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Airoha Confirms Bluetooth LE Audio Certification. Chips to Be Available H1 2023
by Joao Martins

Airoha Confirms Bluetooth LE Audio Certification. Chips to Be Available H1 2023

Taiwan-based Airoha Technology announced that its new series of Bluetooth audio chips have successfully completed the latest Bluetooth Low Energy Audio Qualification Process and will be "widely available" to manufacturers in the first half of 2023. Airoha is one of the most important suppliers of chips for true wireless earbuds and the LE Audio certification is also an important R&D achievement for its Bluetooth audio R&D team consisted of hundreds of engineers.
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AES New York 2022 Convention - Full Tech Program and Event Details Announced
by Audio Engineering_Society

AES New York 2022 Convention - Full Tech Program and Event Details Announced

The Audio Engineering Society confirms that full details are now online for the in-person All Access Technical Program for October’s eagerly-anticipated AES New York 2022 Convention. The 153rd AES New York 2022 Convention takes place as usual at the Jacob Javits Center, October 19–20, with pre-and post-show activities on the 18th and 21st, followed by an online component, October 26–27. The convention will be again co-located with the NAB Show New York
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1MORE Introduces SonoFlow Bluetooth ANC Headphones
by Joao Martins

1MORE Introduces SonoFlow Bluetooth ANC Headphones

The new 1MORE SonoFlow ANC headphones enter a competitive market segment with a product positioned at the top of the scale but at an entry-level price. Not only the SonoFlow headphones feature hybrid active noise cancellation, they also support LDAC for High-Resolution Wireless Audio over Bluetooth 5 to match the fast-response of the ultra-low mass carbon-coated 40mm diaphragms. Plus, the SonoFlow last for 70-hours and offer the ability to fast charge the headphones in 5-minutes to gain 5-hours of continuous playback via USB-C.
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Focal New Edition Utopia Are The Ultimate Hi-Fi Headphones
by Joao Martins

Focal New Edition Utopia Are The Ultimate Hi-Fi Headphones

In 2016, Focal introduced the Utopia headphones as the world’s first beryllium headphones, reflecting the company's experience in its range of ultra-premium speakers. It also signaled the opening of a brand new headphone manufacturing facility, which allowed Focal to create this new reference product. In 2020, Focal refreshed the headphones' packaging and accessories. Now, Focal is introducing the Focal Utopia 2022 Edition, an evolution in terms of acoustics, design and aesthetics.
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Silicon Labs Extends Portfolio for Matter and Wi-Fi at Developer Conference
by Joao Martins

Silicon Labs Extends Portfolio for Matter and Wi-Fi at Developer Conference

Silicon Labs announced a slate of new multiprotocol connectivity products that are driven by interoperability, advancing innovations in the Internet of Things and Smart Home, including Matter and Wi-Fi 6. Standing out among the announcements is the new low power SiWx917 Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE combination SoC that Silicon Labs says is Matter-ready. The SoC includes an integrated applications processor, and is ideal for battery-powered or energy-efficient connected devices with always-on cloud connectivity.
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Audio Industry Survey Reveals Trends and Concerns in Audio Archiving
by Audio Engineering_Society

Audio Industry Survey Reveals Trends and Concerns in Audio Archiving

Based on key topics raised during an Iron Mountain Entertainment Services (IMES) and Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing (P&E Wing) co-hosted 2021 summit “Protecting Legacies: The Art, Science and Value of Music Archives,” IMES, the P&E Wing and the Audio Engineering Society (AES) developed a survey to assess current practices and challenges in audio archiving. The survey was sent to approximately 4,000 members of the P&E Wing and 11,000 members of the AES.
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AKM AK4499EX and AK4191 Flagship D/A Converter Solution Enters Production
by Joao Martins

AKM AK4499EX and AK4191 Flagship D/A Converter Solution Enters Production

As anticipated, Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has released to production the new flagship stereo D/A converter (DAC), the Velvet Sound Verita AK4499EX, showcased at the High End Munich show in May 2022. Alongside the AK4499EX, AKM has also released the AK4191 Digital Filter and ΔΣ Modulator, completing a two-chip solution that makes it easy to improve performance with completely independent digital and analog circuitry.
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Meze Audio Releases 109 Pro Dynamic Open-Back Headphones
by Joao Martins

Meze Audio Releases 109 Pro Dynamic Open-Back Headphones

After many years of designing products using planar magnetic drivers, Meze Audio, the high-end headphone manufacturer from Baia Mare, Romania, announced its first dynamic open-back headphone design. The new headphones are the 109 PRO and, apart from the newly-designed dynamic driver, are built using responsibly sourced materials, including walnut wood, zinc, manganese steel and vegan leather. The result, in line with the best-selling Meze 99 Classics, are comfortable, lightweight, yet highly durable headphones.
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Nugen Audio Halo Vision Audio Analysis Suite Now Available
by audioXpress Staff

Nugen Audio Halo Vision Audio Analysis Suite Now Available

Nugen Audio announced availability of its new Halo Vision plug-in. Designed for 3D, surround and immersive audio production environments, Halo Vision is a customizable, real-time visual analysis suite operating in up to 7.1.2 channels. Inspired by the brand’s renowned Halo Upmix and Halo Downmix solutions, Halo Vision features a variety of modules that provide audio professionals with a clearer understanding of every aspect of their sound. In support of the official launch of the software, Nugen has also added a Timecode View module to the plug-in.
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Ubilite Introduces Wi-Fi SoC With Less-Than-Bluetooth Power Consumption
by Joao Martins

Ubilite Introduces Wi-Fi SoC With Less-Than-Bluetooth Power Consumption

Ubilite announced the immediate availability of its UBI206 platform and SoC, targeted specifically for ultra-low power wireless applications. The UBI206 is a highly integrated single device that enables a vast number of connected products with a minimal number of external components. Although originally designed targeting industrial IoT applications, the chip enables truly ultra-low power Wi-Fi audio streaming solutions with a 10-fold improvement in power consumption.
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