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CineGear LA Technology Achievement Winners Announced and CineGear Expo Atlanta Registration is Now Open
by audioXpress Staff

CineGear LA Technology Achievement Winners Announced and CineGear Expo Atlanta Registration is Now Open

Follow the very successful show at the Los Angeles Convention Center, CineGear Expo announced the LA'22 Technical Achievement Award recipients. CineGear’s team of expert judges, representing multiple industry disciplines, examined each product submitted at the June CineGear Expo in Los Angeles. After weeks of extensive deliberation, they have selected worthy new motion picture gear in 12 product categories.
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Bluetooth SIG Announces Completion of LE Audio Specifications
by Joao Martins

Bluetooth SIG Announces Completion of LE Audio Specifications

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the trade association that oversees Bluetooth technology, announced the completion of the full set of specifications that define LE Audio, the next generation of Bluetooth audio - originally announced in January 2020. The release of this set of specifications will finally enable manufacturers to design and release products supporting the full scope of improvements promised for the next-generation Bluetooth audio, including Auracast broadcast audio.
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Acoustics and Great Audio Electronics in audioXpress August 2022
by audioXpress Staff

Acoustics and Great Audio Electronics in audioXpress August 2022

The August 2022 issue of audioXpress, Acoustics Focus, gives a unique overview of market trends in acoustical products, with great articles on Acoustic Diffusion, Distributed Subwoofers for Room Modes, and Reverberation Control and Measurement. Michel Nieuwenhuizen proposes an improved microphone preamp for condenser microphones, Aren van Waarde builds a minimalist preamp using only discrete transistors, and Ethan Winer shares circuits for VCA and VCF analog synthesizer modules.
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Angry Audio Launches Loudness In-a-Box Livestream Audio Processor
by Joao Martins

Angry Audio Launches Loudness In-a-Box Livestream Audio Processor

Loudness processing and optimization is a requirement in broadcast services - radio and TV - but also in streaming services, from OTT to music streaming platforms. Typically, loudness monitoring is complemented with loudness optimization handled at the source file level and performed by a team of highly trained audio engineers, working 24/7 on powerful servers and workstation... Right? Angry Audio, the problem-solving company knows that's not the case and designed the Audio Chameleon C4 Livestream Audio Processor.
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Monoprice Adds THX Certified In-Wall Home Theater Speakers to its Monolith Line
by Alfred Moody

Monoprice Adds THX Certified In-Wall Home Theater Speakers to its Monolith Line

Monolith, the high-end audio brand from e-commerce specialist Monoprice, announced the addition of two new in-wall home theater speaker solutions that have been THX Certified for the highest level of accuracy and impact. The budget friendly brand continues to expand its range of THX Certified home theater solutions, now adding THX Certified Select and THX Certified Ultra in-wall speakers to complement the in‑room and subwoofer designs already available.
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Fraunhofer Cingo Immersive Listening Now Available in Audio Weaver
by Joao Martins

Fraunhofer Cingo Immersive Listening Now Available in Audio Weaver

DSP Concepts announced that its Audio Weaver development platform for audio products now also offers access to the Fraunhofer Cingo family of immersive processing tools. The agreement with Fraunhofer IIS allows audio product developers to enhance headphones, earbuds and speakers with binaural audio processing for immersive 3D sound with head tracking, as well as enhance existing stereo content, including loudness optimization and equalization. Cingo supports all channel-based formats and direct rendering of audio objects with associated position metadata, which can be transmitted as MPEG-H Audio.
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Snap One Launches Triad PDX Installation Speaker Series
by Alfred Moody

Snap One Launches Triad PDX Installation Speaker Series

Snap One announced the launch of the Triad PDX Series of architectural speakers. The new series is intended to provide integrators with a solution that pairs the premium audio performance that Triad is known for with a simplified installation experience made possible by Push Lock by Swarm technology. These will also be the first Triad speakers launched into local stores and made available globally.
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Waves MaxxAudio Powers Skyworth S100 Soundbar
by Alfred Moody

Waves MaxxAudio Powers Skyworth S100 Soundbar

As an established provider of adaptive audio processing technologies to the consumer electronics industry and the recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award, Waves Audio frequently powers all classes of audio products and its MaxxAudio logo can be found in TVs and even laptops. Now, Skyworth TV, the television manufacturer has teamed up with Waves to incorporate Waves MaxxAudio sound enhancement technology in the new Skyworth S100 Soundbar.
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Creative Stage Air V2 Compact Under-Monitor USB Soundbar with Bluetooth 5.3
by Alfred Moody

Creative Stage Air V2 Compact Under-Monitor USB Soundbar with Bluetooth 5.3

Reinforcing a growing trend on a new form-factor, Creative Technology launched a new under-monitor soundbar designed to give users a filling audio experience, intended for nearfield listening. The new Creative Stage Air V2 is actually a redesign of an existing model (Stage Air) that Creative says sold well, now with improved connectivity options, which include USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3. The minimalistic design fits snuggly under the monitor, but is also battery powered, being compact enough to be carried around the house.
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SoundTube Releases Surface Mount Subwoofer With Versatile Mounting Options
by Alfred Moody

SoundTube Releases Surface Mount Subwoofer With Versatile Mounting Options

SoundTube, an MSE Audio brand and creator of the original Pendant Speaker, announced the release of the SM1001 Surface-Mount Subwoofer, a versatile 10” subwoofer that uses a downward-firing passive radiator and is ideal for rapid installation in retail environments and restaurants. The new subwoofer design comes with surface mount and corner mount brackets, allowing the cabinet to stay detached from the floor, or even positioned from a ceiling corner.
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