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Tascam Ships iOS Optimized iXR USB Audio/MIDI Interface
July 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Tascam Ships iOS Optimized iXR USB Audio/MIDI Interface

Tascam announced a new way to bring out the power and performance of the iPad and iPhone for music and recording apps with the all-new iXR USB Audio/MIDI interface with iOS connectivity. Designed to bring mobile devices into the world of professional audio, the iXR is a full featured “Made for iPad” PC/Mac USB audio interface that also delivers direct connectivity to iPhone and iPad via the standard iOS Lightning or 30-pin connector, without the need for special adapters or flimsy mini-plugs.
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Doppler Labs Takes Hearables a Step Further with Here One Wireless Earbuds
July 5, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Doppler Labs Takes Hearables a Step Further with Here One Wireless Earbuds

As we said previously, the race is on for the winner of the full-wireless earbuds challenge. Doppler Labs is the latest contender with their Here One hearables, promising “The Future of In-Ear Computing”. The difference is this is not your typical crowdfunding project, but a company working for the past three years to perfect the Here One concept, exploring the full potential of personalized earbuds.
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STMicroelectronics Powers Lower Power Projects with New BlueNRG-1 System-on-Chip
July 5, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Powers Lower Power Projects with New BlueNRG-1 System-on-Chip

STMicroelectronics revealed its first Bluetooth (4.2) Low Energy wireless System-on-Chip (SoC). The BlueNRG-1 is optimized to satisfy high-volume opportunities in the fast-growing Bluetooth Low Energy market, combining energy efficiency, and strong radio performance. Featuring a dedicated digital-microphone input that simplifies voice-enabled applications, the new SoC responds to multiple applications including retail, wearables, connected home, automotive, industrial and medical devices.
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Fulcrum Acoustic Unveils New CS118 Subcardioid Subwoofer
July 5, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Fulcrum Acoustic Unveils New CS118 Subcardioid Subwoofer

Fulcrum Acoustic consistently delivers high-performance professional loudspeaker technologies and InfoComm 2016 was another opportunity for the company to demonstrate new designs. This time, David Gunness and team have introduced the CS118 Subcardioid Subwoofer module. The C118 incorporates Fulcrum’s patent-pending Passive Cardioid Technology to effectively reduce excessive rear LF radiation without requiring additional amplifier channels or additional transducers to control low frequencies.
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Dolby Laboratories Continues to Expand Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Entertainment Experiences
July 4, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Dolby Laboratories Continues to Expand Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Entertainment Experiences

While there are several competing immersive audio proposals and published High Dynamic Range (HDR) standards for vision, Dolby Laboratories continues to provide its totally integrated approach with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos experiences in a successful way, gradually and consistently becoming the dominant player. This is well illustrated by Dolby’s recent announcements of content collaborations with Lionsgate and Amazon, as well as the worldwide expansion of Dolby Atmos screens installed or committed.
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Texas Instruments Announces New Voice Remote Control Low Power Development Platforms
July 4, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Texas Instruments Announces New Voice Remote Control Low Power Development Platforms

Texas Instruments announced new advanced voice remote control solutions as part of its SimpleLink ultra-low power platform. These solutions were created to help developers easily add ultra-low power Bluetooth low energy, ZigBee RF4CE or multi-standard connectivity to their designs for voice remote controls, TVs, set-top boxes, home entertainment centers and automation, wearables and smart speaker applications.
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beyerdynamic Announces Availability of iDX 200 iE Top In-ear Model
July 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

beyerdynamic Announces Availability of iDX 200 iE Top In-ear Model

beyerdynamic launched the new premiere model in its highly-acclaimed iDX in-ear series for mobile devices. The iDX 200 iE combines all the advantages of previous iDX 120 iE and iDX 160 iE with new drivers, and a high-end microphone to create the perfect companion for mobile devices. Available for $199, the new iDX 200 iE combines powerful Neodymium acoustic drivers in a titanium alloy housing and comes with 7 sizes of silicone eartips, 3 sizes of Comply eartips, 90cm extension cable, cable clip and hard case.
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Cirrus Logic Announces Reference Platform for Lightning-Based Audio Development
July 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Cirrus Logic Announces Reference Platform for Lightning-Based Audio Development

With the market preparing for a major transition to digital audio connections using USB-C and Apple Lightning interfaces, audio companies are faced with a dilemma. Either they wait until the USB Implementers Forum finishes and publishes its final USB class audio specification for USB 3.1, or they start developing for Lightning-based systems, knowing that they will have an head-start and products on the market (at least for Apple’s platforms). Knowing this, Cirrus Logic just announced a new MFi Headset Development Kit that simplifies design of Lightning-based audio accessories.
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Powersoft Publishes Tailored Version of RH Consulting’s Guide to Voice Alarm Systems in E-Book Format
July 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Publishes Tailored Version of RH Consulting’s Guide to Voice Alarm Systems in E-Book Format

When the second edition of RH Consulting’s Guide to Voice Alarm Systems was published recently (joint authored by eminent pro audio consultants Roland Hemming and Richard Northwood, in e-book format), Powersoft was quick to respond. The Italian amplifier authority instantly saw that this could be adapted to provide its own customers with a bespoke version as an educational tool, offering specific information about deploying Powersoft products for emergency applications.
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McIntosh Announces New Blu-Ray Player, Turntable Preamplifier and High-Res Digital Preamp
June 30, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Announces New Blu-Ray Player, Turntable Preamplifier and High-Res Digital Preamp

McIntosh has announced details of three new products from its 2016 global distributor conference. The trio includes a new Blu-Ray player ($5,500), turntable amplifier ($2,000) and digital preamplifier ($7,000). The new C2600 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier, the MP100 Phono Preamplifier and the MVP901 Audio Video Player, all combine the best-in-class audio performance of the legendary McIntosh Reference System with the latest in technological development. Availability (in the US) is expected in August 2016.
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