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Silicon Labs Enhances Popular Si479xx Automotive Tuner Family with Software-Defined Radio Technology
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Silicon Labs Enhances Popular Si479xx Automotive Tuner Family with Software-Defined Radio Technology

Silicon Labs has introduced new hybrid software-defined radio (SDR) tuners, expanding its portfolio to meet the growing need of automotive radio manufacturers to support all global digital radio standards with a common platform. In addition to introducing new DRM-capable tuners, Silicon Labs is enhancing its Si4790x/1x/5x/6x automotive tuners with unique “SDR-friendly” technology, effectively transforming these devices into hybrid SDR tuners.
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Audioburst Launches Real-Time Talk-Audio App for Android Auto Platform
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Audioburst Launches Real-Time Talk-Audio App for Android Auto Platform

Audioburst Auto is an app created for the Android Auto platform, designed to provide expertly curated playlists, a personalized news feed, and search capabilities to drivers. Having until now promoted the platform and API for developers, Audioburst Auto is the company's first consumer-oriented product. All features are built using Audioburst’s own short-format approach and are completely accessible via voice commands.
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IsoAcoustics Introduces DELOS Series of Isolation Wood Blocks for Turntables and Hi-Fi Components
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IsoAcoustics Introduces DELOS Series of Isolation Wood Blocks for Turntables and Hi-Fi Components

IsoAcoustics is recognized worldwide for its speaker isolation solutions both for professional studio and high-end applications. In the high-end space, the company was repeatedly asked to provide a solution for turntables, which they did with the OREA Isolator series. Now, IsoAcoustics expanded the approach with a complete platform solution. The new DELOS series of solid-wood isolation platforms, was designed specifically to isolate turntables and audio components from any interference caused by external vibrations and resonances.
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Microchip Introduces Bluetooth 5-compliant SoC for Compact True Wireless Earbud Designs
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Microchip Introduces Bluetooth 5-compliant SoC for Compact True Wireless Earbud Designs

To enable the development of more consumer-friendly earbuds, Microchip Technology announced a compact Bluetooth audio System-On-Chip (SoC) that features proprietary Wireless Stereo Technology (WST) for earbuds to improve RF stability and high-fidelity audio quality. The Bluetooth 5-compliant SoC allows compact designs and enables entirely wire-free earbuds with balanced battery life and high-quality sound.
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Vesper Announces New VM3000 Digital Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Optimized for Smart Speakers
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Vesper Announces New VM3000 Digital Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Optimized for Smart Speakers

Vesper launched its newest, high performance, low power digital piezoelectric MEMS microphone for smart speakers: the VM3000. According to the Boston-based company, this new MEMS microphone is also the most robust and reliable for consumer products. Enabling widespread use of piezo microphones in applications such as smart speakers, headsets, hearables, TV remote controls, smart home appliances and smartphones (just to name a few), the VM3000 extends Vesper’s portfolio in consumer electronics.
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Bose Introduces Its Most Powerful Performance Series Sound System in Next-Generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
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Bose Introduces Its Most Powerful Performance Series Sound System in Next-Generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Bose announced its most powerful and highest performing automotive sound system ever for a sports car with the debut of the Bose Performance Series system in the eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette. The all-new 14-speaker Bose Performance system in the 2020 Corvette Stingray sets a new standard for sports car sound with highly advanced signal processing and tuning that delivers the loudest — yet clearest — Bose audio experience ever in a two-seat coupe cabin.
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LEWITT Launches Online Survey Tool for New Flagship Microphone
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LEWITT Launches Online Survey Tool for New Flagship Microphone

Vienna-based microphone manufacturer LEWITT, wants to “democratize design,” asking users to take an online survey regarding its new flagship microphone. As LEWITT details, the new project will be the company’s most ambitious microphone yet - to be announced at the Winter NAMM show 2020. The use of an online tool is offering potential users (and brand fans) the chance to shape how the new microphone will sound… and to win one of their own.
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Como Audio Announces New SpeakEasy Real Smart Speaker with Two Channel Stereo System and Bluetooth Turntable
by Joao Martins

Como Audio Announces New SpeakEasy Real Smart Speaker with Two Channel Stereo System and Bluetooth Turntable

There’s a new generation of users who want to combine a great music experience with the convenience of the latest streaming and voice-controlled technology. For those users, Como Audio introduced the new SpeakEasy Stereo System, which provides an authentic stereo listening experience, and can be connected with its new Streaming Turntable, for those who want to play records wirelessly all over the house!
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MAGIX Announces New Sound Forge Pro 13 Suite Featuring Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 6
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MAGIX Announces New Sound Forge Pro 13 Suite Featuring Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 6

Together with a free update for Sound Forge Pro 13, released in April 2019, German software company MAGIX now introduced its eagerly anticipated Sound Forge Pro 13 Suite. This professional software package for recording, editing and processing high-quality audio files includes exclusive plug-ins like the brand new, award-winning Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 6 and Melodyne essential 4, turning the popular audio editor into a powerful studio solution.
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Yamaha Unified Communications Now Shipping New Enterprise Soundbar and Collaboration Kit
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Yamaha Unified Communications Now Shipping New Enterprise Soundbar and Collaboration Kit

Yamaha has announced its new ESB-1080 Enterprise Soundbar and Collaboration Kit are now shipping. Available in North America, the Yamaha Collaboration Kit bundles an AI wide-angle USB camera from Huddly, a leading manufacturer of award-winning, AI-powered conference cameras, with the ESB-1080 Enterprise Soundbar. This easy-to-deploy UC solution empowers organizations with flawless audio and intelligent video demanded in today's conference rooms.
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