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New ESS ES9028 SABRE Mobile DAC & ES9603 Headphone Amplifier
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New ESS ES9028 SABRE Mobile DAC & ES9603 Headphone Amplifier

Among several new products recently introduced by ESS Technology is the next generation SABRE Digital to Analog Converter (DAC), the ES9028, featuring a new Dual-DAC architecture, and the new ES9603 Headphone Amplifier. Both are designed specifically for HiFi audio enabled smartphones and were used in Vivo’s recently announced X6 Plus Android smartphone.
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QSC Introduces the E Series Range of Passive Loudspeakers
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QSC Introduces the E Series Range of Passive Loudspeakers

Who would have thought? QSC, one of the most recognized amplifier companies - which made a successful transition to active loudspeakers nine years ago - now introduces the E Series of passive loudspeakers at NAMM 2016. According to the Costa Mesa, CA, company, the new series takes advantage of advanced DSP when used as part of a complete QSC system.
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New 18” JBL SUB18 High Output Studio Subwoofer For Groundbreaking Bass
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New 18” JBL SUB18 High Output Studio Subwoofer For Groundbreaking Bass

So, you are one of the lucky few with a pair of JBL M2 Master Reference Monitors? And maybe you are thinking, “How can I make these even more badass?” Harman engineers already have the solution. Introduced at NAMM 2016, the new JBL SUB18 Studio Subwoofer is JBL’s most powerful studio subwoofer ever and ideal for professionals in the music production and film post communities.
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Celestion Introduces New CDX20-3020 and CDX1-1070 Ferrite Compression Drivers
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Celestion Introduces New CDX20-3020 and CDX1-1070 Ferrite Compression Drivers

Reinforcing its pro audio solutions portfolio, Celestion introduced two new ferrite magnet compression drivers at NAMM 2016. The CDX20-3020 is a new 2-inch exit compression driver with a high-performance titanium diaphragm, while the new CDX1-1070 is a 1-inch exit ferrite magnet compression driver purpose-built for compact two-way systems.
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New 4 Microphone Voice Input Processor from Conexant Provides 360-Degree Voice Location for Smart Applications
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New 4 Microphone Voice Input Processor from Conexant Provides 360-Degree Voice Location for Smart Applications

Conexant’s new CX20924 is a 4 microphone far-field voice input DSP featuring the company’s new Smart Source Locator technology. The new DSP introduces superior 360-degree voice location capabilities and excellent speech recognition hit rates to smart voice applications. As part of Conexant’s Contextual Awareness product portfolio, it offers a highly accurate, robust way to control smart speakers, robots, security monitoring cameras and more.
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Waves Audio Now Shipping Waves Nx, Virtual Mix Room Plugin
by Joao Martins

Waves Audio Now Shipping Waves Nx, Virtual Mix Room Plugin

Digital signal processing solutions specialist Waves Audio, confirmed the availability of its new Waves Nx, Virtual Mix Room solution for mixing with headphones. This new acoustics emulation plugin simulates depth, natural reflections, and the stereo image of an actual, physical room, allowing for a “virtual speaker” experience on headphones, allowing mixing even for 5.1 surround on regular stereo headphones.
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2016 NAMM TEC Awards: A Recap on the Technical Achievement Winners
by Joao Martins

2016 NAMM TEC Awards: A Recap on the Technical Achievement Winners

Winners in 31st technical and creative achievement categories were announced at the 31st Annual NAMM TEC Awards. The award ceremony was held on Saturday, January 23 during the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. As always, the important thing is to be nominated, since the TEC Award categories combine products which are very hard to compare and, most of the time, the winners reflect the popularity of the brand.
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Serious About Speakers: Voice Coil February 2016 is Now Available
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Serious About Speakers: Voice Coil February 2016 is Now Available

Voice Coil February 2016 features a complete directory of Loudspeaker Cone Industry Suppliers and James Croft discusses the recent US patent awarded to Dolby for Upward Firing Drivers. Vance Dickason’s Test Bench reviews two high-end home audio tweeters from Morel and SB Acoustics, plus a midwoofer from Dayton Audio.
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Synopsys Introduces USB 3.1 Type-C IP with DisplayPort 1.3 and HDCP 2.2 for High-Bandwidth Data Transfer with Content Protection
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Synopsys Introduces USB 3.1 Type-C IP with DisplayPort 1.3 and HDCP 2.2 for High-Bandwidth Data Transfer with Content Protection

Synopsys announced its DesignWare IP solution to accelerate development of SoCs delivering secure video, data and power over a single USB Type-C connector. Synopsys new DesignWare USB-C 3.1/DisplayPort 1.3 IP subsystems, prototyping kits and software development kits create a comprehensive development platform for USB Type-C IP designs, allowing flexible hardware and software partitioning to implement differentiating USB Type-C features while maintaining USB Type-C compatibility.
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2016 NAMM Show Was The Largest in NAMM’s 115-Year History
by Joao Martins

2016 NAMM Show Was The Largest in NAMM’s 115-Year History

NAMM 2016 will be one for the records. Not so much because of product announcements or outstanding technology - which was aplenty, but more because of the shared passion for music, entrepreneurial spirit, and community connection around the music. During four days, the NAMM Show was upbeat and confirmed how important it is to inspire creativity and how the MI market actually matters.
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