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Qualcomm Expands AllPlay Streaming Audio with SDK Availability
September 29, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm Expands AllPlay Streaming Audio with SDK Availability

Qualcomm Connected Experiences, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, has announced the general availability of its AllPlay Click Software Development Kit (SDK). Furthermore, several major hardware and content providers have announced launches relating to the Qualcomm AllPlay smart media platform.
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Sonnet Announces Twin 10G Thunderbolt 2 to Dual-Port Copper 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
September 29, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Sonnet Announces Twin 10G Thunderbolt 2 to Dual-Port Copper 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

With increasing demands for greater data transfer speeds and more bandwidth over shared networks, the deployment of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) networking has skyrocketed. Because most computers aren’t equipped with 10GbE ports, Sonnet Technologies designed the Twin 10G Thunderbolt-certified for Mac and Windows, 10GBase-T adapter, a simple solution for any computer with a Thunderbolt port.
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Product Design Events to Be Featured at 137th Audio Engineering Society Convention
September 27, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Product Design Events to Be Featured at 137th Audio Engineering Society Convention

This year’s AES Product Design Track at the 137th Audio Engineering Society Convention in Los Angeles, combines two themes to bring a significant learning opportunity to audio engineering professionals; Theme 1 events are focused on audio design topics, while Theme 2 brings to AES the subject of product development in the age of global engineering and sourcing.
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Alan Parsons’ Art & Science of Sound Recording: The Book
September 27, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Alan Parsons’ Art & Science of Sound Recording: The Book

Alan Parsons and Julian Colbeck will present “Alan Parsons’ Art & Science of Sound Recording: The Book”, a complete rewrite and reappraisal based on the award-winning DVD set at the 137th AES in Los Angeles.
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New Education Sessions added to PLASA London 2014
September 27, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

New Education Sessions added to PLASA London 2014

PLASA London takes place from Sunday 5 to Wednesday 8 October 2014 at ExCeL London. The show, which attracts the biggest names in professional lighting, audio, video and stage technologies, has been a pivotal date in the international entertainment technology tradeshow calendar for nearly four decades. The Professional Development Programme is part of PLASA London 2014 and aims to test theory, inspire debate and showcase expert insight from the different areas of the entertainment technology industry.
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New Jensen Bass Speakers Are Smooth and Have Punch
September 26, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

New Jensen Bass Speakers Are Smooth and Have Punch

Once again, Jensen and SICA have developed a new innovative approach in design and continue to supply products that allow the musician to find their desired tone. The new Jensen Bass-series speakers are available in two distinct categories giving the musician multiple options, with four different woofer sizes, from 8” to 15”.
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Headphone Market Booming, Volume and Value On The Up
September 26, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Headphone Market Booming, Volume and Value On The Up

Futuresource Consulting has just completed its latest round of research into the headphones market. According to the new report, the market continues to climb skywards, the global headphones market expanded by nearly 10% in volume last year to reach 286 million units shipped, triggering 16% growth in retail value and revenues of $8.4 billion.
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B&C Speakers New Mini High Frequency Driver DE110
September 25, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

B&C Speakers New Mini High Frequency Driver DE110

B&C Speakers announced the release of its new high performance DE110 mini high frequency driver. With just 60mm in diameter and 50 watts of program power, the driver was designed for applications where size and/or weight are an issue, multi-driver horns and line array elements.
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Powersoft to Present on Advanced Subwoofer Design and its Patented M-Force Loudspeaker Technology at 137th AES Convention
September 25, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft to Present on Advanced Subwoofer Design and its Patented M-Force Loudspeaker Technology at 137th AES Convention

Powersoft will present working methodologies and loudspeaker application scenarios on its patented M-Force linear motor technology at the 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles, on Friday, October 10th. The presentation will address how moving magnet linear motor technology in subwoofers can deliver greater conversion efficiency and sound quality in the lower frequencies.
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Radial Engineering Relaunches Hafler Brand
September 25, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Radial Engineering Relaunches Hafler Brand

Radial decided to bring Hafler back in the market. After acquiring the brand from Rockford Corporation, earlier this year, Radial started working in preparation to bring back legendary Hafler amplifiers and designing a new range of Hafler branded preamps and headphone amplifiers. Studio monitor’s to follow?
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