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Dirac Opteo and Dirac Virtuo Automotive Audio Solutions Now Running on NXP Audio ICs
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Dirac Opteo and Dirac Virtuo Automotive Audio Solutions Now Running on NXP Audio ICs

Dirac announced an expanded collaboration with NXP Semiconductors to combine Dirac’s digital audio solutions for entry-level vehicle sound systems with NXP’s SAF4000 multi-standard software defined radio processors. This collaboration now allows automakers to digitally upgrade the performance of entry-level sound systems, which are typically those supplied in cars utilizing up to 9 speakers.
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Blackmagic Design Makes Exciting Announcements for Live Streaming Applications
by Joao Martins

Blackmagic Design Makes Exciting Announcements for Live Streaming Applications

Blackmagic Design made another series of product announcements which meet directly the needs and requirements of modern content production, including for live streaming over the Internet. The new products include better studio cameras, a new range of video and audio live production switchers and, interestingly, a new microphone/line converter to make it easy adding audio sources. The new ATEM Microphone Converter is a four-channel analog to digital converter with interesting connectivity options and the possibility to be daisy-chained.
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Futuri Launches RadioGPT AI-Driven Localized Radio Content
by Joao Martins

Futuri Launches RadioGPT AI-Driven Localized Radio Content

We all knew this was coming. Live, local, and powered by AI, RadioGPT marries GPT-3 technology with Futuri's TopicPulse content discovery AI and voices generated by artificial intelligence to create the world's first 100% AI-driven radio hosts. For broadcasters, websites, and any organization in need of content, RadioGPT provides a localized radio experience for any market, any format, for an hour of programming, or 24/7.
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Primare Prisma Integrated Amplifiers Are Roon Ready
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Primare Prisma Integrated Amplifiers Are Roon Ready

Primare, the Swedish designer and manufacturer of hi-fi components, announced that three of its best-selling Prisma integrated amplifiers - i15, i25 and i35 - received Roon Ready certification from Roon Labs. Being Roon Ready means that the systems transparently discover and connect to Roon with bit-perfect audio delivered from Roon to the network player. The owners of these models will find the update automatically downloaded and installed on their electronics.
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Warwick Acoustics Ready to Scale Electroacoustic Panel Technology for In-Car Audio
by Joao Martins

Warwick Acoustics Ready to Scale Electroacoustic Panel Technology for In-Car Audio

Following successful R&D and product development phases, Warwick Acoustics has entered 2023 with an accelerating program to commercialize its electroacoustic panel technology, focusing on the automotive industry. Warwick Acoustics is hiring and investing in facilities to support the substantial commercial pipeline under development. Warwick's electroAcoustic panels, already proven in high-end headphones, are now ready for car audio applications.
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Genelec Marks 45th Anniversary with Global Events and Experiences
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Genelec Marks 45th Anniversary with Global Events and Experiences

Genelec is marking its 45th anniversary this year by launching the Genelec 45 World Tour, celebrating truthful sound and the passion that powers it. The extensive tour combines demonstrations of Genelec studio monitors with a program of premium learning and listening experiences, complemented by a major global music collaboration. A series of initiatives for audio professionals, sonic creators and audio/music enthusiasts, wherever they might be located.
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xMEMS and Bujeon Launch 2-Way Hybrid MEMS Driver Solution for Hi-Res TWS Earbuds
by Joao Martins

xMEMS and Bujeon Launch 2-Way Hybrid MEMS Driver Solution for Hi-Res TWS Earbuds

xMEMS Labs and Bujeon Electronics have partnered to create a family of 2-way speaker modules to accelerate design of next generation high-resolution and lossless audio-capable TWS earbuds. The solution integrates a high-performance 9mm dynamic driver custom-designed by Bujeon with an xMEMS' Cowell tweeter, the world’s smallest monolithic MEMS microspeaker at just 22mm. The reference design combines an xMEMS Aptos MEMS speaker amplifier to create a "drop-in" solution compatible with today’s leading TWS system-on-chips.
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Sonus faber Sound System Enhances New Full Electric Maserati Granturismo
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Sonus faber Sound System Enhances New Full Electric Maserati Granturismo

The Maserati Luxury Experience is now fully electric and that poses completely new challenges in terms of sound. Expanding the partnership between the two iconic Italian brands, Sonus faber unveiled the integration of its sound system in Maserati’s new GranTurismo vehicle, a groundbreaking new product that is 100% electric, and required a new immersive soundtrack.
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Røde NT1 5th Generation Studio Condenser Microphone Innovates With Dual Connect Output and 32-Bit Float Recording
by Joao Martins

Røde NT1 5th Generation Studio Condenser Microphone Innovates With Dual Connect Output and 32-Bit Float Recording

This is an historic moment for the Australian microphone brand. Røde has announced the NT1 5th Generation, a studio condenser microphone that fuses the classic, iconic Røde NT1 with new, cutting-edge technology, becoming the ultimate capturing tool. The Røde NT1 5th Generation is the world’s first cardioid condenser microphone to feature Dual Connect output, which offers both XLR and USB connectivity in the same housing. It is also the world’s first microphone with a 32-bit float digital output.
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New Klippel Endurance Testing (KET) Available with Winter 2023 Klippel Software Update
by Joao Martins

New Klippel Endurance Testing (KET) Available with Winter 2023 Klippel Software Update

A completely new approach to long-term testing is now available as part of the latest Klippel dB-Lab Version 212 and QC 7 software. The update for the Klippel Analyzer System - free of charge for all users running dB-Lab 212 or QC7 - introduces two new pre-release modules and a new Online Help System for both R&D and QC. The main new module is the Klippel Endurance Testing (KET) and the second is a Nonlinear Residual Analyzer (NRL) tool dedicated to measuring any audio playback device with arbitrary signals such as music or speech.
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