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audioXpress January 2016 Music Focus Edition is Now Available
December 14, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress January 2016 Music Focus Edition is Now Available

Our special January 2016 “Music Focus” issue is full of practical projects oriented toward music amplification and recording. Read the interview with Philip Graham, the founder of Ear Trumpet Labs, our Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2015 show report, and a review of the iSEMic 725TR microphone. Learn even more about SPL measurements and audio networking.
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Alliance for IP Media Solutions Promotes Open Standards and IP Interoperability for Broadcast Applications
December 14, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Alliance for IP Media Solutions Promotes Open Standards and IP Interoperability for Broadcast Applications

A group of broadcast equipment and solution suppliers has come together to ensure an easier transition to IP by supporting VSF TR-03/-04, SMPTE 2022-6 and AES67 standards. The newly formed Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), was born with support from Grass Valley (Belden), Imagine Communications, Lawo and Snell Advanced Media and they already agreed on the audio part, with AES67.
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Pine A64, a $15 Palm-Sized 64 bit Quad Core Computer Built For Innovation
December 14, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Pine A64, a $15 Palm-Sized 64 bit Quad Core Computer Built For Innovation

A new single-board 64-bit based on a Quad Core ARM Cortex A53 1.2 Ghz CPU is now being promoted on Kickstarter targeting both electronic enthusiasts and designers looking for a simple, affordable and expandable Linux and Android platform. The platform will enable an affordable entry into the 64 bit world, for new exciting developments.
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Braven Fuse, Wireless Bluetooth Audio Mixer Now Available
December 14, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Braven Fuse, Wireless Bluetooth Audio Mixer Now Available

“Djing” over wireless Bluetooth might not be the next big thing for clubbing… yet. But California-based Bluetooth specialist Braven is already creating the foundation for that to change with its Braven Fuse, a wireless audio mixer that transforms a pair of smartphones into a DJ set, by fusing multiple audio streams to create custom tracks.
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High End 2016 Exhibition Returns To Munich 5-8 May 2016
December 11, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

High End 2016 Exhibition Returns To Munich 5-8 May 2016

Following an extremely successful edition in 2015, Munich will be once again the meeting place for all those interested in getting up to speed on the latest in high-quality consumer electronics, 5-8 May, 2016. Visitors will find approximately 500 exhibitors presenting more than 900 brands and thousands of new products.
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World's Most Expensive HiFi Collection of Bang & Olufsen Products Made in Gold
December 11, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

World's Most Expensive HiFi Collection of Bang & Olufsen Products Made in Gold

BnO Gold has made a collection of Bang & Olufsen products that consists of a breathtaking total of 192 kilograms of fine gold. Retail price will be at 17,4 million dollars. Why? To better serve the “extreme wealthy true connoisseurs and design enthusiasts”, they say.
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Master & Dynamic Partners with Alcantara for new MH40 Over Ear and MH30 On Ear Headphones
December 11, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Master & Dynamic Partners with Alcantara for new MH40 Over Ear and MH30 On Ear Headphones

New York lifestyle audio brand, Master & Dynamic, has partnered with Italian company Alcantara to introduce new versions of its popular MH40 Over Ear and MH30 On Ear Headphones. Alcantara is a unique eco-friendly and highly durable luxury material with great possibilities for replacing leather, suede and velvet, allowing for a combination of sensory, aesthetic and functional values.
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New Futuresource Report Finds Significant Room for Growth in Wireless Speakers
December 10, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

New Futuresource Report Finds Significant Room for Growth in Wireless Speakers

Futuresource has announced the release of its latest report exploring multi regional trends in the audio shopper’s journey whilst considering purchasing Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Speakers and Headphones across China, France, Germany, UK and the USA. The report finds significant room for growth in the market.
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Minnetonka Announces Surcode For Dolby Digital Plus Encoder And Decoder For Pro Tools
December 10, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Minnetonka Announces Surcode For Dolby Digital Plus Encoder And Decoder For Pro Tools

Following an earlier preview at IBC 2015, Minnetonka Audio announced that its new SurCode for Dolby Digital Plus Decoder and Encoder are now available for Avid AAX supported products, including ProTools and Media Composer, becoming the first company to bring Dolby Digital Plus to the Avid platform.
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ABI Research Anticipates Wireless and Multiroom Speaker Market to Surpass 90 Million Unit Shipments by 2020
December 10, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

ABI Research Anticipates Wireless and Multiroom Speaker Market to Surpass 90 Million Unit Shipments by 2020

The wireless and multiroom speaker market continues to make waves in the consumer world, with market growth being fueled by mobile devices, high speed mobile broadband services and streaming music services. In its latest report, ABI Research, anticipates the wireless and multiroom speaker market to surpass 90 million unit shipments by 2020, with an 11.5% CAGR from 2015 to 2020.
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