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Sennheiser Unveils Spectera, First WMAS-Based Digital Wireless Ecosystem
by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Unveils Spectera, First WMAS-Based Digital Wireless Ecosystem

At IBC 2024, Sennheiser unveiled Spectera, the world's first wideband, bidirectional, digital wireless ecosystem for microphones and monitoring. A major breakthrough for the company, the announcement follows the gradual global regulatory approval for the use of Wireless Multi-Channel Audio Systems (WMAS) technology. Designed to meet the challenges of highly demanding live performance and studio applications, Sennheiser is first-to market with this advanced wireless technology.
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Syntiant Introduces Small Language Model Assistant Generative AI Solution at IBC 2024
by Joao Martins

Syntiant Introduces Small Language Model Assistant Generative AI Solution at IBC 2024

Syntiant showcased the possibilities of its low power edge AI solutions during the 2024 IBC show in Amsterdam in partnership with Synaptics. Ideal for service providers and device manufacturers, Syntiant's proprietary small language model assistant (SLMA) was used to implement an AI voice assistant running exclusively on-device, ready for integration in low-cost designs such as set-top boxes. Syntiant showcased its SLMA solution on a set-top box reference design powered by Synaptics Astra SL1680 embedded processors.
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Koss Reinvents Iconic Koss Porta Pro Next-Generation Wireless Headphones
by Joao Martins

Koss Reinvents Iconic Koss Porta Pro Next-Generation Wireless Headphones

Koss Corporation, the US headphones manufacturer and the creator of the world's first SP3 Stereophone in 1958, is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Koss Porta Pro with the introduction of the next-generation Koss Porta Pro Wireless headphones. The iconic Koss Porta Pro headphones now combine the legendary sound and the design of the Koss Porta Pro Classic, with the convenience and freedom of Bluetooth 5.2 wireless, also supporting wired USB-C connectivity.
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Genelec Introduces UNIO Personal Reference Monitoring Solution at IBC 2024
by Joao Martins

Genelec Introduces UNIO Personal Reference Monitoring Solution at IBC 2024

Genelec just announced the last link in the reference monitoring chain with the launch of its 8550A Professional Reference Headphones and Aural ID V2.0 Binaural Headphone Monitoring Technology. The product of an extensive multiyear research program, including acquisitions and strategic partnerships, these two new products strengthen the Genelec UNIO ecosystem by offering the most accurate and truthful headphone listening experience ever.
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DPA Expands Lavalier Portfolio with 2061 Miniature Omni Microphone
by Joao Martins

DPA Expands Lavalier Portfolio with 2061 Miniature Omni Microphone

DPA Microphones released its new 2061 Omnidirectional Miniature Microphone, a more affordable and non-modular solution, intended for professional-level sound capture of voice, in all of its nuances. Unveiled at IBC 2024 in Amsterdam, the 2061 is a professional lavalier that will meet any need for amazingly high-quality, in the best tradition of the Danish brand. It offers fantastic speech intelligibility combined with durable construction with sweat-repellent and water-resistant capabilities.
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DHD Audio Launches RM1 All-In-One USB and Dante Audio Interface
by Joao Martins

DHD Audio Launches RM1 All-In-One USB and Dante Audio Interface

A pioneer in mixing control surfaces for digital audio with a strong tradition in the radio market, DHD announced an addition to its range of broadcast-quality audio equipment with the introduction of the new RM1 audio interface. A complete audio production system in a compact, lightweight desktop unit capable of operating from a wall outlet or USB power, DHD’s new RM1 audio interface combines multichannel audio mixing and processing and is ready to meet the needs of podcasters or broadcasters.
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Sharing the Knowledge. audioXpress October 2024 Is Now Available!
by audioXpress Staff

Sharing the Knowledge. audioXpress October 2024 Is Now Available!

Read the extended Show Report of the 5th International AES Conference on Automotive Audio. Santiago Rayes (GRAS Acoustics) explains the latest advances in Measurement Microphones for Automotive Testing. Reinhold Lutz writes about Eliminating Speaker Doppler Distortion, René Christensen shares an exercise of Double Bass Arrays, and Joerg Panzer (R&D Team) and Patrick Macey (PACSYS) share their Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of an Unusually Shaped Horn. Jan Didden reviews Bob Cordell’s latest book, “Designing Audio Circuits and Systems”.
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Powersoft Updates ArmoníaPlus Software to Support Dolby Atmos Connect AES67
by Joao Martins

Powersoft Updates ArmoníaPlus Software to Support Dolby Atmos Connect AES67

In collaboration with Dolby, Powersoft added support for Dolby Atmos Connect AES67 patching into the latest version of its ArmoníaPlus software. The update streamlines the process of connecting its amplifiers to Dolby’s cinema hardware, such as the Dolby Atmos Cinema Processor CP950A or IMS3000, which use AES67 audio-over-Ethernet to send a digital audio stream to external amplifiers. ArmoníaPlus makes it simple for Powersoft's cinema customers to deliver immersive audio to moviegoers.
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REDIacoustics Premiers Affordable AI-Powered Acoustic Design Package
by audioXpress Staff

REDIacoustics Premiers Affordable AI-Powered Acoustic Design Package

Acoustic research and software development firm REDIacoustics introduced a new, affordable acoustic design and optimization solution for rectangular spaces during CEDIA Expo 2024. Created with home theater and listening room designers in mind, and perfectly suited for AV integrators, the new ROCS (Room Optimization for Cuboid Spaces) service offers an affordable predictive acoustic analysis tool, providing basic room geometric optimizing and speaker / listener position guidelines for rectangular spaces.
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High End Show to Move from Munich to Vienna in 2026
by Joao Martins

High End Show to Move from Munich to Vienna in 2026

A step into a promising future is how the High End Society, the promoters of the High End International Audio Show, announce the decision to move the successful trade show from Munich to Vienna. Not immediately. The High End 2025 show will still take place in Munich. But it was long known that the success of the show was being strongly hindered by the lack of expansion space in the Munich MOC. After having promoted a regional show in Vienna, the High End Society found a new home.
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