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Knowles and Audiodo Work Together to Maximize Personalized Listening with TWS Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Knowles and Audiodo Work Together to Maximize Personalized Listening with TWS Earbuds

Knowles announced a collaboration with Audiodo, the pioneers in personalized sound optimization technology from Sweden, to explore the full potential of Knowles balanced armatures. The Audiodo Personal Sound platform requires the drivers used in over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds to deliver an extra level of precision, and detail across the full range of sound. A requirement that matches Knowles own research in extended frequency response.
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Lenbrook Media Group Partners with HDtracks to Create Scalable Audio Streaming Service for Music Enthusiasts
by Joao Martins

Lenbrook Media Group Partners with HDtracks to Create Scalable Audio Streaming Service for Music Enthusiasts

Lenbrook Media Group has announced that it is supporting the launch of the new HDtracks streaming service, which will leverage scalable audio technology while offering consumer choice in hi-res audio formats. Recognized as the original pioneering service for high quality music downloads, HDtracks will now be able to offer also a streaming solution that is able to support new higher quality levels, thanks to the latest AIRIA by MQA Labs scalable codec.
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GN Group Announces Surprising Decision to Exit True Wireless Earbuds Consumer Space
by Joao Martins

GN Group Announces Surprising Decision to Exit True Wireless Earbuds Consumer Space

In the same day that Jabra announced its latest Elite Generation 2 advanced true wireless earbuds with the best ever ANC implementation, Peter Karlstromer, CEO of the GN Group announced also the decision to "gradually wind-down its Elite and Talk product lines." The motivation for this surprising exit strategy are the heavy investment levels required to innovate in a very competitive space, and the conviction that GN should focus on its more profitable Hearing division.
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JUCE 8 Adds Important New Features and Enhancements for Audio Application and Plugin Development
by audioXpress Staff

JUCE 8 Adds Important New Features and Enhancements for Audio Application and Plugin Development

As promised, JUCE 8 is now available and represents a significant advancement in audio application and plug-in development. This release showcases highly anticipated updates, including substantial low-level improvements to text rendering, lightning-fast Direct2D rendering on Windows, and the introduction of a new animation framework. In addition to bolstering traditional UI capabilities, JUCE pioneers a new era in audio software interfaces by unlocking the potential of WebViews, offering developers a modern foundation for next-generation applications.
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Q-SYS Launches Major Update to Q-SYS Reflect Cloud-Based Monitoring and Management System
by audioXpress Staff

Q-SYS Launches Major Update to Q-SYS Reflect Cloud-Based Monitoring and Management System

Q-SYS, a division of QSC, announced a significant update to Q-SYS Reflect, including new pricing and feature tier optimizations for easier deployment and scalability. Now an intrinsic part of the Q-SYS Platform, Q-SYS Reflect enables access to robust cloud-based monitoring and management capabilities, expanding this full stack AV platform to also harness the exponential power of AI, within the data and cloud-manageable architecture of Q-SYS.
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Audinate Announces Dante Director Remote Management Software
by Joao Martins

Audinate Announces Dante Director Remote Management Software

Audinate will keep busy at InfoComm 2024, where the company is unveiling Dante Director, an SaaS solution to manage remote Dante products and installations, enabling manufacturer-agnostic device management from anywhere. Audinate also announced its latest enhanced security feature, adding Dante Media Encryption to protect end-to-end media flows. Dante Media Encryption protects the content using strong AES-256 encryption, safeguarding media from interception or unauthorized access.
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InfoComm 2024 Advances Sustainability and the Future of Education, Conferencing, and Collaboration
by audioXpress Staff

InfoComm 2024 Advances Sustainability and the Future of Education, Conferencing, and Collaboration

InfoComm 2024, June 8-14 (exhibits 12-14) takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and promotes an extensive program focused on the core topics currently top of mind for the audio and image installation industries. Attending professionals will care about advancing sustainability in the industry, while discovering the latest audio solutions for learning spaces, conferencing and collaboration.
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RTW Unleashes the Full Potential of TouchControl 5 Meter and Monitor Control System
by Joao Martins

RTW Unleashes the Full Potential of TouchControl 5 Meter and Monitor Control System

RTW Audio, has more than 50 years of experience designing and producing advanced recording-studio equipment, leading in high quality audio metering and monitoring tools. The company announced a major initiative that promises to expand its market exponentially. With the launch of software version 1.1 for its TouchControl 5 system, RTW is abandoning its license-based model and selling the sophisticated studio audio meter and monitor controller with all the available features, for a single price.
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ERA Music Announces Acquisition of Meters Music Audio Brand
by Joao Martins

ERA Music Announces Acquisition of Meters Music Audio Brand

A new musical instruments and musical accessories conglomerate called ERA Music Brands announced the acquisition of Meters Music — a brand affiliated with owners of Ashdown Engineering, marketed by the famous British bass and guitar amplifier company. ERA Music Brands, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, says it will expand Meters Music with lifestyle headphone and wireless audio products, capitalizing on the original aspect of the cool VU meters.
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Dolby Laboratories Reinforces Licensing Business with Acquisition of GE Licensing
by Joao Martins

Dolby Laboratories Reinforces Licensing Business with Acquisition of GE Licensing

Dolby Laboratories announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GE Licensing, which owns, maintains, and licenses an extensive portfolio of intellectual property (IP), primarily targeting the consumer digital media and electronics sectors. GE Licensing is responsible for more than 5,000 patents, including important digital media technologies such as the HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) and VVC (Versatile Video Coding) video and audio encoding technologies.
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