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HMS II.3 Artificial Head Measurement System Supports Super-Wideband Testing
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HMS II.3 Artificial Head Measurement System Supports Super-Wideband Testing

HEAD acoustics announced that its HMS II.3 Artificial Head measurement system is able to transmit real speech equalized up to almost 20 kHz. According to the German company, the HMS II.3 Artificial Head, designed for measurement of close to-the-ear transducers, such as handsets, headsets, headphones, hearing protectors and hearing aids, is perfectly suited for testing the upcoming generation of VoLTE mobile phones, among many other applications that require super-wideband capabilities.
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Global Smart Speaker Market Forecast to Grow at 50% CAGR from 2017 to 2024
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Global Smart Speaker Market Forecast to Grow at 50% CAGR from 2017 to 2024

According to Global Market Insights, the global market for Smart Speakers represented over USD 400 million in 2016 and is predicted to grow at an estimated CAGR of over 50% from 2017 to 2024. The market research company says Internet of things (IoT) is expected to be a major factor driving growth. "The rising penetration of the Internet has extended to everyday applications and has increased the consumer demand for smart devices that offer a wide range of functions," they state.
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Bluetooth SIG Adds Mesh Networking Capability to Standard BLE Ecosystem
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Bluetooth SIG Adds Mesh Networking Capability to Standard BLE Ecosystem

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced that the wireless connectivity global standard now supports mesh networking. This enables many-to-many (m:m) device communications and is optimized for creating large-scale device networks, ideally suited for building automation, sensor networks and smart home solutions where tens, hundreds, or thousands of devices need to reliably and securely communicate with one another.
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Ultrasone Announces SIRIUS aptX Bluetooth Adapter to Transform Conventional Headphones to Wireless
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Ultrasone Announces SIRIUS aptX Bluetooth Adapter to Transform Conventional Headphones to Wireless

Now, there's an original approach to wireless! Instead of forcing happy users of its standard headphones to buy a new Bluetooth model, German company Ultrasone designed the SIRIUS aptX Bluetooth adapter. This ultra compact Bluetooth adapter can be simply attached to any Ultrasone Performance headphone series model, converting standard wired headphones into a wireless Bluetooth headset, complete with microphone.
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Celestion New A-Type Impulse Responses Available as Digital Downloads
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Celestion New A-Type Impulse Responses Available as Digital Downloads

Celestion announces a new addition to their family of digital downloadable impulse responses, the A-Type. The Celestion A-Type represents an unusual kind of guitar speaker; one that offers the celebrated classic British Celestion tone with a bit of an American accent thrown in. The new A-Type Impulse Responses, along with the nine other sets of classic loudspeaker IRs introduced earlier this year, are available for audition and download at Celestion Plus.
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TI Introduces Single-Chip Buck-Boost Battery Charge Controllers Enabling USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Support
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TI Introduces Single-Chip Buck-Boost Battery Charge Controllers Enabling USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Support

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a pair of highly flexible, single-chip buck-boost battery charge controllers for one- to four-cell (1S to 4S) designs. The bq25703A and bq25700A synchronous charge controllers support efficient charging through USB Type-C and other USB ports in end equipment ranging from notebooks and tablets to power banks, and smart home applications.
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Radial Starts Shipping Di-NET DAN-TX and DiNET DAN-RX Dante Enabled Direct Boxes
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Radial Starts Shipping Di-NET DAN-TX and DiNET DAN-RX Dante Enabled Direct Boxes

Already previewed at different shows, Radial Engineering announced that the DiNET DAN-TX and DAN-RX, stereo Dante audio converters, are now shipping. The new Dante products signal a significant new commitment from the Canadian company to solving all modern connectivity needs, wireless, networked and long-distance wired. Radial considered carefully all of the engineering aspects for its first AoIP product, while keeping with the company's "problem-solver" tradition.
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MUTEC Launches Empyreal Class Series with New 10 MHz Reference Clock Generator
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MUTEC Launches Empyreal Class Series with New 10 MHz Reference Clock Generator

MUTEC announced its new REF 10 audiophile reference master clock, which is able to generate 10 MHz signals and significantly improve digital playback systems. Engineered around a handcrafted, ultra-low phase noise (i.e. jitter) oven-controlled oscillator (OCXO) made in Germany, the REF 10 delivers industry-leading performance and exceptional sound quality.
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Fulcrum Acoustic Unveils New CCX Subcardioid Coaxial Loudspeaker
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Fulcrum Acoustic Unveils New CCX Subcardioid Coaxial Loudspeaker

Fulcrum Acoustic has announced their latest innovative product, the CCX1295 single 12-Inch Subcardioid Coaxial Loudspeaker, expanding its range of high-performance installation solutions. Unlike conventional loudspeakers that trade off low frequency (LF) directional control for compact enclosures, Fulcrum's Passive Cardioid Technology enables the CCX1295 to achieve unprecedented LF/HF control for a product of its size.
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Power Measurements in Service and Quality Assurance with the XL2 Acoustic and Audio Analyzer
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Power Measurements in Service and Quality Assurance with the XL2 Acoustic and Audio Analyzer

NTi Audio announced a new functionality for its XL2 Analyzer, reinforcing its use as a professional measuring tool in quality assurance, maintenance, and service. The XL2 can measure power in Watts and dBm allowing it to determine the maximum output power of, for example, an audio amplifier or a headphone output. NTi Audio also confirmed that calibration according to IEC61672-3:2013 is now available for the XL2.
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