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Steinberg Nuendo 8 is Now Available
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Steinberg Nuendo 8 is Now Available

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH announced that Nuendo 8, the highly anticipated post-production and game audio workstation, is now available and shipping. Steinberg Nuendo 8 introduces an array of dedicated tools and capabilities for movie/television audio post-production facilities and video game sound designers and composers. The new version introduces improved mixing for immersive formats, including Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D, new effects and updated plug-ins, ADR improvements and more.
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AudioControl Celebrates Milestone 40th Year Anniversary
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AudioControl Celebrates Milestone 40th Year Anniversary

AudioControl, designers and manufacturers of innovative high-performance audio solutions for residential, commercial and automotive markets since 1977 is celebrating serving audio enthusiasts for 40 years, when the company introduced their first equalizers and signal processors manufactured specifically for home audio applications.
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Scan-Speak Introduces First Models from its New Ellipticor Driver Range
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Scan-Speak Introduces First Models from its New Ellipticor Driver Range

Previewed at an exclusive event in Munich, in May 2017, Scan-Speak has now launched the first two drivers in its Ellipticor line, combining a series of design innovations such as elliptical voice coils, resulting in lower distortion, combined with higher SPL. The first two Ellipticor drivers released by the Danish brand include the D3404/552000 tweeter and the 18WE/4542T00, a 6.5” midwoofer.
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Focal Launches New Range of Portable and Wireless Headphones
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Focal Launches New Range of Portable and Wireless Headphones

Leading French speaker and headphone manufacturer, Focal unveiled the company’s newest line of mobile headphones, including its premium closed-back wireless over-ear Listen Wireless, In-ear Spark and Spark Wireless, and Hi-fi in-ear Sphear S models. The new headphones and in-ear products combine latest technology and design, targeting the bourgeoning mobile lifestyle market.
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Nancy Weiner Appointed Managing Director of VANA Ltd
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Nancy Weiner Appointed Managing Director of VANA Ltd

VANA, Ltd., based in Lake Grove, NY, has announced that Nancy Weiner has been named Managing Director. Nancy had been the Marketing and Operations Manager for VANA, appointed to the position by the late Stephen DeFuria, along with the ownership group at VANA. She brings a wealth of high-performance audio industry experience to her new role with the organization - a distributor of class-leading European products to US market.
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Parts Express Announces Partnership With Linkplay Technology For Turnkey Wifi Audio Solutions Distribution
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Parts Express Announces Partnership With Linkplay Technology For Turnkey Wifi Audio Solutions Distribution

Parts Express, the well-established source for audio and electronic parts and components, announced a new distribution partnership with Linkplay Technology, a leading WiFi audio solution provider and the first audio platform approved for integration with Alexa Voice Services (AVS). The Springboro, OH, -company will be able to support OEM/ODM projects in the United States and Canada.
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"Alexa Play... on SiriusXM!": SiriusXM Now Available to Trial and Paid Subscribers with Amazon Alexa
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"Alexa Play... on SiriusXM!": SiriusXM Now Available to Trial and Paid Subscribers with Amazon Alexa

SiriusXM announced that its 200+ channels – featuring Howard Stern, commercial-free music, plus live sports, news, entertainment, comedy, and more – are now available to SiriusXM subscribers in the US with Amazon Alexa. Users can simply ask Alexa to play SiriusXM channels by saying, for example, "Alexa, play… …Howard Stern… Alt Nation… The Beatles Channel… SiriusXM Progress… E Street Radio… Real Jazz… (and much more) …on SiriusXM"
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Qualcomm Releases Next-Generation DDFA Audio Amplifier Technology
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Qualcomm Releases Next-Generation DDFA Audio Amplifier Technology

Qualcomm Technologies International made exciting audio announcements in platforms and technologies for the development of next-generation audio products during its voice and music developer conference, held recently in Shenzhen, China. At the event, the company announced its new Smart Audio Platform for smart and networked speakers. Additionally, Qualcomm introduced its next generation Qualcomm DDFA audio amplifier technology for high-resolution audio devices including wireless speakers, soundbars, networked audio and headphone amplifiers.
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Qualcomm Announces Multiple New Audio Platforms to Support New Use Cases for Next Generation of Wireless Speakers, Headphones and Hearables
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Qualcomm Announces Multiple New Audio Platforms to Support New Use Cases for Next Generation of Wireless Speakers, Headphones and Hearables

During its voice and music developer conference held recently in Shenzhen, China, Qualcomm made two exciting audio announcements. The company announced its new Smart Audio Platform to help manufacturers accelerate the development and commercialization of smart and networked speakers. Qualcomm also announced multiple new audio platforms for next-gen wireless speakers, headphones and hearables, each one uniquely tailored to support new market demands, particularly as consumers rapidly adopt wireless audio devices.
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Audio-Technica Debuts ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer and U841R Boundary Microphone
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Audio-Technica Debuts ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer and U841R Boundary Microphone

At InfoComm 2017, Audio-Technica introduced its new ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer, featuring intuitive use, superior echo-canceling and flexible web remote functionality. The new six-channel automatic mixer is ideal for meetings, conferences, soft codec applications, radio and TV broadcasts and other applications involving the use of multiple microphones or other media inputs. Audio-Technica also launched the U841R Boundary Microphone, an update of A-T’s highly popular U841A model, adding integrated electronics.
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