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Zylia Enhances Functionalities of its ZM-1 360 Sound Recording Solution with New Software Releases
by Joao Martins

Zylia Enhances Functionalities of its ZM-1 360 Sound Recording Solution with New Software Releases

Responding to a growing interest in all types of applications for its Zylia ZM-1 spherical mic array - originally promoted as a portable recording studio able to capture a live performance and output the result to multitrack - the Poland-based manufacturer now announced a series of software releases that significantly expand its potential uses. First of all, Zylia introduced an Ambisonics Converter that simplifies output for 360 platforms, while its Zylia Studio PRO software adds source localization with the ZM-1.
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Headphones to Generate Nearly $21 Billion in 2018, According to Futuresource Consulting's Latest Headphone Report
by Futuresource Consulting

Headphones to Generate Nearly $21 Billion in 2018, According to Futuresource Consulting's Latest Headphone Report

The headphones market continues its recent trend of solid growth in volumes and substantial growth in revenue. Units are projected to grow 4.1% this year to 377 million, to generate retail revenues worth $19.9bn, a sizable increase of 27% y-o-y. Headphones continue to be a dynamic market, as average price growth is accelerated by demand from consumers for new premium features and form factors such as true wireless and noise cancellation, which provide further strong growth opportunities for the future.
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Mighty Vibe Dedicated Spotify Streaming Music Player Updated with New Mobile App and Enhanced Performance
by audioXpress Staff

Mighty Vibe Dedicated Spotify Streaming Music Player Updated with New Mobile App and Enhanced Performance

Mighty, the first device to play Spotify Music on-the-go without a phone, is now back in force with the release of the new Vibe Collection, introducing a refined design, a new app and enhanced performance. The Mighty Vibe redefines the streaming music experience on the move, and its latest design was driven largely by customer feedback, introducing a fresh new look and multiple improvements to enhance the overall user experience. The start of a whole new trend in dedicated music players?
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VANA LTD Brings Handmade E.A.T Vacuum Tubes to North American Market
by audioXpress Staff

VANA LTD Brings Handmade E.A.T Vacuum Tubes to North American Market

VANA, Ltd. is now the North American distributor for European Audio Team’s (E.A.T.) line of vacuum tubes made in the Czech Republic. E.A.T. is dedicated to hand making the finest 300B and KT88 tubes tested on custom made instruments to meet the highest standards. E.A.T. Vacuum Tubes are painstakingly handcrafted within a former Tesla factory in the Czech Republic, under the supervision of Jozefina Lichtenegger and using the manufacturing equipment previously in the Tesla Vrsovice factory.
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Phiaton BOLT BT 700 True Wireless Earbuds Feature Charging Speaker Case
by audioXpress Staff

Phiaton BOLT BT 700 True Wireless Earbuds Feature Charging Speaker Case

While many manufacturers are updating specifications for its latest consumer audio products, basically introducing improved Bluetooth designs and stretching battery life with lower power designs, other brands continue to look at features and how to differentiate. Phiaton Corporation, a brand of high-performance personal audio products, released the BOLT BT 700 true wireless earphones featuring a charging case that doubles as a portable speaker.
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Solid State Logic Releases New FlexVerb Plug-In and SLL Native V6.1
by audioXpress Staff

Solid State Logic Releases New FlexVerb Plug-In and SLL Native V6.1

Solid State Logic announced the launch of FlexVerb as part of its new SSL Native v6.1 software release. The new release adds FlexVerb, a stunning new professional reverb plug-in and new preset management tools for the complete SSL Native collection. FlexVerb is a brand new fully-featured and extremely versatile SSL reverb plug-in designed to deliver a professional mix-ready sound in a quick and intuitive way.
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Apogee Releases MetaRecorder Version 2.0 Audio Recording App with Timecode for iPhone
by audioXpress Staff

Apogee Releases MetaRecorder Version 2.0 Audio Recording App with Timecode for iPhone

Apogee announced the release of MetaRecorder Version 2.0, the first two-channel 24-bit/96kHz audio recording app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to offer intuitive multi-take recording, tagging and file organization for any field recording scenario. Version 2.0 adds support for the new UltraSync BLUE module by Timecode Systems with an in-app purchase along with updated compatibility with new Apogee products like Jam+ and MiC+.
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DiGiCo Introduces New SD7 Quantum Flagship Digital Mixing Console at AES New York
by audioXpress Staff

DiGiCo Introduces New SD7 Quantum Flagship Digital Mixing Console at AES New York

Previously announced for presentation at the 145th Audio Engineering Society International Convention, DiGiCo's latest flagship digital mixing console is certainly one of the attention grabbers at the New York exhibition. The newly-shipping Quantum 7 engine be demoed on the DiGiCo stand, brings an unprecedented level of power and connectivity, by harnessing the latest developments in processor technology and system design, and using three FPGAs as opposed to one, which simply wasn't possible before.
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Audionamix Introduces XTRAX STEMS 2 with Faster, Higher-Quality Processing and Separation Balance Refinement Tools
by audioXpress Staff

Audionamix Introduces XTRAX STEMS 2 with Faster, Higher-Quality Processing and Separation Balance Refinement Tools

Audionamix, the audio source separation specialists, debuted XTRAX STEMS 2 at the AES NY 2018 convention. With the latest updates to XTRAX STEMS, the world’s first fully-automatic stem creation solution, producers and DJs can further enhance their creative processes. The software’s newest features include a faster, advanced algorithm, higher-fidelity drum processing and a fully-adjustable, real-time separation balance matrix with presets. These updates provide heightened separation ability for live sets, mashups and remixes.
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G-Audio Launches Loudness SDK for OTT and Music Streaming Platforms
by audioXpress Staff

G-Audio Launches Loudness SDK for OTT and Music Streaming Platforms

G-Audio, a next generation audio technology company dedicated to enhancing the listening experience for Extended-Reality (XR) and streaming media, launched its Sol Loudness SDK for streaming services, adding to its existing Sol SDK spatial audio rendering for 360° video. This new software solution smooths variations in loudness and provides continuity of perceived sound levels for OTT video and music streaming platforms, allowing platforms to provide a better audio experience for its subscribers.
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