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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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Auralex Showcases Acoustical Treatment Products for Commercial Installation
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Auralex Showcases Acoustical Treatment Products for Commercial Installation

During the 2017 Infocomm show in Orlando, FL, Auralex Acoustics showcased its range of acoustical treatment solutions for commercial installations, including its ProBaffle and ProBanner custom-produced absorbers, T-Coustic Ceiling Tiles, SonoFiber acoustical treatment material and SoniCell acoustical panels. Auralex Acoustics is an industry leader in sound control solutions and continues to enjoy rapid growth through an international network of authorized dealers.
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Microchip Extends eXtreme Low Power PIC32MM Microcontroller Family with USB Support
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Microchip Extends eXtreme Low Power PIC32MM Microcontroller Family with USB Support

Microchip announced that new PIC32MM “GPM” MCUs are now available. The eXtreme Low Power (XLP) devices feature large memory in small packages, providing ample battery life for space-constrained applications. With the inclusion of USB support, I2S and several other connectivity options, Core Independent Peripherals and feature-rich development boards, the “GPM” MCUs are well suited for digital audio applications, and entertainment devices.
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Yamaha Launches Major New Commercial Installation Solutions at InfoComm 2017
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Yamaha Launches Major New Commercial Installation Solutions at InfoComm 2017

The 2017 InfoComm trade show saw Yamaha Commercial Audio launching several significant new products in its Commercial Installation Solutions (CIS) range, including paging stations, flexible control options and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) L2 switches. In parallel with the introduction of the new VXL1 range of column loudspeakers, Yamaha promoted the new networked installation solutions at its own booth plus two audio demo rooms.
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