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Microchip Announces Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging Reference Design
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Microchip Announces Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging Reference Design

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has recently released the Qi 1.3 specification that requires authentication for improved safety when transmitting up to 15W of power between a transmitter and a receiver. To meet the specification, Microchip Technology announced a new Qi 1.3 wireless charging reference design providing developers of wireless charging systems for automotive and consumer applications with the necessary tools and support for the seamless integration and certification of new-generation product designs.
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Sonarworks Announces $6M Funding Round to Scale SoundID Licensing Business
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Sonarworks Announces $6M Funding Round to Scale SoundID Licensing Business

Sonarworks, the company behind the studio monitor and headphone equalization software SoundID Reference (previously known as Sonarworks Reference), has closed a $6M funding round to expand the licensing strategy of its SoundID personalized audio enhancement software. The round will help fund the expansion of Sonarworks’ machine learning audio technology integration with consumer electronics devices globally as it also expands to Asia.
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Ellisys Releases Qualification Tests Update for New Bluetooth 5.3 Specification
by Cristina Costa

Ellisys Releases Qualification Tests Update for New Bluetooth 5.3 Specification

Ellisys, a global source for test and analysis solutions for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, Thunderbolt, and other wired and wireless communications technologies, announced the availability of qualification tests supporting the release of version 5.3 of the Bluetooth Core Specification. The company also released a new suite of validation tests, called the Quality Suite, that exceed the scope of qualification test requirements defined by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).
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Parasound Debuts Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Power Amplifier at RMAF 2021
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Parasound Debuts Halo JC 1+ 450-Watt Monoblock Power Amplifier at RMAF 2021

Five years in the making, the new Parasound Halo JC 1+ is touted as the finest amplifier in the company’s 38 year history, once again reflecting John Curl’s lifework and core design philosophies. When Parasound introduced and first started shipping this 450-watt monoblock power amplifier, in early 2020, the pandemic didn't allow any public demonstrations. Now, the first public demonstration of the Halo JC 1+ will finally take place at RMAF 2021.
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7digital and Super Hi-Fi Announce Partnership Integration to Improve Music Listening Experiences with AI
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7digital and Super Hi-Fi Announce Partnership Integration to Improve Music Listening Experiences with AI

Super Hi-Fi, an audio technology company leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver next-generation music listening experiences, announced that it is expanding its partnership program in B2B music services. 7digital, a music delivery services company will use Super Hi-Fi’s platform to bring advanced playback and AI-powered recommendations to their playlisting and curation tools.
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audioXpress August 2021 Focus on Acoustics Issue Now Available
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audioXpress August 2021 Focus on Acoustics Issue Now Available

The August 2021 edition of audioXpress is now available in print and online. Read our Acoustical Solutions Round-Up 2021 and enjoy the DIY perspectives from Ethan Winer and Thomas Perazella on dealing with room measurements and treatments. David Logvin reviews Audio Precision's APx517B Acoustic Audio Analyzer, while Richard Honeycutt reflects on acoustic challenges for online and in-person meetings. And we conclude the DH-220C MOSFET Power Amplifier article by Bob Cordell and Rick Savas, and the VSCS Amplifier project in this edition.
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Build Your Own AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones
by Joao Martins

Build Your Own AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Danish headphone brand AIAIAI is an interesting example of differentiation based on design, product and user focus. Cleverly combining a simple but effective design that serves multiple needs, AIAIAI offers a range of headphones for home studio, DJs, and contemporary lifestyle. Understanding its user-base, the brand gained a cult-following that is the envy of many larger audio brands. And the latest concept from AIAIAI is now a totally customizable headphone.
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RCF Celebrates 25 Years of ART Active Speaker Series with New ART 9 Designs
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RCF Celebrates 25 Years of ART Active Speaker Series with New ART 9 Designs

Italian loudspeaker manufacturer RCF celebrates a 25-year history of ART speakers by introducing the ninth generation of the series, with a new design and 6 active speaker models to choose from. All models share the best-in-class 2,100 Watt two-channel Class-D amplifier with advanced DSP processing. Created with music in mind and manufactured by RCF in Italy, the new ART 9 Series resets the standard in portable professional audio.
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Augspurger MinimaX Nearfield Monitors Launched at Summer NAMM 2021
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Augspurger MinimaX Nearfield Monitors Launched at Summer NAMM 2021

Augspurger, the studio monitor company founded by Dave Malekpour, announced a new 2-way near-field monitoring solution, the MX-65 ‘MinimaX’. Featuring many of the same high-end features as seen in its existing SOLO and DUO monitor series, the MX-series brings the renowned Augspurger sound principles and immersive capabilities to new audiences in a compact and portable package. Studio equipment specialist Pro Audio Design will show the new monitors at Summer NAMM 2021.
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Triangle Introduces New Borea BRA1 Surround Home Theater Speaker
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Triangle Introduces New Borea BRA1 Surround Home Theater Speaker

Triangle expanded its range of home theater products with the new BRA1 surround effect channel speaker. Following the global success of the Borea home theater range, the French speaker manufacturer expands it with a solution that is designed for both an upward firing speaker configuration in immersive setups, or being used as wall surround channels. Cabinet finish options totally match the rest of the Borea range.
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