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Dirac and Klipsch Collaborate to Enhance the Next Generation of Headphone Audio Performance
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Dirac and Klipsch Collaborate to Enhance the Next Generation of Headphone Audio Performance

Swedish sound pioneer Dirac and Klipsch, the famous consumer audio brand and a VOXX International company, are partnering to integrate Dirac’s sound optimization software and latest digital audio solutions into Klipsch’s upcoming generation of earphones. The partnership highlights the growing market trend for headphone manufacturers to increasingly leverage premium digital audio software to level-up their hardware performance.
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Eastman Introduces Tritan Renew Sustainable Material Using 50% Recycled Plastic
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Eastman Introduces Tritan Renew Sustainable Material Using 50% Recycled Plastic

Global specialty plastics provider Eastman introduced Tritan Renew, a new-generation Tritan copolyester that offers sustainability without compromise, providing the same durability, performance and safety of the original Tritan formula but now with up to 50% recycled content derived from waste plastic. Eastman also confirms that it is actively working with electronics brands to develop earbuds, headphones, audio cases, and peripherals made from sustainable materials, including Tritan Renew.
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Shure Launches New Tech Portal for All Its Technical Product Information
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Shure Launches New Tech Portal for All Its Technical Product Information

Shure continues to focus on improving its customers’ experience and is now introducing the new Shure Tech Portal, an interactive technical resource library developed for systems integrators, dealers, audio engineers, service providers, consultants, and other professional and technically-minded users. The Portal provides fast and direct access to complete product and technical information, document downloads, and resources to support the specification, design, deployment and operation of Shure products across all markets and applications.
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Resonado Announces Flat Core Speaker Licensing Partnership with Zylux
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Resonado Announces Flat Core Speaker Licensing Partnership with Zylux

Audio technology startup Resonado just revealed its first major technology licensing partnership with original equipment and design manufacturing audio company, Zylux. Resonado's innovative and proprietary Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology will be manufactured and initially incorporated into a range of Zylux designs within the soundbar category, with the expectation to expand into other Zylux produced audio products in the near future. This marks Resonado’s first integration of FCS technology into a wide range of consumer-facing audio-specific products.
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InfoComm 2020 Connected Online Event Gathers Global Pro AV Industry on a Virtual Stage
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InfoComm 2020 Connected Online Event Gathers Global Pro AV Industry on a Virtual Stage

AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, hosted it’s first-ever complete virtual InfoComm show – InfoComm 2020 Connected – June 16-18, bringing together AV professionals from around the globe to learn about the latest products from top manufacturers, tune into keynotes and presentations on trends in technology and markets, and forge new relationships.
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China Will Surpass the United States in Voice Control Front End Shipments in 2020
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China Will Surpass the United States in Voice Control Front End Shipments in 2020

Chinese smart home players are poised to parlay strength in smart home voice control into global influence. According to ABI Research, China will surpass the United States in voice control front end shipments by 15 million units at the end of 2020. Overall, the Asia-Pacific smart home installed base will grow from 66 million in 2020 to 316 million (a 30% CAGR) between 2020 and 2026, states the global tech market advisory firm. In the same period, the smart home installed base in the United States will grow a mere 3.6%.
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Lucid Audio Acquires Westone Audio, the Music Division of Westone Laboratories
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Lucid Audio Acquires Westone Audio, the Music Division of Westone Laboratories

A familiar name in in-ear monitors for athletes, musicians, music producers or music enthusiasts, Westone Audio built a strong business with innovative products that have been praised for many years in its market segment. That division is a part of a larger enhance hearing health and communications business. For Texas-based Lucid Audio, the Westone acquisition perfectly complements its strategy in the pro and consumer in-ear monitor business, following the acquisition of Etymotic in 2018.
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SMPTE Transforms Its Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition Into an Immersive, Interactive Remote Experience
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SMPTE Transforms Its Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition Into an Immersive, Interactive Remote Experience

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) will host its annual technical conference and exhibition on Nov. 10-12 as an interactive and immersive remote experience with a rich array of learning and networking opportunities. The unique SMPTE 2020 Experience will expand the organization's reach thanks to a promising model and unique technical platform.
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Virtual ALTI-EXPO Recorded Sessions Are Now Available Online and Free to All!
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Virtual ALTI-EXPO Recorded Sessions Are Now Available Online and Free to All!

ALTI, Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International, was forced to cancel its ALTI-EXPO 2020 due to the global pandemic. So they looked for a way to serve Members and Exhibitors without risking travel. On June 15, there was a series of online sessions presented as a service to the ALTI's members and the industry. Now, nine of the webinar sessions are available directly on ALTI's website. ALTI is already working on a new and expanded Virtual ALTI-EXPO 2 on July 15.
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New Speakerbench Online Tool for Assisting in Speaker Design Calculations
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New Speakerbench Online Tool for Assisting in Speaker Design Calculations

Speakerbench is a web-based application created by Jeff Candy (San Diego, CA) and Claus Futtrup (SEAS, Norway), combining several special-purpose modules aimed at low-frequency analysis and design of loudspeakers. According to the authors, the online tool is made available to whoever might find it useful, including the loudspeaker DIY community. The authors encourage user feedback and even invite software developers to implement the techniques.
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