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On-Device Voice Interfaces Driving Growth in MEMS and ECM Microphone Market
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On-Device Voice Interfaces Driving Growth in MEMS and ECM Microphone Market

According to SAR Insight & Consulting, the market for MEMS and ECM microphones continues to see strong growth, with ten billion units shipped in 2020. This was driven by two main factors: increased use of voice interfaces and multiple microphones per device, according to SAR’s latest report “MEMS Microphones Focus: Market Growth, Mic Type, Input Type, SNR, Volume, Performance Density.” With the emergence of TWS, earbuds and headphones are now the second largest market.
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Second Modeling and Measurement Webinar on Designing Audio Devices With Digital Twins Scheduled for October 27
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Second Modeling and Measurement Webinar on Designing Audio Devices With Digital Twins Scheduled for October 27

The AES Audio Product Education Institute (APEI) continues to explore the practice and benefits of simulation-driven audio architecture design. In the second Modeling and Measurement webinar in this series (October 27, 12pm EDT), experts from COMSOL, JJR Acoustic and Facebook, will describe and detail a real virtual architectural design story. Registration for this webinar is now available.
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ARCAM Adds Dirac Live Room Correction to New AVR5 Receiver
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ARCAM Adds Dirac Live Room Correction to New AVR5 Receiver

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac announced that the new ARCAM AVR5 receiver is “Dirac Ready” to run Dirac Live Room Correction, the company’s state-of-the-art solution to ensure home audio systems deliver the maximum sound performance across all entertainment experiences. The two companies worked together to bring Dirac’s room correction technology to the affordable ARCAM AVR5 Immersive Audio AV Receiver which is now available.
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Alcons Audio Introduces QRP20 Pro-Ribbon Column Array
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Alcons Audio Introduces QRP20 Pro-Ribbon Column Array

Pro-Ribbon pioneers Alcons Audio unveiled the new QRP20 speaker, a versatile 2-way column array system with increased directivity control, to be used for both permanent and portable applications. Its slim design, with the RBN401 pro-ribbon driver in the middle, delivers natural, dynamic sound reproduction with superior intelligibility and throw. And the QRP20 column can be setup with the QB242 bass extension for portable applications.
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LEA Professional Enhances User Experience and Cloud Platform for Connect Amplifiers
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LEA Professional Enhances User Experience and Cloud Platform for Connect Amplifiers

LEA Professional, the manufacturer of cloud-connected amplifiers for professional audio applications has unveiled new upgrades to its Cloud and Web UI platforms. With the upgrade to version 3 firmware for LEA’s Connect Series products, the South Bend, Indiana-based company enhances the cloud interface experience based on feedback from actual users of the product - an essential process given this is whole new concept for everyone.
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CEDIA Names Daryl Friedman as Global President & CEO
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CEDIA Names Daryl Friedman as Global President & CEO

Culminating a year-long search process, CEDIA has named veteran association executive Daryl Friedman as its new Global President and CEO. Friedman is no stranger to CEDIA or the custom installation market. He has spent more than 30 years in nonprofit leadership roles, having overseen membership, advocacy, industry relations, and the technical wing for the 25,000-member Recording Academy.
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NFC Forum Wireless Charging Specification 2.0 Allows Charging TWS Earbuds From Smartphones
by Joao Martins

NFC Forum Wireless Charging Specification 2.0 Allows Charging TWS Earbuds From Smartphones

The NFC Forum latest Wireless Charging Technical Specification 2.0 allows for wireless charging by enabling a single antenna in an NFC-enabled device to manage both communications between the devices and charging. Users who need to charge low-power devices such as wireless earbuds, digital stylus pens, fitness trackers, and other small consumer products can now do so from NFC-enabled smartphones and other devices, just by placing both devices directly in contact.
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L-Acoustics Raises Spatial Audio Processing Power With L-ISA Processor II
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L-Acoustics Raises Spatial Audio Processing Power With L-ISA Processor II

Live music is slowly making a comeback globally and both entertainment venues and the live sound industry know that immersive sound needs to be the new production standard. L-Acoustics is leading the charge with a complete solution that includes creation and management software, loudspeakers (obviously), and 3D audio processing engines. The company now announced its latest L-ISA Processor II, an updated hardware solution that offers scalable output count and pricing to fit any project’s needs and budget.
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Avnu Alliance Launches Streamlined Milan Advanced Certification Program
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Avnu Alliance Launches Streamlined Milan Advanced Certification Program

The Avnu Alliance industry consortium promoting deterministic networking based on IEEE 802.1 AVB/TSN standards, introduced a new Milan Advanced Certification Program for faster, and less expensive testing and certification of professional audio and video end devices for its members. This initiative is intended to encourage further adoption of the Milan network protocol by more manufacturers.
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Behrman Capital Sells Pelican Products to Platinum Equity
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Behrman Capital Sells Pelican Products to Platinum Equity

Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New York, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company Pelican Products, including the Peli BioThermal division, to Platinum Equity. Pelican Products is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts.
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