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Arduino and Truesense Partner to Bring UWB Technology to Millions
by Cristina Costa

Arduino and Truesense Partner to Bring UWB Technology to Millions

Arduino announced its latest partnership with Truesense, a leading provider of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, known for its innovative software and hardware solutions for developers. This collaboration enhances the Arduino ecosystem of hardware products, software solutions, and cloud services, providing developers with a new valuable set of tools, focused on delivering highly accurate real-time location systems and tracking solutions.
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Inside the Audio Lab: How Apple Developed Its Hearing Health Experience
by audioXpress Staff

Inside the Audio Lab: How Apple Developed Its Hearing Health Experience

Apple owns multiple R&D centers spread across the globe, some of which include state-of-the-art anechoic chambers and advanced acoustic simulation rooms. Apple’s state-of-the-art Audio Lab in Cupertino, California, is the hub for the design, measurement, tuning, and validation of all of Apple’s products with speakers or microphones. It’s also the center for Apple's multiyear, cross-team collaboration that enabled the new hearing health features on AirPods Pro 2.
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Belleson To Unveil Radiance Phono Preamplifier at Capital Audiofest 2024
by Joao Martins

Belleson To Unveil Radiance Phono Preamplifier at Capital Audiofest 2024

Belleson announced it will present the new Radiance phono preamplifier at Capital Audiofest 2024. According to the high-performance audio equipment manufacturer from South Carolina, the Radiance preamp is based on Brian Lowe's custom designed Top Amp circuit, in a single stereo phono input configuration, with exceptional low noise, and low distortion, allowing users the convenience of fine-tuning cartridge loading while listening to music, all remotely controlled via Wi-Fi.
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Sound Semiconductor New Mixer Chip Provides Voltage Control of Six Inputs into a Single Output
by audioXpress Staff

Sound Semiconductor New Mixer Chip Provides Voltage Control of Six Inputs into a Single Output

Sound Semiconductor announced the ProCircuit 6-into-1 Voltage Controlled Mixer. Based on a new-generation Operational Transconductance Amplifier (OTA), the patent pending SSI2190 allows current-mode linear control of each channel. Differential voltage inputs provide design flexibility, and a high-compliance current output makes summing from multiple sources - including other SSI2190’s - an easy endeavor.
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QSC to Be Acquired by Acuity Brands
by Joao Martins

QSC to Be Acquired by Acuity Brands

QSC, the Costa Mesa, CA-based audio manufacturer has announced that it is being acquired by Acuity Brands, Inc, an industrial technology company that supplies lighting and building management solutions. Acuity is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia and it acquired QSC not because of their audio amplifiers and professional audio loudspeakers, but because the Californian company has greatly expanded its systems integration business under the brand Q-SYS.
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McIntosh Launches PS1K Advanced Powered Subwoofer
by Alfred Moody

McIntosh Launches PS1K Advanced Powered Subwoofer

McIntosh Laboratory announced the PS1K Powered Subwoofer, crafted to redefine high-end home audio with unmatched bass precision and power. Engineered for music and home theater enthusiasts alike, the PS1K subwoofer enhances any system using two 13” woofers featuring powerful magnets and featuring McIntosh’s proprietary Low Distortion High Performance (LD/HP) magnetic circuit design, which reduces distortion and improves power handling. The PS1K’s dual woofers are driven by two 500-watt Class-D amplifiers.
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Cleer Audio Introduces ARC3 True Wireless Open-Ear Earbuds with Smart Case
by Joao Martins

Cleer Audio Introduces ARC3 True Wireless Open-Ear Earbuds with Smart Case

Cleer Audio is pushing further the possibilities of true wireless open-ears, with a flexible ear hook hinge design using the latest Qualcomm S5 platform. The new Cleer ARC3 open-ear model now includes voice control, wireless charging, an LCD touchscreen smart case, 50 hours of battery life, and more. The new Cleer ARC3 earbuds are also equipped with Dolby Atmos optimization with Dolby head tracking for immersive sound, aptX Lossless and Snapdragon Sound Certification, apart from supporting LDAC hi-res wireless audio.
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Tascam Introduces Studio Bridge Multitrack Recorder and USB Audio Interface
by audioXpress Staff

Tascam Introduces Studio Bridge Multitrack Recorder and USB Audio Interface

Tascam announced the Studio Bridge Multitrack Recorder and USB Audio Interface, an interesting useful concept that is intended to transition between the analog and digital recording domains. By connecting analog consoles, it is possible to use the Studio Bridge as a USB audio interface for multitrack recording, or record directly to its internal recorder, which utilizes an SD card slot that can accommodate storage sizes up to and including 512GB.
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Peerless and Dirac Announce Strategic Partnership for Room Correction Integration
by Joao Martins

Peerless and Dirac Announce Strategic Partnership for Room Correction Integration

Peerless, a Tymphany subsidiary, and Dirac, the Swedish digital audio processing specialists, announced a strategic partnership to improve sound reproduction across the home and professional audio markets. The partnership integrates Dirac’s Dirac Live solution into Peerless’ Flow DSP audio development platform to enable manufacturers of home audio and professional audio systems to more seamlessly and efficiently integrate premium room correction into their product portfolio.
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WiiM OS Powers Audio Pro’s A10 and C10 MKII Speakers
by Joao Martins

WiiM OS Powers Audio Pro’s A10 and C10 MKII Speakers

WiiM, the company that disrupted the consumer industry with its fast growing range of music streamers and simple and affordable smart home connected products, announced the integration of its powerful WiiM OS into a third party brand of wireless speakers. The collaboration with Audio Pro combines the company’s minimalistic-designed speakers with the feature-rich and user-friendly WiiM OS, resulting in an improved experience that offers seamless control, advanced audio streaming, and versatile multiroom connectivity.
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