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TDK InvenSense MEMS Microphones Available with Synaptics AudioSmart Solution
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TDK InvenSense MEMS Microphones Available with Synaptics AudioSmart Solution

TDK Corporation showcased a Synaptics AudioSmart solution for voice recognition, using InvenSense high performance MEMS microphones. The ICS-40212 and ICS-40720 analog output and the ICS-41350 PDM digital output MEMS microphones are approved for use with Synaptics AudioSmart Amazon Voice Services (AVS) solution. TDK also announced the worldwide availability of its SmartMotion Platform encompassing 4 unique development kits with multiple sensors.
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Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing Publishes New and Updated Recommendations for Recording Deliverables and Hi-Res Music Production
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Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing Publishes New and Updated Recommendations for Recording Deliverables and Hi-Res Music Production

Reflecting its ongoing mission to educate and offer technical guidelines, the Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing has officially published a new paper titled "Recommendations for Hi-Resolution Music Production"; and an updated version of its historically influential "Recommendations for Delivery of Recorded Music Projects." Always record at 24-bit and 96kHz or better, says the Recording Academy.
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Burning Amp 2017 Will Be The Biggest and Best Ever!
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Burning Amp 2017 Will Be The Biggest and Best Ever!

Burning Amp, the event for people interested in making or learning about do it yourself audio equipment, auditioning equipment made by others, and attending talks concerning various audio topics, will return November 12 to San Francisco. It is not necessary to bring components to show in order to attend Burning Amp, but admission is free for those who do. So, this is a great opportunity for those whining to show something they’ve made to be auditioned or admired!
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Acoustic Geometry Launches Pro Room Packs Acoustic Solutions
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Acoustic Geometry Launches Pro Room Packs Acoustic Solutions

Acoustic Geometry announced the launch of Pro Room Packs, a unique grouping of acoustical products aimed at the professional audio market. Delivering professional-level acoustical performance at four cost-saving price points, these new product packages include Fabric-Wrapped Panels and Ceiling Clouds (absorbers), Curve Diffusors, CornerSorbers, and all mounting hardware, providing convenient and well-balanced room treatment solutions for studios and high-end audio rooms.
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NTi Audio Offers Professional Noise and Sound Power Reports with the XL2 Sound Level Meter
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NTi Audio Offers Professional Noise and Sound Power Reports with the XL2 Sound Level Meter

Providing reports that look professional and contain detailed relevant information is a must for any professional noise and acoustic consultant. The powerful Data Explorer Software from NTi Audio provides such reports using data acquired directly from the XL2 Sound Level Meter. The Sound Power Reporter PC software now completes the essential tools needed for sound power measurements by evaluating and reporting on the measured data recorded with the XL2.
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CanJam Europe 2017 with New Expanded Location in Berlin
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CanJam Europe 2017 with New Expanded Location in Berlin

Headphone show CanJam Europe will opens its doors November 4-5, 2017, in Berlin, Germany, allowing visitors to see and listen to numerous world premieres, in direct cooperation with hifi show High End Munich. Following previous editions in Essen, the European headphone show will be held for the first time at music hotel nhow, right in creative district Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, of Berlin, Germany. The 2017 edition of the show is promising more than 100 headphone brands and related audio electronics and accessories for interested visitors to test, compare and buy.
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CEVA and Cyberon Partner for Ultra-low Power Always-listening Voice Activation Solution
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CEVA and Cyberon Partner for Ultra-low Power Always-listening Voice Activation Solution

CEVA, a leading licensor of signal processing IP for smarter, connected devices, and Taiwan's leading embedded speech solution provider, Cyberon Corporation, announced a partnership to offer an ultra-low power, always-listening voice activation solution for smartphones, consumer and IoT devices. Cyberon has developed an optimized implementation of its CSpotter voice recognition engine for the CEVA-TeakLite family of DSPs.
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Point Source Audio Awarded Patents for Embrace Earmount Microphone Design and Functionality
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Point Source Audio Awarded Patents for Embrace Earmount Microphone Design and Functionality

Point Source Audio (PSA), an audio equipment manufacturer specializing in the development of miniature microphones and headsets, announced today that the U.S. Patent Office has issued two patents for PSA’s Embrace Earmount Microphone: Patent No. D786,220, which protects the design of PSA’s Embrace earmount, and 9,706,285, which covers the device, apparatus, system or method of use.
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Sony Professional Unveils Three Hi-Resolution Microphones and 3rd generation DWX Wireless Series Now with Dante
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Sony Professional Unveils Three Hi-Resolution Microphones and 3rd generation DWX Wireless Series Now with Dante

At the 143rd AES International Convention, Sony Electronics’ Pro Audio Division introduced prototypes of three new Hi-Resolution microphones. Designed for professional studio and home recording applications, the new Hi-Res microphones are capable of extended frequency response to 50kHz. At the show, Sony also previewed its next the generation of DWX Digital Wireless systems, improving on latency, bandwidth and multi-channel density and adding Dante connectivity.
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TASCAM Unveils New TM-Series Condenser Microphones and TM-AM Series Stands
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TASCAM Unveils New TM-Series Condenser Microphones and TM-AM Series Stands

TASCAM has introduced three new TM-series condenser microphones and the new TM-AM-series microphone stands and booms, including a stand with a counterweight, a broadcast-style microphone boom, and a tripod stand. The new products have multiple applications but are ideal for podcasters and videographers. The series now includes the TM-90BM boundary condenser, the TM-95GN gooseneck electret condenser, and the TM-150SG supercardioid shotgun microphones.
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