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Mackie Introduces MobileMix USB-Powerable Mixer
by audioXpress Staff

Mackie Introduces MobileMix USB-Powerable Mixer

In the incredible mix of new product announcements unleashed before the company's presence at NAMM 2024, the new Mackie MobileMix revitalizes an interesting category in portable live production and content creation. The Mackie MobileMix is a fully featured small audio mixer designed to work with tablets and smartphone in live sound, video production, and streaming setups.
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Kardome and Panasonic Automotive Enhance In-Car Voice User Experience
by Joao Martins

Kardome and Panasonic Automotive Enhance In-Car Voice User Experience

Kardome, the innovative voice front-end technology company from Israel has partnered with Panasonic Automotive Systems of America at CES 2024 to showcase Kardome Mobility's integration into Panasonic Automotive's SkipGen2 In-Vehicle Infotainment System. Kardome's integrated Spatial Hearing technology enhances in-car voice user interfaces and the integration with Kardome Mobility is the only solution to individually capture up to six voices over three rows with a single mic array in the overhead cabin compartment.
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Røde Announces Dual Transmitter Version of the Wireless ME
by audioXpress Staff

Røde Announces Dual Transmitter Version of the Wireless ME

Røde has announced a dual transmitter version of the Wireless ME, the grab-and-go, entry level wireless mic for content creators. This announcement expands the possibilities of the original Wireless ME system launched in 2023 together with a free iOS video app. The ultra-compact wireless microphone system shares the same form factor of the Wireless GO and GO II, creating a simpler to use option with less features, while adding automatic gain control and a mic on the receiver.
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Synopsys Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Ansys
by Joao Martins

Synopsys Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Ansys

The world of simulation and analysis software is about to be turned on its head with Synopsys announcing the intention to acquire Ansys. According to the Californian semiconductor technology company, the acquisition of the American multinational, a leader in CAE/multiphysics engineering simulation software for product design, testing and operation meets a growing need to accelerate Synopsys' Silicon to Systems strategy.
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Gibson Returns to Guitar Amplifiers with New Falcon Combos
by audioXpress Staff

Gibson Returns to Guitar Amplifiers with New Falcon Combos

Gibson continues its remarkable journey to rebuild the company, leveraging its North-American resources to create a new generation of unique products that speak to all those who admire its original products. Now, it announced the new Gibson Falcon Amplifiers, two low-wattage, compact tube combos that reimagine vintage tones for the modern player. The two new amplifiers are the work of Randall Smith, the founder of Mesa Boogie, and his Gibson Amps Design Team in Petaluma, CA.
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Mackie Unveils New ProFXv3+ Compact Mixer Series
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Mackie Unveils New ProFXv3+ Compact Mixer Series

Anticipating its presence at NAMM 2024, where Mackie will share a booth with Røde, following the recently announced acquisition, the Washington state company has unveiled a surprising number of new products. Among those are three new additions to the acclaimed ProFXv3 mixer series, expanding the lineup with creator-friendly technologies and features, such as USB recording modes, upgraded effects and Bluetooth.
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BlackBerry Launches QNX Sound Audio and Acoustics Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles
by audioXpress Staff

BlackBerry Launches QNX Sound Audio and Acoustics Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles

At CES 2024, BlackBerry announced the launch of QNX Sound, an innovative development platform that decouples audio and acoustics software from the vehicle hardware to give audio designers and engineers complete creative freedom to deliver new and exciting in-vehicle sound experiences. The new BlackBerry QNX Sound platform is expanded with Dirac's full suite of software optimization tools.
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Audfly Technology Showcases F1 Glass Directional Speaker at CES 2024
by Joao Martins

Audfly Technology Showcases F1 Glass Directional Speaker at CES 2024

Audfly Technology presented an innovative range of see-thru glass directional speakers at CES 2024. The company, which specializes in directional acoustic technology, says that its F1 glass speakers also employ sophisticated directional sound technology to precisely project stereo audio to a specific area, ensuring an outstanding listening experience without causing disruption to nearby individuals.
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Ceva Brings Bluetooth Audio to Sunplus airlyra SoC Family
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Ceva Brings Bluetooth Audio to Sunplus airlyra SoC Family

Ceva and Sunplus Technology, a leading chip provider for multimedia and automotive applications, have expanded their collaboration to integrate Ceva's latest generation RivieraWaves Bluetooth audio solution into the Sunplus airlyra family of HD audio processors targeting wireless speakers, soundbars and other premium wireless audio devices. The first wireless airlyra processors are already shipping with some of the world's premium audio brands.
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JBL Unveils Live 3 Earbuds Series with Smart Charging Cases and Bluetooth LE Audio
by Joao Martins

JBL Unveils Live 3 Earbuds Series with Smart Charging Cases and Bluetooth LE Audio

Harman presented a complete expansion of its headphone and true wireless earbuds range at CES 2024, under the JBL brand. The 2024 offerings will include the expansion of the innovative Smart Charging Case - a connected case featuring a color screen - to the three models in the new JBL Live 3 Earbuds series. The well-rounded JBL Live 3 Earbuds series, includes the Buds, Beam and Flex models, covering the most popular form-factors, all using Bluetooth 5.3, with a promised LE Audio update.
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