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An Inspiring audioXpress August 2015 Edition is Now Available
by audioXpress Staff

An Inspiring audioXpress August 2015 Edition is Now Available

The August 2015 issue of audioXpress is now available and if you are interested in immersive, spatial, or 3-D sound, there are great reasons to dive in. We also have an inspiring interview with Kvart & Bølge founder, Bjørn Johannesen, the author of a quarter wave design published by audioXpress in 2007, now turned into a successful business.
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Jünger Audio Provides Level Magic Selective Loudness Processing For MPEG-H TV Audio System
by audioXpress Staff

Jünger Audio Provides Level Magic Selective Loudness Processing For MPEG-H TV Audio System

German loudness control and broadcast audio processing specialist Jünger Audio introduced a new intelligent monitoring loudness processor for the new MPEG-H TV audio system. The new solution developed in cooperation with Fraunhofer IIS was introduced as part of an ATSC 3.0 audio demonstration event.
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Silicon Labs Delivers Breakthrough Technology with Thread Networking Protocol Stack and Powerful Development Tools
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Silicon Labs Delivers Breakthrough Technology with Thread Networking Protocol Stack and Powerful Development Tools

Silicon Labs introduced its highly anticipated Thread networking solution, delivering a software stack built upon years of mesh networking expertise and the industry’s most advanced mesh networking software development tools. The solution promises to accelerate time to market for new connected devices, control panels, wireless access points and gateways.
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CEA’s Midyear Sales and Forecasts Report Projects New Tech to Drive CE Industry Growth in 2015
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CEA’s Midyear Sales and Forecasts Report Projects New Tech to Drive CE Industry Growth in 2015

According to the latest industry report released by the Consumer Electronics Association, retail revenues for the consumer electronics industry are now projected to grow 2.4 percent in 2015 to reach $285 billion, led by 101 percent year-over-year growth in emerging product categories. Smartphones, tablets, TVs, laptops and notebooks add to record revenues.
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Ultrasone Releases Edition M Portable Reference Headphones
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Ultrasone Releases Edition M Portable Reference Headphones

Following the success of the Edition 8 series – one of the most popular crossover headphone models in the high-end segment - Ultrasone is now releasing it Edition M headphones, designed to provide an high-end hi-fi experience also on the move.
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New Report on Transparency and Fairness in the Music Industry
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New Report on Transparency and Fairness in the Music Industry

The Berklee Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship issued a report on fairness and transparency in the music industry, highlighting the evolution of music in the digital age. The study explores the underlying challenges within the current compensation structure while proposing solutions to improve licensing, revenue transparency and cash flow for musicians.
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Combo ICs to Take 12% of the 802.15.4 Wireless Market by 2019
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Combo ICs to Take 12% of the 802.15.4 Wireless Market by 2019

The 802.15.4 wireless connectivity market is set to continue its transition towards IP-enabled solutions, increasing from 6% of the market in 2015 to over 30% by 2019, says market researcher ABI Research. Alongside this, the market share of combo ICs from the total shipments of 802.15.4 chips is set to grow from 1% to over 12%.
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New Prolight+Sound Concept Generates Exhibitor Support for 2016
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New Prolight+Sound Concept Generates Exhibitor Support for 2016

Frankfurt Messe announced sweeping changes to Prolight+Sound and Musikmesse shows starting in 2016. A new sequence of days, a new hall layout and several innovations such as the creation of business-oriented areas, generated positive response from exhibitors, at least from the Prolight+Sound side.
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The Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2015 is now available online
by audioXpress Staff

The Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2015 is now available online

The Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook lists speaker-related companies and their products and services and provides a comprehensive guide throughout the year for your loudspeaker needs. If you’re curious about where the industry is headed in 2015 and beyond, the sourcebook also contains several interesting and informative articles.
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PreSonus Unveils Next-Generation DigiMax DP88 Preamp/Converter
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PreSonus Unveils Next-Generation DigiMax DP88 Preamp/Converter

PreSonus, the Baton Rouge mercenaries of the digital backstage revolution, announced another 8-channel microphone preamplifier and A/D/A converter to complement its range of advanced recording interfaces, offering high-quality 24-bit/96kHz audio at affordable prices with sophisticated software control options.
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