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Astro Spatial Audio and Adamson Systems Engineering bring 3D Audio to Prolight+Sound 2017
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Astro Spatial Audio and Adamson Systems Engineering bring 3D Audio to Prolight+Sound 2017

A special collaboration between Astro Spatial Audio (ASA) and Adamson Systems Engineering will allow visitors to experience true object-based 3D audio for live entertainment at Prolight+Sound 2017 (Frankfurt, Germany - April 4-7). Taking place in Hall 3.1, on booth H14, the two companies will combine their market-leading technologies to host a series of demonstrations using Adamson Point 8 enclosures driven by ASA’s recently launched SARA II Premium Rendering Engine.
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Audio Engineering Society 142nd International Convention Returns to Berlin
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Audio Engineering Society 142nd International Convention Returns to Berlin

Following 2016's two highly-successful AES Conventions in Paris and Los Angeles, the Audio Engineering Society announced the upcoming AES Berlin Convention, set to take place May 20 to 23, 2017, at the Maritim Hotel in Berlin, Germany. The Convention will once again be the largest European pro audio event of the year for the association, drawing professionals and students from around the world. The exhibition, 20 to 22, promises to be a decent display, even if far from the strength of US AES conventions.
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Let The Music Play! High End 2017 Will be the Largest and Most Vibrant Ever!
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Let The Music Play! High End 2017 Will be the Largest and Most Vibrant Ever!

The High End show is the world's foremost meeting place for the high-end audio industry, including emerging consumer audio technologies and personal audio. From 18 to 21 May 2017 the world’s biggest audio fair will open its doors at the MOC site in Munich. The High End is indisputably the number one international meeting point for audio enthusiasts and has been an institution for many years. This year will be the 36th edition in fact.
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Audirvana Plus 3 Music Player Upgrade Launches With MQA Integration and Improved Audio Playback
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Audirvana Plus 3 Music Player Upgrade Launches With MQA Integration and Improved Audio Playback

As previously announced, Audirvana Plus, the desktop music player for macOS, has released the latest version of its software which now includes integrated MQA audio technology. The MQA Core decoder, contained within the new Audirvana Plus 3 player, enables the first origami ‘unfold’ and also authenticates the file using a blue or green light to confirm that the sound is identical to that of the source material.
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Sennheiser and Pink Floyd Create Unique Immersive Live Experience of Comfortably Numb Live in AMBEO 3D
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Sennheiser and Pink Floyd Create Unique Immersive Live Experience of Comfortably Numb Live in AMBEO 3D

The mastermind producers behind the brand new AMBEO Mix for The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains, Senior Sound Engineers Simon Rhodes and Simon Franglen came together to remix the last live performance of Pink Floyd. Using the AMBEO 3D Audio Technology in the Abbey Road Studio Two, they are working on a sound experience which allows the audience to hear more details of the song and walk around inside the music of Pink Floyd.
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New 3.5mm Jack Interface Lets Smart Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Headsets Run Battery-Free
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New 3.5mm Jack Interface Lets Smart Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Headsets Run Battery-Free

ams announced the launch of a technology which enables noise-cancelling headsets with a four-pole 3.5mm jack to operate for the first time without a dedicated battery power supply. The new Accessory Communication Interface (ACI), invented by ams, uses a single wire to carry power and bidirectional data as well as digital audio signals, enabling small form factor noise cancellation headsets while offering the flexibility to include sensors, LEDs and displays.
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STMicroelectronics Teams with DSP Concepts to Give STM32 Users Free Access to Advanced Audio Design Tool
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STMicroelectronics Teams with DSP Concepts to Give STM32 Users Free Access to Advanced Audio Design Tool

The new ST-AudioWeaver free development tool from STMicroelectronics streamlines and simplifies development of embedded audio applications for richer user interfaces in smart devices using 32-bit ARM Cortex-M based STM32 microcontrollers. Developed in cooperation with DSP Concepts, creator of the Audio Weaver design suite, the tool contains library of 160 audio algorithms, with GUI for configuring and fine-tuning.
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Pandora Launches Premium Music Streaming Subscription Option
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Pandora Launches Premium Music Streaming Subscription Option

Pandora announced the launch of Pandora Premium, its first ever on-demand streaming tier, competing directly with Apple Music, Spotify and others. For $9.99 a month, Pandora Premium combines the best of Pandora’s personalized radio with the ability to search and play any track or album as well as a unique set of playlist features tailored to each person’s distinct preferences.
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Tymphany to Acquire Bang & Olufsen Engineering and Manufacturing Operation in Czech Republic
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Tymphany to Acquire Bang & Olufsen Engineering and Manufacturing Operation in Czech Republic

Tymphany, a premier audio ODM, announced the acquisition of an engineering and manufacturing operation in the Czech Republic from Bang & Olufsen. According to the company, this acquisition will accelerate Tymphany’s growth as an ODM of premium consumer and professional audio systems and acoustic solutions. Tymphany’s global footprint will expand to four manufacturing locations and five audio product engineering centers.
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Analog Devices Completes Acquisition of Linear Technology
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Analog Devices Completes Acquisition of Linear Technology

Analog Devices announced the completion of its acquisition of Linear Technology Corporation, announced in July 2016. The combination creates a premier analog technology company with the industry’s most comprehensive suite of high-performance analog offerings and integrated engineering, manufacturing, sales and support operations that will accelerate innovation and revenue growth opportunities.
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