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Amazon Makes the High-Performance 7-Mic Voice Processing Technology from Amazon Echo Available to Third-Party Device Makers
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Amazon Makes the High-Performance 7-Mic Voice Processing Technology from Amazon Echo Available to Third-Party Device Makers

Amazon announced that for the first time it is making the high-performance far-field microphone array and voice processing technology found in Amazon Echo available to hardware makers who want to build the Alexa experience into their products. With the Amazon Alexa 7-Mic Far-Field Development Kit, Amazon is making it easier for commercial developers to build and launch far-field voice-initiated products with Alexa by reducing development time and cost.
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Far Field Voice Assistant Speaker Makes Phone Calls
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Far Field Voice Assistant Speaker Makes Phone Calls

During the Hong Kong Electronics Fair Spring Edition, leading embedded WiFi and wireless solution provider Libre Wireless Technologies announced an advanced consumer solution that allows voice activated and controlled Wi-Fi home speakers to make phone calls using an existing phone system. The solution is based on Libre Wireless LibreSync wireless media platform, combining key partnerships with DSP Group, which provides wireless phone solutions and audio processing technology, and consumer electronic lifestyle brand Nyne.
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Sennheiser Updates Iconic Logo and Brand Design
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Sennheiser Updates Iconic Logo and Brand Design

While absent from 2017's Prolight+Sound and Musikmesse shows in Frankfurt, Sennheiser took advantage of the break to announce a new corporate design and visual language. This includes the enhancement of its wordmark and the iconic and recognizable S-shaped logo. The audio specialist will roll out the new look during 2017. The first Sennheiser product to carry the new logo will be the HE1 flagship headphones and tube preamp, since they are built one at a time.
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HEAD acoustics Promotes Voice Quality Web Seminars
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HEAD acoustics Promotes Voice Quality Web Seminars

HEAD acoustics is promoting a new series of complimentary web based seminars focusing on voice quality. Running every week until May 24, 2017, these one hour sessions are designed to provide short but focused information on voice quality topics that are normally not taught in college level classes. Anyone interested in learning more about the fundamentals of voice quality testing is invited to attend.
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Audio Industry Pioneer Dr. Jörg Sennheiser to Deliver Heyser Memorial Lecture at AES Berlin Convention
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Audio Industry Pioneer Dr. Jörg Sennheiser to Deliver Heyser Memorial Lecture at AES Berlin Convention

The Audio Engineering Society has announced that audio industry pioneer Dr. Jörg Sennheiser will deliver the presentation titled “A Historic Journey in Audio-Reality: From Mono to AMBEO” for the 142nd AES International Convention’s Heyser Memorial Lecture on Sunday, May 21 at 6:30pm. The AES Berlin Convention takes place May 20 to 23, 2017, at the Maritim Hotel in Berlin, Germany.
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BASF Basotect Absorption Materials Create Total Silence at Guggenheim Museum Exhibit
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BASF Basotect Absorption Materials Create Total Silence at Guggenheim Museum Exhibit

Noise is everywhere. In New York City – ranked among the top 10 loudest cities in the world – it’s a constant. The din in restaurants soars over 90 decibels, and subways rushing across the city register more than 80 decibels. Running through August 2, 2017, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum will offer a serene and silent escape with its new presentation of Doug Wheeler: PSAD Synthetic Desert III. The Guggenheim presentation features 400 pyramids and 600 wedges of Basotect melamine foam, covering the chamber’s floor, walls, and ceiling.
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Hernon Manufacturing Releases New Dual Turntable Precision Dispensing System
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Hernon Manufacturing Releases New Dual Turntable Precision Dispensing System

Hernon Manufacturing, a manufacturer of high-performance adhesives, sealants and the associated dispensing and curing equipment—has announced the release of a new product. The Autobonder 2512 replaces the 2511, a previous version of turntable dispenser, and now offers independently operating turntables and streamlined controls via a touchscreen Human Machine Interface (HMI).
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Technical Program Unveiled for 142nd International AES Convention in Berlin
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Technical Program Unveiled for 142nd International AES Convention in Berlin

The Audio Engineering Society, in preparation for its return to Berlin for the 142nd International Convention, has announced details of the Convention’s Technical Program. Europe’s premier pro audio education and networking event takes place May 20 – 23, 2017. The four-day program features presentations covering the latest audio research while spanning a diverse array of audio topics through workshops, tutorials, technical tours, student and career development events, all led by the world's leading audio experts.
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OCA Alliance Demonstrations at ISE 2017 Showcase Growing Awareness of Media Over IP Control and Monitoring Standard Capabilities
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OCA Alliance Demonstrations at ISE 2017 Showcase Growing Awareness of Media Over IP Control and Monitoring Standard Capabilities

This year’s Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show evidenced how far professional AV industry recognition of the power and potential of OCA (AES70) has grown. On its booth, the OCA Alliance promoted awareness and adoption of Open Control Architecture - also known as OCA and standardized as AES70 - running two key “proof of application” demonstrations, and showing Archwave’s AudioLAN 2.0, a unique commercially available solution leveraging both AES 67 and OCA (AES70).
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A New Audio Show Coming to Los Angeles, California
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A New Audio Show Coming to Los Angeles, California

The LAAS – Los Angeles Audio Show – is a new high-end audio and home theater show debuting in June 2017 and every weekend each year following Memorial Day. The Los Angeles Audio Show is presented in collaboration with the Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society at the Sheraton Gateway across from the Los Angeles International Airport with complimentary shuttle service. The Los Angeles Audio Show is funded and managed by The Orion Group, a private investment firm.
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