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SMPTE Publishes Immersive Audio Standards for Cinema
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SMPTE Publishes Immersive Audio Standards for Cinema

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) announced the publication of new SMPTE ST 2098 standards for immersive audio, in a effort to simplify distribution of immersive audio, ensure smooth and consistent playout on various immersive sound systems. The Society has published ST 2098-1:2018, Immersive Audio Metadata; ST 2098-2:2018, Immersive Audio Bitstream Specification; and ST 2098-5:2018, D-Cinema Immersive Audio Channels and Soundfield Groups.
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Jabra Announces Microsoft Teams Integration with Speak 710 Conference Speaker and Evolve 65t Professional True Wireless Earbuds
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Jabra Announces Microsoft Teams Integration with Speak 710 Conference Speaker and Evolve 65t Professional True Wireless Earbuds

Jabra, a GN Group brand, specializing in engineering communications and sound, announced full integration of the Jabra Speak 710 conference speaker with Microsoft Teams collaboration solution at the Microsoft Ignite 2018 event. Jabra Speak 710 provides an immersive call and sound experience for mobile business executives, now with full Microsoft Teams integration. Jabra is also set to break new ground by introducing the Evolve 65t professional-grade true wireless earbuds for business use, later in 2018.
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New Professional Power Amp Market Report from Futuresource Consulting
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New Professional Power Amp Market Report from Futuresource Consulting

Despite a raft of rising challenges, the professional audio power amplifier market continues to grow, achieving a global market value of $658 million in 2017, according to a new industry report from Futuresource Consulting. The report tracks the five key power amplifier verticals, namely rental, portable sound, installed leisure, installed commercial and cinema sound. The two install categories are currently the highest growth application areas.
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Master & Dynamic Introduces MW07 True Wireless Earphones with Elevated Design and Materials
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Master & Dynamic Introduces MW07 True Wireless Earphones with Elevated Design and Materials

Master & Dynamic has entered the true wireless earbuds category, demonstrating how the segment is maturing and how product differentiation is getting harder. The New York-based lifestyle brand approached the challenge with an aesthetically refined product, combining handcrafted acetate and stainless steel in a well-designed package with average features. Betting on the combination of sound quality and design, the new Master & Dynamic MW07 True Wireless Earphones cost $299.
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Roku to Offer New Voice Control, Search and Volume Leveling Features
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Roku to Offer New Voice Control, Search and Volume Leveling Features

TV streaming service pioneer Roku has announced its Roku OS 8.2, a software update for Roku TVs that enables new features for compatibility with upcoming Roku TV Wireless Speakers; and Roku OS 9, an upcoming new software release with a variety of enhancements to provide new easy ways to search and control the entertainment experience. Roku will soon enable the ability to use Google Assistant devices to control Roku streaming. In addition, premium music services Spotify and Pandora Premium support are also coming to Roku devices.
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Voice Coil October 2018 Is Here and Ready for the 145th AES NY Convention!
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Voice Coil October 2018 Is Here and Ready for the 145th AES NY Convention!

This edition of Voice Coil highlights all the 145th Audio Engineering Society (AES) International Convention events and sessions of interest for the loudspeaker industry. Mike Klasco offers a unique perspective on Soundbar Audio Signal Processing and provides an updated directory of OEM/ODM contract manufacturers in this field. James Croft reviews a new Controlled Passive Radiator patent awarded to Sonos and Vance Dickason characterizes a 10.75” high-end home audio subwoofer from Wavecor and a new 12” NBR pro sound woofer from B&C Speakers. Now available in print and digital!
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Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound 2019 Together Again!
by Joao Martins

Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound 2019 Together Again!

Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound 2019: Stronger together! This is the slogan used by Frankfurt Messe to promote the 2019 edition of those two prestigious shows, which could risk being the last ones if the new adopted model doesn't work. After many years of forced separation, the Frankfurt show complex will finally open the brand new Halls 12 (two levels), enabling Prolight+Sound to grow into a modern space, while Musikmesse returns to the much appreciated Halls 3. More important, both shows will take place again concurrently!
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Electro-Voice Adds Bluetooth Audio Streaming to Its ZLX Best-Selling Speaker Family
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Electro-Voice Adds Bluetooth Audio Streaming to Its ZLX Best-Selling Speaker Family

Yes. Wireless convenience is now highly recognized even by professionals for some applications. That's why Electro-Voice decided to combine the sound quality of its popular ZLX powered PA speakers - ZLX-12BT and ZLX-15BT - and build on its feature set by adding Bluetooth audio streaming. This means the Electro-Voice ZLX series now also includes two new models, the ZLX-12BT (12-inch 2-way) and ZLX-15BT (15-inch 2-way), both Bluetooth-equipped for audio streaming from any mobile device.
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Crazybaby Launches Crazybaby Air 1S True Wireless Earbuds
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Crazybaby Launches Crazybaby Air 1S True Wireless Earbuds

Following the introduction of Air, its popular flagship wireless earbuds, Crazybaby now wants to offer supreme acoustics, connectivity and 3D surround sound, and a reliable Bluetooth connection to music on-the-go with its new Air 1S true wireless model. Coming with a streamlined and ergonomic design, Crazybaby Air 1S aims to offer a comfortable fit, and a robust solution for sport athletes and users with active lifestyles.
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Ross Introduces IGGY AoIP AES67 to MADI Converter at IBC 2018
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Ross Introduces IGGY AoIP AES67 to MADI Converter at IBC 2018

Following the introduction of the new NEWT IP Gear series of products at NAB 2018, where Ross offers a simple SMPTE ST2110 compliant IP gateway with audio and video crossbars for I/O routing and more, at the IBC 2018 show in Amsterdam Ross expanded the possibilities on audio-over-IP (AoIP) connectivity with the introduction of IGGY, a clever and very useful AES67 / ST2110 to MADI audio converter box, which is powered over Ethernet and supports for NMOS, EmBER+, Dante/SAP, Livewire+ and DashBoard environments.
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