Silent Angel and Zidoo (featuring three 4K UHD media players that are Roon Ready).
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Khadas Introduces Magnetic Snap-On Ultraslim Hi-Res Headphone Amplifier
by Joao Martins

Khadas Introduces Magnetic Snap-On Ultraslim Hi-Res Headphone Amplifier

Khadas is about to launch an interesting new Ultraslim headphone amplifier with high-resolution audio support for smartphones. The design will be compatible with Apple’s MagSafe (and all the copycat magnetic chargers that are about to arrive in the market), just clipping into to the back of an iPhone 12 or 13. The Khadas TEA features the high-performance ESS ES9281AC Pro DAC, as well as LDAC and aptX HD Bluetooth audio from a Qualcomm QCC5125 chip.
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