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Yamaha YVC-1000MS Unified Communications Speakerphone Gets Skype for Business Certification
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Yamaha YVC-1000MS Unified Communications Speakerphone Gets Skype for Business Certification

Yamaha announced that its YVC-1000MS USB speakerphone solution for Unified Communications (UC) in large meeting spaces, engineered with Yamaha's and Revolabs audio technology and expertise, will be available October 2017. The Yamaha YVC-1000MS microphone and speaker system has passed Skype for Business' stringent Certification Version 3 tests, meeting the high standards that define the Skype for Business meeting experience.
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VUE Audiotechnik Launches New h-208 Low-Profile Networked Loudspeaker
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VUE Audiotechnik Launches New h-208 Low-Profile Networked Loudspeaker

VUE Audiotechnik introduced the next addition to its highly acclaimed h-Class family of ultra-high-definition, full-range loudspeaker systems. The h-208 combines a full complement of VUE’s most advanced transducer technologies, with powerful onboard VUEDrive system electronics and amplification, networking control and Dante built-in, into a low-profile configuration ideal for low-ceiling applications where output and fidelity are critical.
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Ultrasone Announces NAOS Ultra-Compact 24bit/192kHz Headphone DAC
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Ultrasone Announces NAOS Ultra-Compact 24bit/192kHz Headphone DAC

German headphone manufacturer Ultrasone announced a new miniature high-res DAC especially designed to work with smartphones, tablets and notebooks. The new NAOS 24bit/192kHz High-Res DAC is the first device specially designed for headphones from Ultrasone. The ultra-compact design is supplied with micro USB, USB-C, Lightning and USB-A connectivity, and 3.5mm mini jack output.
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Sennheiser Applauds FCC Ruling on Use of Frequency Spectrum
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Sennheiser Applauds FCC Ruling on Use of Frequency Spectrum

Calling the ruling "a victory for customers, manufacturers, owners, and operators of wireless microphone equipment," Sennheiser applauds the decision by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ratify an Order on Reconsideration that affects several key provisions of the guidelines passed in August of 2015, accepting a wide range of suggestions from wireless audio industry manufacturers regarding the available frequency spectrum.
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PreSonus Releases Extremely Affordable StudioLive 16.0.2 USB Digital Mixer
by Joao Martins

PreSonus Releases Extremely Affordable StudioLive 16.0.2 USB Digital Mixer

Sometimes, manufacturers reap the rewards of being ahead in technology, but sometimes they need to step back. With digital interfaces that's been the case. After being a pioneer in Firewire-based audio solutions, PreSonus transitioned to AoIP on the more advanced professional audio systems. Unfortunately, with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C still not yet fully adopted, PreSonus had to go back to USB 2.0 to fulfil the needs of price-sensitive applications, where the brand is rooted.
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Focal Launches New Generation of Sib Evo Loudspeakers Featuring Dolby Atmos
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Focal Launches New Generation of Sib Evo Loudspeakers Featuring Dolby Atmos

French speaker and headphone manufacturer Focal unveiled the company’s new generation of its Sib Evo home cinema loudspeakers featuring Dolby Atmos technology. Easy to install and use, the Sib Evo Dolby Atmos system was designed for users looking to improve its home theater experience and are also available as a 2.0 pack, or can be used to upgrade a 5.1 system to a 5.1.2 system without having to change all loudspeakers.
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Jabra Upgrades Elite Sport Truly Wireless Earbuds with 50% More Battery and Personalized Sound
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Jabra Upgrades Elite Sport Truly Wireless Earbuds with 50% More Battery and Personalized Sound

Audio and communications specialist Jabra announced an upgrade to its best-selling Jabra Elite Sport true wireless earbuds. The new version provides users with 50% more battery life, enhanced capabilities for personalizing sound and new color options. With this update, Jabra Elite Sport continues to be one of the most technically advanced, true wireless sports earbuds currently available.
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ams Wins Innovation Gold Award at 2017 Sensors Expo for Single Wire Communication Interface that Enables Battery-Free Smart Active Noise-Cancelling Headsets
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ams Wins Innovation Gold Award at 2017 Sensors Expo for Single Wire Communication Interface that Enables Battery-Free Smart Active Noise-Cancelling Headsets

Austrian company ams, a leading supplier of high performance sensor solutions, has won the prestigious Gold Level Innovation Award at the 2017 Best of Sensors Expo Awards (Sensors Expo & Conference, San Jose, California, 27-29 June 2017). ams won the award for its novel Accessory Communications Interface (ACI), a technology, which enables Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) headsets to operate with no battery in the earphone when connected via a single wire to a host device like a smartphone.
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911 Bluetooth Speaker from Porsche Design
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911 Bluetooth Speaker from Porsche Design

The 911 Speaker is the latest project to come out from Porsche Design's workbench, promoted under the banner "Music Meets Sports Car DNA". While the clear signature of Porsche Design is undoubtedly established in multiple lifestyle products, a direct connection with the audio and music communities is still not established. Following a recent project with German group Adam-Hall, the 911 Speaker project indicates Porsche Design's determination to extend its hallmark also to the consumer audio space.
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Smart Speakers Capture 30% of Audio Market, VPAs Poised to Create New ‘Wild Frontier’
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Smart Speakers Capture 30% of Audio Market, VPAs Poised to Create New ‘Wild Frontier’

Market research and consulting company, Futuresource Consulting recently released a new report in the consumer electronics CE space covering the emerging voice personal assistants (VPAs) category and smart speakers. The report highlights that we are the beginning of a wider market transformation, with voice personal assistants (VPAs) at the heart of a new CE land grab.
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