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Audient Introduces New iD4 24-bit/96kHz Compact Audio Interface with DAW Control
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Audient Introduces New iD4 24-bit/96kHz Compact Audio Interface with DAW Control

It’s very questionable that anyone would still be on the market for another USB 2.0 compact audio recording interface, given the market saturation and the transition to faster and lower-latency USB 3, Thunderbolt or even Ethernet alternatives already in the market. British company Audient believes there is still a chance and released the iD4, a single-channel unit featuring the company’s Class-A mic pre technology and good quality AD/DA converters for just $199.
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Libratone Launches Libratone ONE Click Adaptable Portable Bluetooth Speaker
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Libratone Launches Libratone ONE Click Adaptable Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Libratone announced the launch of the Libratone ONE Click, a new portable speaker that fits easily into any bag and links seamlessly to mobile devices and other Libratone Bluetooth speakers. This new Bluetooth 4.1 speaker features the company’s signature 360° sound and Scandinavian design, and 12 hours of battery life. The ONE Click combines a 3” woofer, 1” tweeter and two passive drivers in a lightweight splash-proof chassis with protective rubber frame and interchangeable handles.
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Worldwide Home Audio Market is Growing Thanks to Bluetooth Speakers
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Worldwide Home Audio Market is Growing Thanks to Bluetooth Speakers

Futuresource Consulting has just completed their latest a round of research into the worldwide home audio market. The key findings indicate worldwide demand for home audio products continues to grow. New entrants Amazon and Google are creating innovation challenges to which the audio industry is responding, creating increasing consumer awareness for wireless speakers and connected applications. The report also confirms that, in 2015, Harman/JBL held the position of top home audio brand with an 11% unit share, whilst Bose was the leader in terms of revenue with an 18% share.
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inMusic Brands Set to Acquire Renowned Audio Manufacturer Rane Corporation
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inMusic Brands Set to Acquire Renowned Audio Manufacturer Rane Corporation

Highly regarded maker of innovative audio products and solutions for the professional audio and DJ markets, Rane Corporation is to join inMusic’s lineup of companies. According to the announcement released by Jack O’Donnell’s group of companies, Rane co-founders Linda Arink and Dennis Bohn have agreed to sell Rane Corporation to inMusic LLC. inMusic Brands announced that the transaction is set to be completed this summer. After the sale, Ms. Arink and Mr. Bohn plan to step down and retire.
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DPA Microphones Announces Kalle Hvidt Nielsen as new CEO from September 1, 2016
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DPA Microphones Announces Kalle Hvidt Nielsen as new CEO from September 1, 2016

DPA Microphones announced that Kalle Hvidt Nielsen will become the company’s new chief executive officer from September 1, 2016. At this time, Nielsen will succeed interim CEO, Thorsten Reuber, who has managed the company since January 25, 2016. Nielsen comes to DPA Microphones from Topsil Semiconductor Materials A/S, where he has held the CEO position since 2011. Previously, Nielsen occupied CEO positions at Bang & Olufsen A/S and Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S.
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Sennheiser Introduces PXC 550 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones with up to 30 Hours Battery
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Sennheiser Introduces PXC 550 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones with up to 30 Hours Battery

Sennheiser just turned up the ante on the wireless headphone market with its new PXC 550 wireless noise cancelling model with Bluetooth 4.2. Designed for travelers seeking the ultimate way to travel, the new Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless combine Sennheiser’s renowned high-quality sound and up to 30 hours of battery performance in a sleek wireless design. The German company also combined personalized listening experiences on the move using Sennheiser’s companion app, CapTune.
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Tascam Ships iOS Optimized iXR USB Audio/MIDI Interface
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Tascam Ships iOS Optimized iXR USB Audio/MIDI Interface

Tascam announced a new way to bring out the power and performance of the iPad and iPhone for music and recording apps with the all-new iXR USB Audio/MIDI interface with iOS connectivity. Designed to bring mobile devices into the world of professional audio, the iXR is a full featured “Made for iPad” PC/Mac USB audio interface that also delivers direct connectivity to iPhone and iPad via the standard iOS Lightning or 30-pin connector, without the need for special adapters or flimsy mini-plugs.
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Listeners Are Effectively Able to Find Audible Differences with High-Resolution Audio
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Listeners Are Effectively Able to Find Audible Differences with High-Resolution Audio

A new study by Dr. Joshua Reiss of the Centre for Digital Music, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), published in the June issue of the Journal of the Audio Engineering Society (JAES), concludes that in the majority of cases listeners can hear a difference between standard audio and better-than-CD quality, known as high-resolution audio (HRA). The study, involving over 12,000 different trials, is the first to apply formal meta-analysis techniques to audio engineering research.
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Doppler Labs Takes Hearables a Step Further with Here One Wireless Earbuds
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Doppler Labs Takes Hearables a Step Further with Here One Wireless Earbuds

As we said previously, the race is on for the winner of the full-wireless earbuds challenge. Doppler Labs is the latest contender with their Here One hearables, promising “The Future of In-Ear Computing”. The difference is this is not your typical crowdfunding project, but a company working for the past three years to perfect the Here One concept, exploring the full potential of personalized earbuds.
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STMicroelectronics Powers Lower Power Projects with New BlueNRG-1 System-on-Chip
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STMicroelectronics Powers Lower Power Projects with New BlueNRG-1 System-on-Chip

STMicroelectronics revealed its first Bluetooth (4.2) Low Energy wireless System-on-Chip (SoC). The BlueNRG-1 is optimized to satisfy high-volume opportunities in the fast-growing Bluetooth Low Energy market, combining energy efficiency, and strong radio performance. Featuring a dedicated digital-microphone input that simplifies voice-enabled applications, the new SoC responds to multiple applications including retail, wearables, connected home, automotive, industrial and medical devices.
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