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Bluetooth SIG Announces Auracast Broadcast Audio Capability
by Joao Martins

Bluetooth SIG Announces Auracast Broadcast Audio Capability

When the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the trade association that oversees Bluetooth technology, announced the upcoming release of LE Audio at CES 2020, the new specification promised two major benefits: the new LC3 codec to provide higher audio quality with the same battery life, and Broadcast Audio, enabling personal and location-based Audio Sharing. Now the Bluetooth SIG announced a new consumer brand for what was previously known as Audio Sharing, now as Auracast broadcast audio.
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QSC Introduces Q-SYS SPA-Q Series Network Amplifiers Suitable for Smaller Spaces
by Joao Martins

QSC Introduces Q-SYS SPA-Q Series Network Amplifiers Suitable for Smaller Spaces

QSC, the amplifier company from Costa Mesa, California, has evolved considerably over the past decade, expanding its QSC systems approach to a complete ecosystem of solutions based on its software-based Q-SYS cloud-manageable audio, video and control platform. This approach is even generating a series of Q-SYS products, of which the new SPA-Q Series of network Class D audio amplifiers with multiple I/O options is just the latest example.
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New Neve 88M Desktop Dual Mic Preamp and USB Audio Interface
by audioXpress Staff

New Neve 88M Desktop Dual Mic Preamp and USB Audio Interface

A new audio interface from Neve is always major news and at NAMM 2022 visitors were greeted precisely to a new USB desktop design that just made everyone wish this would have been launched earlier. The new Neve 88M is a dual microphone preamplifier and and USB audio interface that uses the same transformer-balanced technology as Neve's flagship large-format 88RS, bringing the legendary sound of AIR, Abbey Road and Capitol Studios into a home and portable studio setup.
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RME Unveils 12Mic Preamp with Dante IP Core at 2022 NAMM Show
by audioXpress Staff

RME Unveils 12Mic Preamp with Dante IP Core at 2022 NAMM Show

RME, the German manufacturer of digital audio solutions, debuted the 12Mic Dante as the latest pre-amp to the company's lineup. The new iteration of the existing 12Mic, which was designed for AVB/Milan networks, now supports Dante thanks to a custom-built RME designed FPGA platform utilizing Audinate’s Dante IP Core, a solution that circumvents current and future chip shortages by eliminating the need for an Audinate Dante chip, assuring consistent production of the product.
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AudioControl Introduces Architect Model P250EQ 1RU Amplifier
by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl Introduces Architect Model P250EQ 1RU Amplifier

AudioControl has introduced the Architect Model P250EQ, a high-power 2-channel amplifier engineered with an emphasis on sound quality plus key features for the custom installation channel. The P250EQ only requires a 1U rack space yet delivers the performance and functionality of much larger solutions, featuring high-power, stability into 2 ohms with the recognized sound quality of AudioControl’s Made in USA Constant Power Mode amp design.
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Audeze Unveils Manny Marroquin Professional Headphones at NAMM 2022
by Joao Martins

Audeze Unveils Manny Marroquin Professional Headphones at NAMM 2022

Audeze, the planar magnetic headphone manufacturer based in California, unveiled the new MM-500 headphones purpose-built for professional monitoring, allowing audio engineers and music producers to have the same reference anywhere they need. Unveiled at NAMM 2022, the new MM-500 headphones are part of a planned Manny Marroquin Signature Series, carrying the name of the Grammy-winning engineer/producer, which Audeze appointed as Head of Professional Products, focusing on creating innovative new audio tools for creators and professionals.
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New WiSA 2.4GHz Multichannel DS Audio Soundbar Module Demonstrates Better Reliability than Higher-Cost 5GHz Modules
by audioXpress Staff

New WiSA 2.4GHz Multichannel DS Audio Soundbar Module Demonstrates Better Reliability than Higher-Cost 5GHz Modules

WiSA Technologies announced the results of an independent lab testing of its new DS 2.4GHz multichannel wireless audio module which is designed specifically for soundbars with wireless rear speakers and a subwoofer. The testing compares the reliability of the DS module in a typical home environment to the reliability of two of the market-leading competitive solutions.
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Lavoce Expands Into the High Frequencies at NAMM 2022
by Joao Martins

Lavoce Expands Into the High Frequencies at NAMM 2022

Lavoce Italiana, the professional loudspeaker transducer company used the 2022 NAMM Show to officially launch two Next Generation high frequency drivers with unique features, expanding even more the company's fast growing catalog. The DN14.30TK is Lavoce's new 1.4” exit neodymium compression driver, a refined and more compact driver with a titanium diaphragm. Also new is the BF10.10LA, the company's first entry into the compression tweeter category.
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RTX Expands Sheerlink 2.4GHz Wireless Audio Module Series
by audioXpress Staff

RTX Expands Sheerlink 2.4GHz Wireless Audio Module Series

During NAMM 2022, RTX A/S, a Danish company specializing in the design of resilient wireless audio solutions, announced the expansion of their Sheerlink audio module series. The company's new RTX1291 2.4GHz module bears strong relations to the RTX1290 module but fits additional purposes due to its higher DSP performance, enabling robust wireless audio quality with low latency for professional and semi-professional applications in musical instruments, microphones, speakers, and headphones.
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Edifier Revives Legendary Audio Brand STAX Using Latest Audeze Technology
by audioXpress Staff

Edifier Revives Legendary Audio Brand STAX Using Latest Audeze Technology

Edifier released the STAX Spirit S3, the brand's first wireless premium over-ear headphones and the first product in their new STAX Spirit product line. To create a product suitable for today's competitive market, designed with audio professionals and enthusiasts in mind, Edifier is using patented planar magnetic technologies licensed from Audeze, combined with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Bluetooth 5.2 platform with aptX HD, allowing for superior performance in wireless, portable headphones, with multi-connectivity.
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