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RME Debuts New Audio Networking Products for AVB Conversion and Recording
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RME Debuts New Audio Networking Products for AVB Conversion and Recording

German manufacturer RME Audio launched the new 12Mic, AVB Tool and M-1610 Pro solutions at the 2020 NAMM Show. The three new audio networking products provide professionals with state-of-the-art mic preamps, flexible conversion and recording solutions for AVB and MADI applications. These products are now AVB-Milan compatible and are complemented with the new AVDECC controller, a software GUI for use alongside the device’s AVB networking capabilities.
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148th AES Vienna 2020 Convention Officially Cancelled - AES Virtual Vienna Convention set for June 2–5, 2020
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148th AES Vienna 2020 Convention Officially Cancelled - AES Virtual Vienna Convention set for June 2–5, 2020

The Audio Engineering Society (AES) Vienna 2020 convention was cancelled. Due to the COVID-19 situation, the 148th Audio Engineering Society International Audio Convention scheduled for May 25 – 28 at the Austria Center Vienna will not take place. The AES Virtual Vienna Convention in now set for June 2–5, 2020, with an online format. AES Virtual Vienna will offer a program of sessions that will be broadcast throughout the 4 days, after which they will be available on-demand, available to all registrants.
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Avid Shows Updated Hardware and Software Integration for Studios and Creators
by Joao Martins

Avid Shows Updated Hardware and Software Integration for Studios and Creators

Avid continues to be the undisputed leading DAW solution for professionals studios and music production, offering an extensive range of solutions from free basic software for musicians, all the way to complete broadcast and film production configurations in multi-million dollar studios. And yet, Avid has failed to generate any headlines in the industry for quite some time, even with its latest announcements proving that the company remains focused in updating its complete range of hardware and software.
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TDK Introduces New Varistors with ESD and EMI Combined Protection for Audio Equipment
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TDK Introduces New Varistors with ESD and EMI Combined Protection for Audio Equipment

TDK Corporation has expanded its lineup of chip varistors with the new AVRF101U6R8KT242 for audio equipment, which offers both ESD and EMI protection. This new product is intended for audio equipment that uses wireless communications in the 2.4 GHz band. Thanks to optimization of its capacitance of 6.8 pF, the multilayer component features high attenuation at this frequency and is able to effectively suppress the generated TDMA noise and thus improve receiver sensitivity.
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Schiit Audio Announces Unison USB Upgrades Now Available on All Schiit Upgradable DACs
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Schiit Audio Announces Unison USB Upgrades Now Available on All Schiit Upgradable DACs

Schiit Audio announced the immediate availability of its Unison USB input for all of its upgradable DACs (Bifrost, Gungnir, and Yggdrasil.) Unison USB is Schiit's unique, proprietary USB input that is the result of 2 person-years of development, running on a general-purpose Microchip microprocessor. According to Schiit, the new Unison USB board provides superior performance at very low current draw from the host, as well as complete electromagnetic and electrostatic isolation.
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High End 2020 Show in Munich is Once Again Booked Solid
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High End 2020 Show in Munich is Once Again Booked Solid

The High End Munich show, promoted by the High End Society Service GmbH, returns from May 14 to 17, 2020. During four days, the entire world of audio experts and professionals gather in Munich, with hundreds of exhibitors from more than 40 different countries showcasing their latest innovations in the halls and atriums of the MOC event center. The High End show promoters confirmed that the show is once again booked solid for 2020.
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Second Generation USB PD Controller from Diodes Provides Platform for Quick Charger Solutions with Low Standby Power
by Cristina Costa

Second Generation USB PD Controller from Diodes Provides Platform for Quick Charger Solutions with Low Standby Power

Diodes Incorporated announced the availability of the AP43771 USB Type-C power delivery (PD) controller, featuring an embedded microcontroller with one-time programmable memory. When combined with Diodes Incorporated's complementary technology, the AP43771 forms the basis for offline chargers, delivering between 18W and 33W while supporting Quick Charge with extremely low standby power consumption.
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1MORE Now Shipping True Wireless ANC Hybrid Earbuds
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1MORE Now Shipping True Wireless ANC Hybrid Earbuds

1MORE, the Chinese premium consumer audio company, announced that its new True Wireless ANC In-Ear earbuds are now officially available in the US. Featuring a dynamic driver combined with a balanced armature, two levels of active noise cancelation, pass-through mode, and a wireless charging option, the 1MORE True Wireless ANC is also the first TWS product pending THX Certification, and are available now on the company's own website and Amazon.com for $199.99 MSRP.
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Realistic Speech and Sound Testing of Voice-Operated Devices
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Realistic Speech and Sound Testing of Voice-Operated Devices

Brüel & Kjær offers market-leading products that facilitate more realistic speech synthesis and listening by faithfully reproducing human characteristics with very tight tolerances on accuracy to ensure repeatability.
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Sennheiser Steps Up with New HD 450BT and HD 350BT Wireless Headphones
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Sennheiser Steps Up with New HD 450BT and HD 350BT Wireless Headphones

Designed to offer great sound every day, the new Sennheiser HD 450BT and HD 350BT around-the-ear Bluetooth 5.0 headphones, first presented during CES 2020, offer a winning combination of improved audio quality, 30-hour battery life and instant voice assistant access. The HD 450BT also features active noise cancellation so no matter how loud the environment, it’s possible to enjoy a truly captivating audio experience without any distractions.
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