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Origin Acoustics Named US Brand Manager for Bang & Olufsen in the Custom Channel
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Origin Acoustics Named US Brand Manager for Bang & Olufsen in the Custom Channel

Origin Acoustics is breaking new ground for custom integrators with the announcement of an expanded partnership with Bang & Olufsen in the US. Since 2016, Origin Acoustics has been collaborating with Bang & Olufsen on the co-design and manufacturing of certain architectural loudspeakers. Now, Origin has been named US Brand Manager for Bang & Olufsen’s full portfolio in the custom channel.
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GRAS Begins Trade-In Campaign on Measurement Microphones
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GRAS Begins Trade-In Campaign on Measurement Microphones

GRAS Sound & Vibration, part of Axiometrix Solutions, is implementing a trade-in offer to replace old measurement microphones with new high-quality GRAS microphones. For a limited time, any measurement microphones can be traded-in to GRAS 46AE range microphones with a 35% discount. This includes the GRAS 246AE with SysCheck2, which is a perfect combination with an Audio Precision analyzer such as APx517, or the APx1701 test interface.
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Sony and WS Audiology Sign Partnership Agreement for Over-the-Counter Self-Fitting Hearing Aids
by Joao Martins

Sony and WS Audiology Sign Partnership Agreement for Over-the-Counter Self-Fitting Hearing Aids

Following the recently issued rule establishing Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Sony Corporation and WS Audiology Denmark A/S have entered into a partnership agreement and various ancillary agreements with the aim of jointly developing and supplying new products and services in the OTC self-fitting hearing aid market, beginning with the United States. US consumers will be the first to be able to buy Sony-branded hearing assistive products.
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Earthworks Audio Slashes Price for Its Flagship Broadcasting and Streaming Microphone
by Joao Martins

Earthworks Audio Slashes Price for Its Flagship Broadcasting and Streaming Microphone

There's a lot to be considered when defining the right product strategy and marketing mix. Rarely we can get the four pillars aligned. After launch, you can adjust product, promotion and even distribution. Very rarely you can adjust the pricing. Earthworks Audio realized its flagship broadcasting and streaming microphone, Ethos, was very appealing to streamers, gamers, and podcasters. But the price of $699 was just too high for the segment. Now, the New Hampshire company repositioned the Ethos for just $399.
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Platin Audio Debuts World’s First Wireless Dolby Atmos Enabled WiSA Certified Speaker System
by Joao Martins

Platin Audio Debuts World’s First Wireless Dolby Atmos Enabled WiSA Certified Speaker System

Finally! 30 months after the original announcement that the technology promoted by the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association would be able to support Dolby Atmos height channels, WiSA Technologies confirms that the new Monaco 5.1.2 speaker system from Platin Audio will be the first fully immersive, multichannel, separates-based home theater system on the market to be WiSA HT Certified and Dolby Atmos enabled.
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Universal Audio Releases New 4-Channel Volt USB-C Audio Interfaces
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Universal Audio Releases New 4-Channel Volt USB-C Audio Interfaces

Nearly a year past since Universal Audio introduced its fresh range of desktop USB-C audio interfaces with the launch of the Volt series, the company now introduced the Volt 476P and Volt 4 models. Now shipping worldwide, the new 4-in/4-out interfaces offer expanded audio connections with onboard tone shaping, 48V phantom power, Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording, a suite of audio software, and iPad/iPhone connectivity.
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Exeger and Atmosic Technologies Partner to Create Energy Harvesting Solutions
by Joao Martins

Exeger and Atmosic Technologies Partner to Create Energy Harvesting Solutions

Exeger, the innovative Swedish company that created a unique solar cell flexible membrane that converts all forms of light into electrical energy continues to establish strategic partnerships and expand its proof-of-concept use cases. Exeger and US-based semiconductor company Atmosic Technologies are now working together to create attractive energy harvesting solutions for connected devices. Meanwhile, Exeger attended the IBC show in Amsterdam, to demonstrate a new TV remote control from Omni Remotes that will remain perpetually charged.
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iZotope Introduces More Trained Models to RX 10 Audio Repair and Ozone 10 Mastering Suites
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iZotope Introduces More Trained Models to RX 10 Audio Repair and Ozone 10 Mastering Suites

iZotope, the Boston experts in audio processing technology announce that RX 10, the software audio repair suite, is now available. Ozone 10, the company's flagship mastering suite, follows on September 13. Both updates add tools with increased intelligence, making it easier and faster to get professional-quality results — while still allowing full controls for those who prefer the manual approach. The updates on these two iZotope suites clearly reflect a growing trend on "automatic" software tools that relay on AI/ML.
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Closer to Home. audioXpress October 2022 Is Now Available
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Closer to Home. audioXpress October 2022 Is Now Available

There's a lot of everything in audioXpress October 2022. Starting with a market update on audio for Residential Integration. Next, Jonny McClintock shares The Story of aptX, Gary Galo reviews Sumiko phono cartridges and new 78 rpm stylus, Richard Honeycutt explains RT Measurement, Frans de Wit tackles the design of a DC Power Supply, Ken Bird builds a pair of tower speakers with Oaktron drivers manufactured in the US, and Christopher Paul writes about Triode Common Cathode Stages and its controversies.
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Alpine Becomes the First Aftermarket Car Audio Company with TIDAL Integration
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Alpine Becomes the First Aftermarket Car Audio Company with TIDAL Integration

Alps Alpine North America launched its TIDAL integration available via a free software update. The compatible head units include the new Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511, the Alpine Halo9 iLX-F509, the iLX-507, and Jeep-specific radios i509-WRA-JK and i509-WRA-JL. Alpine is the first aftermarket car audio company with full TIDAL integration, allowing subscribers to the service to stream and download hi-res files in MQA format or lossless audio at CD quality.
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