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Riedel Confirms Adoption of AES67 Standard and Ravenna Technology Framework
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Riedel Confirms Adoption of AES67 Standard and Ravenna Technology Framework

In a continuous effort to offer standards-agnostic solutions and implement real-time IP-based audio distribution, Riedel Communications confirmed the adoption of AES67/RAVENNA connectivity options for its full range of solutions. Riedel was one of the first manufacturers to offer AoIP multichannel solutions with its proprietary solution, RockNet, and also implemented AVB options for its media distribution solutions.
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CEA and Japan Audio Society to Collaborate on Hi-Res Audio Promotions
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CEA and Japan Audio Society to Collaborate on Hi-Res Audio Promotions

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the Japan Audio Society (JAS) agree to provide the High-Resolution Audio logo (Hi-Res Audio or HRA) to CEA members and promote it to consumers. “Having a common logo will help establish consistency and assist consumers in navigating this exciting, steadily emerging market,” says Gary Shapiro, CEA president and CEO.
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Powersoft to Exhibit M-System at ALMA Winter Symposium
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Powersoft to Exhibit M-System at ALMA Winter Symposium

Claudio Lastrucci, co-founder of Powersoft S.p.A. and current R&D Director, is presenting a tutorial titled, “A New High Performance Moving Magnet Acoustic Transducer” at the premier event for the loudspeaker and acoustics industry, ALMA’s Winter Symposium on January 3rd & 4th, at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas.
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CSR State Of Play Report Reveals 77% Of People Yearn For Better Sound Quality At Home
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CSR State Of Play Report Reveals 77% Of People Yearn For Better Sound Quality At Home

CSR commissioned a survey to understand the attitudes, habits and trends set to influence the design of home audio systems in the coming years. Audio buyers are becoming increasingly selective about what they want from their audio equipment but are manufacturers delivering on the needs of the market today and the wants of the future?
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Hush, the Smart Noise-Cancelling Earplugs That Sync with a Smartphone, Successfully Funded on Kickstarter
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Hush, the Smart Noise-Cancelling Earplugs That Sync with a Smartphone, Successfully Funded on Kickstarter

Hush, successfully funded on Kickstarter, is the world’s first set of connected earplugs that wirelessly connects to a smartphone, to help people live and sleep when it’s noisy. Hush combines noise-masking earplugs with an app to isolate users from distractions that may be keeping them from sleeping, while still letting key notifications in.
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Optoma Acquires Acclaimed Californian Consumer Audio Company NuForce
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Optoma Acquires Acclaimed Californian Consumer Audio Company NuForce

Leading international projector brand, Optoma, announced it has acquired NuForce Inc. the California-based maker of premium consumer audio products. NuForce develops products in the audio and AV tech space and the brand’s catalogue includes award-winning switching amps, audiophile-grade earphones, earphone amps, and digital-to-analog converters.
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The Audio Engineering Society Returns to New York City in October 2015
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The Audio Engineering Society Returns to New York City in October 2015

Following highly-successful conventions in Los Angeles (2014) and New York (2013), which saw increased attendance as well as the development of expanded attendee and exhibitor offerings, the Audio Engineering Society will return to the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City for the AES139 International Convention. Jim Anderson and Paul Gallo have been announced as co-chairs for the 139th convention.
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AVnu Alliance Announces First Certified AVB Audio Endpoint Reference Platform From XMOS
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AVnu Alliance Announces First Certified AVB Audio Endpoint Reference Platform From XMOS

The AVnu Alliance announced the first Certified audio endpoint reference platform from XMOS for Audio Video Bridging (AVB) network solutions. The newly AVnu-certified XMOS AVB hardware and software reference platform is a production-ready solution for multiple applications, from single speakers and microphones to complex multichannel mixing desks and multi-port conferencing systems.
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Prof. Dr. Jörg Sennheiser Relinquishes Chairmanship — Dr. Frank Heinricht to Chair the Sennheiser Supervisory Board in 2015
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Prof. Dr. Jörg Sennheiser Relinquishes Chairmanship — Dr. Frank Heinricht to Chair the Sennheiser Supervisory Board in 2015

Having recently turned 70 years old, Prof. Dr. Jörg Sennheiser is handing over the chair of the supervisory board of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG to Dr. Frank Heinricht, as of January 1st, 2015. Frank Heinricht became a member of the supervisory board of Sennheiser five years ago. The company is now fully into the hands of Daniel and Andreas Sennheiser.
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“An Acoustic Primer”—A Practical Exploration of Room Acoustics
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“An Acoustic Primer”—A Practical Exploration of Room Acoustics

How does sound work in a room? Why is your brain on sound? Where do acoustic panels go? Acoustical Surfaces is promoting a series of videos illustrating those basic concepts of how sound works in rooms, why our ears and brain are affected by room acoustics and treatments, and where acoustic panels should be placed. “An Acoustic Primer” is a series of three videos edited together to give a short, practical exploration of room acoustics.
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