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Renkus-Heinz OmniBeam Technology Makes Beam-Steering Simpler
by Joao Martins

Renkus-Heinz OmniBeam Technology Makes Beam-Steering Simpler

Renkus-Heinz has officially launched OmniBeam, a new beam-steering software tool available for free with the company's latest RHAON II 2.5.0 release. Built on decades of expertise in steerable technology, OmniBeam streamlines the workflow for beam-steerable loudspeakers, ensuring optimal audio quality with minimal time and effort. The OmniBeam algorithm is supported by all of Renkus-Heinz's current-generation steerable products.
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Syntiant to Acquire Knowles' Consumer MEMS Microphone Division
by Joao Martins

Syntiant to Acquire Knowles' Consumer MEMS Microphone Division

Syntiant Corp., announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Knowles Corporation's Consumer MEMS Microphones (CMM) business. The $150 Million transaction will bolster Syntiant market strategy in Edge AI solutions with voice, audio, and speech applications. As a recognized pioneer in low power edge AI deployments, the Irvine, CA-based company intends to offer complete turnkey solutions integrating sensors, processors and software.
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Bose Introduces New-Generation QuietComfort Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Bose Introduces New-Generation QuietComfort Earbuds

As a pioneer in the active noise cancellation (ANC) field, Bose is highly recognized for the quality of its products with that feature. And yet, the company has struggled to find an edge in the ultra-competitive true wireless earbuds segment even with its ANC technology. With these new QuietComfort Earbuds, Bose attempts to find a sweet spot, with an updated Bluetooth platform, a much improved design, a lower price... and its legendary noise cancellation.
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Cadence Tensilica HiFi 5 DSPs Power NXP's Next-Gen Audio DSP Family
by audioXpress Staff

Cadence Tensilica HiFi 5 DSPs Power NXP's Next-Gen Audio DSP Family

Cadence's Tensilica HiFi 5 Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) are a key component in NXP Semiconductors' latest SAF9xxx family of automotive audio DSPs, enabling advanced audio capabilities for next-generation software-defined vehicles. According to Cadence, this development is a significant achievement for the automotive industry, addressing the growing need for sophisticated audio processing to support traditional DSP tasks, artificial intelligence, and machine learning (AI/ML) applications.
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Apogee Launches Symphony Studio USB Audio Interface Series
by audioXpress Staff

Apogee Launches Symphony Studio USB Audio Interface Series

A reference in professional audio converters and studio interfaces, Apogee Electronics unveiled its new Symphony Studio Series, a new line of improved USB-C high-fidelity recording and mixing interfaces designed for today's music production needs. With three models offering 8x8, 2x12, and 8x16 configurations for up to 24-bit/192kHz recording, the Symphony Studio Series adds monitor calibration and control up to 9.1.6, with built-in input and output DSP.
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AntennaWare and Raycom Show Innovative Antenna for Body Worn UHF Wireless Microphone Transmitters
by Joao Martins

AntennaWare and Raycom Show Innovative Antenna for Body Worn UHF Wireless Microphone Transmitters

Causing genuine excitment at IBC 2024 in Amsterdam, AntennaWare and Raycom have presented the very first Sub-GHz BodyWave antenna that maintains a robust wireless audio link in environments where current solutions struggle. The innovative antenna, designed specifically for body worn UHF wireless microphone transmitters, enables unprecedented uses for film and TV production.
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WiiM Launches Installation Products and Adds Soundtrack Commercial Music Streaming
by Joao Martins

WiiM Launches Installation Products and Adds Soundtrack Commercial Music Streaming

Following the announcement a year ago that WiiM was partnering with Origin Acoustics to bring to market a dedicated range of installation-oriented solutions, at CEDIA Expo 2024 the Linkplay brand now delivered with actual products. Completely new is the WiiM CI MOD S streamer DAC and the WiiM CI MOD A80, a streaming amplifier model. WiiM also confirmed that they’ve partnered with Soundtrack Your Brand to add a streaming service for commercial use to all its devices.
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L-Acoustics Introduces HYRISS Hyperreal Immersive Sound System
by Joao Martins

L-Acoustics Introduces HYRISS Hyperreal Immersive Sound System

L-Acoustics unveiled HYRISS (Hyperreal Immersive Sound Space), a new audio solution that the French manufacturer says is "set to redefine how we experience spaces through sound." In-wall architectural speakers, active acoustics, and advanced L-ISA spatial audio processing, are the core of the new system. Intended to bring sound to the center of spaces designed for living and gathering, HYRISS combines audio with visual aesthetics in a new speaker topology that was designed for immersive environments.
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Digigram Releases Cost-Effective ALP-DANTE-LE PCIe Soundcard
by audioXpress Staff

Digigram Releases Cost-Effective ALP-DANTE-LE PCIe Soundcard

Digigram announced the release of a new Dante soundcard as part of its ALP-X range, launched in 2022. Available from Digigram's network of distributors early October 2024, the new ALP-DANTE-LE soundcard is the eighth addition to the French company's fast growing range of PCIe audio interface solutions. The ALP-DANTE-LE offers the same audio quality and optimized functionalities of the original ALP-DANTE card, for cost-effective projects.
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Schoeps Introduces KMIT Shotgun Microphone Capsule for Modular Colette Series
by audioXpress Staff

Schoeps Introduces KMIT Shotgun Microphone Capsule for Modular Colette Series

Launched at IBC 2024, the new KMIT Shotgun Capsule is an exciting addition to Schoeps' modular Colette series. A new standard in high-quality, modular shotgun microphones from the leading microphone manufacturer from Karlsruhe, Germany - celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The KMIT represents the next evolution in Schoeps’ renowned design, seamlessly integrating with the Colette series amplifiers, and retaining the signature sound characteristics of the acclaimed CMIT series.
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