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IsoAcoustics Starts Shipping Larger Size Aperta 200 Speaker Stands
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IsoAcoustics Starts Shipping Larger Size Aperta 200 Speaker Stands

Following the successful introduction of the original Aperta Series aluminum speaker stands, two years ago, IsoAcoustics now announces availability of its larger Aperta 200 isolation stands, designed especially for high end hi-fi bookshelf and desktop speakers, for large speakers on floor stands, as well as under floor-standing speakers, weighing up to 75 lbs (34Kgs).
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Mackie ProDX Series Ultra-Compact Digital Mixers with Bluetooth and Complete Wireless Control
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Mackie ProDX Series Ultra-Compact Digital Mixers with Bluetooth and Complete Wireless Control

For Mackie, NAMM 2016 marked the introduction of its ambitious AXIS modular digital mixing system, combining the DL32R, iPads, and the all-new DC16 control surface. But Mackie also introduced its all-new line of ultra-compact digital mixers with complete wireless control – The ProDX Series.
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DTS Headphone:X And DTS Play-Fi Technologies Integrated In New Tablets and Smartphones
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DTS Headphone:X And DTS Play-Fi Technologies Integrated In New Tablets and Smartphones

The Mobile World Congress 2016, in Barcelona, is the place chosen to unveil “exciting” developments in mobile devices, while the world waits for Apple to unveil the latest iPhone. But at least it allows companies like DTS to actually have smartphones and tablets featuring advanced audio technologies such as Headphone:X immersive processing and Play-Fi wireless home audio.
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ARM Cortex-R8 Processor Powers New Mobile Devices and Connected Systems
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ARM Cortex-R8 Processor Powers New Mobile Devices and Connected Systems

ARM has introduced Cortex-R8, it’s latest quad-core real-time processor, designed for implementation on advanced silicon processes with an emphasis on improved energy efficiency, real-time responsiveness, advanced features and ease of system design. Next generation LTE Advanced Pro and 5G mobile baseband standards and mass storage applications will benefit from ARM’s new Cortex-R8 processor.
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Rohde & Schwarz Introduces new RF and Audio Tests on Bluetooth Modules plus Enhanced Voice Service Codec for CMW500
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Rohde & Schwarz Introduces new RF and Audio Tests on Bluetooth Modules plus Enhanced Voice Service Codec for CMW500

At the Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona, Rohde & Schwarz introduced new RF and audio multistandard test solutions for manufacturers of Bluetooth headsets and audio car kits, and added the enhanced VoLTE voice service codec to its R&S CMW500. The R&S CMW500 is the only test platform on the market to offer a one-instrument solution for testing all cellular and non-cellular standards and Bluetooth.
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ESS Technology Introduces ES9118 SABRE HiFi SoC with High-Resolution and Lossless Audio for Smartphones
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ESS Technology Introduces ES9118 SABRE HiFi SoC with High-Resolution and Lossless Audio for Smartphones

ESS Technology introduced its new SABRE HiFi SoC - the ES9118, a 2-channel, 32-bit device. This is a brand new solution for high-quality audio on smartphones, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 show, in Barcelona. The new ES9118 SABRE HiFi SoC integrates the complete audio path from the application processor all the way to the headphone in one device.
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Audio Repair and Enhancement with iZotope RX Plug-in Pack
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Audio Repair and Enhancement with iZotope RX Plug-in Pack

iZotope, makers of award-winning tools for audio production, announced two new developments that support the creative community’s pursuit of better-sounding audio. The new RX Plug-in Pack from the Cambridge, MA, company delivers everything needed to get started with audio repair, while the new RX Audio Cookbook, a free online resource, brings great-sounding audio within reach.
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Messe Frankfurt Announces Prolight+Sound Middle East 2016
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Messe Frankfurt Announces Prolight+Sound Middle East 2016

Messe Frankfurt, one of the world’s leading trade fair and conventions organizers, has announced the launch of Prolight+Sound Middle East. According to Installation International magazine, Messe Frankfurt has acquired the PALME Middle East show, which used to be held in May, from Informa Exhibitions and rebranded it as Prolight+Sound Middle East.
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Attero Tech Introduces New Dante Network Audio Monitor and Four Channel Output Interface
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Attero Tech Introduces New Dante Network Audio Monitor and Four Channel Output Interface

At ISE 2016, AV solutions and audio networking OEM design specialist Attero Tech launched the unDNEMO 64 Channel Dante Network Audio Monitor which makes it easy to monitor up audio channels on a network. The company also introduced its new unD4O Dante output interface, which the company says is the most cost-effective 4 output Dante device available.
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MAG Audio Extends Professional Transducer Range with new 21” Woofer
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MAG Audio Extends Professional Transducer Range with new 21” Woofer

From the innovative minds of MAG Audio comes a new high-power low distortion 21” low frequency transducer, which the Ukrainian company says is a competitive high-quality alternative to more compact and effective subwoofers designs. The new MAG M2108 woofer uses a aluminum die-cast frame with improved ventilated 4.5” voice coil and features the company’s removable self-centering ferrite magnet system.
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