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Outboard DSP: miniDSP Flex
May 21, 2025 by Vance Dickason

Outboard DSP: miniDSP Flex

The fourth in a series of product reviews of outboard DSP hardware, this article explores the miniDSP Flex digital signal processing (DSP) unit. The Flex is a two channels in/four channels out, Sharc-based audio processor that offers a more cost-effective model than the previously featured miniDSP processors in the series, with a retail price of $570 for the TRS balanced IO model. Besides the competitive price, the review confirms how the miniDSP Flex manages to measure and impress.
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Semtech Develops New Ultra-Low Power Radio for Sonova Hearing-Aids
May 12, 2025 by Joao Martins

Semtech Develops New Ultra-Low Power Radio for Sonova Hearing-Aids

Sonova, the Swiss group of companies specialized in hearing aids and hearing care, as well as the manufacturer of consumer audio products under the licensed Sennheiser brand, selected Semtech Corporation, a California-based semiconductor manufacturer of high-performance connectivity products, as a technology partner to create a new ultra-small and ultra-low power 2.4GHz wireless radio and power management IC.
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LG and MediaTek Showcase Android-Based Concurrent Multi-User Framework Mobility Solution at Auto Shanghai 2025
April 29, 2025 by Joao Martins

LG and MediaTek Showcase Android-Based Concurrent Multi-User Framework Mobility Solution at Auto Shanghai 2025

LG Electronics (LG) and MediaTek showcased their Android-based Concurrent Multi-User (CMU) framework applied to In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems at the Auto Shanghai 2025 show, one of Asia's largest and most influential automotive exhibitions. The CMU framework is the first of its kind to be implemented on Google's Android Automotive OS (AAOS), and enables passengers to simultaneously use multiple displays on a single Android OS.
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Schiit Announces Two New Digitally Controlled Phono Preamps
March 25, 2025 by Joao Martins

Schiit Announces Two New Digitally Controlled Phono Preamps

Schiit Audio continues to expand on its vision to design sensible hifi with innovative features. That includes expanding its Forkbeard complete control products with the announcement of the Stjarna and Skoll F phono preamps. Stjarna is an all-out, limited-production, all-tube design that offers top-of-class performance, while Skoll F adds Forkbeard to the company’s existing all-discrete, zero-feedback, high-voltage-rail phono preamp.
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Rohde & Schwarz and Ceva Announce Over-the-Air Bluetooth Test Solution
March 5, 2025 by Joao Martins

Rohde & Schwarz and Ceva Announce Over-the-Air Bluetooth Test Solution

The next Bluetooth release is expected to be ratified soon. One important new feature is the Unified Test Protocol (UTP) Test Mode for Bluetooth Low Energy, that will complement existing test methods. The UTP Test Mode will additionally enable over-the-air (OTA) controlled device testing, which will simplify measurements of small and highly integrated devices enormously, since no direct wired connection to the tester is needed. Rohde & Schwarz and Ceva, in close cooperation, have developed a solution for this new test mode.
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BOSS Announces Katana:Go Ultra-Compact Guitar and Bass Headphone Amp with Bluetooth
February 24, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

BOSS Announces Katana:Go Ultra-Compact Guitar and Bass Headphone Amp with Bluetooth

Expanding on the popularity of the existing range of Katana mini-amplifiers for guitar and bass, BOSS now launched a new ultra-compact headphone amplifier for those who want to play (and practice) using wireless headphones. The updated Katana:Go is a great amp sound emulator, paired with Bluetooth wireless music streaming and an app for sound editing, learning tools, and spatial audio from the user’s smartphone.
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Wireless Audio: Ultra-Low Latency Audio Transmission Over Bluetooth LE Audio
February 19, 2025 by Jonny McClintock

Wireless Audio: Ultra-Low Latency Audio Transmission Over Bluetooth LE Audio

While Bluetooth technology does not provide a complete solution for live performance audio, it still has a key role to play. In particular, the value of a standards-based approach manifests with the availability of low-cost Bluetooth LE-compatible transceivers from a variety of SoC vendors. Building on these readily available devices, manufacturers can engineer systems that are strongly optimized for live and professional applications. But what latency performance targets should those products meet?
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Mackie Introduces Innovative ProFX10 GO Battery-Powered Mixer
January 16, 2025 by Joao Martins

Mackie Introduces Innovative ProFX10 GO Battery-Powered Mixer

Mackie, the legendary brand that is now part of the Freedman Group (Røde), announced a new addition to their acclaimed ProFX mixer line, the battery-powered ProFX10 GO. The portable design allows user to mix anything from anywhere, and offers up to eight hours of battery life in a feature-packed 10-channel analog mixer loaded with Mackie’s Onyx preamps and built-in GigFX+ digital effects, EQ, and compression, as well as USB-C interface and Bluetooth connectivity.
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QSC introduces KC12 Active 3-Way Column Loudspeaker System
January 15, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

QSC introduces KC12 Active 3-Way Column Loudspeaker System

In a refreshing announcement coming from QSC, the new KC12 “K Column” active 3-way column loudspeaker system builds on the legacy and reputation of the company’s World of K portfolio. The KC12 is a first-of-its-kind, 3000-watt active column loudspeaker system that surpasses the acoustic performance of conventional designs. Simple and easy to deploy, the elegant QSC KC12, available in black and white, is ideal for a wide range of applications from solo entertainers, musicians and bands, to DJs, corporate AV, and event production.
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AAVAA Improves Hands-Free Accessibility on Apple Devices
November 18, 2024 by Joao Martins

AAVAA Improves Hands-Free Accessibility on Apple Devices

AAVAA, the Canadian company developing technology solutions to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities, as well as enabling hands-free command and control in a variety of consumer and professional applications, has announced that its line of control devices is now compatible with macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. With this announcement, AAVAA expands on Apple’s own accessibility features with a hands-free control interface that requires minimal setup.
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