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Beyerdynamic Introduces Free BYRD True Wireless ANC Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Beyerdynamic Introduces Free BYRD True Wireless ANC Earbuds

Beyerdynamic's long-anticipated debut into the world of true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds pairs modern product design with the brand's audio signature, superior voice quality, aptX Adaptive, and digital active noise cancellation. The German brand is finally entering the TWS category with the release of Free BYRD, featuring a unique design, reminiscent of the classic guitar pick and the classic beyerdynamic headphones.
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Laird Connectivity Launches New SOM that Delivers Powerful NXP Edge Processing with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
by audioXpress Staff

Laird Connectivity Launches New SOM that Delivers Powerful NXP Edge Processing with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Laird Connectivity announced the new Summit SOM 8M Plus, a highly-integrated and comprehensive hardware and software solution that combines NXP multi-core applications processing with dual-band 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. The new system-on-module (SOM) is Laird's most versatile, feature-rich, and secure wireless solution to date, truly perfect for serving as the core platform for advanced connected applications and audio/voice systems.
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David Nauber Joins T+A North America as Chief Executive Officer
by Joao Martins

David Nauber Joins T+A North America as Chief Executive Officer

German high end manufacturer T+A elektroakustik announced that industry veteran David Nauber has joined T+A's extended executive team as Chief Executive Officer of T+A North America, its independent North American distribution arm. T+A North America’s owner Conradin Amft will continue leading the Board of Directors while also focusing increased energy on his expanding role as COO at T+A Germany.
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Renkus-Heinz Appoints Sebastian Rivas as Software Development and Research Engineer
by audioXpress Staff

Renkus-Heinz Appoints Sebastian Rivas as Software Development and Research Engineer

Underscoring its dedication to engineering and technological innovation, Renkus-Heinz continues to strengthen its engineering division and announced the appointment of industry expert Sebastian Rivas as Software Development and Research Engineer. Rivas will work closely with Chief Technology Officer Ralph Heinz and Engineering Manager Chad DeFranco.
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AES Audio Product Education Institute Webinar Helps Demystify Beamforming for Voice Applications
by Audio Engineering_Society

AES Audio Product Education Institute Webinar Helps Demystify Beamforming for Voice Applications

The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), an Audio Engineering Society initiative, is promoting a webinar exploring application and optimization of microphone beamforming techniques, and the latest optimizations for voice recognition platforms. The knowledge-sharing online session features presentations from DSP Concepts, Soundskrit, and Fluent.ai, with presentation by Dave Lindberg from DB Enterprises in Hong Kong.
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Yamaha Launches TW-E7B True Wireless ANC Earbuds Featuring Large 10mm Drivers
by Joao Martins

Yamaha Launches TW-E7B True Wireless ANC Earbuds Featuring Large 10mm Drivers

Yamaha Corporation announced the launch of the new TW-E7B true wireless earbuds, sitting atop the brand's already extensive true wireless offering. Adopting Yamaha’s True Sound philosophy at the forefront of their design, with large 10mm drivers and acoustically optimized housings, the TW-E7B earbuds are for users wanting to truly immerse themselves in their favorite music, demanding superior sound quality while not compromising on the latest technology and convenient features.
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Bryston Introduces Back to the Future Vintage Amplifier Restoration Program
by audioXpress Staff

Bryston Introduces Back to the Future Vintage Amplifier Restoration Program

Bryston has introduced a Back to the Future vintage product restoration service, offering existing or prospective users three valuable basic tiers of services that can be purchased individually or combined on each vintage product. From a complete inspection of all electrical and mechanical functions with replacement of appropriate parts, to simple cosmetic upgrades and replacement of output power transistors, Bryston wants to encourage long-lasting ownership.
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Sennheiser Acquires Merging Technologies to Reinforce its Growth Strategy for Neumann
by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Acquires Merging Technologies to Reinforce its Growth Strategy for Neumann

Sennheiser announced the acquisition of Swiss company Merging Technologies - one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-resolution digital audio recording systems and a leading innovator in audio networking technology. According to the announcement, Merging Technologies will be working under the umbrella of the Sennheiser group to enlarge the Neumann range of products. A new Neumann audio recording interface will be the first visible product of the combination.
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Schiit Introduces Limited Edition, 10-Tube, DC-Coupled, OTL Tube Amplifier
by audioXpress Staff

Schiit Introduces Limited Edition, 10-Tube, DC-Coupled, OTL Tube Amplifier

Schiit Audio is promoting the 10-tube Folkvangr, its first limited-edition headphone amplifier. The first DC-coupled, output transformerless (OTL) and output capacitorless (OCL) headphone amp, Folkvangr also includes an 8X impedance multiplier to increase versatility with low-impedance headphones. Limited to a 250-piece run, the Folkvangr headphone amp is priced at $1799, including a full complement of input and output tubes.
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Infineon Launches Industry’s First Battery-Powered AI/ML-Based Acoustic Event Detection and Sensor Fusion Alarm System
by Cristina Costa

Infineon Launches Industry’s First Battery-Powered AI/ML-Based Acoustic Event Detection and Sensor Fusion Alarm System

Infineon Technologies introduced its battery-powered Smart Alarm System (SAS), a technology platform that achieves high accuracy and very low-power operation using sensor fusion based on artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML). This technology combined with low-power wake-on acoustic event detection allows compact designs that exceed the detection accuracy of acoustic-only alarm systems used today.
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