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7 Sensing Software Supports Analog Devices' Low Power Audio Codecs
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7 Sensing Software Supports Analog Devices' Low Power Audio Codecs

7 Sensing Software, a company working in advanced embedded audio DSP and machine learning solutions, announced that it has entered into a collaboration with Analog Devices, Inc. The two companies are working together to incorporate 7 Sensing’s state-of-the-art audio solutions for wireless earbuds and headsets embedded into Analog Devices’ recently expanded family of low power codecs. 7 Sensing's Pure Voice solution and Hearing Augmentation suite will expand Analog Device's hardware platform with a valuable, differentiated feature set for manufacturers and brands.
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Bluesound Unleashes BluOS 3.16 Update with Dolby Atmos Support
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Bluesound Unleashes BluOS 3.16 Update with Dolby Atmos Support

Bluesound, the wireless hi-res audio company, part of Lenbrook International, announced BluOS 3.16, introducing a series of enhancements including Dolby Atmos support. Ahead of the US Black Friday holiday, Bluesound users will be prompted to update their BluOS players, at which time, they will gain access to the immersive power of Dolby Atmos for the Pulse Soundbar+ and BluOS-Enabled products, including all-new audio settings for home theater sound.
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TASCAM Announces Portacapture X8 High Resolution Adaptive Multitrack Recorder
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TASCAM Announces Portacapture X8 High Resolution Adaptive Multitrack Recorder

Handheld audio recorders were typically robust devices with buttons and tiny dot-matrix displays, which gradually evolved with bright white or yellow LCD and LED displays. Then came the iPhone and manufacturers started looking at the possibilities of multitouch high-resolution, full color screens, reducing the need for dedicated buttons and mechanical switches. The new TASCAM Portacapture X8 High Resolution Adaptive Multi-Recorder fully embraces the touchscreen, enabling more recording tracks and even more features in a single handheld design.
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IK Multimedia Releases Firmware for Atmos Support in iLoud MTM Monitors
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IK Multimedia Releases Firmware for Atmos Support in iLoud MTM Monitors

IK Multimedia released firmware 1.2.0 for its iLoud MTM studio monitors, which adds a selectable 80Hz low-frequency cutoff for use in Atmos and other immersive audio setups. With this much-anticipated update, iLoud MTMs become an even more powerful reference monitor system for all variety of surround sound systems. Having an iLoud MTM immersive setup is an economical but highly effective solution for project and home studios who need to mix and monitor for Dolby Atmos.
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McIntosh Announces Next Generation C12000 Two-Chassis Preamplifier
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McIntosh Announces Next Generation C12000 Two-Chassis Preamplifier

McIntosh announced the C12000 Preamplifier, a unique two-chassis design that isolates the audio section from the control and power sections, resulting in the purest sound reproduction possible. The C12000 is comprised of the C12000 Controller Module and the C12000 Preamplifier Module which work together seamlessly when connected. This represents an updated approach from the famous brand to this acclaimed two-chassis preamplifier design.
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AES Audio Product Education Institute Promotes "Eyes On the Supply Chain" Webinar
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AES Audio Product Education Institute Promotes "Eyes On the Supply Chain" Webinar

December 8, the AES Audio Product Education Institute presents an interesting talk in its Supply Chain and Sourcing education pillar addressing Quality Assurance and Procurement in Asia. This online session explores how to deal with remote production and quality control, given the traveling restrictions. David Lindberg and Mike Klasco invited Brad Poling and Steve Howell to share their experiences working with audio manufacturers to ensure product quality, factory relationships, and reduce returns.
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Mytek Audio Now Shipping All-New Liberty DAC II
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Mytek Audio Now Shipping All-New Liberty DAC II

Mytek Audio just announced the all-new Liberty DAC II, touted as "the new portal for all things digital from Mytek Audio." Capable of exceptional quality playback and monitoring of all high resolution digital formats in both PCM up to 768kHz, and DSD up to 256, the Liberty DAC II also includes a built-in certified hardware MQA decoder and a reference grade headphone amplifier capable of driving complex headphone loads.
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Shure and Jacob Collier Partner To Launch AONIC Free True Wireless Sound Isolating Earphones
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Shure and Jacob Collier Partner To Launch AONIC Free True Wireless Sound Isolating Earphones

Shure has joined forces with Grammy Award-winning artist Jacob Collier to launch the all-new AONIC Free True Wireless Sound Isolating Earphones, available in Crimson Chrome Red and Graphite Gray finishes. This new endorsed product signals a new more aggressive effort by Shure to stand-out in the consumer segment, capitalizing on its nearly 100 years of history as a leading global audio electronics company.
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Bowers & Wilkins Introduces 702 and 705 Signature Speakers in Midnight Blue Metallic Finish
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Bowers & Wilkins Introduces 702 and 705 Signature Speakers in Midnight Blue Metallic Finish

Bowers & Wilkins has launched two new versions of its 705 Signature stand-mount and 702 Signature floor-standing loudspeakers. Available in stunning Midnight Blue Metallic paint, the 705 Signature and 702 Signature models feature the same class-leading combination of exceptional drive unit design and carefully upgraded crossover components as the existing Datuk Gloss-finished 700 Series Signature models, which remain available to purchase.
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NIO ET7 Comes Standard with Dolby Atmos In-Car Audio Experience
by Joao Martins

NIO ET7 Comes Standard with Dolby Atmos In-Car Audio Experience

NIO, a smart electric vehicle company in China, announced that Dolby Atmos will come standard on all its NIO ET7s, the smart flagship electric sedan of the company. The latest car model from NIO, the vehicle comes with a 7.1.4 immersive sound system and the ability to decode and render Dolby Atmos sources, including from music streaming services. This is the third automotive win for Dolby in a short period of time, following announcements from Lucid Motor and Mercedes-Benz.
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