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Razer Designs Hammerhead Ultra-Low-Latency True Wireless Earbuds for Gaming Audio
by Nora Wong

Razer Designs Hammerhead Ultra-Low-Latency True Wireless Earbuds for Gaming Audio

Razer, the lifestyle brand for gamers, announced the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds, using a customized Bluetooth 5.0 design that, according to the company, delivers ultra-low latency, high quality audio and extended battery life. Featuring an ergonomic loose-fit design akin to the AirPods, Razer believes the Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds will not only eliminate audio lag but can be also more convenient.
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DALI IO Headphones Combine Danish Design with ANC and Latest Wireless Technology
by audioXpress Staff

DALI IO Headphones Combine Danish Design with ANC and Latest Wireless Technology

Introduced at IFA 2019 in September and already available in Europe, Lenbrook Americas formally announced the launch of DALI IO headphones also to the U.S. market. The new headphones reflect the combination of the Danish brand transducer expertise and design and combine all the features that consumers can expect. Two “over ear” models to start, the IO-6 ($499 U.S. MSRP) is an Active Noise Canceling (ANC) wireless headphone, while the IO-4 ($399) offers similar features and performance without ANC.
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Infineon Expands CoolGaN Portfolio with New Device Tailored for Premium Audio Systems
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Infineon Expands CoolGaN Portfolio with New Device Tailored for Premium Audio Systems

Infineon Technologies broadened its CoolGaN series with two new devices: the CoolGaN 400 V and the CoolGaN 600 V. Gallium nitride (GaN) offers fundamental advantages over silicon, with outstanding specific dynamic on-state resistance and smaller capacitances compared to silicon MOSFETs. The new CoolGaN 400 V device will appeal to audio product designers looking for a premium solution for home or professional Class D amplifiers.
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TDK Expands PiezoListen Lineup of Ultra-Thin Piezo Speakers with a Wider Dynamic Range
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TDK Expands PiezoListen Lineup of Ultra-Thin Piezo Speakers with a Wider Dynamic Range

TDK Corporation has expanded its lineup of ultra-thin PiezoListen speakers with new types featuring a wider dynamic range and higher sound pressure level (SPL) in the low frequency range, even at voltages up to 24 VP-P. The PiezoListen series of piezo speakers now includes the PHUA6630 wide dynamic range speaker with an operating frequency range of 400 Hz to 20 kHz. Also new in the series are two new sound positioning speakers with an operating frequency range of 1000 Hz to 20 kHz.
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XMOS VocalFusion 2-Mic Dev Kit for Alexa Voice Service Qualified by Amazon
by audioXpress Staff

XMOS VocalFusion 2-Mic Dev Kit for Alexa Voice Service Qualified by Amazon

Amazon has qualified the VocalFusion 2-mic dev kit for Alexa Voice Services launched by XMOS for smart TVs and set-top boxes in July 2019. The qualification highlights the opportunity for manufacturers to build Amazon Alexa voice capabilities into their products more easily and cost effectively than ever before. Amazon highlights the product’s engineering innovation, enabling lower cost voice capabilities with all the performance of a 4-mic solution, and paving the way for mass market implementation of far-field applications.
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Apple Reveals new AirPods Pro with Active Noise Cancellation
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Apple Reveals new AirPods Pro with Active Noise Cancellation

In another product announcement that didn't go as planned, following a lot of rumors and leaks coming from China, Apple was forced to unveil its latest addition to the AirPods family. As widely anticipated, the AirPods Pro have a new improved design, combining a slightly similar shape to the original loose-fit design, but slightly twisted to support a silicon in-ear tip, in order to make Active Noise Cancellation effective. The all-new lightweight design is now available.
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New Q B12 Subwoofer for Immersive Home Cinema Sound from Q Acoustics
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New Q B12 Subwoofer for Immersive Home Cinema Sound from Q Acoustics

Q Acoustics announced its most powerful subwoofer to date, the Q B12, designed to pair with Q Acoustics’ 3000i and Concept 5.1 speaker ranges in 2.1 or home theater setups and offering an adjustable crossover frequency range from 70 Hz to 225 Hz (12dB/octave). Featuring matching finishes, the Q B12 will be available alongside speakers in three home cinema packages including the 3010i 5.1 PLUS (compact), 3050i 5.1 PLUS (tower), and Concept 5.1 Plus (mid-sized) – or it can be purchased individually for those seeking to expand their existing home systems.
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Axiim LINK USB Wireless Audio Transmitter for WiSA Ready TVs and Xbox One Now Available
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Axiim LINK USB Wireless Audio Transmitter for WiSA Ready TVs and Xbox One Now Available

Axiim, a company that specializes in wireless home audio/video products, announced that its highly anticipated Axiim LINK USB transmitter for WiSA Ready products is now available. The Axiim Link USB wireless audio transmitter is the essential component connecting 2019 LG OLED and NanoCell WiSA Ready TVs as well as the Xbox One gaming console to WiSA certified speakers. LINK is WiSA multi-channel wireless USB audio transmitter and is available now for $229 USD.
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Sound Devices Announces New 888 Portable Production Mixer-Recorder
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Sound Devices Announces New 888 Portable Production Mixer-Recorder

Sound Devices announced the third mixer-recorder in their new 8-Series: the 888 Portable Production Mixer-Recorder. The 888 is the smallest location mixer-recorder available that offers Dante for sending and receiving audio over Ethernet. Featuring also 8 ultra low-noise, 8-Series microphone preamplifiers, 16 channels, 20 tracks, multiple powering methods, and support for multiple USB control surfaces, the 888 can be easily tailored to any sound professional’s workflow.
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TDK Announces InvenSense CTO as Inductee to MSIG Hall of Fame
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TDK Announces InvenSense CTO as Inductee to MSIG Hall of Fame

Dr. Peter G. Hartwell, Chief Technology Officer at InvenSense, a TDK group company, has been named a 2019 inductee into the SEMI-MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to MSIG and well-known industry activity.. The recognition honors those who inspire a sense of mission, purpose and dedication that drives the MEMS and sensors industry forward.
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