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Streaming Music Subscription Services Fuel Strong Music Market Growth
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Streaming Music Subscription Services Fuel Strong Music Market Growth

Futuresource Consulting has just completed their latest round of research into the global music market and the conclusion is that the industry is celebrating its strongest performance in 15 years. Global consumer spend across packaged, subscription and pay-per downloads grew by 5% to reach almost $19 billion, primarily fueled by the growth in streaming music subscription services, which accounted for one quarter of all music market spend.
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Pro Audio and AV Return to Las Vegas for InfoComm 2016
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Pro Audio and AV Return to Las Vegas for InfoComm 2016

InfoComm is the most professional audio- oriented show in US, apart from being also the main event of the year for the professional AV industry. Held in Las Vegas, NV, every two years, (Orlando, FL every other year), this year’s edition promises to be a pivotal moment for the industry’s transition to IP and networking. Conferences start June 4 and exhibition runs from June 8-10, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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DTS Offers Audio Transcoding on Microsoft Azure Media Services
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DTS Offers Audio Transcoding on Microsoft Azure Media Services

During the recent National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2016 show in Las Vegas (April 16-21), DTS announced cloud-based transcoding services for DTS audio formats are now available through Microsoft Azure Media Services, supporting new OTT services and television platforms. DTS also showcased its HD Radio technology at NAB 2016, confirming new car installations and more live monitoring solutions for digital radio.
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Acoustical Society of America Spring 2016 Meeting
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171st Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) in Salt Lake City

The 171st Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) will take place at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT. During ASA’s Spring 2016 Meeting, more than 900 invited and contributed papers will be presented on research results in all branches of acoustics, including ASA’s 13 technical areas such as Architectural Acoustics, Speech, and Hearing.
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Cutting-Edge Immersive Audio Techniques Discussed at AES 140th International Convention in Paris
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Cutting-Edge Immersive Audio Techniques Discussed at AES 140th International Convention in Paris

The Audio Engineering Society (AES) announced its return to Paris, France, for the upcoming AES 140th International Convention, taking place June 4–7, 2016, at the Palais des Congrès. The detailed Technical Program and Special Events calendar for the 140th Convention is now live and registrations are open. The European AES convention will focus on cutting-edge technologies and techniques for binaural, Bluetooth and digital filter design, among many other areas of interest.
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Improve Loudspeaker Performance with Voice Coil May 2016
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Improve Loudspeaker Performance with Voice Coil May 2016

Now available, Voice Coil May 2016 features an in-depth article by Wolfgang Klippel on how to use digital signal processing (DSP) to improve loudspeaker performance. We also look at a recent Bose patent of a device configured to be worn around the neck, and we characterize a ribbon-type transducer from Bozhen and two new beryllium tweeters from Scan-Speak.
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Audient Introduces ASP8024 Heritage Edition Studio Mixer at Musikmesse 2016
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Audient Introduces ASP8024 Heritage Edition Studio Mixer at Musikmesse 2016

A new or even updated large size studio recording mixer is a rare sight these days, much less a high-quality analog design! During the Musikmesse 2016 show in Frankfurt, British manufacturer Audient released the new, definitive version of the ASP8024 Heritage Edition, celebrating the success of its original flagship ASP8024 console, now improved with the ASP8024 Heritage Edition, the definitive version of David Dearden’s classic design.
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T.H.E. Show (The Home Entertainment Show) Returns to The Hotel Irvine
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T.H.E. Show (The Home Entertainment Show) Returns to The Hotel Irvine

T.H.E. Show is a weekend of fun & entertainment for music & audio enthusiasts. Hundreds of audio manufacturers from around the world will participate and, as usual, the show is complemented with a selection of LA’s premier food trucks and live musical performances at T.H.E. Lounge. This will be the first edition since the passing of Richard Beers, the show’s founder - a special occasion to celebrate his life and his commitment to T.H.E. Show.
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Lauten Audio Introduces “Series Black” Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone
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Lauten Audio Introduces “Series Black” Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone

Lauten Audio announced the LA-320 professional large diaphragm vacuum tube studio condenser vocal microphone, its first microphone in a new line dubbed “Series Black”. The LA-320 features a 1-inch pressure gradient true-condenser capsule, cardioid polar pattern, dual-triode vacuum tube, transformer balanced output, independent high and low cut filters, custom dedicated power supply, tube microphone cable, spider shock mount and hard case.
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2016 AES International Conference on Headphone Technology
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2016 AES International Conference on Headphone Technology

With the popularity of “smart and wearable” devices driving developments in low-power processors and sensors that are enabling the augmentation of headphones with features more typically associated with hearing aids or smartphones, the 2016 AES International Conference on Headphone Technology, held in Aalborg, Denmark, will certainly be a well-attended event. This AES conference will focus on technologies for headphones with a special emphasis on the emerging fields of Mobile Spatial Audio, Personal Assistive Listening, and Augmented Reality.
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