Sharing the Knowledge. audioXpress October 2024 Is Now Available!

Sharing the Knowledge. audioXpress October 2024 Is Now Available!
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Discover New Dimensions of Sound in audioXpress November 2024

Discover New Dimensions of Sound in audioXpress November 2024
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Reinforced Loudspeaker Performance in Voice Coil November 2024

Reinforced Loudspeaker Performance in Voice Coil November 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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AES New York Convention 2017 to Feature New Exhibition Floor Expo Events and Expanded Technical Program and Events
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AES New York Convention 2017 to Feature New Exhibition Floor Expo Events and Expanded Technical Program and Events

The Audio Engineering Society has announced details for the upcoming 143rd International AES Convention, taking place October 18 to 21, 2017, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. The largest pro audio education and networking AES event of the year will debut new exhibition floor stages and sessions. From project studio production to broadcast audio, live sound, audio for VR, Broadway events and more, the AES NYC Convention offers exclusive learning opportunities for all attendees.
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Audio-Technica Now Shipping New Flagship AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
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Audio-Technica Now Shipping New Flagship AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Announced back in April 2017, Audio-Technica is now shipping its new AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, the most recent addition to A-T’s premium 50 Series, which also includes the AT5040 vocal microphone and AT5045 instrument mic. The AT5047 is a premier studio microphone that features the same capsule as the AT5040 but with a transformer-coupled output and optimized electronics. It is equally at home capturing instruments and vocals.
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Apogee Eliminates Latency on Logic Pro X when using Ensemble and Element Audio Interfaces
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Apogee Eliminates Latency on Logic Pro X when using Ensemble and Element Audio Interfaces

In another example of direct collaboration between Californian audio hardware specialists Apogee Digital and Apple, Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt and Element Series audio interfaces now offer Direct Monitoring support in Apple’s Logic Pro X (10.3.2) that easily eliminates recording latency with the simple click of a button. Pressing the new “Direct” button causes the monitoring signal to come directly from the hardware input, bypassing any I/O buffer or plug-in induced latency.
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    Skybuds Truly Wireless Earbuds and Skydock Charger Now Sold Individually
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    Skybuds Truly Wireless Earbuds and Skydock Charger Now Sold Individually

    Here is an interesting announcement from truly wireless earbuds pioneer Skybuds. This leading company in the hearables space announced that, in response to users' requests, it will now be possible to purchase earbuds and charging docks separately. The brand's individual Skybuds and Skydocks can now be purchased as separate pieces, assuring users that they'll never be left without their truly wireless earbuds or chargers.
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    Razer Announces Tiamat 7.1 V2 True Surround Sound Headset For Positional Gaming Audio
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    Razer Announces Tiamat 7.1 V2 True Surround Sound Headset For Positional Gaming Audio

    Razer, the lifestyle brand for gaming, announced the Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2, a new headset featuring 10 integrated discrete drivers that are able to generate positional audio from games and 7.1 surround content. Another model, the new Razer Tiamat 2.2 V2 headset features four 50 mm dynamic drivers, two of which are low frequency only, for maximum bass impact. The new headsets are able to generate the most immersive PC gaming experiences... while looking dorky.
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    Cadence Announces Tensilica HiFi 3z DSP Architecture with Enhanced Voice and Audio Processing Performance
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    Cadence Announces Tensilica HiFi 3z DSP Architecture with Enhanced Voice and Audio Processing Performance

    Cadence Design Systems, announced the Cadence Tensilica HiFi 3z DSP IP core for system-on-chip (SoC) designs targeted for the latest mobile and home entertainment applications, including smartphones, augmented reality (AR)/3D goggles, digital TVs and set-top boxes (STBs). The new HiFi 3z architecture offers more than 1.3X better voice and audio processing performance than its predecessor, the HiFi 3 DSP, which leads the industry in the number of audio DSP cores shipped.
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    Cochlear Introduces The World's First Made for iPhone Cochlear Implant Sound Processor
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    Cochlear Introduces The World's First Made for iPhone Cochlear Implant Sound Processor

    Cochlear Limited announced its new Nucleus 7 Sound Processor, the world's first Made for iPhone cochlear implant sound processor. According to the implantable hearing solutions specialist, the new solution allow users to stream sound from iPhone, iPad and iPod touch directly to their sound processor, offering greater accessibility, connectivity and wireless control, for those with hearing loss. Available in US and Canada.
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    Home Audio Revenues on Target to Grow 17% in 2017
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    Home Audio Revenues on Target to Grow 17% in 2017

    A new report from Futuresource Consulting shows the home audio market continues to outpace the wider home electronics market, thanks in great part to the success of smart and wireless speakers, and soundbars. Futuresource's new Worldwide Audio Report highlights that Amazon commands 90% of smart speaker’s sales as well as other key trends. However, the story is not so good for many legacy categories such as hi-fi systems and loudspeakers and home-theatre-in-a-box systems.
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    USB 3.0 Promoter Group Announces USB 3.2 Specification Update
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    USB 3.0 Promoter Group Announces USB 3.2 Specification Update

    The USB 3.0 Promoter Group announced the pending release of the USB 3.2 specification, an incremental update that defines multi-lane operation for new USB 3.2 hosts and devices, effectively doubling the bandwidth to extend existing USB Type-C cable performance. During the upcoming USB Developer Days 2017 event, the promoters will provide detailed technical training covering USB 3.2, fast charging advancements in USB Power Delivery, and other topics.
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    PreSonus Ships StudioLive 24 Series III Digital Console/Recorder
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    PreSonus Ships StudioLive 24 Series III Digital Console/Recorder

    PreSonus is keeping its new product introductions at a steady pace, and they have an announcement that deserves full attention from musicians and many project studio owners. The new StudioLive 24 digital console/recorders are now shipping, adding to the company’s third-generation StudioLive Series III line, which launched earlier this year with the StudioLive 16 and StudioLive 32. A complete 32-track mixing and recording system for just $2,499.95 (U.S. MAP).
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