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Frontier Introduces Multi-Ecosystem Voice Control to Smart Speakers

August 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Frontier Introduces Multi-Ecosystem Voice Control to Smart Speakers

Frontier Smart Technologies, a pioneer in development platforms for wireless audio, digital radio and voice recognition solutions, announced a significant enhancement to its Minuet Smart Audio platform, which will be the first in the world to allow smart speakers, soundbars and AVRs to be simultaneously controlled by voice-enabled devices from Google, Amazon and Apple, helping manufacturers to differentiate, and not have to compete head on with 1st party devices.

Dirac Powers All-New Aesthetically Designed MEIZU Gravity Speaker

August 10, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Powers All-New Aesthetically Designed MEIZU Gravity Speaker

Dirac Research announced that its Dirac Power Sound solution is embedded in the all-new, aesthetically designed MEIZU Gravity portable speaker that began shipping this week. Originally announced in 2016 and promoted with a crowdfunding Indiegogo campaign, the Chinese company was not able to manufacture the ambitious product with its bold “floating” display concept as advertised. Apparently, the problem was not so much on the display or the design itself but with the promised sound quality. Enter Dirac Research to the rescue.

Skyworks to Acquire Wireless Audio, Voice and Speech Processing Specialist Avnera Corporation

August 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Skyworks to Acquire Wireless Audio, Voice and Speech Processing Specialist Avnera Corporation

Skyworks Solutions announced it signed a definitive agreement to purchase Avnera Corporation, the developer of Analog System on Chips (ASoCs) and one of the main technology providers for audio development in the areas of analog/mixed signal audio, voice and speech processing engines. Avnera solutions are used by many reputed consumer electronics brands for all wireless audio applications as well as Bluetooth, Lightning and USB-C product development.

Rycote Lyre Inventor Chris Woolf Joins Røde Microphones to Work on the Development of New Shockmounts And Windshields

August 6, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Rycote Lyre Inventor Chris Woolf Joins Røde Microphones to Work on the Development of New Shockmounts And Windshields

Australian pro audio giant The Freedman Group – home to RØDE Microphones – announced the appointment of legendary audio innovator Chris Woolf as a Senior Innovation Engineer, exclusive to RØDE. Formerly a Senior Engineer for the windshield and microphone accessories company Rycote, Chris Woolf is the inventor of, amongst many other patented noise-reduction solutions, the Rycote Lyre shock-mount and the Rycote Cyclone Windshield system.

Microchip Announces New Bluetooth Audio SoC for High-Resolution Audio Devices Using Sony’s LDAC Technology

August 2, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Announces New Bluetooth Audio SoC for High-Resolution Audio Devices Using Sony’s LDAC Technology

Microchip announced a fully-certified, Bluetooth 5-compliant System-on-Chip (SoC) with Sony’s LDAC audio codec, extending availability of the high-resolution audio technology into mass market Bluetooth wireless products. Headphone manufacturer Audeze already implemented the new IS2064GM-0L3 SoC in its award-winning Mobius gaming headphones to create the best possible immersive Bluetooth audio experience today’s consumers demand.

Smart Speakers: Audio Design Rules for Voice-Enabled Devices

July 31, 2018 by Kevin Connor

Smart Speakers: Audio Design Rules for Voice-Enabled Devices

Because every R&D department in the planet is currently looking at implementing voice, and everyone's looking at audioXpress for guidance on how to design a smart speaker, in this edition Kevin Connor, shares his insider knowledge on the topic. Connor, a Cirrus Logic engineer, explains how to provide audio and voice solutions, and design products that sound great and respond reliably to voice commands, regardless of backend service. This article was originally published in audioXpress, January 2018.

ICEpower Announces 200AS1 Amplifier Module Designed for Guitar Amplifiers, Bass Amplifiers and Subwoofers

July 27, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

ICEpower Announces 200AS1 Amplifier Module Designed for Guitar Amplifiers, Bass Amplifiers and Subwoofers

Danish class-D audio amplification specialists ICEpower just announced their new 200AS1 power amplifier, a "rock solid" power module for guitarists and bass players. The 200AS1 is the latest member of ICEpower’s AS series and it was designed with a rock-steady regulated power supply of 300W with universal mains, combined with a 1x 200W (4Ω) class-D power module. Everything manufacturers will need for the latest in musical instrument or subwoofer amplification. The new module is in stock now and ready for purchase.

Synaptics Teams up with Baidu in Launch of DuerOS Mobile Platform for Bluetooth Speakers, Headphones, and Wearables

July 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Synaptics Teams up with Baidu in Launch of DuerOS Mobile Platform for Bluetooth Speakers, Headphones, and Wearables

Synaptics announced its AudioSmart far-field voice DSPs have been selected by Baidu, the leading Chinese language Internet search provider, for its new DuerOS Mobile Accessory (DMA) platform recently announced at the Baidu Create 2018 AI Developer Conference. Market applications enabled by combining Synaptics' low-power far-field voice DSP, with a Bluetooth connectivity IC and DuerOS, Baidu’s conversational AI system, includes a wide-variety of on-the-go products including Bluetooth speakers, headphones, wearables and automotive accessories.

ON Semiconductor Announces New Multimedia Analog Audio Switch and High Precision Current Sense Amplifiers for USB-C Applications

July 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

ON Semiconductor Announces New Multimedia Analog Audio Switch and High Precision Current Sense Amplifiers for USB-C Applications

ON Semiconductor has announced two new products that can be used together in USB-C (Type-C) applications while offering benefits in other modern power-oriented applications. The new devices are the FSA4480, a USB Type-C analog audio switch with integrated protection, and the NCS21x series of current sense amplifiers. Ideal for media players, the FSA4480 is a high performance USB Type-C port multimedia switch which supports analog audio headsets, allowing the sharing of a common USB Type-C port to pass USB2.0 signal.

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces Type-C Power Delivery Input Protection Switch With True Reverse Blocking

July 24, 2018 by Cristina Costa

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces Type-C Power Delivery Input Protection Switch With True Reverse Blocking

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, announced a new Type-C Power Delivery compliant input protection switch with up to 28V over-voltage protection. The AOZ1376 is a smart protection switch with reverse current blocking capability intended for applications where internal circuitry requires protection from exposure to high voltages.

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