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Sound Devices A20-Nexus 12- and 16-channel Options Now Available
by audioXpress Staff

Sound Devices A20-Nexus 12- and 16-channel Options Now Available

Introduced in November 2022, the Sound Devices A20-Nexus true diversity wireless receiver pushed beyond the capabilities in the category by offering advanced features like a 470-1525 MHz tuning range with SpectraBand, remote control of transmitters via NexLink, real time spectrum analysis, and a full eight channels in a half-rack unit. The A20-Nexus receiver is also unique in its ability to be increased to 12 or 16 receiver channels with the new A20-Nexus 4-Channel Expansion License, which is now available for purchase or for rent.
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Creative Introduces Outlier Free Series of Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones
by Joao Martins

Creative Introduces Outlier Free Series of Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones

Offering two different models with Bluetooth 5.3, one with IPX8 waterproof rating and the other with IPX5 water-resistant rating, Creative Technology introduced its Creative Outlier Free series of bone conduction headphones. The Creative Outlier Free and Free Pro (waterproof) models are very similar designs to the Shokz models that are now highly recognized in the category, and both are targeted at serious sport and fitness enthusiasts.
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EAW Designs New MKC Series Coaxial Speakers for Installation Flexibility
by Alfred Moody

EAW Designs New MKC Series Coaxial Speakers for Installation Flexibility

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has announced its new MKC Series 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeakers, joining the brand's integration solutions for small and media spaces. Available in four models — MKC50, MKC60, MKC80 and MKC120 — the new speaker family delivers consistent tonality for a variety of applications, even at higher output levels. Combined with the companion UXA4401 and UXA4403 amps and accessories, the MKC series speakers are a flexible tool to help audio designers provide exceptional sound for any venue.
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Dirac Appoints Emelie Gessner Gozzi as Chief Marketing Officer
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Dirac Appoints Emelie Gessner Gozzi as Chief Marketing Officer

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac announced the expansion of its senior leadership team with the appointment of Emelie Gessner Gozzi as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Reporting directly to CEO Peter Friedrichsen, Gessner Gozzi will lead a growing internal and external marketing team in the development and implementation of a brand strategy to align the marketing and communications programs across the company’s core markets – automotive, home theater, headphones, mobile and streaming.
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Audient Releases New iD24 Audio Interface
by audioXpress Staff

Audient Releases New iD24 Audio Interface

Audient introduced a new fully bus powered USB-C audio interface carefully targeted at the needs of studio and recording applications. The new iD24 is a 10in / 14out audio interface designed to make recordings better, and it slots neatly between the iD14 and the more recently launched iD44 in terms of functionality. The all-metal desktop chassis offers the same audio performance and feature set associated with the British brand and its iD range of products.
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Audioscenic Closes Series A Investment Round Following Very Successful CES 2023
by Joao Martins

Audioscenic Closes Series A Investment Round Following Very Successful CES 2023

Audioscenic, the innovative 3D audio beamforming technology company from Southampton, UK, has seen consistent recognition for its unique recent developments and first commercial implementation. audioXpress was just one of many industry publications awarding Audioscenic the Best in Show innovation distinction during CES 2023. Following the successful show, Audioscenic has completed its Series A investment round led by Foresight Ventures and including Hostplus, IP Group, and FWT.
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IOT747 and AntennaWare Launch Reference Design for Wearable Applications
by Joao Martins

IOT747 and AntennaWare Launch Reference Design for Wearable Applications

IOT747, a Cambridge, UK-based supplier of wireless modules and solutions announced a partnership with AntennaWare, the Northern Ireland-based developer of Bluetooth and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) antenna solutions for wireless wearables. The partnership integrates AntennaWare BodyWave Antenna with the IDC737 Bluetooth module in an example reference design for long-range and wearable applications.
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Parasound Names Larry Bennett as VP Sales & Marketing
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Parasound Names Larry Bennett as VP Sales & Marketing

Parasound's new owner, David Sheriff, has selected an audio industry veteran, Larry Bennett, for the vital position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. This announcement marks the first step in an ambitious post-pandemic agenda to revitalize the 42-year-old high-end audio company. These efforts will target its traditional customer base of audiophile enthusiasts as well as the growing market for the custom installation of premium integrated systems.
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Ellisys Delivers Immediate Protocol Test Support for Bluetooth 5.4 Update
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Ellisys Delivers Immediate Protocol Test Support for Bluetooth 5.4 Update

Ellisys, the provider of test and analysis solutions for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and other wired and wireless communications technologies, announced the availability of qualification testing and protocol analyzer features supporting the latest version 5.4 of the Bluetooth Core Specification. According to the Arizona-based company, its Ellisys Bluetooth Qualifier is ready for the updated testing requirements.
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GRAS Launches EQ 40PM EQset Miniature Production Line Measurement Microphone
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GRAS Launches EQ 40PM EQset Miniature Production Line Measurement Microphone

GRAS Sound & Vibration announced a new miniature production line microphone, which is the first with the recently announced GRAS EQset technology designed to reduce the risk of measurement errors. The new EQ 40PM EQset, a short 20kHz pressure microphone with a dynamic range from 30dB (A) to 120dB, and the same dimensions as traditional Production Line microphones, is aimed at increasing efficiency and improving test accuracy in the consumer audio and telecom space.
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