audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available

audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available
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Advertise in the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2024!

Advertise in the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2024!
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Loudspeaker Knowledge and Innovation in Voice Coil April 2024

Loudspeaker Knowledge and Innovation in Voice Coil April 2024
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The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities

The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities
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TIDAL Now Available on the Roku Platform with High Resolution Audio Support
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TIDAL Now Available on the Roku Platform with High Resolution Audio Support

TIDAL announced its launch on the Roku platform, including support for TIDAL HiFi tiers — which includes Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) recordings. Members of the music streaming service can enjoy a custom TIDAL interface while searching for videos, albums, playlists, and exclusive content to stream directly on their Roku devices. The service allows access to more than music streaming, with premiere access to high-profile original content including music videos, documentaries, concert live streams, and more.
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Kii Audio Answers US Demand with Expansion in North America
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Kii Audio Answers US Demand with Expansion in North America

Kii Audio has announced a new US office to deliver greater level of accessibility and service. This development is in response to growing demand for Kii Audio products from US audio professionals and recording studios. The new initiative is headed up by industry veteran Tony Cariddi. Until recently Cariddi was Integrated Marketing Leader for Content Solutions, Industry Relations and Cinema Products at Dolby Laboratories and previously held marketing positions at Avid, Digidesign, and Apogee Electronics.
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Amazon Introduces New 2019 Echo Devices Including the Company's First True Wireless Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Amazon Introduces New 2019 Echo Devices Including the Company's First True Wireless Earbuds

During a special event promoted to announce a new generation of Amazon Alexa products, technologies and solutions, Amazon introduced an all-new line-up of Echo devices to expand its Alexa voice assistant ecosystem in the home and now also on-the-go. The all-new Echo Buds, using ANC technology licensed from Bose, join the Echo Auto as another option to take Alexa outside the home. The new Echo speakers also include the Echo Studio, engineered in collaboration with Dolby and supporting HRA and immersive audio reproduction.
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    Dirac and RHA Announce Commitment to Explore Next-Generation of Headphone Sound
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    Dirac and RHA Announce Commitment to Explore Next-Generation of Headphone Sound

    Sound processing pioneer Dirac announced a commercial agreement with RHA to explore the integration of Dirac’s latest audio algorithms into the British manufacturer's headphones. According to the Swedish company, "the collaboration with RHA marks an important step for Dirac as it establishes itself as a global leader in digital sound optimization solutions for the headphone market – as it has for the luxury automotive, home theater, and mobile markets." RHA says this relationship with Dirac reinforces the company’s mission to deliver the best possible audio quality.
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    Marantz Introduces New High-Performance Integrated Two-Channel Amplifier with Wireless Streaming Capabilities
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    Marantz Introduces New High-Performance Integrated Two-Channel Amplifier with Wireless Streaming Capabilities

    It seems the audio industry is once again pushing two-channel high-quality components, hoping to appeal to the growing market of consumers who are rediscovering vinyl, while simultaneously enjoying wireless streaming and access to Digital Music Libraries. Being one of the leading Hi-Fi brands in the world, Marantz announced the PM7000N, the company’s first fully discrete integrated Hi-Fi amplifier with HEOS wireless music streaming capabilities.
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    McIntosh Announces MC257 Home Theater 7-Channel Power Amplifier
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    McIntosh Announces MC257 Home Theater 7-Channel Power Amplifier

    McIntosh announced the MC257 7-Channel Power Amplifier, designed to satisfy the most demanding home theater dreams. The stunning solid state design sits on a polished stainless steel chassis and bears the classic McIntosh design of a black glass front panel with the new TripleView power output meter, illuminated logo, control knobs, and aluminum end caps. Direct coupled with Dynamic Power Manager output, the MC257 provides 250 Watts on 3 channels or 200 Watts on all 7 channels (8 Ohms) with a 94% increase in Dynamic Headroom.
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    Amazon Announces Voice Interoperability Initiative with Leading Technology Companies
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    Amazon Announces Voice Interoperability Initiative with Leading Technology Companies

    Amazon, Baidu, Sony, BMW, Microsoft, Bose, Tencent, Orange, Salesforce, Harman, Logitech, Verizon, Sonos, Spotify, Sound United, and more are joining forces to promote choice by supporting multiple, interoperable voice services on a single device. The idea is to offer multiple, simultaneous wake words, so users can access multiple voice services by simply saying the corresponding wake word – from Alexa and Cortana to Orange’s Djingo, Salesforce’s Einstein, and more.
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    Brüel & Kjær Helps You Find The Ideal Measurement Microphone Type
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    Brüel & Kjær Helps You Find The Ideal Measurement Microphone Type

    Sound and vibration expert, Brüel & Kjær’s comprehensive transducer catalog - designed to make it easy for acousticians, engineers and consultants to identify the correct tools - is now available as a downloadable document. This is a valuable tool for anyone trying to find the ideal microphone for any project and challenge. Download the Brüel & Kjær’s Transducer Catalog now Direct to Your Desktop.
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    Spectral Measurement Adds Loudspeaker Test Chambers To Its Product Portfolio
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    Spectral Measurement Adds Loudspeaker Test Chambers To Its Product Portfolio

    Spectral Measurement (formerly the Test & Measurement division of Prism Sound) has signed a licensing deal with UK-based Hill Acoustics enabling it to manufacture and sell the company’s Loudspeaker Test Chambers. Hill Acoustics’ LTC range includes a selection of Tetrahedral Test Chambers (TTCs) as well as other geometries that provide test and measurement solutions for loudspeakers, providing an effective, low cost solution that removes the need for large anechoic chambers.
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    ELAN Celebrates 30 Years at CEDIA 2019 and Introduces New Range of Networked Home Audio Distribution Options
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    ELAN Celebrates 30 Years at CEDIA 2019 and Introduces New Range of Networked Home Audio Distribution Options

    Continuing to transform the smart home experience decades after its inception, ELAN by Nortek Security & Control celebrated its 30th Anniversary at CEDIA 2019. The company displayed a full portfolio of new connected solutions at the Colorado Convention Center, including the new ELAN IP Amplifiers range for whole home audio with support for Dante audio networking, and introducing the latest SC-100 controller with Z-Wave integration for media room and entry-level home control.
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