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Røde Introduces Next-Generation VideoMic GO II Compact Shotgun Microphone
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Røde Introduces Next-Generation VideoMic GO II Compact Shotgun Microphone

Røde expanded its legendary range of on-camera microphones, introducing the VideoMic GO II, an ultra-lightweight and compact shotgun microphone that’s packed with innovative features for today’s content creators. Like the original VideoMic GO, one of Røde’s best-selling on-camera microphones, the VideoMic GO II offers sound quality while being very simple to use, and now with the addition of USB-C also adds a few new tricks up its sleeve that make it extremely powerful and versatile.
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ISE Announces Three-Month Postponement: ISE 2022 Rescheduled for 10-13 May 2022
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ISE Announces Three-Month Postponement: ISE 2022 Rescheduled for 10-13 May 2022

After consultation with the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) exhibitor and visitor community and in the light of the increasing impact of the Omicron variant in Spain and around the world, Integrated Systems Events announced that ISE 2022, scheduled for February 1-4, has been postponed and will now take place on May 10-13, 2022 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía.
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The Audio Engineering Society Welcomes Josh Reiss as President for 2022
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The Audio Engineering Society Welcomes Josh Reiss as President for 2022

The Audio Engineering Society welcomes Josh Reiss as the Society’s president for 2022. Reiss, whose term of service began on January 1, has garnered honors and accolades for his work with the AES and beyond, through his numerous published research papers, as well as through his many roles in helping advance the Society via events and education.
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audioXpress February 2022 Captures the Sound of Today
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audioXpress February 2022 Captures the Sound of Today

The February 2022 edition of audioXpress is now available and features our annual Market Update on Microphone technology. Vikrant Singh Tomar discusses TinyML and Voice Recognition Technology On the Edge, Richard Honeycutt writes about Quantification of Speech Intelligibility, and Mike Klasco expands on audio applications for Haptic Devices. George Ntanavaras builds a phono and line/headphone amplifier project, Brian Bylenok proposes a refined Current Feedback Headphone Amplifier, and Richard Honeycutt reminds us that Tube Power Amps also have Classes. Now available in print and online.
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Zorloo Unveils Dual-Mode Zophia Wire.less Earphones and Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Zorloo Unveils Dual-Mode Zophia Wire.less Earphones and Earbuds

To Wire or Not To Wire? Why not have both? Zorloo, a consumer electronics brand from Hong Kong introduced a product design that does both and manages to explore the best of wired or wireless audio. The Zophia Wire.less earphones support both modes by combining Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX support, with a built-in USB-DAC on the pluggable cable that allows listening to Hi-Res Audio and MQA files at their best.
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TDK Expands SmartSound Family of Performance MEMS Microphones and Introduces New MEMS Microphone with SoundWire at CES 2022
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TDK Expands SmartSound Family of Performance MEMS Microphones and Introduces New MEMS Microphone with SoundWire at CES 2022

TDK introduced new digital MEMS microphones as part of its SmartSound family of products for mobile, TWS, and other consumer devices, providing advanced feature sets in small package footprints. The T5848 offers the highest dynamic range with I2S direct audio connectivity to a wide variety of SoCs, MCUs and IoT processors. And TDK also introduced the T5828 MEMS microphone with MIPI SoundWire functionality, adding 68dBA SNR and Acoustic Activity Detect features with always-on ultra-low power mode.
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Tektronix Enhances 5 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
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Tektronix Enhances 5 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Tektronix announced the launch of its newest version of the acclaimed 5 Series mixed-signal oscilloscope (MSO). With numerous enhancements, including added support for power integrity testing and for debug and validation, the 5 Series MSO delivers even more versatility while continuing to provide high-fidelity waveforms, unique spectrum analysis capabilities and flexible signal access appreciated by engineers around the world.
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Western Electric 91E Integrated Stereo Amplifier Available for Pre-Order
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Western Electric 91E Integrated Stereo Amplifier Available for Pre-Order

audioXpress readers have long been anticipating the announcement, and Western Electric finally confirmed that the company is taking orders for the new 91E integrated amplifier. Following the resumed production of the 300B triode tubes at the modern Rossville Works facility, Western Electric now launches a single-ended (SE) high-fidelity amplifier inspired by the 91A, its famous predecessor used in early Hollywood motion pictures. The new SE design offers over 20 watts per channel - a first for the 300B in a totally new design for the 21st Century.
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Shure Introduces AONIC 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
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Shure Introduces AONIC 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

Shure introduced its AONIC 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones at CES 2022. Building on the existing AONIC 50 Headphones and recently launched AONIC FREE Sound Isolating Earphones, the AONIC 40 model broadens the Shure Wireless portfolio to more acutely meet the needs of on-the-go music lovers, commuters, and travel enthusiasts. Essentially offering studio-quality sound in a rugged, portable design, the AONIC 40 headphones deliver adjustable noise cancellation, comfort, and portability with long-lasting battery life, and customizable EQ.
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Samsung and DSP Concepts Collaborate on Voice Controlled Portable Projector and Smart Speaker
by Cristina Costa

Samsung and DSP Concepts Collaborate on Voice Controlled Portable Projector and Smart Speaker

DSP Concepts, the creator of the Audio Weaver development framework that powers sound and voice functionality for many of the world's leading consumer and automotive brands, announced that it is working with Samsung on a new concept product. Introduced at CES 2022, "The Freestyle" is a portable projector with an integrated smart speaker. DSP Concepts collaborated with Samsung to provide voice pre-processing to ensure accurate voice command recognition.
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