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Gaudio Lab Audio Technologies Recognized with Two CES 2023 Innovation Awards
December 2, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Gaudio Lab Audio Technologies Recognized with Two CES 2023 Innovation Awards

Gaudio Lab, the innovative audio technology solutions company from Seoul, South Korea, received two CES 2023 Innovation Awards ahead of the company's presentation at the world's biggest consumer technology trade show, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, 5-8 January, 2023. Gaudio Lab was honored with two awards for its Loudness Management 1 (LM1) technology, and for the Gaudio Spatial Audio (GSA) audio software for wireless earbuds.
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Solid State Logic Introduces SSL 12 USB-C Desktop Audio Interface
December 1, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Solid State Logic Introduces SSL 12 USB-C Desktop Audio Interface

Solid State Logic announced the new SSL 12 USB-C desktop audio interface. The new SSL 12, priced at $499, is a 12-in 8-out bus-powered audio interface that combines professional features in a portable desktop format. Building on the success of ​the existing SSL 2 and SSL 2+ interface models, the new SSL 12 expands in almost every way; more microphone preamplifiers, enhanced headphone performance, advanced routing and monitor controls, ADAT input, as well as next-gen converters delivering superior audio performance.
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Three-Day Lecture by Wolfgang Klippel Back in March 2023
December 1, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Three-Day Lecture by Wolfgang Klippel Back in March 2023

After a 3-year break, the popular 3-Day Lecture "Sound Quality of Audio Systems" will be back in March 2023. The three-day event, now titled "Sound Quality of Audio Systems - Modeling, Measurement & Control," combines both theory and practice and will take place March 13-15, 2023, at the Technical University of Dresden, Germany. Registration for the lecture is now open for a fee for general admission and is free for students.
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Røde Releases Next-Generation Videomicro On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
November 30, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Røde Releases Next-Generation Videomicro On-Camera Shotgun Microphone

Røde has released a next-generation update to its best-selling VideoMicro on-camera shotgun microphone, the product category that projected the Australian company as a global brand. As the first professional microphone in such a compact form factor, the VideoMicro is iconic and has become a classic amongst content creators and professional filmmakers. The VideoMicro II takes everything that made the original such a success and introduces several new features for enhanced performance, redefining the gold standard for ultra-compact on-camera audio.
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New ZVOX Portable Speaker Features Patented AccuVoice Technology
November 30, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

New ZVOX Portable Speaker Features Patented AccuVoice Technology

ZVOX, the Massachusetts-based manufacturer specializing in voice clarifying technology, has added the compact portable AV70 Bluetooth AccuVoice Speaker to its line of dialogue enhancement products. Powered by a rechargeable lithium battery, the AV70 is a desktop speakerphone that enhances voices during videoconference sessions, any type of calls, or even for watching streaming entertainment on a laptop or mobile device. Ideal for use anywhere for business or personal use.
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McIntosh Launches Official Capsule Collection Celebrating Grateful Dead's Iconic "Wall of Sound"
November 29, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Launches Official Capsule Collection Celebrating Grateful Dead's Iconic "Wall of Sound"

Famous audio companies and audio brands should explore more simple marketing tools such as merchandising and collectors items (not NFTs!), to better connect with their users. McIntosh is a great example of emotional connection to the brand, and the NY-based company just announced the brand's collaboration with the Grateful Dead on a new, special-edition collection celebrating the iconic "Wall of Sound". The collection includes a T-shirt and Sweatshirt, featuring the famous Richard Pechner "Wall of Sound" photo.
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L-Acoustics Announces L-ISA Studio Now Available for Windows PC
November 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Announces L-ISA Studio Now Available for Windows PC

In April of 2021, L-Acoustics expanded the spatial sound possibilities for music creators with the launch of L-ISA Studio, an object-based audio mixing tool for sound designers, producers, and mixing engineers. Originally available only for Mac, the spatial audio creation software suite that also supports object-based binaural rendering for headphones, is now also available for Windows OS with the launch of L-ISA Studio 2.5, now compatible with any PC in addition to macOS computers.
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Luxshare-ICT Selects USound as Strategical MEMS Speaker Supplier For Next-Generation TWS
November 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Luxshare-ICT Selects USound as Strategical MEMS Speaker Supplier For Next-Generation TWS

Austrian MEMS piezoelectric microspeaker specialist USound announced an agreement with Luxshare-ICT, one of the largest manufacturers and supplier for global consumer electronics brands. Luxshare-ICT chose USound as its strategical MEMS speaker supplier for its new ultra-compact hybrid audio module intended to power next-generation innovative dual-driver true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. The new Luxshare-ICT audio TWS solution will be in mass production in 2023.
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Technics Confirms Availability of New Generation Multi-Digital Audio Player SL-G700M2
November 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Technics Confirms Availability of New Generation Multi-Digital Audio Player SL-G700M2

Following an earlier announcement in 2022, Technics confirmed that its new generation multi-digital audio player that supports a wide range of music sources will become available in January 2023. The Technics SL-G700M2 is the successor to the SL-G700 network/Super Audio CD player, now updated with all the latest new digital features, improved PCM and DSD playback, and featuring the latest DA converters from ESS Technology. The new audio player gains full MQA decoding ability, AirPlay 2, adds a USB input, adding to the versatility of the design.
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Synaptics Launches KatanaConnect Miniature Wireless AI Vision and Audio Module
November 25, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Synaptics Launches KatanaConnect Miniature Wireless AI Vision and Audio Module

Synaptics launched an interesting new AI System on Module (SoM) at electronica 2022. KatanaConnect combines the Katana low-power Edge AI SoC with Wi-Fi / Bluetooth wireless connectivity in an ultra-small-form-factor package to deliver AI-enabled computer vision and audio sensing capabilities. The SoM, developed with leading module vendor AMPAK, is a ready-to-use solution that enables rapid implementation of AI sensing features for connected designs targeting a range of applications, including smart home and security, and many others.
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