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1MORE Releases the Smallest Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds
by Joao Martins

1MORE Releases the Smallest Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds

1MORE officially announced the launch of their latest true wireless earbuds, the ComfoBuds Mini. Weighing no more than 3.7g each and sized at just 17x13mm, these mini earbuds are packed with all the key features expected in modern day true wireless earbuds, including powerful ANC and Sonarworks' SoundID personalization. The design shows a sensible approach by 1MORE, differentiating with a combination of attractive features, convenience and an original form-factor for totally wireless earbuds.
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Monoprice Releases Dual 10- and 12-inch Monolith THX Certified Ultra Subwoofers
by audioXpress Staff

Monoprice Releases Dual 10- and 12-inch Monolith THX Certified Ultra Subwoofers

Monolith, the premium audio brand from Monoprice, announced it is doubling down on its THX Certified subwoofer offerings. Specifically, Monolith has added new M-210 dual 10- and M-212 12-inch powered subwoofers to its growing line of premium performance, THX Certified home theater solutions. Engineered for rooms up to 3,000 cubic feet in volume, the two new dual drivers designs are said to deliver "chest-thumping output" with ultra-low distortion. Also, as with all Monoprice products, these and won't break the bank.
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Registration Now Open for AES 2022 Automotive Audio International Conference
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Registration Now Open for AES 2022 Automotive Audio International Conference

The Audio Engineering Society has opened registration for the 2022 AES Automotive Audio International Conference, taking place in-person June 8 – 10 in Detroit, MI, at the historic Dearborn Inn. Advancements in automotive audio will take center stage at this year’s event through topical presentations, keynotes and attendee experiences. The AES Audio Product Education Institute promotes a dedicated three-day conference track and special events, reinforcing the general conference program.
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Magnachip Introduces High-Performance Synchronous Boost Converter for Battery-Powered Speakers
by Cristina Costa

Magnachip Introduces High-Performance Synchronous Boost Converter for Battery-Powered Speakers

Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation has released a synchronous boost converter with a new architecture of high-side and low-side switches that achieves a high efficiency to support for a variety of applications, including Bluetooth speakers and other battery-operated devices. The new synchronous boost converter is equipped with a fast transient response to reduce output voltage fluctuations in a short response time for stable power supply, making it ideally suited for devices which can exhibit significant current variations.
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Pro Audio Technology Now Shipping Line of Modular Multichannel Amplifiers
by audioXpress Staff

Pro Audio Technology Now Shipping Line of Modular Multichannel Amplifiers

Amidst worldwide supply chain issues, Pro Audio Technology (PRO) - a manufacturer of high-output loudspeakers and DSP loudspeaker controllers - created the MA series to provide its integrators with a reliable and available amplifier solution for systems designed with PRO and third-party audio products. Originally announced at the time of CEDIA 2021, the new line of modular multichannel amplifiers consists of five models, the MA-4400, MA-4242, MA-9900, MA-9942, and MA-9999.
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Turtle Beach Introduces Scout Air and ROCCAT SYN Buds Air True Wireless Gaming Earbuds
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Turtle Beach Introduces Scout Air and ROCCAT SYN Buds Air True Wireless Gaming Earbuds

Turtle Beach introduced its latest Scout Air True Wireless Earbuds, directly targeting mobile gaming applications, a market segment that will be a natural extension for the leading gaming headset brands. At the same time, the company introduced the SYN Buds Air true wireless gaming earbuds model, in its ROCCAT brand of PC peripherals, expanding the options for mobile gaming, console and PC gamers with new water and sweat resistant designs that deliver a low-latency game mode and long-lasting comfort.
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Voice for True Wireless Earbuds, GaN, and More Exciting Audio Frontiers in audioXpress April 2022
by audioXpress Staff

Voice for True Wireless Earbuds, GaN, and More Exciting Audio Frontiers in audioXpress April 2022

The April 2022 issue of audioXpress offers an overview of voice for true wireless stereo earbuds with contributed articles from Knowles and Fluent.ai. Stuart Yaniger reviews the possibilities with GaN amplifiers, and Steve Temme explains the evolution of Rub & Buzz measurements and the latest perceptual algorithms. Ethan Winer designs a sample & hold circuit for a guitar-controlled, all-analog synthesizer project, Richard Honeycutt explores the meaning of “frequency response” as applied to rooms, and Mark Driedger explains why and how to test tubes.
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Summit Wireless Technologies Changes Name to WiSA Technologies
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Summit Wireless Technologies Changes Name to WiSA Technologies

Summit Wireless Technologies reported its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results and use the conference call to announce the change to WiSA Technologies, Inc. The name change reflects the company's strategy to leverage its core technology into new consumer market segments in 2022, while maintaining its Wireless Speaker and Audio Association independent role to promote WiSA ecosystems for consumers, retailers and WiSA Association members.
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Ferrofish Announces A32pro & A32pro Dante Multi-Format Converters and Routers
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Ferrofish Announces A32pro & A32pro Dante Multi-Format Converters and Routers

Five years ago, Ferrofish launched its A32 Series, a set of flexible AD/DA and format converters, which quickly became one of the most popular converters in their class for live sound, broadcasters and recording studios. Now, the German pro-audio manufacturer has announced the next-generation with the release of the new A32pro Series of cost-effective and highly flexible AD/DA converters, continuing Ferrofish’s tradition of reliable, transparent audio devices with high-channel counts.
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Focusrite plc Acquires DSP and Amplifier Experts Linea Research Holdings
by Joao Martins

Focusrite plc Acquires DSP and Amplifier Experts Linea Research Holdings

Focusrite plc, the British music and audio conglomerate company that also owns Martin Audio among other brands - and recently created Optimal Audio - announced the acquisition of Linea Research Holdings Ltd, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of professional audio equipment. The acquisition allows Focusrite to add a very strong audio amplifier and signal processing company to the group, while the founders of Linea Research join the fast growing Focusrite Group.
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