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Elliptic Labs Low-Power Touchless Sensing Solutions Now Supported on Latest Maxim Smart Audio Amplifier
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Elliptic Labs Low-Power Touchless Sensing Solutions Now Supported on Latest Maxim Smart Audio Amplifier

Elliptic Labs, the AI smart sensor software company from Norway, has announced that it certified the operation of its AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform with the MAX98396 smart audio amplifier from Maxim Integrated Products. Elliptic Labs and Maxim Integrated are targeting next-generation smart devices to run critical and innovative user experiences, like presence detection and 3D touchless gesture sensing, on Maxim Integrated’s audio amplifier technology.
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D.W. Fearn Hazelrigg Industries Venture Opens Toronto Offices
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D.W. Fearn Hazelrigg Industries Venture Opens Toronto Offices

Since 2017, D.W. Fearn, the manufacturer of professional vacuum tube audio recording equipment, handed over the production and marketing of its iconic line of gear with the distinctive red front panels to Hazelrigg Industries under an exclusive licensing agreement. Now, D.W. Fearn | Hazelrigg Industries, have announced the opening of their first Canadian offices, headed up by tech industry veteran Scott Taylor.
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CMA Audio Announces Updated Niimbus US5 and US5 Pro Headphone Amplifiers
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CMA Audio Announces Updated Niimbus US5 and US5 Pro Headphone Amplifiers

The new Niimbus US5 Pro adds an additional balanced headphone connection. Since the 4.4mm Pentaconn connector has gained popularity as a new balanced headphone connection standard CMA Audio decided to add this feature and renamed his popular US4+ as the US5 Pro. All other features and specs remain the same. The US5 also adds the 4.4mm Pentaconn connector along with every other feature from the plus model except for the 256 step relay volume option.
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Schiit Audio Introduces Lokius 6-Band Balanced Equalizer
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Schiit Audio Introduces Lokius 6-Band Balanced Equalizer

California-based (and now also Texas-based) Schiit Audio continues to expand it's range of "gotta-have-it" audio solutions, this time focusing on reinventing the equalizer...again. The all-new Lokius 6-band balanced equalizer, builds on the success of the recent Loki Mini+ (highly recommended for Spotify users), taking things to a new level, now with more bands (6 vs 4), as well as balanced and single-ended input and output. Like the Loki Mini+, the new Schiit Audio Lokius is a single-discrete-gain-stage, LC filtered equalizer.
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LG Updates LG TONE Free TWS Earbuds Lineup with Spatial Processing and Enhanced Performance
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LG Updates LG TONE Free TWS Earbuds Lineup with Spatial Processing and Enhanced Performance

LG Electronics updated its true wireless stereo offerings with the announcement of the new 2021 LG TONE Free FP series earbuds. Ideal for those who lead active lifestyles, the newest LG TONE Free models feature several enhancements, including advanced Meridian-tuned sound, powerful active noise cancellation, and hygiene-boosting UVnano charging case offered in two of the three models.
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Raising the Bar for Loudspeaker Knowledge in Voice Coil August 2021
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Raising the Bar for Loudspeaker Knowledge in Voice Coil August 2021

It's time for Loudspeaker News and Developments, unique technology Spotlights, valuable industry Directories, great speaker patent reviews, and Vance Dickason's speaker driver characterizations in Test Bench. This month, Bruno Putzeys and Lars Risbo write about their speaker research for Purifi Audio, James Croft reviews an acoustic low-pass filter patent awarded to Bujeon, and Vance Dickason tests the 5CXN44 coaxial driver from B&C Speakers. This edition features updated directories of Voice Coil and Magnet Vendors and Distributors.
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New AES/APEI Webinar Focused on Audio Products Test and Manufacturing Strategies
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New AES/APEI Webinar Focused on Audio Products Test and Manufacturing Strategies

Audio test and measurement solutions supplier Audio Precision, and Instrumental, an AI-powered discovery, analysis and real-time monitoring manufacturing solutions provider, join the AES Audio Product Education Institute in a webinar that focuses on the factory floor and the very specific production line challenges. Wednesday, July 28 2021 (12PM EDT), the two companies will detail cutting-edge solutions and strategies for detecting and solving production problems and inefficiencies, focusing on audio product examples.
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LG Electronics Licenses xHE-AAC and AAC-ELD Audio Codec Software from Fraunhofer IIS
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LG Electronics Licenses xHE-AAC and AAC-ELD Audio Codec Software from Fraunhofer IIS

Fraunhofer IIS announced that LG Electronics has licensed its xHE-AAC and AAC Enhanced Low Delay (AAC-ELD) audio codec implementations for use in its home entertainment products. As a global innovator in consumer electronics technology, LG Electronics recognizes the importance of these latest generation AAC codecs for adaptive audio and video streaming with improved quality, supporting variable network conditions.
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CEVA Announces RivieraWaves with Bluetooth 5.3 IP for Wireless Audio Streaming and Low Power IoT
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CEVA Announces RivieraWaves with Bluetooth 5.3 IP for Wireless Audio Streaming and Low Power IoT

CEVA announced the general release of its RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5.3 IP. Supporting a multitude of features to further enhance security, robustness and low power operation, the RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5.3 IP is now available as a complete hardware and software solution for new designs, and as a software-only upgrade for compatible existing designs. All the latest features of Bluetooth are supported, including Isochronous Channels for LE Audio.
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ELAC Announces Solano Line of Affordable Home Speakers
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ELAC Announces Solano Line of Affordable Home Speakers

ELAC announced availability in North America of the brand's new Solano line of premium home speakers. These new models are a perfect solution for both 2-channel music enthusiasts or home theater configurations. With three affordable models, the ELAC Solano series includes the attractive BS 283 bookshelf, the attention-grabbing FS 287 floorstander, and the CC 281 center-speaker, all simple rectangular-shaped speakers, made with solid MDF, and paired with a slightly curved, large front baffle, that delivers an attractive look and feel.
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