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Cypress Announces Latest Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 Connectivity Solutions for Automotive Infotainment
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Cypress Announces Latest Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 Connectivity Solutions for Automotive Infotainment

Cypress Semiconductor announced the expansion of its wireless connectivity portfolio for automotive infotainment with a trio of new products. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo chipsets and supporting software serve as application development platforms that enable multiple users to connect and seamlessly stream unique content to as many as 10 mobile devices simultaneously. The new Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 combo solutions deliver more than 1Gbps throughput and feature Cypress' Real Simultaneous Dual Band (RSDB) architecture to enable high-performance audio and video concurrent operation.
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Celestion to Demonstrate Axi2050 Axiperiodic Driver During NAMM 2019
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Celestion to Demonstrate Axi2050 Axiperiodic Driver During NAMM 2019

Following earlier presentations at several international trade-shows, Celestion announced the Winter NAMM debut of the Axi2050 wideband axiperiodic compression driver, which will be on display with “The Big Red Horn” at the company’s second booth in the Pro Audio Hall (ACC North, Level 2, Booth 18100). This high output single diaphragm driver is able to perform the role of two speakers in one with no crossover required and is one of the latest examples of the type of innovation Celestion is bringing to pro audio market.
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New Hybrid Audio Amplifier from Dayton Audio Blends Tube Tone with Class D Power and Bluetooth
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New Hybrid Audio Amplifier from Dayton Audio Blends Tube Tone with Class D Power and Bluetooth

Dayton Audio unveiled a new compact design that combines the efficiency and power of solid state class D amplifier topology with the warmth and character of a vacuum tube preamp section. The new Dayton Audio HTA20BT hybrid stereo tube amplifier combines a 12W per channel RMS design (into a 4 ohm load) with Bluetooth 4.2, Aux, and USB inputs, featuring a subwoofer output for adding an active subwoofer and a high quality headphone amplifier built-in. The results, the brand says, are sure to please even the most refined ears.
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IsoAcoustics’ Introduces Stage 1 Isolators Designed for Stage Monitors and Musical Instrument Amplifiers
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IsoAcoustics’ Introduces Stage 1 Isolators Designed for Stage Monitors and Musical Instrument Amplifiers

At the 2019 Winter NAMM show, IsoAcoustics will introduce the Stage 1 Isolators, the latest in the company’s acclaimed line of isolation solutions, now in a design for loudspeakers, stage monitors, subwoofers and musical instrument amplifiers. Specially designed for touring musicians and bands on any budget, the new Stage 1 isolators effectively eliminate the vibrational variables experienced while playing onstage in a variety of venues and locations, enabling musicians to have consistent, clear sound, night after night.
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Bose Introduces QuietComfort Road Noise Control Car Sound Management Solution
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Bose Introduces QuietComfort Road Noise Control Car Sound Management Solution

Bose announced a new offering from its portfolio of Active Sound Management solutions for cars: Bose QuietComfort Road Noise Control (RNC). Now available to global vehicle manufacturers, it joins Bose Engine Harmonic Cancellation (EHC) and Bose Engine Harmonic Enhancement (EHE) to form a comprehensive and effective set of technologies for managing sound inside cars, trucks, and SUVs. Today helping to turn traveling by car a more comfortable experience, and anticipating the sound management needs of tomorrow's fully electric vehicles.
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Analogix Announces Second Generation ANX74xx Family of 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Single-Chip Re-Timers
by Cristina Costa

Analogix Announces Second Generation ANX74xx Family of 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Single-Chip Re-Timers

Analogix Semiconductor announced the availability of its second generation ANX74xx family of 10 Gbps USB-C re-timers capable of switching DisplayPort and USB 3.2 Gen2 signals to support a single USB-C port for next generation high-performance, low-power notebooks, 2-in-1 convertible laptops, desktop PCs, mobile devices, and servers. Built on a market proven architecture, the ANX74xx family complies with USB Repeater Specification for USB Gen 1 (5G) and Gen 2 (10G).
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Smart Speakers Featuring Displays a Growing Trend According to Strategy Analytics
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Smart Speakers Featuring Displays a Growing Trend According to Strategy Analytics

According to a new report from Strategy Analytics, worldwide sales of smart displays, a sub segment of the wider smart speaker market, will grow 111% in 2019 to reach 16.9 million units. The report forecasts that more than 12 million homes will own a smart display by the end of this year, rising to nearly 100 million homes by 2023. The report also predicts that 46% of unit sales of smart displays in 2019 will have built-in support for Google Assistant while a further 40% will support Amazon’s Alexa platform. Chinese platforms including Baidu’s DuerOS will account for the majority of the remaining 14% of the market.
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Mackie In Celebration Mode for NAMM 2019
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Mackie In Celebration Mode for NAMM 2019

Mackie is celebrating 30 years since they made their mark on the pro audio industry and a history full of breakthrough products which have gone on to create and define a number of new categories like the LM-1602 analog mixer that was originally shown at the NAMM show in 1989, and other classics like the CR-1604 mixer, the HR824 studio monitors, the SRM450 active speakers or the MCU control surface. At NAMM 2019, Mackie will be signaling its 30th Anniversary with special give-aways and a daily serving of cake on demo room 201D.
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Celestion Introduces New Line of Digitally Downloadable Bass Impulse Responses
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Celestion Introduces New Line of Digitally Downloadable Bass Impulse Responses

Celestion, the famous UK manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers whose classic guitar tones have made the company famous as the voice of rock and roll, announced their new line of Bass Impulse Responses. Following the success of Celestion's digital representations of renowned classic tones for electric guitar, the new Bass IR line was now launched beginning with the new collections of 10-inch PULSE10 and 15-inch PULSE15 speaker tones, available for audition and download at CelestionPlus.
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Smart Home Devices to Exceed 100 Million Shipments in 2018
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Smart Home Devices to Exceed 100 Million Shipments in 2018

The Consumer Electronics (CE) Team at Futuresource Consulting recently published the latest findings from its World Wide Smart Home industry report, which forecasts nearly 110 million smart home devices will be shipped worldwide in 2018. This equates to a retail value of almost $17 billion and demonstrates strong growth in both volume and value. Security and monitoring, followed by climate control and smart speakers are the dominating categories.
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