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CES 2025 Returns January 7-10, 2025 to Las Vegas, NV
by audioXpress Staff

CES 2025 Returns January 7-10, 2025 to Las Vegas, NV

CES is the most influential technology event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), CES 2025 features every aspect of the tech sector with audio activities largely centered around the Venetian Expo and suites. This year, due to the LVCC renovations, the show will spread even more, with increasing pressure over the Venetian.
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Fasetto AUDIO Cu Sound Over Powerline Solution Receives Dolby Atmos Product Certification
by Joao Martins

Fasetto AUDIO Cu Sound Over Powerline Solution Receives Dolby Atmos Product Certification

AUDIO Cu is a patented home audio solution that delivers audio data over power lines, eliminating the need to run speaker wires from an AVR to speakers or subwoofers. Fasetto developed a series of AUDIO Cu transmitters and receivers that are particularly useful for Dolby Digital and Dolby Atmos home cinema applications, with speakers positioned in the rear, on the walls and ceiling.
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ADAM Audio Announces H200 Closed-Back Studio Headphones
by Joao Martins

ADAM Audio Announces H200 Closed-Back Studio Headphones

ADAM Audio announced the launch of its H200 closed-back studio headphones, bringing ADAM Audio's engineering heritage to a new monitoring format. A distinct advantage of the H200 is the purpose-built ADAM Audio Headphone Utility DAW plug-in, which was built in collaboration with Sonnox. The included software offers a range of optimization tools for the H200, as well as an Externalization feature that uses advanced crossfeed techniques to better translate loudspeaker mixes to headphones.
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Merging Technologies Unveils Upcoming Pyramix 15
by Joao Martins

Merging Technologies Unveils Upcoming Pyramix 15

Merging Technologies announced that Pyramix 15 will be unveiled at the upcoming AES Show in New York (October 8-10, 2024). According to the Swiss company that is now part of Neumann/Sennheiser, this latest version of Pyramix comes with a modern redesign and an enhanced user experience, making it easier to use. Among the new features Pyramix 15 introduces a new fully customizable mixer, with upgraded channel strip and bus tools, seamless integration with ARA2 plugins and reengineered Merging VS3 plugins.
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Goldring GR3 Turntable With Built-In Preamp Targeted at New Generation of Vinyl Enthusiasts
by audioXpress Staff

Goldring GR3 Turntable With Built-In Preamp Targeted at New Generation of Vinyl Enthusiasts

Founded in 1906, Goldring remains a globally recognized name as a designer and manufacturer of phono cartridges. With more than 100 years of rich heritage, Goldring now announced the GR3, its first turntable in more than 20 years. Developed in collaboration with other renowned British hi-fi manufacturers from Armour Home, the new GR3 turntable is equipped with the popular Goldring E3 moving magnet cartridge and already features a built-in phono pre-amplifier.
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Focal Chooses SPARK Microsystems' UWB Wireless Technology for New Diva Utopia Speakers
by Joao Martins

Focal Chooses SPARK Microsystems' UWB Wireless Technology for New Diva Utopia Speakers

Focal introduced the new Diva Utopia to the world, its first wireless, connected, active loudspeaker. This design is the result of five years of development by French and British engineering teams from Focal Naim, and represents the brand's commitment to pushing the boundaries of hifi to unprecedented levels. The new Diva Utopia speakers combine Naim electronics, the latest UWB wireless technologies from SPARK Microsystems in the ultimate vision of the Focal Utopia philosophy.
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Solid State Logic Launches Updated SSL 2 MKII and SSL 2+ MKII USB-C Audio Interfaces
by Joao Martins

Solid State Logic Launches Updated SSL 2 MKII and SSL 2+ MKII USB-C Audio Interfaces

Solid State Logic announced the launch of its MKII USB audio interfaces, the SSL 2 MKII and SSL 2+ MKII. According to the British brand, the new interfaces build on the success of their predecessors, surprisingly well received in a highly disputed product segment. SSL says the new designs offer improved circuits and converters, and "elevate USB-powered performance to new heights whilst adding features which help both professionals and those just starting their creative journey."
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Sony Announces Innovative LinkBuds Wireless Lifestyle Earbuds and Speaker Range
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Sony Announces Innovative LinkBuds Wireless Lifestyle Earbuds and Speaker Range

Sony announced two new wireless earbuds with innovative designs and features. The LinkBuds Fit are ANC earbuds with advanced processing, while the LinkBuds Open update the open ring driver design launched in 2022. Available with interesting new colors and with innovative lifestyle accessories, the LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open earbuds combine premium features in more affordable designs. The LinkBuds range is also expanded with the new LinkBuds Speaker, an innovative concept of a Bluetooth wireless speaker to pair with earbuds.
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Make It Active! Voice Coil October 2024 Is Now Available
by audioXpress Staff

Make It Active! Voice Coil October 2024 Is Now Available

In Voice Coil October 2024, Claus Futtrup writes about Compliance Alteration, and Mike Klasco and Nora Wong prepared an updated directory of Integrated Electronics for Loudspeakers. James Croft returns with a "Loudspeaker" patent review, granted to industry veteran Michael Levy, and Vance Dickason focuses solely on the eagerly awaited Purifi Audio PTT10.0X04-NAB-01 10" Midbass Woofer.
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STMicroelectronics and Qualcomm Enter Strategic Collaboration for Edge AI Wireless Connected Devices
by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics and Qualcomm Enter Strategic Collaboration for Edge AI Wireless Connected Devices

STMicroelectronics and Qualcomm Technologies International, announces a new strategic collaboration for the next generation of industrial and consumer connected solutions augmented by edge AI. The collaboration will pair STMicroelectronics' STM32 microcontroller ecosystem and Qualcomm's wireless connectivity solutions to allow simple, fast, and cost-effective designs of next-generation connected applications.
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