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New Piezo Sounder Driver for Bluetooth Location Trackers and Haptic Feedback Devices from Diodes
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New Piezo Sounder Driver for Bluetooth Location Trackers and Haptic Feedback Devices from Diodes

Diodes introduced a new 22VPP/31VPP selectable output piezoelectric sounder driver, for maximizing sound pressure level (SPL) delivery from a ceramic/piezo sounder. The PAM8907 has a built-in synchronous boost converter, which extends SPL in battery-powered systems and outperforms other similar sounder drivers. The device is optimized for use in wireless trackers, alarm systems, domestic appliances, or ultrasonic related piezo driver applications and haptic feedback.
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Dirac Sound Optimization Solution Unleashes the Full Potential of the All-New Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC earphones
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Dirac Sound Optimization Solution Unleashes the Full Potential of the All-New Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC earphones

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac confirmed that its sound optimization solution is featured in the all-new Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC earphones, officially available since August 2, 2021. As detailed by audioXpress in previous articles, with the inclusion of Dirac’s technology, the new Klipsch true wireless ANC design allows consumers to enjoy more balanced sound and enhanced clarity regardless of the playback device or the quality of their content.
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Always-Listening Voice Adoption Boosted by New Technology
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Always-Listening Voice Adoption Boosted by New Technology

Market awareness on the robustness of always-on voice-triggering grew slowly due to consumer mistrust and privacy concerns, according to SAR Insight & Consulting, which also correlates the fact that the availability of very-low-power platforms had been limited. According to a new SAR study, new technology will help drive the market growth of always-listening voice devices, helping to overcome initial consumer wariness.
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Cine Gear Expo 2021 Takes Place September 23-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center
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Cine Gear Expo 2021 Takes Place September 23-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center

Cine Gear Expo returns in 2021 with an event scheduled for the end of September. This is the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the film and entertainment technology industry, which obviously includes image, lighting and sound. Until recently an event taking place at the Universal lot or Paramount Studios, the 2021 edition is scheduled to be held September 23-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. A great location!
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AES Audio Product Education Institute Explains Simulation and Testing for Speakers and Microphones
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AES Audio Product Education Institute Explains Simulation and Testing for Speakers and Microphones

The AES Audio Product Education Institute (APEI) will promote a new free webinar on its Modeling and Measurement education pillar, this time addressing “Speakers and Microphones: Simulation and Testing,” on Wednesday, August 11 (12:00pm EDT). This webinar will feature presentations from COMSOL, and HEAD acoustics exploring spatial responses of speakers and microphones, and echo cancellation testing techniques.
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New High-End Loudspeaker Brand Alare Introduces Remiga 2 Loudspeakers
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New High-End Loudspeaker Brand Alare Introduces Remiga 2 Loudspeakers

After 25 years of designing, crafting and manufacturing high-end audio components, the founders of Audia Flight in Italy couldn't resist the temptation to design their own speakers. Following an original design created for testing their own audio amplifier circuits, which after ten years remains in use in their lab, the company decided it was time to create a new high end loudspeaker brand, Alare. And the company introduced Remiga 2, their first product now available.
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Knowles Offers AI-Enabled True Wireless Development Kit with Advanced Features
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Knowles Offers AI-Enabled True Wireless Development Kit with Advanced Features

Knowles announced the availability of a new AI-enabled True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Development Platform that will certainly be welcomed by developers and manufacturers globally, looking to accelerate the product development process, from entry-level to premium applications. The new TWS development kit shortens the design cycle for OEMs, enabling advanced, differentiated products with contributed technology from Alango Technologies and Chatable, among others.
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Dirac Equips Philips' First-Ever Gaming Headset With High-Quality Immersive Sound
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Dirac Equips Philips' First-Ever Gaming Headset With High-Quality Immersive Sound

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac and MMD Monitors & Displays, the leading display specialist and brand license partner for Philips monitors & IT accessories, have teamed up to equip Philips’ first-ever gaming headset with Dirac’s spatial audio solution. Dirac delivers a virtualized 3D, 7.1 surround sound experience through the 2-channel headset to put users at the center of the action. The Philips TAGH401BL gaming headset marks the first collaboration between the two companies.
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Austrian Audio Releases Hi-X15 and Hi-X25BT High Excursion Headphones
by Joao Martins

Austrian Audio Releases Hi-X15 and Hi-X25BT High Excursion Headphones

Austrian Audio continues to expand on its heritage and expertise with new headphones for prosumer applications. The new headphones are the more affordable models in the company's Hi-X series, capitalizing on the listening experience of High Excursion driver technology for everyday use. The new Hi-X15 closed-back headphones, and wireless Hi-X25BT can be used on the studio or anywhere, and are positioned to project the brand even further.
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JBL Professional New PRX ONE All-in-One Portable PA System Designed to Work With Pro Connect Control App
by Joao Martins

JBL Professional New PRX ONE All-in-One Portable PA System Designed to Work With Pro Connect Control App

Harman Professional Solutions unveiled its latest addition to the JBL Professional PRX Column Portable PA family, the PRX ONE all-in-one portable PA. This next generation active column design features an acoustically optimized driver array, built-in digital mixer and DSP, and Bluetooth functionality. JBL also designed it to be used with the all new, universal JBL Pro Connect app for simplified management of the PRX ONE system.
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