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OCA Alliance Member FBT Expands AES70 Portfolio
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OCA Alliance Member FBT Expands AES70 Portfolio

Italian professional audio manufacturer FBT has debuted a host of new products that highlight the benefits and advantages of the AES70 standard. A long-term OCA Alliance member, FBT created the INFINITO system management software to leverage the AES70 platform, and its AES70 product portfolio has now expanded to include powered loudspeakers, control software and, new for 2023, the new MIURA Series of DSP and Dante-enabled power amplifiers.
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Amadeus Designs Custom Column Speaker Array for Festival d'Avignon
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Amadeus Designs Custom Column Speaker Array for Festival d'Avignon

The Festival d'Avignon, one of the world's most important international events for contemporary performing arts, has chosen Holophonix and Amadeus to re-equip the prestigious main presentation area at the Festival, the Courtyard of Honor at the Palace of the Popes. The two French companies have delivered new hardware and software technology supporting the live performances including the soon to be released "Colonnes d’Avignon" (Avignon Columns' speaker array).
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d&b audiotechnik Launches NoizCalc 4.0 Advanced Noise Mitigation Tool for Outdoor Events
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d&b audiotechnik Launches NoizCalc 4.0 Advanced Noise Mitigation Tool for Outdoor Events

d&b audiotechnik announced the availability of NoizCalc 4.0 software, the latest version of its advanced simulation tool designed to accurately predict noise arising from outdoor events equipped with d&b systems. NoizCalc allows the user to identify, at the design stage, any potential noise issues – the advantage being that these can then be dealt with proactively, in advance of the production being setup.
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White House Announces New United States Cybersecurity Label for Connected Devices
by Joao Martins

White House Announces New United States Cybersecurity Label for Connected Devices

The White House, in partnership with the National Security Council and the Federal Communications Commission, unveiled full details about their US Cybersecurity Labeling Program for consumer Internet of Things (IoT)-connected devices security. The Connectivity Standards Alliance and Consumer Technology Association are promoting the initiative, which will help consumers shop with confidence by giving them an objective way to find connected devices with a baseline level of security.
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AudioTelligence Expands Assistive Tech Options with Earbud Assistive Listening Case
by Joao Martins

AudioTelligence Expands Assistive Tech Options with Earbud Assistive Listening Case

British company AudioTelligence has announced a new product concept which integrates assistive listening technology into an earbud charging case. Following previous approaches in this direction, with dedicated microphone devices and smartphone integrations, the company is now offering a more attractive option for manufacturers and consumers. The combination of hearing technology with earbud charging provides manufacturers with a comprehensive all-in-one solution for individuals with hearing impairments as well as for anyone who needs to hear clearly in noise.
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Frontier Smart Technologies Introduces New All-in-One Cost Optimized Smart Radio Solution
by Joao Martins

Frontier Smart Technologies Introduces New All-in-One Cost Optimized Smart Radio Solution

Frontier Smart Technologies, the leading platform provider in technologies for digital DAB/DAB+ radios and SmartRadio solutions, launched its latest FS2260 Magic X module. This next generation SmartRadio (sometimes called hybrid radio) module combines Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 connectivity, with Frontier's DAB/DAB+ technology offering a comprehensive platform for brands and manufacturers. Magic X also supports Internet radio, podcasts, and comes with an Android/iOS user-control app.
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2023 AES International Conference on Spatial and Immersive Audio Announces Keynote Speakers and Preliminary Program
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2023 AES International Conference on Spatial and Immersive Audio Announces Keynote Speakers and Preliminary Program

The AES International Conference on Spatial and Immersive Audio, one of the most anticipated events amongst research communities, is delighted to announce its three esteemed keynote speakers and release the preliminary program. With a focus on spatial and immersive audio technologies, the conference, held August 23-25, 2023 at the University of Huddersfield, UK, aims to explore cutting-edge advancements, research, and creative applications in this rapidly evolving field.
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Total Listening to Audio on a Phone Surpassed Traditional Radio Listening in 2022
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Total Listening to Audio on a Phone Surpassed Traditional Radio Listening in 2022

According to a recent study by Edison Research, Americans already spend more time listening to audio sources on mobile devices than they do from radio receivers. This is the first time that phones surpass the time spent listening to traditional radio, revealing that mobile phones continue "chomping" audio shares. And more worryingly for traditional broadcast radio, this is happening even in the car.
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RCF Introduces TT+ Audio as a New Independent Brand
by Joao Martins

RCF Introduces TT+ Audio as a New Independent Brand

RCF introduced TT+ Audio, a new premium brand in the group, founded on the company's decades of experience designing high-performance sound reinforcement products that provide integrated, reliable solutions for professionals seeking the highest quality in sound reinforcement. The brand's all-encompassing approach to product design, engineering, and tour-tested reliability, is intended to be perceived as a premium solution for touring professionals and high-quality permanent installations.
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Technische Universität Berlin and AFMG Publish High-Resolution EASE GLL Data for 22 Musical Instruments
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Technische Universität Berlin and AFMG Publish High-Resolution EASE GLL Data for 22 Musical Instruments

Ahnert Feistel Media Group (AFMG) in cooperation with the Audio Communications department of the Technische Universität Berlin, has recently published a set of high-resolution GLL datasets for 22 musical instruments for use in EASE 5 First Edition! The data is the result of a major project which was realized by the research group that took several years to complete. Numerous musicians have been recorded playing their instruments in an anechoic chamber using a purpose-designed spherical microphone array.
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