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Dirac Live Active Room Treatment is Coming to AudioControl’s New Hyperion Series
by Joao Martins

Dirac Live Active Room Treatment is Coming to AudioControl’s New Hyperion Series

Swedish audio processing pioneer Dirac announced that Dirac Live Active Room Treatment – alongside Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control – will be available on AudioControl’s latest Hyperion series of home theater processors and receivers. The new luxury home theater series becomes the first from AudioControl to feature these Dirac room correction technologies, unlocking next-generation immersive experiences. Designed for professional calibrators and custom installers, the Hyperion series will be available beginning in Q4 2025.
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xMEMS Unveils AI Glasses Prototypes Featuring Sycamore MEMS Speaker and µCooling Fan
by Joao Martins

xMEMS Unveils AI Glasses Prototypes Featuring Sycamore MEMS Speaker and µCooling Fan

Delivering on earlier announcements, xMEMS Labs will demonstrate new AI smart glasses prototypes at its upcoming xMEMS Live Asia seminar series on September 16 in Taipei, and September 18 in Shenzhen. The concept features Sycamore, a very thin and light “sound-from-ultrasound” MEMS transducer that is able to deliver superior beaming for the challenging conditions of glasses frames. The prototype also showcases how xMEMS µCooling technology will deliver the industry’s first in-frame active cooling solution.
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Solid State Logic Expands Mixing Platforms with New MPL 16-8 Dante Networking Stagebox
by Joao Martins

Solid State Logic Expands Mixing Platforms with New MPL 16-8 Dante Networking Stagebox

With the growing adoption of Dante audio networking for critical live performance and broadcast applications, Solid State Logic is making connectivity even simpler with the introduction of the MPL 16-8 Stagebox. The new IP-native unit delivers streamlined integration with SSL’s System T mixing platforms, adding high-performance audio I/O to budget-conscious setups. With the new stagebox, SSL also announced the new version of SSL Live V6.1 software, delivering powerful enhancements for immersive mixing workflows and greater flexibility for its live sound mixers.
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Wipro Acquires Harman's Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) Global Engineering Services
by Joao Martins

Wipro Acquires Harman's Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) Global Engineering Services

The whole of Harman's Digital Engineering Services division, with 5,600 employees, spread across 12 countries and 45 locations, will be sold to Wipro, a technology services and consulting company. The agreement for Wipro to acquire the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit of Harman, a Samsung company, will be subject to regulatory approvals but is expected to close by December 31, 2025.
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RTI Announces New Control Integration with Sonos
by audioXpress Staff

RTI Announces New Control Integration with Sonos

RTI, the manufacturer of control and automation solutions, announced the release of a new Sonos integration that delivers enhanced search capabilities and allows users to discover and select music through RTI control systems. An enhanced driver delivers those capabilities and a seamless music experience within RTI control systems. Built with Sonos' updated search API, the integration is verified by the Works with Sonos program, ensuring seamless compatibility for installers and end users alike.
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Ray Tubes Launches Select 5U4 Rectifier Tubes
by Joao Martins

Ray Tubes Launches Select 5U4 Rectifier Tubes

Ray Tubes added another tube model to its Ray Tubes Select Collection. The Oakland-based vacuum tube company expanded its line-up with new-production 5U4 rectifier tubes in its Select Collection Rectifiers. Although the 5U4 aren't always top-of-mind, they’re a crucial component of tube amps for high-end audio, besides being an essential component in guitar amplifiers, prized for its ability to handle high peak currents. Select 5U4 vacuum tubes are now available from Ray Tubes' global network of retail partners.
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Listen Introduces New AudioConnect 8×8 Audio Measurement Interface
by Joao Martins

Listen Introduces New AudioConnect 8×8 Audio Measurement Interface

To do hardware, or to stay with software? That is a question that many companies ask frequently, only to be pressured by the market to do both. As a leading audio and acoustics test and measurement company, Listen Inc., continues to complement its SoundCheck audio test software with more interface options in order to streamline operations in the lab, field, or production line. The new AudioConnect 8×8 is a versatile, high-performance solution for high channel count applications, offering microphone power and TEDS compatibility.
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Cirrus Logic and GlobalFoundries Expand Strategic Investment to Advance Next-Generation Semiconductor Manufacturing in US
by Joao Martins

Cirrus Logic and GlobalFoundries Expand Strategic Investment to Advance Next-Generation Semiconductor Manufacturing in US

Cirrus Logic announced the expansion of its long-standing relationship with GlobalFoundries. The two companies have committed to joint development efforts that aim to accelerate the introduction of more efficient, powerful, and reliable chip technologies that will drive the next generation of everyday devices, from smartphones to automobiles. Those include next-generation BCD power management and Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices.
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Elytone Launches Networked Audio Processor 2 (NAP2) at CEDIA Expo 2025
by Joao Martins

Elytone Launches Networked Audio Processor 2 (NAP2) at CEDIA Expo 2025

Visitors to CEDIA Expo 2025 will have the opportunity to be among the first to see the brand-new Networked Audio Processor 2 (NAP2), the latest compact, cost-optimized solution from Elytone for integration in speakers, mic arrays, and distributed audio systems. Building on the success of its NAP1 platform, the Taiwan-based company is now pushing forward with a solution designed for audio-over-IP networks. At half the size of NAP1 and less cost, it supports native AES67, control, and PoE on one single CAT5e/6 cable.
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Audfly Introduces New Miniature High-Performance Directional Sound Modules
by Joao Martins

Audfly Introduces New Miniature High-Performance Directional Sound Modules

In recent weeks, Audfly Technology unveiled several new miniature directional sound modules, expanding its portfolio with the new reduced physical footprint Alpha22 and Alpha43. These new advanced ultrasonic beamforming solutions are designed for seamless integration into consumer electronics, digital point-of-sale, or self-ordering kiosk equipment, allowing transmission of sound messages and eventually communication exclusively with the user.
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