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Mark Levinson Introduces № 515 Turntable and № 585.5 Integrated Amplifier with Pure Phono Module at High End 2017
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Mark Levinson Introduces № 515 Turntable and № 585.5 Integrated Amplifier with Pure Phono Module at High End 2017

At High End 2017, Mark Levinson is showcasing the № 515 Turntable, designed and built in partnership with industry-leader VPI Industries, and handcrafted in the USA, while introducing the brand new № 585.5 integrated amplifier with Pure Phono module. The № 585.5 is the second integrated amplifier in the Mark Levinson 500 series range, adding also an upgraded remote control and new three-piece extruded, machined, and anodized aluminum top cover.
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miniDSP Introduces UMA-8 USB Microphone Array for Voice-Activated Applications
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miniDSP Introduces UMA-8 USB Microphone Array for Voice-Activated Applications

The new miniDSP UMA-8 is a high-performance yet low cost multichannel USB microphone array built around XMOS multicore technology, designed for voice-recognition application development. Seven high-performance MEMS microphones are configured in a circular arrangement to provide high-quality voice capture for a wide range of applications. Leveraging the onboard DSP processing, the UMA-8 supports voice algorithms including beamforming, noise reduction, acoustic echo cancellation and de-reverb.
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VoiceLabs Announces new Sponsored Messages to Interact with Amazon Echo Consumers
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VoiceLabs Announces new Sponsored Messages to Interact with Amazon Echo Consumers

VoiceLabs’ new Sponsored Messages service is the first native solution to help Amazon Alexa developers monetize, and invest in the voice-first evolution. Specializing in analytics for emerging applications such as voice personal assistants, VoiceLabs wants to provide brands with the ability to reach and interact with Amazon Echo consumers. The platform will also allow Alexa skill developers to monetize their work, VoiceLabs explains.
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Point Source Audio and AuviTran Announce Distribution Partnership for the Americas
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Point Source Audio and AuviTran Announce Distribution Partnership for the Americas

Point Source Audio (PSA) and French audio over IP network specialist AuviTran, announced their official partnership to distribute AuviTran products throughout North America. In this agreement, Point Source Audio — a manufacturer of miniature microphones and headsets — will tap its sales and support team to bring AuviTran solutions to proaudio and broadcast markets, which they believe simplify AV/IP networking convergence.
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Expanse Affordable Electrostatic Speakers Campaign on Indiegogo
by Joao Martins

Expanse Affordable Electrostatic Speakers Campaign on Indiegogo

Another week, another speaker design is promoted on crowdfunding platforms. While some ideas are better than others, there's nothing like taking an existing technology and giving it an updated use for modern needs. That's what IC One Two (IC12), a company from Australia, is realizing with their new Expanse Speakers range. A modern take on the best acoustic properties of electrostatic transducers in two affordable systems for desktop and home-theater use.
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Hafler Introduces HA75-DAC Headphone Amplifier and USB DAC
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Hafler Introduces HA75-DAC Headphone Amplifier and USB DAC

Hafler (a division of Radial Engineering) announced the launch of the HA75-DAC, an audiophile-quality tube based headphone amplifier and USB digital to analog converter. Basically, Radial took its existing Hafler HA75 "vintage inspired" headphone amplifier, a 100% discrete class-A circuit with a 12AX7 tube drive, and added a USB Digital-to-Analog converter input with 24-bit/192kHz support in the same 14 gauge steel casing, making it a much more practical and complete unit in multiple applications.
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Avermetrics Releases 8-Channel Switch for Audio Measurements
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Avermetrics Releases 8-Channel Switch for Audio Measurements

Audio and electronic production test systems specialist, Avermetrics, has announced the release of its new 9084 Analog Switch. Based in Los Angeles, California, Avermetrics develops highly modular and scalable test solutions for electronics production lines. Its new 9084 Analog Switch was precisely designed to respond to the needs of audio equipment manufacturers with high-channel count devices that need to be tested.
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MAGIX Releases Sound Forge Pro Mac 3 and Announces New Versions for 2017
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MAGIX Releases Sound Forge Pro Mac 3 and Announces New Versions for 2017

Promising a bright future for the entire Sound Forge Line, German software company MAGIX confirmed it is committed to release upgrades to this popular family of audio editing software products. Currently under development by engineering teams in the US and Germany, new upgrades will arrive in May 2017, with upgrades for the entire line slated for completion within the next 12 months.
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Dr. Alex Arteaga to Give Keynote Address at AES 142nd International Convention In Berlin
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Dr. Alex Arteaga to Give Keynote Address at AES 142nd International Convention In Berlin

The AES Berlin Committee has announced that Dr. Alex Arteaga will give the Opening Ceremonies keynote speech, "Auditory Architecture: Environment, Sense, and Aurality," at the 142nd International AES Convention, being held in Berlin, Germany, on May 20 to 23, 2017, at the Maritim Hotel Berlin. The presentation will delve into areas of aesthetics and the perception by the senses as it pertains to audio.
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World’s Leading Independent Labels Represented by Merlin Sign Multi-year Agreement to Encode Masters in MQA
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World’s Leading Independent Labels Represented by Merlin Sign Multi-year Agreement to Encode Masters in MQA

MQA and Merlin, the global digital rights agency for the independent label sector, have announced a multi-year agreement that will support the world’s best-known independent labels to encode their master recordings in Master Quality Authenticated (MQA). Following agreements with music-entertainment giants Universal Music Group (UMG), and Warner Music Group, MQA now gets the support from the world’s largest independent catalogue.
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