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Sonoro to Offer Dirac Live Room Correction for New MAESTRO Quantum Receiver
by audioXpress Staff

Sonoro to Offer Dirac Live Room Correction for New MAESTRO Quantum Receiver

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac confirmed that the new sonoro MAESTRO Quantum receiver will run Dirac Live Room Correction. The MAESTRO Quantum all-in-one integrated amplifier is the first product from the German company to feature Dirac Live, in combination with broad connectivity options. The new iconic design is an effort to deliver an intuitive, user-friendly hifi receiver that is both simple and convenient, but extremely powerful.
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Karlheinz Brandenburg Receives Medal of Honor from Verband Deutscher Tonmeister
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Karlheinz Brandenburg Receives Medal of Honor from Verband Deutscher Tonmeister

The Verband Deutscher Tonmeister e.V. (VDT) association awarded Karlheinz Brandenburg the Medal of Honor for his services to the audio industry. The award was presented to Brandenburg during the opening ceremony of the 32nd Tonmeistertagung in Düsseldorf, Germany, which also honored Günther Theile. The VDT is one of the oldest and biggest professional associations in the audio industry and the promoter of the biannual Tonmeistertagung conference and exhibition, which took place from 8 to 11 November.
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ICEpower Unveils Cutting-Edge ICC5 Audio IC for High-Performance Class D Amplifiers
by Jan Didden

ICEpower Unveils Cutting-Edge ICC5 Audio IC for High-Performance Class D Amplifiers

ICEpower A/S introduced the latest addition to its lineup of audio power solutions, the ICEpower ICC5. This audio integrated circuit (IC) boasts advanced technology, fast propagation delay, and support for up to a 220V supply voltage. As a high side and low side FET gate driver optimized for flexibility, the ICC5 enables high-fidelity sound with minimal noise and distortion, making it an ideal choice for reliable class D amplifier designs ranging from 25W to 4kW.
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Hifiman Introduces Scaled Back SVANAR Wireless LE and Jr True Wireless Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Hifiman Introduces Scaled Back SVANAR Wireless LE and Jr True Wireless Earbuds

Hifiman introduced the new SVANAR Wireless LE, a "light luxury" edition of its reference true wireless earbuds, SVANAR Wireless. This new Bluetooth 5.2 design brings the company's approach to wireless audio within the reach of a wider market, as it does the also new SVANAR Wireless Jr model, an even more affordable follow-up reference design. The Hifiman SVANAR Wireless LE and Jr true wireless earbuds are a great example of how difficult it is to balance differentiating features.
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Genelec AoIP 9401A System Management Device Expands UNIO Audio Monitoring Platform
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Genelec AoIP 9401A System Management Device Expands UNIO Audio Monitoring Platform

Genelec has further expanded its UNIO Audio Monitoring Service Platform with the introduction of the 9401A System Management Device for Audio-over-IP Networking. The 9401A adds powerful AoIP connectivity to Genelec’s range of Smart Active Monitors and Subwoofers in ST2110, AES67 and Ravenna formats. With its 16 monitor outputs, the 9401A supports all formats from stereo to 9.1.6, and brings all the convenience and flexibility of multi-channel networked audio to the UNIO platform.
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Alliance for Open Media Proposes Royalty-free Immersive Audio Specification
by Joao Martins

Alliance for Open Media Proposes Royalty-free Immersive Audio Specification

The Alliance for Open Media is a non-profit industry consortium formed to develop open, royalty-free technology for multimedia delivery that can "serve as alternatives" to the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) standards. The organization is the creator of the AV1 Video Codec and now proposes an Immersive Audio Model and Formats (IAMF) Container Specification that the organization says will enable ecosystem-wide innovation in the Immersive/Spatial audio domain.
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BdSound Introduces Microphone Bubbles In-Car Voice Experiences
by Joao Martins

BdSound Introduces Microphone Bubbles In-Car Voice Experiences

Enjoying a deserved recognition in the automotive market, and successful collaborations with 15 world-renowned OEMs, Italian company BdSound introduced a new advanced feature to improve the car experience even more. Expanding its Simply Sounds Clear set of technologies and algorithms, BdSound now offers Microphone Bubbles, a way to isolate each passenger’s voice inside the vehicle, allowing calls and voice recognition for all occupants in a car.
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First Soundbar Powered by WiSA E Wireless Audio Software Now Available
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First Soundbar Powered by WiSA E Wireless Audio Software Now Available

The WiSA Association confirmed commercial availability of Platin Audio's first-ever soundbar and the first product in the industry to leverage WiSA Technologies's WiSA E wireless software. Supporting an impressive ten audio channels, including four channels of up-firing Dolby Atmos audio (two front and two rear), the Milan 5.1.4 Soundbar System ensures a robust, high-fidelity audio experience for just $799 MSRP.
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Harman Professional Solutions to Acquire FLUX Software Engineering
by Joao Martins

Harman Professional Solutions to Acquire FLUX Software Engineering

Harman Professional Solutions entered into an agreement to acquire French company FLUX Software Engineering (FLUX::), pioneers in immersive audio production, audio processing plug-in design, and audio analysis. The acquisition will broaden Harman Professional's offerings in live production, installed audio, and more. Notable solutions from FLUX:: includes the powerful SPAT Revolution real-time immersive audio mixing engine, and analyzer for real-time spatial and loudness monitoring.
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Cinematic Experiences Through Headphones Inside the Car Using Cingo Technology from Fraunhofer IIS
by Joao Martins

Cinematic Experiences Through Headphones Inside the Car Using Cingo Technology from Fraunhofer IIS

Cinema inside the car? The new BMW 7 Series can be ordered with the BMW Theatre Screen option, featuring Fraunhofer's Cingo technology for realistic headphone playback, turning the car into a personal rolling cinema. The enveloping sound is delivered by the car's integrated surround sound system. If the passengers use headphones, the innovative Fraunhofer Cingo technology ensures uncompromisingly perfect sound for the BMW Rear Seat Entertainment Experience.
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