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Wireworld Announces Starlight 48 Optical HDMI 2.1 Cables
by audioXpress Staff

Wireworld Announces Starlight 48 Optical HDMI 2.1 Cables

Wireworld Cable Technology announced the release of the Starlight 48 Fiber Optic HDMI cable. These extended-range cables utilize the highest quality laser modules and driver chips to improve image quality and provide long term reliability, while supporting the 48Gbps data rate required for next generation video applications. The new Starlight 48 cable is 8K UHS certified, supports all of the latest HDMI 2.1 features and capabilities, is UL CL2/FT4 rated for in-wall installation, and is available in lengths of 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m and 30m.
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Digigram Introduces New Logo, Visual Identity and Website
by audioXpress Staff

Digigram Introduces New Logo, Visual Identity and Website

Digigram, the French audio manufacturer specializing in audio-over-IP, broadcast-grade sound cards and contribution solutions, has announced the launch of a new website and a redesigned logo along with a new corporate identity. With the new refreshed graphic design, Digigram designed to the new website to better support its global network and market applications, reflecting its 35 years of experience in broadcast audio quality, now expanding increasingly to the streaming world.
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Picovoice Announces Speech-to-Text 2.0: Better, Faster, Stronger
by Joao Martins

Picovoice Announces Speech-to-Text 2.0: Better, Faster, Stronger

Picovoice announced a new speech-to-text engine that they believe will be able to disrupt the $30B transcription market. The young Canadian company focused earlier on its own wake word (Porcupine), speech-to-text, and speech-to-intent engines. To prove its latest Speech-to-Text solution, Picovoice is offering 100 hours of free transcription per month to showcase that cloud-level accuracy can be achieved without sacrificing privacy, reliability, and affordability.
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SmartAVLink Launches Next-Gen USB Type-C Active Optical Cable
by audioXpress Staff

SmartAVLink Launches Next-Gen USB Type-C Active Optical Cable

USB-C is an ideal connector for mobile, personal computers, consumer electronics, and home entertainment applications. Unfortunately, one of the restrictions for audio, video, and display interfaces using USB is the limited cable length. SmartAVLink, a leading active optical cables (AOC) manufacturer from Shenzhen, China, that specializes in optical cables that surpass those limitations, now announced the release of their next-generation USB Type-C Active Optical Cable available in a maximum length of 10 meters (33 feet).
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Apple Unveils New Creative Platform Mac Studio
by audioXpress Staff

Apple Unveils New Creative Platform Mac Studio

Everyone knew it was coming, but hardly anyone guessed the form factor. Evolving directly from the popular Mac mini M1 and the iMac 24" M1, Apple introduced the ultimate desktop computer for creative work. The all-new Mac Studio and Studio Display are perfect at the core of any studio and are a scalable solution that starts within reasonable prices, considering the power of even the lowest level M1 Max silicon and the immense power of the newest M1 Ultra chips. Unprecedented performance and extensive connectivity in an incredibly compact design, combine with a 27-inch 5K Retina screen with a great audio system.
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Waves Launches Real-Time Noise Reduction Plugin for Voice
by Joao Martins

Waves Launches Real-Time Noise Reduction Plugin for Voice

Waves Audio offers some of the world's leading professional audio signal processing technologies and plugins, but it's hard to notice how different or good these tools actually are, since Waves basically only highlights the discounts, even when it's something completely new. Among the recent announcements, Waves launched Clarity Vx Pro and Clarity Vx, two real-time noise removal plugins for voice and dialogue, powered by the company's AI audio technology, Waves Neural Networks.
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Artilux Demonstrates New Breakthrough for Multi Spectral Optical Sensing
by audioXpress Staff

Artilux Demonstrates New Breakthrough for Multi Spectral Optical Sensing

True wireless stereo earbuds - and basically all hearables - depend upon a multitude of sensors, including optical sensing. Great TWS designs use optical sensors for basic switch-on/off operation, all the way to sophisticated digital health features. Artilux is a Taiwan-based source for these solutions and the company now announced a new ultra-sensitive CMOS-based sensing platform, compact and ultra-low power, ideal for these market needs, including skin detection in earbuds.
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New AVA Streaming Audio System and Remote Control Bring New Smart Home Options to CEDIA Channel
by Joao Martins

New AVA Streaming Audio System and Remote Control Bring New Smart Home Options to CEDIA Channel

AVA is a new Swiss-American manufacturer of connected home products from the founders of NEEO and former Control4 executives. The company's first products are the AVA 2.1 Streaming Audio System and the AVA Remote, an elegantly designed Android-based dedicated touchscreen device. Combined, the new premium solutions are meant to offer a powerful hub and interface for the smart home and connected devices, available exclusively through the professional installation channel.
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Spatial Announces Free Access to Its Spatial Studio and Spatial Reality Creator Tools
by Joao Martins

Spatial Announces Free Access to Its Spatial Studio and Spatial Reality Creator Tools

Spatial, the immersive audio software service and company founded by a team of experienced professionals from Apple, Nest, Dolby, LucasArts and Disney is announcing a simple subscription model for commercial users to apply its immersive sound platform, combined with a new free Backstage Pass for 3D sound creators. At SXSW 2022 in Austin, TX, Spatial is opening up its audio platform to creators, students, experience designers, architects, venues and more. The goal is to accelerate the creation of a 3D sound ecosystem and user community.
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Yamaha Introduces New TW-E5B True Wireless Earbuds for Better Hearing
by Joao Martins

Yamaha Introduces New TW-E5B True Wireless Earbuds for Better Hearing

To signal World Hearing Day, Yamaha announced a new product in its True Sound lineup, focused on better hearing and hearing health. The new Yamaha TW-E5B True Wireless Earbuds are engineered for a superior listening experience and comfort, with a new Listening Care feature that delivers consistent loudness and intelligent equalization, allowing users to enjoy the same full-range sound even at lower listening volumes. The new TW-E5B earbuds also feature an advanced mic design with Qualcomm cVc for improved calls and Ambient Sound, allowing users to be aware of their surroundings.
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