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New ES9218 Sabre HiFi SoC from ESS Technology Introduces Highest Quality Audio for Mobile Devices
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New ES9218 Sabre HiFi SoC from ESS Technology Introduces Highest Quality Audio for Mobile Devices

ESS Technology’s patented 32-bit HyperStream II architecture was initially launched in its Sabre PRO DAC series (ES9038PRO) at CES 2016. Based on the same architecture, the ESS team now introduced the ES9218 highly integrated HiFi SoC combining Quad 32-bit stereo DAC channels, analog volume control, 2Vrms outputs and much more. The new ESS Sabre will be powering LG’s newest smartphone, the V20.
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Libre Wireless Technologies Powers New Pioneer and Grundig Wireless Audio Products
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Libre Wireless Technologies Powers New Pioneer and Grundig Wireless Audio Products

Libre Wireless Technologies development solutions for WiFi and Bluetooth audio are now powering new products from leading CE brands on cost-sensitive applications. Libre’s LSBT1 Bluetooth module and the mainstream LS5B WiFi media module are now integrated in new Pioneer’s integrated X-HM36D and X-CM66D minisystems. Libre’s wireless audio solutions are also powering the latest Grundig wireless multiroom line with Google Cast support.
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Lucid Audio Delivers Enhanced Listening Experiences
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Lucid Audio Delivers Enhanced Listening Experiences

Lucid Audio, a subsidiary of a hearing aid company, is now turning up the volume on the audio entertainment device industry with its own smart technology applied on headphones and other wireless products. The company announced its new AMPED products that are able to enhance music and calls by providing users with up to 9x amplification of outside ambient sounds so they can hear exactly what they want, when they want.
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New Schurter Waterproof Push/Pull IEC Connectors with IP67 and IP69K Protection
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New Schurter Waterproof Push/Pull IEC Connectors with IP67 and IP69K Protection

Schurter introduced a new waterproof IEC connector consisting of the appliance inlet type 4761 and the rewireable cord connector type 4762. With its high protection class IP67 or IP69K connected or unconnected with cover, this appliance coupler is perfect for supplying power to appliances used in harsh environments such as industrial, marine, laboratories or any type of outdoor appliances.
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Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker II Becomes Water-Resistant
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Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker II Becomes Water-Resistant

Bose announced a new member of its iconic SoundLink Bluetooth speaker family: the SoundLink Color II. This time, the main reason for the update was to introduce a more rugged water-resistant design, and new colors, maintaining the same quality sound of the original. The new Bose Color II speakers offer an even better combination of performance, durability and fun than its predecessor, making it ideal to take just about anywhere.
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New Tascam DR-10L Ultra-Compact Recorder with Lavalier Microphone
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New Tascam DR-10L Ultra-Compact Recorder with Lavalier Microphone

With the market literally flooded with multiple options of high quality audio recorders and alternative accessories for using smartphones for mobile recording, anyone recording video interviews is faced with multiple problems when capturing audio on camera. For interviews and events, Tascam now announced a great solution that was missing in the market with its DR-10L, an ultra-compact recorder with lavalier microphone.
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Audinate Expands Offices in Sydney and Portland to Support Company Growth
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Audinate Expands Offices in Sydney and Portland to Support Company Growth

To support the rapid adoption of Dante audio networking technology, Audinate has expanded its Australian global headquarters in Sydney, Australia and more recently its North America headquarters in Portland, OR. The company recently completed an expansion of its global headquarters and Innovation Center in Sydney, Australia, doubling the size of the office.
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Wireworld Launches Bold New Design for Cat 8 Ethernet Cable
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Wireworld Launches Bold New Design for Cat 8 Ethernet Cable

Wireworld Cable Technology announced availability of its new Starlight Category 8 cables for high speed media network applications. These thinner and more flexible cables utilize a new conductor geometry, which Wireworld says were developed to support higher transmission speed for more lifelike reproduction of streamed music and video.
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PreSonus Releases StudioLive AR USB Hybrid Mixers
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PreSonus Releases StudioLive AR USB Hybrid Mixers

PreSonus made a series of new product announcements, paving the way for a strong end of year for the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, company. Completely revamping its already cutting-edge mixer range for musicians, touring bands and events, PreSonus is now shipping its StudioLive AR USB-series hybrid mixers, packed with analog connections and digital tools for live performance and studio use, featuring built-in recording, multichannel interfaces, Bluetooth connections and more.
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Access Great Articles and Projects Available in audioXpress November 2016
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Access Great Articles and Projects Available in audioXpress November 2016

Get hands-on with audioXpress November 2016. Read about the experience of recording a jazz repertoire with a full orchestra… direct-to-disk. We review KEMET’s PEG124 Series of electrolytic capacitors and the Dirac Live room correction software. Bruce Brown details the restoration of a pair of Fairchild 275 tube amps. We interview Dennis Foley from Acoustic Fields and we provide backstage access to Parts Express.
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