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New ams TMD2635 Proximity Sensor Module Enhances Smaller True Wireless Earbud Designs
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New ams TMD2635 Proximity Sensor Module Enhances Smaller True Wireless Earbud Designs

Austrian sensor specialist ams announced the world’s smallest 2-in-1 IR proximity sensor module, paving the way to smaller, lighter, and always-available True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds. The ultra-small package of the new ams TMD2635 module measures just 1mm3, and enables ear detection triggers to help extend battery life between charges. Two TMD2635 modules can be used in tandem to enable touchless gesture controls.
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Senseg Introduces World’s First Flexible Actuators Manufactured with Roll-To-Roll Technology
by Cristina Costa

Senseg Introduces World’s First Flexible Actuators Manufactured with Roll-To-Roll Technology

Senseg, a leading manufacturer of electrostatic sensors based in Finland, announced that it has created a new category of flexible electronics by launching a family of roll-to-roll manufactured actuators for use in traditional flat actuator applications as well as for new applications, such as wearables, soft robotics, VR/AR devices, and interior integrated sensors. Called Senseg ELFIAC (for Elastomeric Film Actuator), the new product will deliver large-scale manufacturable actuators that are far less expensive to produce than comparable traditional actuators (such as piezos) and use cheaper, non-toxic materials.
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Bowers & Wilkins Expands Wireless Formation Suite of Products with New Formation Flex
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Bowers & Wilkins Expands Wireless Formation Suite of Products with New Formation Flex

Following the introduction of the Formation Suite of wireless home audio products, Bowers & Wilkins introduced a new full-range standalone model to the family, more in-line with the design of the rest of the series. The new Formation Flex extends the wireless capabilities of the high resolution streaming Formation series, offering what the company states to be the “highest quality sound ever found in a standalone wireless speaker of its size.”
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Luxul Introduces High-Performance Networking Solutions for the Smart Home at CEDIA Expo 2019
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Luxul Introduces High-Performance Networking Solutions for the Smart Home at CEDIA Expo 2019

Luxul, the IP networking solutions brand, part of Legrand's portfolio for AV integrators, announced a strong technology lineup at CEDIA Expo 2019 (September 12-14). With residential integration increasingly relying in wired and wireless networking solutions, Luxul provides a complete range of equipment that bridges the needs of home entertainment systems and the wider range of smart home technologies. At CEDIA 2019, Luxul introduced next-generation wireless solutions, a cloud remote management system, user control apps and dealer tools.
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The Audio Builders Workshop Returns to AES New York Offering Hands-On DIY Product Design and Production
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The Audio Builders Workshop Returns to AES New York Offering Hands-On DIY Product Design and Production

The Audio Builders Workshop Track at the 147th AES International Professional Audio Convention, October 16 – 19 at New York City’s Javits Center, is set to offer attendees an expanded array of opportunities to learn about hardware construction and modification, and even to try their hand at DIY projects sure to inspire and lead them to their next build.
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Sound Devices Unveils 833 Portable Compact Mixer-Recorder
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Sound Devices Unveils 833 Portable Compact Mixer-Recorder

Sound Devices surprised the market with its new 833 Portable Compact Mixer-Recorder, unveiled at IBC 2019 in Amsterdam. This new release from Sound Devices features 6 ultra low-noise mic/line preamplifiers, 8 channels, 6 buses, 12 tracks, 6 analog outputs, a 256 GB internal SSD, two SD card slots, and dual L-Mount charging and powering. A versatile solution for any field production, the 833 features ultra-accurate timecode and Dugan Automixing for up to 8 channels.
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Celestion Launches F12-X200 Guitar Loudspeaker Designed Specifically for Use with Profiling Amps and Modeling Software
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Celestion Launches F12-X200 Guitar Loudspeaker Designed Specifically for Use with Profiling Amps and Modeling Software

Celestion, the famous British manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, announced the availability of the F12-X200 loudspeaker, the first guitar speaker designed specifically for use with profiling amps, modeling software, impulse responses, and all technology for emulating the tones from coveted guitar amps and speaker cabinets.
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Sony WI-1000XM2 Neckband Headphones Show Best In-Ear Implementation for Noise Cancellation Technology
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Sony WI-1000XM2 Neckband Headphones Show Best In-Ear Implementation for Noise Cancellation Technology

Neckband headphones, as a category, can be expected to gradually fade away as true wireless earbuds gain battery life and comparable features. But for now, neckbands are the form factor that allows any manufacturer to implement the features of flagship headphones, in a convenient, wireless, in-ear format that some users still favor for comfort, expanded battery life and better quality for voice calls. With the new WI-1000XM2 model, Sony show us how its leading noise cancellation technology and a neckband design are a perfect match.
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Dante Audio Networking Appeals to Residential Market at CEDIA 2019
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Dante Audio Networking Appeals to Residential Market at CEDIA 2019

Audinate’s Dante – the audio-over-IP and now also AV-over-IP solution that already dominates the world of professional audio – is seeing rapid adoption by manufacturers of residential audio equipment. Now, Dante is also seeing adoption in the residential market, with new products from leading residential brands including JBL Synthesis, ELAN, and Powersoft introduced at CEDIA 2019. At the Denver event, Audinate is promoting the availability of Dante Virtual Soundcard for installation in virtual Windows environments.
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Channel Vision Releases Instinctive Noise Masking Audio Amplifier
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Channel Vision Releases Instinctive Noise Masking Audio Amplifier

Channel Vision announced the release of their new Instinctive Noise Masking Audio Amplifier to the professional installation marketplace. Unveiled at CEDIA 2019, the Channel Vision Noise Masking Audio Amplifier is a unique all in one custom product for the hospitality, apartment/MDU community, residence with traffic noise, and loud office environments.
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