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Linear Systems Announces 2022 Small-Signal Discrete Semiconductor Data Book
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Linear Systems Announces 2022 Small-Signal Discrete Semiconductor Data Book

Linear Integrated Systems, the world-class designer and manufacturer of precision, high-performance, small-signal discrete semiconductors, announced the release of its 2022 Small Signal Discrete Data Book. The Data Book provides all Linear Systems’ datasheets in one spot. The Table of Contents includes product category, part number and part description, so users can browse the entire product line with ease. There is also a dedicated section on packages, highlighting the latest package innovations and packing options.
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Holoplot Confirms New Appointments As It Prepares for Big Market Push
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Holoplot Confirms New Appointments As It Prepares for Big Market Push

Following two years of delayed plans and extended preparation work, Holoplot, the Berlin-based audio company behind the X1 Matrix Array and 3D beamforming technologies that promise to revolutionize sound reinforcement, is now gearing up for the return to trade-shows and increased visibility. To support those efforts, Holoplot announced the appointment of Tom Barker-Harrold as Head of Marketing, and Ryan Penny as Head of Sales EMEA
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Native Instruments and iZotope Announce Parent Company and Platform Soundwide
by Joao Martins

Native Instruments and iZotope Announce Parent Company and Platform Soundwide

Following the announcement in March 2021 that iZotope, the Boston-based audio processing software experts, and Native Instruments, the German music creation company would form a new technology group backed by investors Francisco Partners and EMH Partners, the group now announced a new entity called Soundwide. The new company will promote a complete "audio and music creation ecosystem," will not replace any of the brands and also includes Plugin Alliance, Brainworx, and Sound Stacks as software development and distribution arms.
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Audio-Technica Releases Affordable ATH-M20xBT Wireless Headphones
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Audio-Technica Releases Affordable ATH-M20xBT Wireless Headphones

Audio-Technica released the Bluetooth wireless version of its ATH-M20x headphones, the entry-level model in the M-Series, delivering the same over-ear experience with the same sonic signature as the professional wired studio model. Adding wireless convenience benefits to the acclaimed M-Series collection is both an opportunity and a big risk for Audio-Technica, requiring matching the same linear audio response and enhanced bass, while adding best-in-class battery life.
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STMicroelectronics’ Integrated Automotive Audio Amplifier Combines High-Resolution Sound with Class-G Efficiency
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STMicroelectronics’ Integrated Automotive Audio Amplifier Combines High-Resolution Sound with Class-G Efficiency

STMicroelectronics announced its latest TDA7901 single-chip quad-bridge automotive amplifier using the company's advanced BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) technology, integrates a buck controller for class-G power switching, and supports high-resolution audio. The TDA7901 features a full D/A converter, digital input for direct connection to I2S (or TDM) and powerful MOSFET output stages. A market-unique combination that STMicro says will be ideal for listening and high efficiency.
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It's Tube Time! audioXpress May 2022 Glass Audio Special!
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It's Tube Time! audioXpress May 2022 Glass Audio Special!

It's time for the Glass Audio/Tube Focus edition of audioXpress. In this issue, Michael Boele shares his long-term review of a pair of 2021 new production Western Electric 300Bs, Merlin Blencowe explains how to add Bluetooth to a Tube Amp, and Alan Kimmel introduces us to the possibilities of the Pentriode. There's also a Market Update report on vinyl sales and the latest trends in turntables and cartridges, as well as a review by Stuart Yaniger of the latest Orchard Audio Starkrimson Stereo Ultra GaN-based amplifier.
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Sonos Announces Acquisition of Dutch Speaker Company Mayht
by Joao Martins

Sonos Announces Acquisition of Dutch Speaker Company Mayht

Sonos announced the acquisition of Mayht Holding BV, a Netherlands-based company that invented a dual-driver topology speaker design that uses multiple motors, symmetrically distributed across the membrane, allowing for a shallow design. In demonstrations of its technology, dubbed Heartmotion, Mayht frequently compared the performance-to-size ratio with the nearest example from Sonos, and the company's advisory board included two former Sonos technical and sales executives.
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JLab Introduces New True Wireless Earbuds with Multipoint Technology
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JLab Introduces New True Wireless Earbuds with Multipoint Technology

JLab’s new JBuds Air Pro earbuds are the latest release from the brand in an effort to reset expectations for affordable true wireless products. With an MSRP of just $60, JLab’s JBuds Air Pro incorporates class-leading features that set it apart from others in this price point, and even from higher-priced products from the leading brands. But the main differentiator is the fact that the JBuds Air Pro promote Bluetooth multipoint for simultaneous multi-device connectivity, a technology that very few products offer and not even promoted as part of Bluetooth LE Audio so far.
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DJI Introduces DJI Mic Wireless Audio Recording System
by Joao Martins

DJI Introduces DJI Mic Wireless Audio Recording System

Chinese company DJI is globally recognized as a leading manufacturer of consumer and professional drones as well as content production solutions, from action cameras to stabilization systems, always leveraging robotics and fully automated solutions. Now, the company introduced DJI Mic, a dual channel wireless microphone system that is also its first dedicated audio recording product. It looks extremely professional, it's portable and compact, and offers robust transmission at large distances with backup built-in recording.
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Creative Outlier Pro True Wireless Earbuds Take Hybrid ANC Up a Notch
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Creative Outlier Pro True Wireless Earbuds Take Hybrid ANC Up a Notch

Singapore-based Creative Technology continues to be a stalwart on the pursuit of innovation in consumer electronics. Now they announced the launch of Creative Outlier Pro, the latest addition to the company's Outlier True Wireless series. Its new flagship product features an array of new technologies and is set to elevate the use of Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Ambient Mode in true wireless earbuds. Adding a battery life of up to 60 hours makes it stand out even further.
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