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BassBoss Announces SSP215-MKII Double 15" Low-Profile Active Subwoofer
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BassBoss Announces SSP215-MKII Double 15" Low-Profile Active Subwoofer

Because the demand for bass is often in conflict with the demand for space, and in general a subwoofer’s size is proportional to its deep-bass output, BassBoss Loudspeakers released the SSP215-MKII Low-Profile Subwoofer. The Los Angeles-based company describes this new model as a powerful subwoofer with a small frontal dimension of only 17.5". With an output that matches or beats most double 18s, the design allows multiple placement options for expansive bass in a constricted space.
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The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Enters Strategic Partnership With The Home Technology Association (HTA)
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The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Enters Strategic Partnership With The Home Technology Association (HTA)

Connecting residential design, construction and technology professionals, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) recently announced a partnership with the Home Technology Association (HTA), in addition to its participation in CEDIA Expo. The NKBA represents nearly 50,000 industry members, which will gain access to HTA’s library of educational resources. In return, NKBA will develop collaborative opportunities for design professionals and HTA-certified integrators.
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Avid Introduces New Pro Tools Subscription-Only Options for Music Creators and Studios
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Avid Introduces New Pro Tools Subscription-Only Options for Music Creators and Studios

Avid announced that its leading audio production software Pro Tools is now available to every segment of the music industry with three subscription-only offerings starting at $9.99/month: Pro Tools Artist for aspiring music creators, Pro Tools Studio for serious audio engineers and music producers, and Pro Tools Flex, a subscription bundle for professional audio post and music facilities. These products build on the current Pro Tools product lineup with significant new capabilities and content, including new virtual instruments and strategic partner solutions.
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Bosch Sensortec Acquires MEMS Microspeaker Innovator Arioso Systems
by Joao Martins

Bosch Sensortec Acquires MEMS Microspeaker Innovator Arioso Systems

Bosch Sensortec announced the acquisition of Arioso Systems, the Fraunhofer IPMS spin-off company that developed its own innovative sound transducer principle for miniaturized MEMS microspeakers based on the patented Nanoscopic Electrostatic Drive (NED) principle. With this acquisition Bosch expands from MEMS microphones to the attractive market segment of silicon microspeakers, soon to be at the core of new generation true wireless hearables.
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SoundHound Announces Completion of Merger with Archimedes and Nasdaq Listing
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SoundHound Announces Completion of Merger with Archimedes and Nasdaq Listing

SoundHound AI, Inc., the voice AI technology pioneer, announced the completion of the previously announced business combination between SoundHound Inc. and Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners Co., a special purpose acquisition company. The combined company is called SoundHound AI, Inc. and will begin trading on Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol “SOUN” from April 28, 2022.
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MIT Researchers Develop Flexible, Thin-Film Loudspeaker
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MIT Researchers Develop Flexible, Thin-Film Loudspeaker

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an ultra-thin loudspeaker that can turn any rigid surface into an active audio source. To demonstrate the concept, MIT engineers have developed a paper-thin loudspeaker, which was now presented in public, pitching a straightforward fabrication process that could be introduced to enable the flexible, thin-film solution to be produced at scale.
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Steinberg Releases Nuendo 12 with Binaural Renderer for Dolby Atmos and Headphones Match Plug-in
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Steinberg Releases Nuendo 12 with Binaural Renderer for Dolby Atmos and Headphones Match Plug-in

Steinberg released a new version of Nuendo, the company’s most complete DAW software, offering advanced features that traditionally focus on post-production for film, TV, game audio and now also immersive sound production. Among many powerful features serving those core applications, the new version of Nuendo adds headphone’s frequency response matching and emulation, together with Dolby Atmos rendering for headphone monitoring.
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Sennheiser Launches XS Wireless IEM In-Ear Monitoring System
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Sennheiser Launches XS Wireless IEM In-Ear Monitoring System

With live performances and touring gradually resuming after the pandemic, it’s time to resume products launches that have been on hold for some time. Sennheiser took lessons learned from its acclaimed Evolution Wireless IEM systems to now launch the new XS Wireless IEM system for musicians seeking to professionalize their shows by switching from floor wedges to wireless IEMs.
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Austrian Audio Announces Two New Instrumental Mics with Innovative Swivel Joint Mechanism
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Austrian Audio Announces Two New Instrumental Mics with Innovative Swivel Joint Mechanism

Austrian Audio introduced two new microphones, optimized for use on instruments: the OD5, an active-dynamic microphone, and the OC7, a true condenser microphone. Both mics are handmade in Vienna and subjected to the strictest quality assurance processes. The OC7 features the OCC7 small diaphragm capsule, also handmade in Vienna. Most noticeable in the new design is the "Swivel Joint" mechanism.
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COMSOL Expands Working Environment for Modeling and Simulation With New Model Manager Server
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COMSOL Expands Working Environment for Modeling and Simulation With New Model Manager Server

COMSOL announced a major update to the COMSOL Multiphysics software version 6.0. The update builds out the Model Manager server with a web interface, adding an asset management system to make it easier for COMSOL users to manage models, simulation apps, and supplementary auxiliary files. The new COMSOL Model Manager interface combines all elements of product and process design to facilitate collaboration.
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