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Sony Electronics Introduces New LSPX-S3 Glass Sound Speaker with LDAC
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Sony Electronics Introduces New LSPX-S3 Glass Sound Speaker with LDAC

A year past since it introduced its second-generation Glass Sound Speaker, Sony Electronics announced the LSPX-S3, the third iteration of a wireless glass sound speaker that intends to create a warm and "deeply calming ambience" in any space. The more advanced LSPX-S3 adds an organic glass tweeter and candlelight mode. in a more affordable Bluetooth speaker with 360-degree sound, that supports also LDAC for high quality sound transmission and is charged via USB-C.
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New Range of Studio Float IsoRafts Vibration Isolation Products Debuts at Summer NAMM 2021
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New Range of Studio Float IsoRafts Vibration Isolation Products Debuts at Summer NAMM 2021

Studio Float, a new brand from acoustic and studio equipment specialist Pro Audio Design, has announced a range of entirely new vibration isolation products called IsoRafts. Designed as an inexpensive but effective sound-absorbing solution, IsoRafts are simple, innovative ‘blocks’ constructed from wood and silicone that provide accurate predictive acoustic performance and are geared towards studio designers and builders for private or commercial production/performance venue projects.
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CMA Audio Announces New Violectric Chronos Mobile DAC and Headphone Amplifier
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CMA Audio Announces New Violectric Chronos Mobile DAC and Headphone Amplifier

CMA Audio, the Munich-based company that acquired audio manufacturer Lake People Electronic in 2020, continues to expand the range of products from the Lake People, Niimbus, and Violectric brands. Now, the company announces a first in the Violectric brand, with the introduction of a reference mobile DAC and headphone amplifier. With the Violectric Chronos, the German manufacturer introduces a high-quality alternative for mobile devices.
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AKM Partners with Silentium On Automotive Noise Control Solution
by Joao Martins

AKM Partners with Silentium On Automotive Noise Control Solution

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) and Silentium have signed a license agreement to develop engine order cancellation (EOC) solutions that reduce the impact of engine noise in the car cabin. By incorporating Silentium's proven EOC software, combined with AKM semiconductor and sensor technologies, vehicle manufacturers will be able to quickly implement systems that improve fuel efficiency by reducing reliance on heavy noise dampening materials.
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Zoom Releases Edge Speech Recognition Powered by Sensory
by Joao Martins

Zoom Releases Edge Speech Recognition Powered by Sensory

Sensory announced the integration of its TrulyNatural embedded speech recognition software within the latest public beta release of Zoom Rooms for Android, iOS, MacOS and Windows. With this integration, voice commands are now supported on all Zoom Rooms platforms, which now offer the convenience of voice control while maintaining privacy. With this update, Zoom-native voice commands support expanded functionality, all processed locally, never in the cloud.
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New NTi Audio M2340 Class 1 Measurement Microphone for the XL2 Analyzer
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New NTi Audio M2340 Class 1 Measurement Microphone for the XL2 Analyzer

NTi Audio announced a valuable new 1/2" measurement microphone option for its portable XL2 Audio and Acoustic Analyzer. The new M2340 model is a development of the existing M2230, and is also a Class 1 measurement microphone, optimized for a flat, free-field response. In addition, the M2340 features self-verification circuitry and consumes significantly less power than the M2230. The M2340 contains the preamplifier and is an ideal omni-directional solution for noise monitoring.
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MOTU Launches Digital Performer 11 and Redesigned UltraLite-mk5 USB-C Audio Interface
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MOTU Launches Digital Performer 11 and Redesigned UltraLite-mk5 USB-C Audio Interface

Following 18 months without any announcements, Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) announced that it is now shipping Digital Performer version 11, a major upgrade to their flagship audio workstation software now including lots of improvements, support for macOS Big Sur, native compatibility with Apple silicon Macs and dozens of additional user-requested enhancements. And the Cambridge, MA-based company also announced a redesigned UltraLite-mk5 USB-C audio interface.
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Focal Naim America Adds A.bsolument Modernized Radios for North America Sales Distribution
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Focal Naim America Adds A.bsolument Modernized Radios for North America Sales Distribution

Focal Naim America announced it will be the North America distributor of A.bsolument, a new brand of one-of-a-kind radios. Created in France in 2015, A.bsolument was the very first brand in the world to provide a modernization of vintage radios and is now the leader in this business. The company's founder, Arthur Verne, renovated radios from the 1930’s to the 80’s, integrating Bluetooth as well as updated amplifiers and Focal drivers, giving modern technology a retro look.
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64 Audio Launches U6t Six-Driver Universal In-Ear Monitor
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64 Audio Launches U6t Six-Driver Universal In-Ear Monitor

64 Audio, the in-ear monitor company from Vancouver, WA, announced the new U6t Universal In-Ear Monitor, available with an MSRP of $1,299. This six-driver model has been designed for discerning music enthusiasts looking to combine all of the properties of 64 Audio’s acclaimed A6t custom IEM into a universal - and more affordable - option. The new U6t still combines the company's recognized technologies and design features from custom IEMs.
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KEF Delivers First Car Audio System With Uni-Q Drive Unit Array for New Lotus Emira
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KEF Delivers First Car Audio System With Uni-Q Drive Unit Array for New Lotus Emira

Lotus and KEF have announced a partnership to bring high-end audio into the next generation of Lotus sports cars and premium electric lifestyle vehicles, commencing with the new Lotus Emira. To amplify the Emira driving experience, KEF is using its Uni-Q technology in a 10-channel sound system, with the engineering teams creating a novel flare that acoustically blends the speaker drive units into the car interior to ensure a truly spatial sound.
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