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AKM Reveals Low-Power ADC Device With Acoustic Activity Sensor
by Joao Martins

AKM Reveals Low-Power ADC Device With Acoustic Activity Sensor

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has developed the AK5707, a low-power monaural 16-bit A/D converter (ADC) equipped with an Acoustic Activity Analyzer (AAA) and Audio Buffer for detection of specific sounds. The new compact ADC is useful for smart sensors that are able to detect glass breaking sounds or emergency alarms in multiple applications. The acoustic activity detect feature works at only 34μA, ideal for wearables.
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Ferrum Introduces ERCO DAC Gen 2 with Firmware and Circuit Updates
by audioXpress Staff

Ferrum Introduces ERCO DAC Gen 2 with Firmware and Circuit Updates

Polish high-end audio brand Ferrum has announced the introduction of an improved version of its ERCO DAC and headphone amplifier. With the full reprogramming of ERCO's software in combination with changes in the analog circuitry, the Ferrum ERCO Gen 2 is one step closer to the performance levels of WANDLA, Ferrum's flagship converter. Available for $1,795 USD (or EUR) - considered affordable for high-end hifi - this upgrade is available for existing ERCO owners.
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AIMS Announces Finalization of Key IPMX Standards Documents
by Joao Martins

AIMS Announces Finalization of Key IPMX Standards Documents

At ISE 2024, the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) promoted once again the Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) standard efforts with a series of initiatives focused specifically on the development and adoption of IPMX. At the Barcelona show, the Video Services Forum (VSF) and AIMS announced a significant milestone in the development of the IPMX standards, progressing from draft to finalized specifications.
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Goldring Announces Ethos SE Moving Coil Phono Cartridge
by audioXpress Staff

Goldring Announces Ethos SE Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

All those that are serious about extracting the maximum potential and sonic possibilities out of vinyl record pressings know where it all starts. Cartridge specialists Goldring announced a Special Edition model of its flagship Ethos moving coil cartridge, which sits at the very top of its range. The new Ethos SE combines uncompromising engineering with unique new features to produce a cartridge of exquisite sound reproduction capabilities.
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Dolphin Design Launches 12nm Silicon for Next-Generation Audio Devices
by Joao Martins

Dolphin Design Launches 12nm Silicon for Next-Generation Audio Devices

Dolphin Design, a leading supplier of high-performance analog, mixed-signal, processing intellectual property (IP) as well as ASIC design, has reached a significant milestone with the successful tape-out of its first TSMC 12nm FinFet test-chip containing its state-of-the-art audio IPs. This test chip is the first of its kind to offer a complete solution for audio designs combining high-performance, low-power in a minimal footprint.
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Amadeus Launches The ‘Avignon Columns’ Speaker Series at Integrated Systems Europe
by Joao Martins

Amadeus Launches The ‘Avignon Columns’ Speaker Series at Integrated Systems Europe

At ISE 2024 in Barcelona, Amadeus debuted three new models of its A 470 ‘Avignon Columns’ Series line array speakers including ‘Straight’, ‘Focus, and ‘Wide’ versions. Initially designed for use at the world-famous Avignon Festival, but now available as production models, the column speaker series offers broadband music reinforcement intended for the highest-quality music performance needs, combining Purifi Audio co-developed drivers and high-quality planar ribbons.
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Crestron Expands Audio-over-IP Home Options with Four New DM NAX Edge Devices
by Joao Martins

Crestron Expands Audio-over-IP Home Options with Four New DM NAX Edge Devices

Crestron Electronics announced four new Crestron DM NAX Audio Edge Devices to provide seamless interoperability and performance between audio sources for any AV-over-IP system. Unveiled during the last day of ISE 2023, not to obscure the many other announcements for the show from the global leader in home automation, the four new solutions act as audio-over-IP entry points for streaming, Bluetooth, microphones or any analog audio source, such as turntable.
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AtlasIED Introduces New Aimline Series Digitally Steerable Loudspeakers
by Joao Martins

AtlasIED Introduces New Aimline Series Digitally Steerable Loudspeakers

AtlasIED continues to execute on its ambitions to expand its presence in the commercial audio industry. At the ISE 2024 show in Barcelona the company announced that it acquired a significant equity stake in German high-performance loudspeaker manufacturer, Aimline. The investment brings the Aimline line of column loudspeakers into the AtlasIED product portfolio, allowing it to compete in the beam steering space.
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Dell Announces New AI-Driven Headset Portfolio
by audioXpress Staff

Dell Announces New AI-Driven Headset Portfolio

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, effective communication is the cornerstone of productivity and collaboration. Dell Technologies is meeting those challenges with new headset designs that combine the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve hybrid work and the overall employee experience with noise canceling, reliable communications and improved comfort. And they are not as ugly as a Dell laptop.
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Powersoft Expands Cloud Monitoring Capabilities and Unica Amplifier Line at ISE 2024
by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Expands Cloud Monitoring Capabilities and Unica Amplifier Line at ISE 2024

At ISE 2024, Powersoft introduced Verso, a gateway device designed to connect current Powersoft products to its MyUniverso cloud platform. This way, the Italian manufacturer enables all its current products in the field to be connected and monitored from the cloud. And following on last year's introduction, Powersoft introduced two new versions of the Unica Series. The new Unica 1K8 and 5K4 feature lower power consumption without compromises.
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