All items tagged with Dirac Research (122)
Dirac and Analog Devices Collaborate to Deliver High-Quality Audio Across the Automotive Industry
June 8, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac and Analog Devices Collaborate to Deliver High-Quality Audio Across the Automotive Industry

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac announced a collaboration with Analog Devices to combine Dirac's new digital solution for entry-level audio systems with the automotive processors from the US-based semiconductor giant. Dirac's processing algorithms running on Analog Devices SHARC processors create a more complete, bundled offer for their global automotive customer base.
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Dirac Raises Equity to Accelerate Growth in Audio Innovation
May 31, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Raises Equity to Accelerate Growth in Audio Innovation

Swedish sound processing pioneer Dirac announced the completion of a direct share equity issue that raised $17.73-million USD (150 MSEK) from new investor TIN Fonder and current investor DIG Investment. According to Dirac CEO Peter Friedrichsen, the new equity raise values the company at just under $142.2-million USD and positions Dirac to fully leverage and lead what it believes will be the next great era in audio driven by software rather than hardware alone.
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audioXpress June 2021 Explores the Exciting World of Automotive Audio Solutions
May 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress June 2021 Explores the Exciting World of Automotive Audio Solutions

audioXpress June 2021 offers the most complete overview of the fascinating world of automotive audio. This series of articles discusses all the key technologies, platforms, and innovations that should be on every developer's radar, with perspectives from Meridian Audio, Roger Shively (JJR Acoustics), and Krunal Maniar. This edition also includes a detailed review of the KEF LS50 Meta loudspeaker and many more great audio electronics and practical projects.
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Dirac Announces Automotive Digital Audio Solution for Entry Model Vehicles
March 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Announces Automotive Digital Audio Solution for Entry Model Vehicles

After securing a position in the high-end automotive market, Swedish audio processing pioneer Dirac now announced the introduction of a new digital audio solution designed specifically for entry-level audio systems. The new automotive audio solution is built upon the company’s 15-year legacy working in the high-end space, while also featuring innovations that address the specific needs of sound systems that address the specific requirements of entry-level vehicles.
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Dirac Makes the New Dual Speaker ASUS ROG Phone 5 the Best-Sounding Smartphone Available
March 18, 2021 by Joao Martins

Dirac Makes the New Dual Speaker ASUS ROG Phone 5 the Best-Sounding Smartphone Available

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac and ASUS, the electronics powerhouse, have raised the bar on mobile audio with the new ASUS ROG Phone 5, which features a new level of sound fidelity for a smartphone with dual speakers, delivering a spatial soundscape and accurate stereo sound localization. The ASUS ROG Phone 5 now becomes the first smartphone to feature Dirac’s breakthrough MIMO mixed phase speaker co-optimization technology.
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Dirac and CRI Middleware Join Forces to Deliver Enhanced Sound for Mobile, Gaming, and Automotive
March 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac and CRI Middleware Join Forces to Deliver Enhanced Sound for Mobile, Gaming, and Automotive

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac and Tokyo-based solution provider CRI Middleware announced they have entered into a distribution agreement to explore new applications of Dirac’s audio optimization technology. The two companies will build on CRI Middleware’s expertise working with developers in the gaming, automotive, mobile/PC and connected devices to identify products that would benefit from the enhanced sound experiences enabled by Dirac solutions.
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Dirac Names Wade Giles Vice President, Americas
January 29, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Names Wade Giles Vice President, Americas

Swedish sound pioneer Dirac announced the appointment of Wade Giles as Vice President, Americas, overseeing all sales and business development efforts in North America. The announcement follows an executive team realignment that appointed a new CEO and Chief Product Officer, and comes on the heels of a successful 2020 that realized significant sales growth through a range of new partnerships and customer acquisitions.
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Dirac and Sudio Work on New Cutting-Edge True Wireless Stereo Earbuds with Spatial Audio
January 28, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac and Sudio Work on New Cutting-Edge True Wireless Stereo Earbuds with Spatial Audio

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac and Sudio, a designer and manufacturer of premium headphones and speakers, also from Sweden, announced that the two companies are collaborating to integrate Dirac’s patented sound optimization and spatial audio technology into next-generation Sudio true wireless earbuds. The project will be Sudio's first Dirac-enabled product, scheduled for release in Summer 2021.
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Klipsch Unveils T5 II True Wireless ANC Earphones with Bragi OS and Dirac Sound Optimization
January 15, 2021 by Joao Martins

Klipsch Unveils T5 II True Wireless ANC Earphones with Bragi OS and Dirac Sound Optimization

The results of an extended collaboration between Klipsch, Dirac and Bragi were finally unveiled at CES 2021. The famous consumer audio brand (a VOXX International company), teamed up with Dirac's digital audio processing experts, and the pioneers in hearables and creators of the Bragi Software Suite with embedded AI, to create the new Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC Earphones, which will be launched later in 2021.
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Dirac Appoints New CEO to Leverage Growth Opportunities and Extensive IP in Audio Processing
January 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Appoints New CEO to Leverage Growth Opportunities and Extensive IP in Audio Processing

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac announced a realignment of its executive team to better position the company to take full advantage of a growing and expanding range of new business opportunities. Peter Friedrichsen joins the company as Chief Executive Officer following the decision by long-time CEO and co-founder Dr. Mathias Johansson to focus exclusively on new technologies and product development as Chief Product Officer.
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