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Next Stage of Business Expansion for MQA with Mike Jbara as CEO
by Joao Martins

Next Stage of Business Expansion for MQA with Mike Jbara as CEO

Music technology specialist MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), the music technology company founded by Bob Stuart, announced that it has hired music executive Mike Jbara as CEO. Jbara joins MQA from Warner Music Group, where he has held roles for 20 years, from president and CEO of WEA Corp, to president of Warner’s Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) and, most recently, as EVP of Technology and Business Process. In addition to day-to-day leadership responsibility, Jbara will sit on the Board of MQA Ltd.
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AES Sound Field Control Conference 2016 Explores Innovations in Active Management of Audio Within an Acoustical Environment
by Audio Engineering_Society

AES Sound Field Control Conference 2016 Explores Innovations in Active Management of Audio Within an Acoustical Environment

Over 90 delegates gathered from July 18–20 at the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK, for the second international conference on Sound Field Control presented by the Audio Engineering Society. Chaired by Filippo Maria Fazi and Philip Jackson, the conference broke new ground in the understanding of the active management of audio delivered within an acoustical environment.
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STMicroelectronics Acquires ams’ NFC and RFID Reader Assets
by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Acquires ams’ NFC and RFID Reader Assets

STMicroelectronics announced that it has acquired ams’ assets related to NFC1 and RFID2 reader business. The acquisition of IP, technologies, products and business strengthens ST’s secure microcontroller solutions embedding NFC connectivity. New products already integrating this technology are sampling now to ST customers and covering a broad range of applications such as next-generation mobile and Internet of Things devices, complementing ST’s NFC/RFID EEPROM tag offering.
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MUTEC Releases Firmware V1.10 for MC-3+ Smart Clock USB
by audioXpress Staff

MUTEC Releases Firmware V1.10 for MC-3+ Smart Clock USB

German manufacturer of professional and audiophile consumer audio equipment, MUTEC announced firmware V1.10 for its popular MC-3+ Smart Clock USB. The MC-3+USB uniquely combines an audiophile USB interface with an audio re-clocker designed for the demands of high-end consumer audio. Since its introduction in November 2015, MUTEC received feedback from customers and distributors sparking several ideas for improvements. With the update, the MC-3+USB gets optimized re-clocking algorithms, PCM/DSD auto-detection and improved operation.
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New beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO Reference Class Headphones
by audioXpress Staff

New beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO Reference Class Headphones

beyerdynamic anticipated it’s newest professional headphone, the DT 1990 PRO, to be launched officially during the IFA 2016 show, in Berlin. The newest chapter in the acclaimed DT PRO studio series (DT 770 PRO, DT 880 PRO, DT 990 PRO, and DT 1770 PRO), the DT 1990 PRO is said to deliver absolute precision with reproducible results, whether in the studio or for personal use. Once again, this new beyerdynamic open back model uses new-generation Tesla transducers, creating a reference system for both studio work and audio enthusiasts.
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Allen & Heath Strengthens dLive Digital Mixing System With New Controllers and Audio Networking Cards
by Audio Engineering_Society

Allen & Heath Strengthens dLive Digital Mixing System With New Controllers and Audio Networking Cards

As anticipated at the InfoComm 2016 show, Allen & Heath has introduced several key additions to its flagship dLive digital mixing system, with the launch of the IP6 and IP8 fully-configurable and networkable remote controllers, and the Waves V3 and gigaACE audio networking cards. With a consistent flow of new product announcements, new options and upgrades, the British professional audio company is steadily gaining market share on a global level.
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Fairchild’s Portfolio of USB Type-C Solutions is Compatible with Latest Type-C Specifications
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Fairchild’s Portfolio of USB Type-C Solutions is Compatible with Latest Type-C Specifications

Fairchild announced that its FUSB302 family of USB Type-C controllers are the industry’s first to be compatible with the latest updates to the USB Type-C standard, including Power Delivery (PD) specification - Type-C PD 1.2 Standard. This enables manufacturers using the FUSB302 to easily support all current and previous versions of the USB Type-C specifications in their products.
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beyerdynamic Presents New Byron Series In-Ear Headsets
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beyerdynamic Presents New Byron Series In-Ear Headsets

Byron is the new affordable headset series from beyerdynamic combining wired and wireless Bluetooth models with high-quality design and materials, good sound and ease of use. The range, which is scheduled to be introduced at the forthcoming IFA 2016 show, in Berlin, includes three starter models: the wired in-ear Byron headset retailing at 49 euros, the Byron BT Bluetooth necklace model (99 euros) and the Byron BTA wireless luxury model (199 euros). Both Bluetooth models have up to 7.5 hours battery life.
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Analog Devices Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Linear Technology
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Analog Devices Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Linear Technology

Consolidation continues in the electronic components’ industry. This time is Analog Devices acquiring Linear Technology, the established manufacturer of analog integrated circuits for power management, data conversion, signal conditioning, RF and interface ICs, µModule subsystems, and wireless sensor network products. According to Analog Devices, highly complementary product portfolios, engineering talent, technology, and application domain, creates an industry leader across all its major product categories.
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Joe Stopka Joins TASCAM as Director of Business Development
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Joe Stopka Joins TASCAM as Director of Business Development

TASCAM, the professional audio division of TEAC Corporation and a subsidiary of Gibson Brands, has named Joe Stopka to the position of Director of Business Development. In his new position, Stopka will be responsible for pursuing and developing new business opportunities for the Tascam brand in both live and studio music production, as well as recorded sound for film and video.
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