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Dolphin Design Unveils Innovative IP for Sound Classification Reducing Power Requirements by 99%
June 27, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Dolphin Design Unveils Innovative IP for Sound Classification Reducing Power Requirements by 99%

Dolphin Design, a semiconductor designer of power management, audio, and processing devices with in-house ASIC design services, announced the launch of WhisperExtractor, a mixed-signal technology for voice and audio-enabled SoCs, enabling voice and sound classification at a record µW level power budget. The new technology paves the way to breakthrough always-on voice user interface, real time speech-to-text, and always-on sound detection.
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Shure Celebrates 50 Years of the SM7 Microphone With Anniversary Super Limited-Edition Box Set
June 27, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Shure Celebrates 50 Years of the SM7 Microphone With Anniversary Super Limited-Edition Box Set

In 2023, Shure is celebrating the 50th anniversary of a microphone that has gained worldwide popularity among musicians, podcasters and streamers alike, and was one of the most unexpected best-sellers during the global pandemic. To celebrate 50 years of its iconic SM7 microphone, Shure is releasing 50 units of a super limited, numbered, Signature Edition SM7B Collector's box set. The box set will be available only through a sweepstakes in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and France.
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Neutrik Announces New and Improved silentPLUG Instrument Jack
June 26, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Neutrik Announces New and Improved silentPLUG Instrument Jack

The original Neutrik silentPLUG was one of those ideas that immediately captivated all musical instrument cable manufacturers, and obviously the electric guitar players. The silentPLUG automatically mutes (shorts) an instrument (guitar) cable signal to avoid pops and squeals when changing the instruments under load. The successful concept has now received its third ever update, hermetically sealed and with an upgraded housing.
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Silicon Labs Opens Connectivity Lab in Boston for Real-World Matter Testing
June 23, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Silicon Labs Opens Connectivity Lab in Boston for Real-World Matter Testing

Silicon Labs announced the opening of the new Silicon Labs Connectivity Lab in their Boston facility. The Connectivity Lab simulates a modern Smart Home, with a range of connected devices, applications, ecosystems, and networks. It offers developers an ideal environment to test their Matter prototypes, operating within real-world scenarios across a variety of protocols and device brands.
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Knowles Balanced Armatures Pack High-Fidelity Punch into 21-Driver UE PREMIER IEM
June 23, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Knowles Balanced Armatures Pack High-Fidelity Punch into 21-Driver UE PREMIER IEM

As Ultimate Ears Pro rolls out its most ambitious in-ear monitor (IEM) to date, the UE PREMIER, unveiled at the 2023 NAMM show, Knowles revealed the full extent of its collaboration with the Logitech company. The new UE PREMIER features a five-way crossover design with 21 drivers per earpiece, an industry-first. The IEM design features Knowles receivers, including supertweeters and dual-diaphragm balanced armatures, to achieve extended treble range and exceptionally crisp audio.
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Avantone Pro Releases Planar the II Open-Back Reference-Grade Headphones
June 22, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Avantone Pro Releases Planar the II Open-Back Reference-Grade Headphones

Having introduced its original open-back reference-grade headphones with planar drivers in 2020, Avantone Pro now announced availability of its Planar the II — making it better by reducing the weight to ensure even greater comfort during long mixing and listening sessions. Being one of the most affordable open-back planar headphones available in the market, the new Planar the II continues to ensure all the qualities of planar drivers to an extended audience of audio engineers, musicians, and hi-fi enthusiasts alike.
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Qualcomm Extends S3 Gen 2 Sound Platform Portfolio to Deliver Best-In-Class Gaming and LE Audio Experiences
June 21, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm Extends S3 Gen 2 Sound Platform Portfolio to Deliver Best-In-Class Gaming and LE Audio Experiences

Qualcomm Technologies International unveiled an addition to the Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 Sound platform portfolio. This newly enhanced solution is optimized for gaming and ready for use in dongles and adapters. It combines Snapdragon Sound and LE Audio to deliver ultra-low latency of less than 20ms for lag-free wireless audio with voice back-channel for in-game chat. When delivering game audio only, the latency is further reduced.
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Creative Launches Sound Blaster Katana SE Gaming Soundbar
June 19, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Creative Launches Sound Blaster Katana SE Gaming Soundbar

Creative Technology announced the release of the Sound Blaster Katana SE, the latest gaming soundbar to join its established Katana series. With its bi-amplified four-driver system and Creative's proprietary multi-core DSP, this latest soundbar offers powerful audio without the need for a subwoofer. Coupled with Super X-Fi technology, 5.1 virtual surround capabilities, and versatile connectivity options, the Sound Blaster Katana SE is an ideal soundbar for anyone looking for an elevated audio experience without compromising on space.
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Audio-Technica AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB-C Microphone Features Noise Reduction and Automatic Gain Control
June 16, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB-C Microphone Features Noise Reduction and Automatic Gain Control

Audio-Technica announced the launch of the AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB-C Microphone – the latest addition to A-T's comprehensive lineup of 20 Series content creation products. Competitive features and studio-quality sound have become the calling card of the 20 Series, and the AT2020USB-XP is no exception, adding a series of features to improve performance when used by streamers, podcasters and other content creators.
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Røde Releases Rødecaster Duo Compact Podcasting Production Console
June 15, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Røde Releases Rødecaster Duo Compact Podcasting Production Console

Røde has released the highly anticipated RødeCaster Duo, a compact version of the existing RødeCaster Pro II. Designed specifically for solo creators or two-person podcasts, the RødeCaster Duo features a pair of Neutrik combo inputs for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices, with two headphone outputs for audio monitoring, Bluetooth input for calls, and even dual-channel wireless receivers.
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