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Regular Broadcast with Immersive and Interactive Sound Powered By MPEG-H Audio
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Regular Broadcast with Immersive and Interactive Sound Powered By MPEG-H Audio

The opening game of the 2018 Football World Cup in Russia marked the world’s first regular broadcast with immersive and interactive audio: The South Korean television and radio network company SBS transmitted this match live in Ultra-High Definition (UHD) based on the ATSC 3.0 standard, utilizing the advanced features of Fraunhofer’s MPEG-H TV Audio System, immersive sound and interactive audio.
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DirectOut Adds Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching to EXBOX.MD Dante Interface
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DirectOut Adds Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching to EXBOX.MD Dante Interface

DirectOut Technologies has significantly expanded the capabilities of its recently released EXBOX.MD Dante/MADI interface, with a major firmware and software update. The German networking and pro audio specialist company previewed the updated EXBOX.MD at the AES Milan 2018 Convention, demonstrating it to be one of the most flexible Dante bridges presently on the market.
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Dirac Research Enters the Gaming Headset Market
by Joao Martins

Dirac Research Enters the Gaming Headset Market

Sweden’s Dirac Research has developed a breakthrough 3D audio solution for gaming headsets that creates for an intensely immersive and lifelike aural experience. Now the company confirmed that the Dirac audio surround sound technology has already been licensed by a leading Chinese consumer technology manufacturer – with more to come. The Chinese manufacturer has licensed Dirac’s technology for a gaming headset that will debut in the second half of 2018.
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MSE Audio Re-Engineers Phase Technology HV Subwoofers at Entry-Level Prices
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MSE Audio Re-Engineers Phase Technology HV Subwoofers at Entry-Level Prices

MSE Audio is now shipping the HV101-LP, HV101-II and HV121-II subwoofers from Phase Technology. Most notably, the HV101-LP, a “low profile” subwoofer, boasts a unique design, allowing it to be placed underneath furniture to hide it within a room. The new Phase Technology subwoofers feature treated pulp drivers with high-excursion rubber surrounds. Each sub includes on-board DSP smart limiting, along with a gain control, phase switch, variable crossover, L&R inputs and a dedicated LFE input.
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Boss Unveils Wireless Audio Transmitters Optimized for Musical Instruments
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Boss Unveils Wireless Audio Transmitters Optimized for Musical Instruments

Roland's guitar and effects brand, Boss, announced the WL series, a new line of high-quality wireless systems for guitar, bass, and other electronic instruments. Equipped with a new low latency wireless technology developed by BOSS, the WL series delivers a plug-and-play experience for musicians, and makes it easy for players to bring wireless freedom to home, rehearsal, and small stage rigs. The series three different devices for electric and acoustic guitar and a cradle to connect stompbox effects.
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Apple Holds Pole Position in the 'True' Wireless Headphone Category
by Futuresource Consulting

Apple Holds Pole Position in the 'True' Wireless Headphone Category

In its latest assessment of the headphones landscape, market research firm Futuresource points out that the true wireless segment has grown 178% year-on-year, with Apple achieving a whopping 80% market share. On a worldwide basis, the overall headphones market totaled 79.1 million units in Q1, with retail revenues topping $4 billion.
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Fulcrum Acoustic Unveils the World's First Cardioid Coaxial Stage Monitor
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Fulcrum Acoustic Unveils the World's First Cardioid Coaxial Stage Monitor

Fulcrum Acoustic has launched its latest innovative product: the FW15 15-inch Coaxial Cardioid Stage Monitor. The FW15 is the world's first cardioid stage monitor incorporating Fulcrum Acoustic's patented Passive Cardioid Technology. This proprietary technology enables tour-grade, low-profile FW15 stage monitors to attenuate rear low frequency radiation which interferes with the audience, stage microphones and front fills.
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Genelec Improves on a Classic with 7050C Subwoofer
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Genelec Improves on a Classic with 7050C Subwoofer

Genelec has once again redefined their own benchmarks for compact subwoofer performance by unveiling the 7050C, which delivers an extended low frequency response with higher SPL and lower distortion than its 7050B predecessor, along with the added benefits of a professional bass management system. The unit’s LSE spiral enclosure has been further refined to deliver unconventionally clean audio output even at peak levels, with users also benefitting from a remarkable 3 dB increase in SPL capability and a universal switched-mode power supply.
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Worldwide Home Audio Market Research Shows Growth of 25%
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Worldwide Home Audio Market Research Shows Growth of 25%

Futuresource Consulting recently updated its research on the worldwide home audio market. On its latest quarterly report on "Worldwide Home Audio - A Landscape of Stark Contrasts and Opportunities: Pricing, Shipments, Regions and Brands," Futuresource reveals that 'home audio' shipments, including wireless speakers, soundbars and hi-fi systems, grew by 25%, accumulating a total of 27 million units during January to March 2018.
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Audix Introduces New Installation Microphones and Network Options for Ceiling Mics
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Audix Introduces New Installation Microphones and Network Options for Ceiling Mics

Following on developments previously announced at Integrated Systems Europe 2018, Audix now announced at InfoComm 2018 that their full range of ceiling mics can now support audio networking options using Dante, AES67, or AVB/TSN protocols. The Oregon-based US-manufacturer of microphones and wireless microphone systems also launched the new Audix M63 boundary microphone, and the M65 desktop microphone, both designed for education, conference rooms, and huddle room applications.
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