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Røde Releases NT-USB+ Professional USB-C Microphone With Built-In DSP Processing Features
November 16, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Røde Releases NT-USB+ Professional USB-C Microphone With Built-In DSP Processing Features

Røde has announced a new addition to its range of USB microphones, the NT-USB+. Based on the original and extremely popular NT-USB, the NT-USB+ is a professional-grade, class-compliant USB-C microphone loaded with next-generation features. It is also compact, portable and versatile, making it an ideal plug-and-play microphone for musicians, podcasters, streamers and even professionals who want to capture the best quality sound with ease.
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Descript Transforms Transcription-Based Editing with New Product Release
November 16, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Descript Transforms Transcription-Based Editing with New Product Release

Descript, the AI-powered platform that simplifies video and audio editing, launched its biggest product update ever – reinventing the video editor as a simple tool to sit alongside docs and slides. Loaded with AI-powered magic, the new Descript is even simpler to use, and offers even more powerful, versatile new features. Descript also announced a $50 million Series C round led by OpenAI Startup Fund with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, Spark Capital and Daniel Gross.
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CEVA Introduces Voice User Interface Solution for TI SimpleLink Wi-Fi Wireless MCUs
November 15, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

CEVA Introduces Voice User Interface Solution for TI SimpleLink Wi-Fi Wireless MCUs

CEVA announced the availability of its WhisPro speech recognition and control software to support designs using the Texas Instruments (TI) SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3235x wireless MCU family, bringing ultra-low power, robust voice user interface to connected devices. The WhisPro Software Development Kit (SDK) allows full project customization, including choice of wake words and voice commands, and runs entirely on-device, without the need for a network connection.
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Pro-Ject Announces New Integrated Amplifier and Receiver Models
November 15, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Announces New Integrated Amplifier and Receiver Models

Fine Sounds Americas and Pro-Ject USA announced the new MaiA DS3 and Stereo Box S3 BT integrated amplifier and receiver models from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. The two new compact models from the European manufacturer are a perfect complement to any home audio system seeking flexible solutions to enhance their listening experience. Both models have a minimalistic design, intended to be combined with both modern digital, wired, wireless and streaming sources and one of the many Pro-Ject turntables.
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Schiit Audio Introduces Updated Yggdrasil+ True Multibit Modular DAC
November 14, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Schiit Audio Introduces Updated Yggdrasil+ True Multibit Modular DAC

Schiit Audio announced the availability of Yggdrasil+, its flagship True Multibit DAC, now updated, featuring a choice of D/A converter options, remote control, non-oversampling (NOS) mode, and phase inversion. The Yggdrasil+ combines performance and value in a high-end DAC, together with the peace of mind of a fully modular platform that is ready for the future. Yggdrasil+ prices start at $2,299 and top out at $2,799, depending on D/A and finish options.
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Audio-Technica Launches ATH-TWX9 True Wireless Earbuds with Digital Hybrid ANC
November 14, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Launches ATH-TWX9 True Wireless Earbuds with Digital Hybrid ANC

Audio-Technica announced the release of its ATH-TWX9 truly wireless earbuds based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound, featuring digital hybrid noise-cancelling technology, aptX Adaptive and spatial audio, among many other outstanding features. Featuring new 5.8mm drivers, these earbuds deliver an extended high-frequency range and improved sound detail as anyone familiar with the brand would expect. And the Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 earbuds are not only feature-rich but also allow unique levels of personalization.
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Celestion Hempback Digital Dynamic Speaker Responses and Impulse Responses Are Now Available
November 14, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion Hempback Digital Dynamic Speaker Responses and Impulse Responses Are Now Available

Changing the traditional order of things, Celestion announced the introduction of the Hempback Digital Dynamic Speaker Responses (DSR) and Impulse Responses (IR) for use with DAWs, just ahead of the worldwide retail availability of the physical availability of this unique guitar speaker, model G12M-50. This is a new strategy for a guitar speaker manufacturer, allowing anyone to experiment with the sound, before committing to the actual driver on a combo or stack guitar amplifier.
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Wireless Audio, Installation Audio, and Multiroom Improvements in audioXpress December 2022
November 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Wireless Audio, Installation Audio, and Multiroom Improvements in audioXpress December 2022

Get the full update on audio technologies for Installation, Distributed Audio, and Multiroom, learn how the Klippel NFS was used for measuring Holoplot's X1 Matrix Array compensation algorithm capabilities, and read about the multiple technologies Improving Wireless Audio, including using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for high-quality wireless audio streaming. Learn how to calculate RIAA parts values for phono amps, discover lesser-known tubes used for audio applications, and much more.
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CES 2023 - Most Influential Technology Event About to Exceed All Expectations
November 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

CES 2023 - Most Influential Technology Event About to Exceed All Expectations

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that CES 2023 will likely be the largest in-person, audited business event to take place in the US since early 2020. The show footprint is on track to grow more than 40% larger than CES 2022, (which shouldn't be difficult), and is likely to get back on track to where it was in 2020, excluding the large number of exhibitors from China. Attendance is likely to be stronger than predicted.
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iZotope Introduces Audiolens Track Referencing Audio Analyzer Software
November 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

iZotope Introduces Audiolens Track Referencing Audio Analyzer Software

iZotope has released Audiolens, a new desktop software that makes track referencing and comparison simple by collecting and analyzing reference track data directly from any streaming platform or audio source without the need for downloading media files or setting up tedious audio routing setups. The new app allows track comparisons by analyzing audio directly from any audio source and integrating with iZotope's plug-ins Neutron 4 and Ozone 10 to help users match sonic characteristics within their own mixes and masters.
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