"Alexa Play... on SiriusXM!": SiriusXM Now Available to Trial and Paid Subscribers with Amazon Alexa
SiriusXM announced that its 200+ channels – featuring Howard Stern, commercial-free music, plus live sports, news, entertainment, comedy, and more – are now available to SiriusXM subscribers in the US with Amazon Alexa. Users can simply ask Alexa to play SiriusXM channels by saying, for example, "Alexa, play… …Howard Stern… Alt Nation… The Beatles Channel… SiriusXM Progress… E Street Radio… Real Jazz… (and much more) …on SiriusXM"
Qualcomm Releases Next-Generation DDFA Audio Amplifier Technology
Qualcomm Technologies International made exciting audio announcements in platforms and technologies for the development of next-generation audio products during its voice and music developer conference, held recently in Shenzhen, China. At the event, the company announced its new Smart Audio Platform for smart and networked speakers. Additionally, Qualcomm introduced its next generation Qualcomm DDFA audio amplifier technology for high-resolution audio devices including wireless speakers, soundbars, networked audio and headphone amplifiers.
Qualcomm Announces Multiple New Audio Platforms to Support New Use Cases for Next Generation of Wireless Speakers, Headphones and Hearables
During its voice and music developer conference held recently in Shenzhen, China, Qualcomm made two exciting audio announcements. The company announced its new Smart Audio Platform to help manufacturers accelerate the development and commercialization of smart and networked speakers. Qualcomm also announced multiple new audio platforms for next-gen wireless speakers, headphones and hearables, each one uniquely tailored to support new market demands, particularly as consumers rapidly adopt wireless audio devices.
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Audio-Technica Debuts ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer and U841R Boundary Microphone
At InfoComm 2017, Audio-Technica introduced its new ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer, featuring intuitive use, superior echo-canceling and flexible web remote functionality. The new six-channel automatic mixer is ideal for meetings, conferences, soft codec applications, radio and TV broadcasts and other applications involving the use of multiple microphones or other media inputs. Audio-Technica also launched the U841R Boundary Microphone, an update of A-T’s highly popular U841A model, adding integrated electronics.
Auralex Showcases Acoustical Treatment Products for Commercial Installation
During the 2017 Infocomm show in Orlando, FL, Auralex Acoustics showcased its range of acoustical treatment solutions for commercial installations, including its ProBaffle and ProBanner custom-produced absorbers, T-Coustic Ceiling Tiles, SonoFiber acoustical treatment material and SoniCell acoustical panels. Auralex Acoustics is an industry leader in sound control solutions and continues to enjoy rapid growth through an international network of authorized dealers.
G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration Releases Improved and Easy-to-Use Sound Calibrator that Calibrates at Two Frequencies and Levels
G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration announced the availability of the new, cost effective, and easy-to-use 42AG Multifunction Sound Calibrator. This new portable device, which can calibrate at two frequencies, was designed for fast verification of microphones and sound level meters in the field and was developed as an improved replacement for G.R.A.S.’s successful 42AB Sound Calibrator, with additional time-saving features.
AES Launches Standards Sustainer Program to Expand Industry-Enhancing AES Standards Efforts
The Audio Engineering Society Standards Committee is soliciting industry support through a new program called “AES Standards Sustainers,” to better support an expansion of the AES standards operation. The program offers significant marketing and public relations exposure to standards-sustaining manufacturers, organizations and individuals supporting the development of standards that underlie fundamental technology in the audio industry.
Bose Professional Introduces EdgeMax In-Ceiling Premium Loudspeakers with PhaseGuide Technology
During Infocomm 2017, Bose Professional announced its EdgeMax in-ceiling premium loudspeakers, using in-house developed PhaseGuide technology. Basically, the design combines the superior coverage patterns typical of larger surface-mount loudspeakers with the visually appealing aesthetics of in-ceiling loudspeakers. As Bose states, EdgeMax represents an entirely new product category. audioXpress heard it, and we must call it one of the most impressive products at InfoComm 2017.
Synaptics to Acquire Audio and Voice Technology Specialist Conexant
The market for anything related to far-field voice solutions has never been hotter, and acquisitions are a natural result of the increasing demand for those cutting edge technologies and engineering talent. Conexant Systems, a leading provider of audio and voice technology solutions based in Irvine, CA, announced an agreement to be acquired by Synaptics. Meanwhile, Synaptics also acquired the video and audio processing division of Marvell Technology Group.
XMOS Introduces XVF3000 Voice Processor for Integrated Far-Field Voice Capture and XMOS VocalFusion Speaker Development Kit
Now on the second generation of its VocalFusion family of voice processors and Voice User Interface (VUI) controller solutions, XMOS announced its new XVF3000 voice processor for integrated far-field voice capture, complemented with the new XMOS VocalFusion Speaker Evaluation Kit with circular microphone array. The new XVF3000 devices and development kits target the exploding category of voice-enabled speakers.