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AES Audio Product Education Institute Webinar Explores Automotive Immersive Audio
by Audio Engineering_Society

AES Audio Product Education Institute Webinar Explores Automotive Immersive Audio

The AES Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), created to promote methodologies, practices and technologies involved in developing and bringing audio products to market, will present a new free webinar on its Automotive Audio education pillar, addressing “Immersive Audio in Automobiles,” on Wednesday, September 15 (12:00pm EDT). The webinar will feature presentations from Dolby Laboratories and Dirac Research detailing the technologies enabling the expansion of vehicle acoustic perceptions.
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New thinksound Over-Ear Headphones Are First to Market With Eastman Trēva Sustainable Material
by audioXpress Staff

New thinksound Over-Ear Headphones Are First to Market With Eastman Trēva Sustainable Material

Known for its high-end, responsibly produced audio equipment, thinksound has launched its first over-ear headphones — the ov21 — using Eastman Trēva engineering bioplastic that contains more than 40% bio-based content derived from sustainably harvested trees. The new ov21 reference headphones from the Toronto-based company can be preordered online now and will be in stock in October 2021.
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NAMM Announces NAMM Show's Return to Anaheim... in June 2022
by audioXpress Staff

NAMM Announces NAMM Show's Return to Anaheim... in June 2022

As more and more trade shows scheduled for the last quarter of 2021 are being cancelled (or should be), the industry is moving on and starting to plan for 2022. The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced that The NAMM Show, the annual “family reunion” of the global music, sound, and entertainment technology industry, will reconvene in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Convention Center on June 3–5, 2022.
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Wi-Fi 6 Adoption on the Rise to Reach 81% of Total Wi-Fi CPE Market in 2026
by audioXpress Staff

Wi-Fi 6 Adoption on the Rise to Reach 81% of Total Wi-Fi CPE Market in 2026

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated demand for broadband services, driving 214.8 million Wi-Fi Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) unit shipments in 2020, a 5% increase from the prior year. The demand for broadband devices will continue to increase as the industry continuously moves toward better broadband access to support both home and business users, says ABI Research.
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MSE Audio Now Shipping Updated SoundTube LA880i-II and LA808i-II Line Array Speakers
by audioXpress Staff

MSE Audio Now Shipping Updated SoundTube LA880i-II and LA808i-II Line Array Speakers

MSE Audio announced an updated aluminum casing to SoundTube's LA880i-II and LA808i-II line array speakers. The first is an advanced Line Array-Point Source 3-way design that provides a very short near-field extent and robust far-field performance, while the LA808i-II is designed to increase the directivity of low frequencies in a combined system. While there are no acoustic changes, the speakers now come with aluminum cabinets for a contemporary look and cleaner aesthetic.
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Brand-New! Reference Board for Infineon Class-D Audio Amplifier
by Special Content

Brand-New! Reference Board for Infineon Class-D Audio Amplifier

Brand-New! The REF_MA5332BTLSPS reference board is a single BTL channel, 200 W/ch (4 Ω at 40 V) class D audio power amplifier for home audio systems. It features a single BTL channel self-oscillating type PWM for the lowest component count, convenient single power supply and highest performance and robust design. Be first to download all information and start working on your development with the Infineon Class-D Audio Amplifier MERUS MA5332MS IC!
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McIntosh Announces 8K Upgrade to MX123 AV Processor
by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Announces 8K Upgrade to MX123 AV Processor

Since it was launched in October 2019, the McIntosh MX123 has become a popular audio and video processor for countless home theaters. It launched with 4K/60Hz compatibility, but as technology has progressed, the company now announced an 8K compatibility upgrade for the MX123 A/V Processor. The upgrade also introduces other enhanced HDMI video features, including expanded HDR and Dolby Vision support.
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Steinberg Improves Audio Mastering Possibilities with Updated WaveLab 11
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Steinberg Improves Audio Mastering Possibilities with Updated WaveLab 11

The highly anticipated eleventh version of Steinberg’s audio mastering software, WaveLab, introduces significant new features for stem mastering, multitrack editing, plug-in parameter automation and podcast production. The German software company that is part of Yamaha, introduced Steinberg WaveLab Pro 11 and WaveLab Elements 11, both version offering a comprehensive feature set that meets all demands of mixing and mastering studios and post-production facilities.
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Bose Introduces Smart Soundbar 900 With Dolby Atmos
by audioXpress Staff

Bose Introduces Smart Soundbar 900 With Dolby Atmos

Bose launched its new Smart Soundbar 900, an immersive soundbar design with Dolby Atmos and all-in-one wireless system for music and movies. Custom-engineered with upfiring dipole speakers, the new soundbars works with Bose ADAPTiQ and the Bose Music app for room setup, being able to make it feel like the room is filled with sound from every direction. The Smart Soundbar 900 supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and Bose Voice4Video technology adds voice remote control for a connected TV.
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Triangle Introduces Thetis 340 and Thetis 300 Bass-Reflex Subwoofers
by Joao Martins

Triangle Introduces Thetis 340 and Thetis 300 Bass-Reflex Subwoofers

Home audio and hi-fidelity manufacturers know that demand for high-quality home theater speakers is again on the rise. French loudspeaker manufacturer Triangle Manufacture Electroacoustique updated its range of Thetis subwoofers with two new models. The new Thetis 340 and Thetis 300 compact subwoofers are in line with the brand’s DNA and can be used as part of a home theater setup or as a complement to a stereo system. Available in Black Ash, High Gloss Black and High Gloss White finishes, these down-firing subwoofers blend easily into all interiors.
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