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GRAS Sound & Vibration Announces High Resolution Ear Simulator for Reliable Measurements of Headphones and Earphones up to 20 kHz
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GRAS Sound & Vibration Announces High Resolution Ear Simulator for Reliable Measurements of Headphones and Earphones up to 20 kHz

GRAS Sound & Vibration, the world-renowned manufacturer of high quality measurement microphones and related acoustic equipment, announced the availability of a new, High Resolution Ear Simulator designed specifically to meet the need for reliable and repeatable measurements of personal audio devices at high frequencies. An ideal solution for development of in-ear as well as supra- and circumaural headphones.
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XMOS Provides XFV3000 Voice Processor for eMeet OfficeCore M1 Wireless Conference Speaker
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XMOS Provides XFV3000 Voice Processor for eMeet OfficeCore M1 Wireless Conference Speaker

XMOS announced that its VocalFusion voice technology has been selected by Shenzhen eMeet Technology Co for its mobile smart office assistant, eMeet OfficeCore M1. This commercial solution, which is available now from online retail stores, features leading edge far-field voice technology with the eMeet AI Office Assistant powered by XMOS' XFV3000 Voice Processor, creating an innovative new portable business conference calling product.
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Ultrasone Presents Edition 15 Open Reference Headphones with new GTC Drivers
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Ultrasone Presents Edition 15 Open Reference Headphones with new GTC Drivers

The Edition 15 sees Ultrasone expanding its product range with a set of top-class open reference headphones. GTC driver technology is a completely new development from the Bavarian company, and these are also the first open headphones to feature S-LogicEX technology. With high-quality materials such as American cherry wood for the ear cups, Merino leather for the headband and ear cushions with microvelour, the Edition 15 headphones also have a premium look and feel to match their high-end sound.
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Allen & Heath Launches New 96kHz SQ Digital Mixer Series
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Allen & Heath Launches New 96kHz SQ Digital Mixer Series

Allen & Heath has unveiled its new 96kHz SQ series of digital mixers for live sound, AV and installation. With sound reinforcement systems from major brands now targeting very high fidelity levels, felt in particular in some of the most prestigious auditoriums and installations, live sound is shifting to 96kHz sampling rates, allowing for a new level of precision in dynamics processing. Allen & Heath responds to this market evolution with two new live sound digital mixers in its SQ Series.
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miniDSP Announces "EARS" Earphone Audio Response System Calibrated Test Jig for Headphone Measurements
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miniDSP Announces "EARS" Earphone Audio Response System Calibrated Test Jig for Headphone Measurements

Those amazing minds at miniDSP never cease to surprise us. Now miniDSP has turned its attention to the headphone market and introduced "EARS", an Earphone Audio Response System calibrated test jig for headphone measurements. Basically, a plug&play USB audio streaming device, featuring dual low noise calibrated mics with interchangeable silicon ears. Add the new miniDSP HA-DSP DSP headphone amplifier, and users have an accurate way to tune headphones to perfection.
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Ultrasone Introduces Signature DXP Closed-back Headphones
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Ultrasone Introduces Signature DXP Closed-back Headphones

Bavarian headphone manufacturer Ultrasone introduced the Signature DXP, dynamic closed-back headphones specifically tailored to DJs’ needs. With their hinged ear cups and shielding from background noise, the Signature DXP headphones are designed for use in the club. Ultrasone says the sound quality delivered by these headphones also makes them a great choice for studio environments or even living room enjoyment.
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FlexTech and PARC Cooperate on Ultra-Thin, Flexible Audio Speaker Development
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FlexTech and PARC Cooperate on Ultra-Thin, Flexible Audio Speaker Development

FlexTech, a SEMI Strategic Association Partner announced a new development project with PARC, a Xerox company, to develop a hybrid, highly bendable, paper-like smart tag, incorporating a thin audio speaker. The product, based on the most advanced printed electronics uses active and passive components, and is aimed at applications in packaging, wearables prosthetics, soft robotics, smart tags, and smart cities and homes.
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NXP Software Development Kit with Apple HomeKit Support Now Available
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NXP Software Development Kit with Apple HomeKit Support Now Available

NXP Semiconductors announced that its Apple HomeKit Software Development Kit (SDK) now offers full support for home automation applications using HomeKit. NXP's HomeKit SDK now supports all Apple HomeKit transports, including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.2, Wi-Fi, Ethernet with iCloud remote access across NXP microcontrollers and microprocessors. The solutions enables Smart Home development with the most advanced security features.
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Family Designed 'Clever Speaker' Launches on Kickstarter
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Family Designed 'Clever Speaker' Launches on Kickstarter

Yoto, a family designed ‘clever speaker’ now being promoted on Kickstarter, was designed to enhance the way children listen and learn. The project is a good example of ways of leveraging current available technologies to create a different product for a very significant market. A clever speaker for kids, Yoto is designed entirely by a team of experienced British entrepreneurs and parents who started thinking about what kids need to maximize development skills without screen time.
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Shifting Professional Loudspeaker Market to Grow $1 Billion by 2021
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Shifting Professional Loudspeaker Market to Grow $1 Billion by 2021

The professional loudspeaker market, currently valued at $2.6 billion worldwide, is on track to reach $3.6 billion by 2021 despite a number of major market shifts, according to a new market report from Futuresource Consulting. Futuresource’s new ‘Professional Loudspeaker Market Assessment’ report defines the market, offering product and vertical segmentations across 4 major regions and 9 key countries using inputs directly from the industry itself.
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