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API Announces MC531 Monitor Controller with USB and Bluetooth
January 27, 2022 by Joao Martins

API Announces MC531 Monitor Controller with USB and Bluetooth

Automated Processes Inc., better known as API in the professional audio industry and in particular the recording studio world, introduced the new MC531 Monitor Controller. The new product builds on the company's heritage of manufacturing the highest quality mixing and recording consoles and was "designed" to look unmistakably API. The MC531 is clearly meant to be "a truck," not a lifestyle product. Expect quality from the circuits and the sound, don't look too close on the rough details of the chassis.
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Lyd by Dissing Promotes Open Source Wireless Speaker Project
January 24, 2022 by Joao Martins

Lyd by Dissing Promotes Open Source Wireless Speaker Project

Danish speaker designer Lyd by Dissing announced an original project for its latest development – the Strøm wireless speaker with support for both Bluetooth and Spotify Connect via Wi-Fi. This is one of twelve demonstration projects under the European Union OPENNEXT program, aimed at promoting community-based product design and manufacturing. The Strøm is a fully open source project where both the cabinet construction and software platform are open sourced.
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HEAD acoustics Increases Audio Measurement and Analysis Flexibility with ACQUA 5.0.100 Software
January 17, 2022 by Joao Martins

HEAD acoustics Increases Audio Measurement and Analysis Flexibility with ACQUA 5.0.100 Software

ACQUA 5.0.100 is the first iteration of the new generation of the well-established measurement and analysis software ACQUA from HEAD acoustics. ACQUA's significantly reworked software structure provides even greater flexibility for voice and audio quality evaluation, while paving the way for future expansions. Designed for the requirements in applications as diverse as communication systems, Bluetooth, ANC headphones, or smart speakers, ACQUA now supports faster hardware configuration, perceived loudness analysis, and MDAQS audio quality evaluation.
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Western Electric 91E Integrated Stereo Amplifier Available for Pre-Order
January 10, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Western Electric 91E Integrated Stereo Amplifier Available for Pre-Order

audioXpress readers have long been anticipating the announcement, and Western Electric finally confirmed that the company is taking orders for the new 91E integrated amplifier. Following the resumed production of the 300B triode tubes at the modern Rossville Works facility, Western Electric now launches a single-ended (SE) high-fidelity amplifier inspired by the 91A, its famous predecessor used in early Hollywood motion pictures. The new SE design offers over 20 watts per channel - a first for the 300B in a totally new design for the 21st Century.
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Cambridge Audio Announces New Turntables at CES 2022
January 6, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Cambridge Audio Announces New Turntables at CES 2022

British hi-fi specialist Cambridge Audio has announced two new additions to its Alva turntable range: Alva TT V2 and Alva ST - one being a direct drive design and the other a belt-drive. Unveiled for the first time at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, the new Alva turntables build on the success of the company's previous Alva TT – launched in 2019 as the world’s first turntable with aptX HD Bluetooth built-in. The new Alva TT V2 and Alva ST turntables are scheduled to be available in Spring 2022, priced at $1,999 and $999 respectively.
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Harman Introduces JBL 4305P Studio Monitor Powered Bookshelf Loudspeakers
January 4, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Harman Introduces JBL 4305P Studio Monitor Powered Bookshelf Loudspeakers

Harman's Luxury Audio division unveiled a series of new products at CES 2022, among which is the new JBL 4305P Studio Monitor – the first powered product in the brand's consumer Studio Monitor range and also the most compact model in the series. The JBL 4305P combines a host of patented acoustic technologies perfected by the Northridge, California-based company over the years. The result are bookshelf speakers that sound like large floorstanding loudspeakers, available with wired and wireless connectivity features.
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audioXpress.com - The Most Popular Stories of 2021
December 28, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress.com - The Most Popular Stories of 2021

We looked at the most-read articles of 2021 in audioXpress.com (including selected articles from Voice Coil magazine), and we created this Top 10 list of news stories and online articles. 2021 expanded slightly on the record-breaking year that was 2020 for audioXpress.com, in terms of number of visits and regular users of the website. Visitors from all over the world returned more often to read the more than 7,700 stories available. Which of the topics and stories published online in 2021 were the most popular? Here are the results!
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Swiss Brand PIEGA Introduces WiSA Certified Ace Wireless Speakers
December 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Swiss Brand PIEGA Introduces WiSA Certified Ace Wireless Speakers

WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, announced PIEGA’s new Ace Wireless speaker series has received WiSA Interoperability Certification. The Ace Wireless Series is a compact all-in-one system with a state-of-the-art design that offers a wireless multichannel system option, up to 7.1. This entry-level wireless series includes simple TV integration, and has integrated streaming clients, like Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Google Chromecast, also featuring Bluetooth.
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Parso Wireless Wearable Unidirectional Speaker Delivers Personal Sound
December 15, 2021 by Joao Martins

Parso Wireless Wearable Unidirectional Speaker Delivers Personal Sound

Japanese company AFUR has announced the launch of Parso, a wireless, wearable, unidirectional speaker design that "only you can hear." The highly directional speaker uses ultrasonic elements to achieve its narrow directivity for personal listening. The new Wearable Parametric Speaker (Patent Pending) design is scheduled to enter production in mid 2022, but the company is promoting the concept to evaluate market interest in new application areas.
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Pure Launches New Evoke Range of Home Music Systems
November 22, 2021 by Joao Martins

Pure Launches New Evoke Range of Home Music Systems

Pure unveiled a new range of beautifully designed music systems with foldable displays, which fit perfectly into any home, offering a diverse choice of DAB+ digital radio for the countries who have it, Internet radio (increasingly the real digital radio for the streaming age), Bluetooth and even a built-in CD player in one of the models. The new Evoke Spot, Evoke Play and Evoke Home are simple music systems that sound decent, with interesting contemporary designs that include two color schemes in Coffee Black and Cotton White.
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