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Mackie Launches Redesigned MR Series Affordable Studio Monitors
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Mackie Launches Redesigned MR Series Affordable Studio Monitors

Mackie announced a complete refresh of its popular, affordable, MR Series powered studio monitors. Designed for home studios, content creators and multimedia, the MR Series is available in the 5-inch MR524, 6.5-inch MR624, and the 8-inch MR824 plus the 10-inch MRS10 companion powered subwoofer. The MR Series delivers improved performance and better mix translation so musicians, and content creators can listen with confidence.
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NXP and Widex Team for Low Power Wireless Audio Streaming Hearing Aids
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NXP and Widex Team for Low Power Wireless Audio Streaming Hearing Aids

NXP Semiconductors and hearing aid specialist Widex announced that they have collaborated to develop, test and integrate NXP’s NxH2003 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) audio streaming SoC into the new Widex Beyond hearing aids. The two companies worked closely together throughout the product development cycle, to deliver hearing aid devices that can stream wireless audio from an Apple iOS device, consuming only 2.8 mA current at 1.2 Volts, which is currently the best in the industry. This allows end users to enjoy music directly from their personal devices for prolonged periods of time.
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NTi Audio Develops Solution for Unattended Noise Monitoring Stations with Remote Control
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NTi Audio Develops Solution for Unattended Noise Monitoring Stations with Remote Control

NTi Audio has implemented NoiseScout, a complete professional solution for unattended sound level monitoring. With a Noise Monitoring Station from NTi Audio, both short-term sound level measurements and long-term monitoring can be easily achieved. At the core is an XL2 Sound Level Meter, which in turn connects to the Internet via a NetBox. The remote access to the monitoring station is managed via the NTi Audio Gateway or the self-managing NoiseScout Web Portal.
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Peerless by Tymphany Launches New SDF Woofer Series and Starts Shipping SDF-250 10” Model
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Peerless by Tymphany Launches New SDF Woofer Series and Starts Shipping SDF-250 10” Model

The newest product line from Peerless by Tymphany is the SDF series of woofers, with sizes ranging from 10-15”, built for more bass in smaller-than-traditional enclosures. Designed with a 3” voice coil and a robust ferrite magnet system which enables higher power-handling, enhanced low-end response, and more linearity, the company is now shipping the SDF-250 10” Woofer, built for high-performance, high-excursion consumer and hifi applications.
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Digital Audio Labs Expands Brands and Solutions with Acquisition of LaChapell Audio
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Digital Audio Labs Expands Brands and Solutions with Acquisition of LaChapell Audio

Digital Audio Labs, based in Chanhassen, Minnesota, confirmed the acquisition of LaChapell Audio, a manufacturer of tube microphone preamps and 500 series studio outboard equipment. Digital Audio Labs currently manufactures solutions for musicians and the installation market with its Livemix and PowerShape brands, and develops OEM audio solutions for a number of partners. With the acquisition of LaChapell Audio, the company returns to its origins in the studio market.
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audioXpress August 2017 - Acoustics in Focus - Now Available!
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audioXpress August 2017 - Acoustics in Focus - Now Available!

The August 2017 edition of audioXpress is now ready to download and on its way to print subscribers. Our Acoustics in Focus issue includes a round-up of First-Approach Acoustic Solutions, we highlight how JOCAVI Acoustic Shells enhance stage sound, and feature great articles by acoustic experts Jim DeGrandis, Ethan Winer, John Calder, and our own columnist Richard Honeycutt. Also in this issue, read our Munich High End 2017 report and reviews of the Celemony Melodyne 4 software and Primacoustic Recoil Stabilizers.
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XMOS Acquires Setem Technologies to Drive Development of Next Generation Voice Interfaces
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XMOS Acquires Setem Technologies to Drive Development of Next Generation Voice Interfaces

XMOS announced that it has completed the acquisition of Setem Technologies, a pioneer on algorithms that enable separation of voice or conversation signals within a crowded audio environment to achieve optimized input into speech recognition systems. The two companies have been collaborating on next generation voice interfaces and decided upon the combination of the companies to create a leading vendor in the fast-growing application area.
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Rotel Introduces New High Performance 15 Series Stereo Components
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Rotel Introduces New High Performance 15 Series Stereo Components

For over half a century, Rotel has been manufacturing award winning hi-fi components that set new levels of audio performance within and often above its class. That tradition continues with the latest introduction of three new stereo components as part of the 15 Series. These include the new RA-1572 Integrated Amplifier, RC-1572 Stereo PreAmplifier, and RCD-1572 CD Player, all designed with upgraded connectivity options.
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Vesper MEMS Recognized for Innovation and Engineering Team at Sensors Expo Awards 2017
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Vesper MEMS Recognized for Innovation and Engineering Team at Sensors Expo Awards 2017

The 32nd annual edition edition of Sensors Expo & Conference took place June 27-29, 2017, at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. During the event, focusing exclusively on sensors and sensor-integrated systems, the winners of the 2017 Best of Sensors Expo Awards, designed to spotlight the advances in both innovations and real-world applications of sensors, were announced. MEMS microphones developer Vesper was considered Engineering Team of the Year.
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CEDIA 2017 San Diego: A Drive Into the Future
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CEDIA 2017 San Diego: A Drive Into the Future

CEDIA 2017 brings together more than 18,000 home tech pros and over 500 exhibitors, giving attendees concentrated access to the new products, breakthrough innovations and targeted training they need. CEDIA 2017 will be held at the San Diego Convention Center, September 5-9. Show floor open September 7-9. This will be a pivotal moment for the association and the show, in the middle of some of the most challenging market trends ever.
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