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Sennheiser Acquires Majority Stake in VR/AR Audio Software Company Dear Reality
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Sennheiser Acquires Majority Stake in VR/AR Audio Software Company Dear Reality

Sennheiser has taken a majority sharehold in Dear Reality GmbH. The German company specialized in spatial audio algorithms and VR/AR audio software will continue to operate as a separate company based in Düsseldorf and Dear Reality confirms that its existing customers will be able to rely on existing dearVR products, while looking forward to new joint VR/AR workflows developed in collaboration with Sennheiser. Uwe Cremering, responsible for AMBEO Immersive Audio at Sennheiser, will support the company as a third CEO alongside founders Achim Fell and Christian Sander.
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Synthax Appointed New Distributor for Digigram in the US Market
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Synthax Appointed New Distributor for Digigram in the US Market

Synthax, distributor of premium interface manufacturer RME, converter manufacturer Ferrofish and personal monitor mixer myMix, among other products and brands, has announced that it is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for Digigram, the French audio-over-IP manufacturer and industry pioneer. The latest addition to Synthax’s portfolio offers a wide range of solutions for both broadcasters and audio installers, including one of the most complete range of bridges and converters to AoIP.
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Smart Home Market Shifting to Integration Over New Home Acquisition
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Smart Home Market Shifting to Integration Over New Home Acquisition

Smart home technology pushed into 34 million new homes worldwide last year, according to a new Smart Home report from ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm. In North America, the most valuable smart home market, close to 40% of homes have invested in smart home technology. However, new home growth is poised to decline slightly this year as the market transitions from entering new homes to extending the scope of existing deployments.
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AKM Launches New 4-Channel 32-bit A/D Converter and Two New Multicore DSP Audio Processors
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AKM Launches New 4-Channel 32-bit A/D Converter and Two New Multicore DSP Audio Processors

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) made two new product announcements focusing on 4-channel applications. The AK5704EN 4-channel 32-bit A/D audio converter was developed for high-quality low-power multi-microphone recording applications. Its built-in microphone amplifier and power supply make it an ideal solution for conference systems, microphone array systems or smart speakers. The also new AK7739VQ/AK7737VQ audio and voice processors are multicore units, designed for car audio, car navigation systems, and wireless speakers applications.
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AudioControl Showcases New Studio Six Digital Audio Test and Measurement Solutions at InfoComm 2019
by Joao Martins

AudioControl Showcases New Studio Six Digital Audio Test and Measurement Solutions at InfoComm 2019

Certainly one of the most interesting displays at InfoComm 2019 was the Studio Six Digital side of the AudioControl booth, now that the companies are effectively united, following the acquisition in 2018 of part of the capital of the company founded by Andrew Smith. It was great to see important updates on the Studio Six audio test and measurement systems for the iOS platform, but also an exciting new product, the dBPod Smart Sound Monitor.
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Yamaha Launches New 4K UHD Surround Home Theater Integrated Packages
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Yamaha Launches New 4K UHD Surround Home Theater Integrated Packages

Yamaha unveiled the latest updates to its popular line of home-theater-in-a-box packages with the introduction of the YHT-4950U and YHT-5950U home theater systems. Featuring the most recent in 4K video and dynamic audio capabilities, the YHT-4950U and YHT-5950U can transform living rooms into an immersive, 5.1-channel surround sound experience. The new YHT-5950U model supports Yamaha MusicCast technology and the latest streaming services with multi-room capabilities, as well as voice control from Siri, Google or Alexa.
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Sony Introduces New WF-1000XM3 Noise-Canceling True Wireless Headphones Featuring Dedicated Processor
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Sony Introduces New WF-1000XM3 Noise-Canceling True Wireless Headphones Featuring Dedicated Processor

The race to lead the true wireless earbud market category is heating up, with the major brands introducing updated specifications and focusing on key selling points. The whole market recognizes that Apple has a clear lead due to its tight hardware integration and dedicated wireless chip, already in its second-generation. Now Sony enters the market with the new and improved WF-1000XM3 model - $229.99 - featuring also its own HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1e processor, new Bluetooth chip and optimized antenna design.
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PreSonus Introduces Eris XT Monitors with Improved Frequency Response and Wider Dispersion
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PreSonus Introduces Eris XT Monitors with Improved Frequency Response and Wider Dispersion

Suitable for both home recording studios and professional environments, PreSonus' Eris studio monitors are very affordable options with respectable specifications. Now, the company introduced two new Eris XT models with improved features, new drivers, a larger ported enclosure, and a new Elliptical Boundary Modeled (EBM) waveguide design, the work of Hugh Sarvis (WorxAudio). The Eris XT monitors are a substantial update, offering superior high-frequency response and wider 100-degree horizontal dispersion to create a broader sweet spot.
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Audio Industry Returns to New York for 147th International Audio Engineering Society Convention
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Audio Industry Returns to New York for 147th International Audio Engineering Society Convention

Now solidly established as an annual tradition for the whole audio industry, and particularly for the professional audio sector, the International Audio Engineering Society Convention returns to New York City, October 16 – 19, at the Javits Center. Registration is now open, and as in previous years, the AES New York 2019 will be co-located with the independent NAB Show New York, open October 16-17 in an adjacent exhibition hall. AES New York registration includes access to both exhibition halls.
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Renkus-Heinz Now Shipping Advanced ICLive X Steerable Array Loudspeakers
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Renkus-Heinz Now Shipping Advanced ICLive X Steerable Array Loudspeakers

During InfoComm 2019, Renkus-Heinz launched the all-new ICLive X series of high-powered steerable arrays, based on the new ICL-X and ICL-XS modules, both using Renkus-Heinz’s exclusive Acoustic Source Multiplier (ASM) waveguide. With greater power density, higher output, simple integrated hardware, and its unique coaxially mounted driver arrangement, the new ICLive X series is a new flexible solution for integrators, contractors, and production/rental houses.
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