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Alps Alpine Designs First 32-bit/384kHz High-Resolution Audio System for Car Audio
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Alps Alpine Designs First 32-bit/384kHz High-Resolution Audio System for Car Audio

Alps Alpine, the manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems and its domestic marketing division Alpine Electronics of America, announced a new series of products aimed at taking high resolution audio reproduction in car audio to a whole new level. The new AlpineF#1Status is a complete systems approach to premium car audio that embodies Alpine’s vision of “Emotion in Mobility,” by delivering an unparalleled music experience.
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Via Licensing Launches MPEG-H 3D Audio Licensing Program
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Via Licensing Launches MPEG-H 3D Audio Licensing Program

Looking at differentiated spatial audio designs? Via Licensing Corporation announced the creation and availability of an MPEG-H 3D Audio patent pool with eight participating members. These initial participants include Dolby, ETRI, Fraunhofer, Orange, Royal Philips, Sony Group Corp., VoiceAge, and WILUS. The new pool enables manufacturers, developers and implementors to license MPEG-H 3D Audio standard essential patents under fair and reasonable terms.
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d&b audiotechnik Introduces New D40 Four Channel DSP Amplifier
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d&b audiotechnik Introduces New D40 Four Channel DSP Amplifier

d&b audiotechnik today announced the introduction of its new D40 mobile amplifier, an optimized version of the original 40D installation amplifier. According to the German audio technology and solutions company, this is a four-channel Class D amplifier with reduced size and weight, featuring advanced voltage management, and increased system performance, significantly reducing power consumption for improved environmental friendliness. This makes the D40 more economical for touring, rental and portable applications.
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Maxim Integrated Introduces New Low Power Class D/G Amplifier for Always-On Speakers
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Maxim Integrated Introduces New Low Power Class D/G Amplifier for Always-On Speakers

Maxim Integrated Products, unveiled the MAX98396 Class D/G speaker amplifier which the company claims to have the industry's lowest noise and lowest quiescent power consumption, nearly 50-percent lower power than similar amplifiers. The 20V digital input MAX98396 amplifier provides speakers with an inaudible noise floor, enabling placement in near-silent environments and offers 12.7mW of quiescent power to meet power compliance regulations for always-on portable Bluetooth and smart speakers.
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Bluesound Professional Launches BSP200 PoE Network Streaming Speaker
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Bluesound Professional Launches BSP200 PoE Network Streaming Speaker

Bluesound Professional continues to expand its premium distributed audio ecosystem for commercial spaces, now adding the BSP200 network streaming speaker. The BSP200 is an all-in-one PoE solution featuring the convenience of precision BluOS app control, streaming and connectivity, with superior sound quality when compared to standard installation speakers. Offered in a choice of White or Black matte finish, the BSP200 is now shipping in North America and globally in July 2021.
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Powersoft Strengthens T Series Amplifier Platform with Two New Models
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Powersoft Strengthens T Series Amplifier Platform with Two New Models

Powersoft has announced two additions to its T Series of touring and live sound amplifiers. The two new T902 and T904 1U models complete the line of T Series amplifiers, offering higher output possibilities. The T902 features high rail voltage and peak current on the outputs and is ideal for driving large 4-ohm subwoofers or 2 and 3-way line sources. The T904 is designed to power bi-amped systems like stage monitors, 2-way point source speakers, and 2-way line sources.
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Nureva Improves Audio Conferencing Systems with New Voice Amplification Mode
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Nureva Improves Audio Conferencing Systems with New Voice Amplification Mode

Nureva's HDL300 and Dual HDL300 audio conferencing systems now offer in-room amplification of an instructor or presenter’s voice improving the experience in hybrid environments. In-person participants in classrooms and meeting rooms can hear more clearly with voice amplification and full-room microphone pickup simultaneously, without compromising the excellent audio experience for those who are remote.
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Biamp Acquires Audiovisual Control Systems Company Neets A/S
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Biamp Acquires Audiovisual Control Systems Company Neets A/S

Biamp announced another acquisition, this time of Neets A/S, based in Horsens, Denmark, a respected independent manufacturer of AV control systems. According to Biamp, Neets offers a mature, comprehensive family of device controllers, control interfaces, and control software that are distinctive for their ease of use and elegant design, and made sense to expand the AV solutions portfolio of the Beaverton, Oregon-based company.
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Campfire Audio Unveils New Generation IEMs for Musicians and Creators
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Campfire Audio Unveils New Generation IEMs for Musicians and Creators

Campfire Audio, the Portland, Oregon-based audio brand that started by selling upgraded cables for in-ears, later evolved into sophisticated IEMs and has been very highly regarded in music enthusiast circles ever since, is now launching its first set of IEMs directly targeted at performers, music creators, engineers and home studio professionals. There's a big difference though. These are the most affordable Campfire IEMs, using new shell materials in order to reduce cost without compromising on the drivers.
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Shure Expands Axient Digital Wireless System With ADX5S Portable Slot Receiver for Field Production
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Shure Expands Axient Digital Wireless System With ADX5S Portable Slot Receiver for Field Production

To help expand the wireless capabilities of its Axient Digital Wireless System to new applications areas and better support existing users, Shure has introduced the Axient Digital ADX5D Portable Receiver - a dual-channel, portable wireless slot receiver that provides RF performance, spectral efficiency, and transparent audio quality. The new portable form factor enhances the Axient Digital ecosystem of wireless audio solutions for field production.
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