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OPPO Releases PM-3 Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones
by audioXpress Staff

OPPO Releases PM-3 Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones

On the heels of rolling out its HA-2 portable headphone amplifier, as promised, OPPO Digital released the PM-3 Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones. The OPPO PM-3 combines true audiophile performance, elegant styling, noise isolation and portability into a pair of sleek lightweight planar magnetic headphones.
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Analog Devices Announces New Low-Cost DSP Development Platforms for Advanced Audio Applications and New Flexible D/A Converter
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Analog Devices Announces New Low-Cost DSP Development Platforms for Advanced Audio Applications and New Flexible D/A Converter

New Blackfin processor-based low-cost DSP development platforms from Analog Devices, accelerate time to market for image sensing and advanced audio applications. Analog Devices also introduced a single-chip, universal output programmable D/A converter allowing easy bias generation and level setting.
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AMS Neve Announces the Neve 1073DPX Dual Microphone Preamp/EQ
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AMS Neve Announces the Neve 1073DPX Dual Microphone Preamp/EQ

AMS Neve, the company that carries forward two famous original British brand-names, announced the launch of the new 1073DPX dual 1073 microphone preamp/EQ unit, improving on the original design by Rupert Neve, introduced in 1970 for the A88 console. The 1073DPX adds integrated DI input, phantom power, selectable Insert, level meters, selectable headphone monitoring and more.
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Bryston Introduces the Mini A Three-way Loudspeaker
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Bryston Introduces the Mini A Three-way Loudspeaker

Bryston has announced the introduction of the Mini A loudspeaker, engineered from the ground up to set a performance standard for a speaker in its size and price range. A true three-way bookshelf design using purpose-built drivers, the smallest speaker in the Bryston lineup offers superb performance for both music and home theater applications.
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NXP Announces Ultra-Low Power Radio Transceiver Enabling Truly Wireless Earbuds
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NXP Announces Ultra-Low Power Radio Transceiver Enabling Truly Wireless Earbuds

Never worry about tangled up earbud wires again, says NXP Semiconductors at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (March 2-5). The Dutch semiconductor giant is demonstrating Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) technology in a truly wireless earbud including wireless audio streaming from ear to ear, using its new NxH2280 NFMI based radio transceiver.
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Voice Coil April 2015 Available Online and Print
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Voice Coil April 2015 Available Online and Print

The April 2015 edition of Voice Coil is now available online and in print. Don’t miss our Spotlight report on Microspeakers and Audio Engineering for High-Definition Voice Products and an updated Microspeaker directory. Our Test Bench column features three Wavecor and two Faital Pro drivers. Indispensable content for the audio industry selected monthly by Voice Coil.
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audioXpress April 2015 is Now Available Online and in Print
by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress April 2015 is Now Available Online and in Print

The new edition from audioXpress is available, and there are many reasons to quickly get to it. Our main cover article is an in-depth review of the Benchmark AHB2 Stereo Power Amplifier by Gary Galo. If you are interested in amplifiers, this review will clearly explain why you should listen to this one. On another serving from our series on Wireless Audio development platforms we focus on CSR. And much more…
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Heart Pine Speakers Designed by Fern & Roby
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Heart Pine Speakers Designed by Fern & Roby

Fern & Roby, from Richmond, Virginia, designs audio speakers using heart pine timber, sourced locally, resulting in beautiful and unique products. The company currently sells The Beam full range tower speakers and the compact bookshelves, The Cube. Both are designed and engineered with vast attention to detail and result in extremely attractive products.
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Larson Davis Launches New SDK for Sound Level Meter Control with Support for Microsoft and Linux
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Larson Davis Launches New SDK for Sound Level Meter Control with Support for Microsoft and Linux

Larson Davis’ PCB division expanded support to acoustic engineers and consultants using sound level meters for OEM integration and project customization by creating a new Software Development Kit (SDK) for custom application development, control and download of data, allowing to interface with other systems.
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New from MOD Kits DIY: The Contortionist II, High Octane Fuzz
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New from MOD Kits DIY: The Contortionist II, High Octane Fuzz

Another fun project to build from MOD Kits DIY. Part of the effects pedal collection from MOD Kits DIY, the Contortionist II kit is an all-analog high octane fuzz box with lots of character. All MOD kits come with easy to follow instructions and use point to point wiring. Pre-drilled enclosure and all parts are included.
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