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Sennheiser Launches AMBEO AR One In-Ear Headphones for Magic Leap One Glasses
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Sennheiser Launches AMBEO AR One In-Ear Headphones for Magic Leap One Glasses

Delivering on the collaboration announcement with Magic Leap, Sennheiser unveiled the AMBEO AR One in-ear headphones – the first spatial listening accessory to receive official certification by Magic Leap, the spatial computing and augmented reality pioneer. Also launched is the accompanying AMBEO Augmented Audio Lab app, providing users with full control over environmental sound and enabling developers and creators to craft powerful spatial computing experiences in which real sounds seamlessly blend with virtual audio.
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COMSOL Releases Version 5.4 and Introduces Two New Products
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COMSOL Releases Version 5.4 and Introduces Two New Products

COMSOL announced the latest version of COMSOL Multiphysics Version 5.4, which in addition to two new products provides performance improvements and additional modeling tools. The latest version of COMSOL Multiphysics features COMSOL Compiler, giving specialists the freedom to distribute their simulation applications through executable files, and the Composite Materials Module for layered structures analysis. For acoustics modeling applications, the update introduces acoustic ports and nonlinear acoustics Westervelt model.
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Acon Digital Releases Acoustica 7.1 Audio Editor with Extensive Plug-in Collection
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Acon Digital Releases Acoustica 7.1 Audio Editor with Extensive Plug-in Collection

Acon Digital has released version 7.1 of their powerful audio editor Acoustica for Windows and Mac. Acoustica is available in a Premium Edition and a lower cost Standard Edition. The Premium Edition now comes with an extensive collection of VST, VST3, AAX and Audio Unit plug-ins for use in third party host applications. Included are already commercially available plug-ins such as Equalize 2, Verberate and Restoration Suite as well as new plug-ins covering dynamic processing, mastering, effects processing and audio restoration.
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Focal Introduces Elegia High-End Closed-Back Headphones
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Focal Introduces Elegia High-End Closed-Back Headphones

Focal has been enjoying significant success in the high-end market with both speakers and headphones. After launching the Elear, Utopia, and Clear open-back headphones, the French audio manufacturer now integrated the best of its technologies into the Elegia, a closed-back solution, which Focal is proud to call, its very first high-end, closed-back headphone.
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Harman's Mark Levinson Introduces New 5000 Series Integrated Amplifiers
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Harman's Mark Levinson Introduces New 5000 Series Integrated Amplifiers

A major highlight among new product announcements at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2018, Harman's Mark Levinson introduced the first two models from the new 5000 series, the № 5805 (with new MM/MC phono stage) and № 5802 (w/Bluetooth) integrated amplifiers. The Mark Levinson 5000 series amplifiers deliver renowned Mark Levinson luxury and fidelity at an exceptional value, now featuring ESS Sabre32 converters and MQA support, among many exceptional updated features.
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Listen Releases SoundCheck 16.1 with New Frequency Trigger for Open Loop Testing
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Listen Releases SoundCheck 16.1 with New Frequency Trigger for Open Loop Testing

The audio measurement specialists at Listen announced the release of SoundCheck 16.1. This minor software release contains nevertheless some exciting new features for all developers and manufacturers working with connected audio devices, providing a test routine for smart speakers and other voice-controlled devices such as smartphones, robots, automotive audio, smart thermostats, hearables and more. The new software is available free of charge to all registered users of SoundCheck 16.0.
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Microsoft Enters Headphone Market with New Noise-Cancelling Surface Headphones
by Joao Martins

Microsoft Enters Headphone Market with New Noise-Cancelling Surface Headphones

Microsoft announced a new raft of hardware products, where it surprised the market with the introduction of its first "premium and smart" headphones. The new Microsoft Surface Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones are designed to complement the company's latest range of Surface computers, highlighting the integration with Windows 10 services and experiences. If that strategy will appeal to consumers or not that's a big question, but there's no doubt that the Surface Headphones are well-designed and combine an interesting set of unique features.
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RHA Introduces Bluetooth 5 TrueConnect True Wireless Earbuds
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RHA Introduces Bluetooth 5 TrueConnect True Wireless Earbuds

Scottish headphone brand RHA has confirmed the launch of its first true wireless earbuds, the TrueConnect. Engineered for high quality sound and call quality with 25-hour battery life (5+20) and IPX5 rating, the new RHA TrueConnect earbuds are designed to deliver wireless audio all day, whatever the weather. With an ergonomic stem design, the RHA earbuds are truly unique, leveraging the combination of the latest Bluetooth 5 technology, a dynamic driver and USB-C charging.
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M-Audio Introduces M-Track 8x4M USB-C Audio Interface
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M-Audio Introduces M-Track 8x4M USB-C Audio Interface

With 8 inputs, 4 outputs, audiophile-grade Crystal Preamps, Hi-speed USB-C connection, USB/Direct control for zero latency and support for 24-bit/192kHz audio, the new M-Audio M-Track 8X4M is a very nice studio-quality audio interface for an affordable price. Finally, pro audio manufacturers are noticing the advantages of the updated USB-C interface and are making available the technology to home- and project-studios at the most affordable level.
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Powersoft Takes Control of Sound Reinforcement with New ArmoníaPlus Software
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Powersoft Takes Control of Sound Reinforcement with New ArmoníaPlus Software

Already manufacturing the most ‘Green’ amplifiers in terms of carbon footprint, Powersoft is now poised to shred efficiency agendas with the launch of a radical new redesign of its system-centric ArmoníaPlus control software. Uniquely loudspeaker-oriented, the new ArmoníaPlus interface mimics the real-world and the physical process of audio design with a workflow approach that is both simple to use and easy to navigate.
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