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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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T.H.E. Show Newport will be held at The Hotel Irvine in Irvine, CA
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T.H.E. Show Newport will be held at The Hotel Irvine in Irvine, CA

THE Home Entertainment Show has announced sweeping changes for T.H.E. Show Newport. T.H.E. Show Newport will now be held at The Hotel Irvine in Irvine, California, Friday-Sunday, May 29-31, 2015. T.H.E. Show Las Vegas, usually scheduled for January will be put on hiatus after 16 years. The promoters explain “all of T.H.E. Show’s resources and time will be spent making 2015 a game-changer and spectacular event.”
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“Introduction to AV Networking” Session Set for Wednesday, December 17, in Los Angeles
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“Introduction to AV Networking” Session Set for Wednesday, December 17, in Los Angeles

The next AV Networking Roadshow event – focusing on Dante technology – will take place at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, December 17, 9:00AM-4:30PM. This free session focuses on hand-on workshops using Dante technology and will offer attendees a Dante Virtual Soundcard license and three InfoComm Renewal Units.
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Dolby Next-Generation Cinema Experience Announced
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Dolby Next-Generation Cinema Experience Announced

Dolby Laboratories announced Dolby Cinema, a branded premium cinema offering for exhibitors that intends to combine the latest image and sound technologies with the best acoustics and design to improve the cinema experience. Dolby has confirmed that Christie will supply new 4K HDR projection technologies and the first installation in The Netherlands also features Dolby Atmos with Christie Vive audio speakers and Class D amplifiers.
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Tech Purchases over Black Friday and Cyber Monday Increase in 2014
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Tech Purchases over Black Friday and Cyber Monday Increase in 2014

An estimated 51.2 million American adults (45% of all shoppers) bought or planned to buy consumer technology products during the 2014 Thanksgiving shopping weekend, according to a survey by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). Several areas saw notable spending growth over last year, including reported spending per person and tech purchases in wearables, TVs, wireless speakers and tablets.
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Audio Industry and Electronic Systems Integration Converge at Integrated Systems Europe
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Audio Industry and Electronic Systems Integration Converge at Integrated Systems Europe

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) — a joint venture of the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) and InfoComm International since 2004 — has become Europe's largest tradeshow for the professional AV and electronic systems industry. ISE 2015 will take place from 10-12 February 2015, and is expected to draw over 1000 exhibitors and more than 50,000 registered attendees to its Amsterdam RAI location.
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