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Artist Connection Streams AURO-3D Over Wi-Fi Creating a Complete Ecosystem for Immersive Content
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Artist Connection Streams AURO-3D Over Wi-Fi Creating a Complete Ecosystem for Immersive Content

Artist Connection, an immersive audio streaming platform, announced that for the first time ever, AURO-3D will be streamed via Wi-Fi in a complete end-to-end immersive audio system. This capability will be demonstrated at CES 2023 (January 5–8) at AURO-3D’s private demo suite in The Mirage Hotel. The demonstration includes streaming AURO-3D content via Wi-Fi to a soundbar and a 9.1-channel immersive audio speaker system.
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Florida International Audio Expo, Tampa, February 17–19, 2023
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Florida International Audio Expo, Tampa, February 17–19, 2023

Florida International Audio Expo takes place Friday–Sunday, February 17–19, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. The more than 65 exhibit spaces will be the scene for plenty of action — several rooms will unveil new products, letting show attendees be among the first to experience some of the best new high-performance audio gear. The show, now in it's 4th year offers good sounding suites, within a short 10 minute ride from/to the airport.
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Celestion Debuts V-Type Dynamic Speaker Responses for Use With SpeakerMix Pro
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Celestion Debuts V-Type Dynamic Speaker Responses for Use With SpeakerMix Pro

Continuing to expand its impulse response portfolio, Celestion now announced that its Celestion V-Type digital models are available in the Dynamic Speaker Response (DSR) format. The new V-Type joins the extensive collection of Celestion DSRs designed especially for use with SpeakerMix Pro, the self-contained software plug-in that offer expanded levels of detail in guitar and bass speaker tones. DSR speaker responses capture the full sound and feel of the speaker’s dynamic, non-linear responses for even more tonal detail.
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Heritage Audio Acquires Rights to Historic Audio Equipment Brand Lang Electronics
by Joao Martins

Heritage Audio Acquires Rights to Historic Audio Equipment Brand Lang Electronics

Heritage Audio, based in Madrid, Spain has acquired the rights to Lang Electronics, Inc. — the audio equipment brand originally from New York, known primarily for the various upgrades and support equipment that they manufactured for Ampex tape machines in the fifties, and the sixties. Among the many studio products in its catalog, Lang offered audio mixers and equalizers, including a solid-state equalizer similar in function to the popular Pultec units of the era, and is still admired today.
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HearUSA to Carry Sony’s Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
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HearUSA to Carry Sony’s Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Responding to the Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, HearUSA announced that it will offer Sony’s new over-the-counter hearing aids. The first two models – the Sony CRE-C10 and Sony CRE-E10 – will be available for clients to purchase early next year in all HearUSA centers and online. These solutions result from Sony's joint development with WS Audiology Denmark with the aim of supplying products and services in the OTC self-fitting hearing aid space.
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How Many Headphones Can You Sell? Harman Claims 200 Million JBL Headphones Milestone
by Joao Martins

How Many Headphones Can You Sell? Harman Claims 200 Million JBL Headphones Milestone

We all know that sales of headphones are booming and that volumes are very significant, in particular true wireless earbuds. We just don't know how many exactly are sold. Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics says that it has achieved a significant new milestone, as its JBL-branded headphones have reached 200 Million units sold.
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Parasound Founder Richard Schram Sells Company to Entrepreneur David Sheriff
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Parasound Founder Richard Schram Sells Company to Entrepreneur David Sheriff

Richard Schram, who founded the prestigious audio equipment brand Parasound in 1981, has announced his retirement and the sale of his company to David Sheriff, an entrepreneur active in product growth and supply-chain management. Audio amplifiers and other home audio and installation components from Parasound are recognized for their exceptional build quality, value, and sonic fidelity. Following the ownership transition, David Sheriff intends to reinforce that reputation and growth.
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FORCE Technology Partners with Sound Hub Denmark to Support Sound Quality Testing
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FORCE Technology Partners with Sound Hub Denmark to Support Sound Quality Testing

FORCE Technology, a large technology consultancy and service company and one of the large certification institutes in Denmark, providing on-site inspections, measurements, and calibration laboratories, established a partnership on product sound quality testing with Sound Hub Denmark. The goal is to reinforce the work of the many audio companies that are already using the resources offered by the Sound Hub, while also expanding the range of services available.
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Lectrosonics Introduces M2Ra Improved Digital Wireless IEM/IFB Receiver
by Joao Martins

Lectrosonics Introduces M2Ra Improved Digital Wireless IEM/IFB Receiver

Lectrosonics introduced the M2Ra Digital Wireless Monitor Receiver, the next-generation receiver that is part of the acclaimed M2 Duet Digital wireless IEM family. The new M2Ra receiver builds upon the success of the original M2R and features several key improvements and new features designed for professional touring, installation, theater and broadcast applications. A compact, rugged body-worn stereo digital receiver providing high quality sound for performers or any professionals needing to monitor detailed audio wirelessly.
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Creative Sensemore Air True Wireless Earbuds Focus on Hearing More
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Creative Sensemore Air True Wireless Earbuds Focus on Hearing More

Unlike other products that feature active noise cancellation, the new Creative Sensemore Air true wireless earbuds are promoted for allowing users to hear more of their surroundings than ever before, without compromising on audio quality. The lightweight and sweatproof Sensemore Air earbuds debut Creative Technology's newest innovation, the built-in Sensemore technology which serves as a hearing amplifier.
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