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Audio Engineering Society Introduces Audio Product Education Institute and First Interactive Voice Con Online Event
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Audio Engineering Society Introduces Audio Product Education Institute and First Interactive Voice Con Online Event

The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI) is an initiative of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) that is committed to furthering the knowledge and skills of professionals involved in the development of audio products. The new entity will present Interactive Voice Con, an online program designed to address real-world experiences in Voice Integrated Product Development. The first presentation will take place July 9, 2020 and registration is now open.
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Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Family Now With Support for Qobuz High-Resolution Wireless Music Streaming
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Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Family Now With Support for Qobuz High-Resolution Wireless Music Streaming

Naim Audio announced native Qobuz support for its Mu-so 2nd Generation family of wireless speakers. Enabled via a free over-the-air firmware upgrade, the integration will enable seamless access to Qobuz streaming services - including true high-resolution music streaming - from within the Naim control app. The update was rolled out to all Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation units from June 15, with Mu-so 2nd Generation users being able to update from June 17.
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Audinate Announces Authorized Implementer Program for Dante AV Products and New Reference Design for Dante Embedded Platform
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Audinate Announces Authorized Implementer Program for Dante AV Products and New Reference Design for Dante Embedded Platform

Audinate, the developer of the industry-leading Dante audio networking technology and now also of the Dante AV networking solution, announced a new Authorized Implementer Program for manufacturers seeking to fast-track the development of new Dante AV products. And to better support developers, Audinate launched a reference design kit for Dante Embedded Platform on the popular NXP i.MX 8M Mini QuadLite SoC which provides Dante audio-over-IP to OEMs as on-chip software.
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HEAD acoustics Announces Two New Webinars on Audio Conferencing Solutions
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HEAD acoustics Announces Two New Webinars on Audio Conferencing Solutions

User experience in audio conferencing solutions matters – yet the enhancement can be challenging. Two webinars provided by HEAD acoustics give a deep-insight for manufacturers and designers of VoIP conferencing devices and system components on basic and advanced parameters, hardware and measurement setup, and testing procedures – all in order to ensure optimum communication quality and to enhance the user experience in audio conferences.
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Marten Unveils New Parker Series Speakers With Isolators Made by IsoAcoustics
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Marten Unveils New Parker Series Speakers With Isolators Made by IsoAcoustics

Marten, a Swedish premium loudspeaker manufacturer, and IsoAcoustics, the acoustic isolation manufacturer for home and professional speakers, teamed up to announce the new Parker series of loudspeakers: the Parker Duo, the Parker Trio, and the Parker Quintet. Integral part to the new Parker Series, Marten Isolators created by IsoAcoustics were designed to provide a stable foundation, allowing improved stereo imaging and clarity regardless of the floor construction.
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InfoComm 2020 Connected Ready to Offer Online Alternative to the Real Thing
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InfoComm 2020 Connected Ready to Offer Online Alternative to the Real Thing

AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, will open its virtual show InfoComm 2020 Connected, taking place June 16-18. The online event and virtual show will gather thought leaders from an array of pro AV disciplines representing all corners of the globe to lead conversations on the opportunities and challenges facing the industry. The event will represent a daring initiative from AVIXA to replace the physical show, replacing it with online showcases and a stronger focus on education presentations.
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Cerwin-Vega Inc. Acquires Cerwin-Vega! Pro & Home Brands From Gibson
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Cerwin-Vega Inc. Acquires Cerwin-Vega! Pro & Home Brands From Gibson

Cerwin-Vega Inc., a company with headquarters in Los Angeles, CA and the owner of Cerwin-Vega’s Mobile business announced that it has acquired the Cerwin-Vega! Pro & Home Audio brand from Gibson Corporation. The announcement paves the way for a reunification of the Cerwin-Vega brand, a return to its original home base, while helping the new Gibson management to focus its restructuring efforts.
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MSE Audio Announces New dARTS CI140D Angled Ceiling Speaker
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MSE Audio Announces New dARTS CI140D Angled Ceiling Speaker

MSE Audio has released a new in-ceiling loudspeaker for the dARTS (digital audio reference theater system). The new dARTS CI140D angled ceiling speaker now allows integrators to install front channel speakers in the ceiling, while still providing the quality of sound necessary to meet dARTS requirements. Designed for the CEDIA channel, the new speaker offers a valuable option for custom integrators.
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AES First-Ever Completely Online Convention Exceeds Expectations
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AES First-Ever Completely Online Convention Exceeds Expectations

The Audio Engineering Society’s first online convention drew participants from 59 countries. The 2020 AES Spring Convention – AES Virtual Vienna – was presented in real time to a global audience, June 2–5, 2020, and thrived with attendees, despite being moved from its original, physical venue in Vienna, Austria, due to recent worldwide travel restrictions.
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DSP Concepts TalkTo Audio Front End Qualified by Amazon for Alexa Built-In Devices
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DSP Concepts TalkTo Audio Front End Qualified by Amazon for Alexa Built-In Devices

DSP Concepts announced that TalkTo, its suite of proprietary microphone processing algorithms that use adaptive learning technology to deliver a quiet-room experience in noisy and unpredictable environments, has been qualified by Amazon for Alexa built-in devices using Alexa Voice Service (AVS). This enables more hardware brands to easily build Alexa built-in devices that will perform well even in noisy situations, thanks to TalkTo’s leading sound cancellation technology.
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