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Bluetooth SIG Targets 6 GHz Frequency Band Mid-Band Spectrum Expansion Project
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Bluetooth SIG Targets 6 GHz Frequency Band Mid-Band Spectrum Expansion Project

Following international trends and increasing use for Wi-Fi 6E, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the trade association that oversees Bluetooth technology, announced a new specification development project to define the operation of Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) in additional unlicensed mid-band spectrum, including the 6GHz frequency band. The new spectrum expansion project will help ensure that much needed Bluetooth performance enhancements can continue well into the future.
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Røde Releases NT-USB+ Professional USB-C Microphone With Built-In DSP Processing Features
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Røde Releases NT-USB+ Professional USB-C Microphone With Built-In DSP Processing Features

Røde has announced a new addition to its range of USB microphones, the NT-USB+. Based on the original and extremely popular NT-USB, the NT-USB+ is a professional-grade, class-compliant USB-C microphone loaded with next-generation features. It is also compact, portable and versatile, making it an ideal plug-and-play microphone for musicians, podcasters, streamers and even professionals who want to capture the best quality sound with ease.
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Descript Transforms Transcription-Based Editing with New Product Release
by audioXpress Staff

Descript Transforms Transcription-Based Editing with New Product Release

Descript, the AI-powered platform that simplifies video and audio editing, launched its biggest product update ever – reinventing the video editor as a simple tool to sit alongside docs and slides. Loaded with AI-powered magic, the new Descript is even simpler to use, and offers even more powerful, versatile new features. Descript also announced a $50 million Series C round led by OpenAI Startup Fund with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, Spark Capital and Daniel Gross.
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Fluid Audio Announces Professional Studio Monitor Solution with Sonarworks Integration
by Alfred Moody

Fluid Audio Announces Professional Studio Monitor Solution with Sonarworks Integration

Fluid Audio is the latest studio monitor company to announce a partnership with Sonarworks to deliver a complete pro studio monitoring solution, built around its brand new Image 2 studio monitors and SoundID Reference calibration software. As with previous hardware integrations, the Sonarworks software allows users the ability to create their own calibration profile for the Image 2 studio monitors, removing unwanted colorations, and offering a more accurate reference in any studio or home environment.
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CEVA Introduces Voice User Interface Solution for TI SimpleLink Wi-Fi Wireless MCUs
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CEVA Introduces Voice User Interface Solution for TI SimpleLink Wi-Fi Wireless MCUs

CEVA announced the availability of its WhisPro speech recognition and control software to support designs using the Texas Instruments (TI) SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3235x wireless MCU family, bringing ultra-low power, robust voice user interface to connected devices. The WhisPro Software Development Kit (SDK) allows full project customization, including choice of wake words and voice commands, and runs entirely on-device, without the need for a network connection.
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Pro-Ject Announces New Integrated Amplifier and Receiver Models
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Pro-Ject Announces New Integrated Amplifier and Receiver Models

Fine Sounds Americas and Pro-Ject USA announced the new MaiA DS3 and Stereo Box S3 BT integrated amplifier and receiver models from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. The two new compact models from the European manufacturer are a perfect complement to any home audio system seeking flexible solutions to enhance their listening experience. Both models have a minimalistic design, intended to be combined with both modern digital, wired, wireless and streaming sources and one of the many Pro-Ject turntables.
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Schiit Audio Introduces Updated Yggdrasil+ True Multibit Modular DAC
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Schiit Audio Introduces Updated Yggdrasil+ True Multibit Modular DAC

Schiit Audio announced the availability of Yggdrasil+, its flagship True Multibit DAC, now updated, featuring a choice of D/A converter options, remote control, non-oversampling (NOS) mode, and phase inversion. The Yggdrasil+ combines performance and value in a high-end DAC, together with the peace of mind of a fully modular platform that is ready for the future. Yggdrasil+ prices start at $2,299 and top out at $2,799, depending on D/A and finish options.
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Audio-Technica Launches ATH-TWX9 True Wireless Earbuds with Digital Hybrid ANC
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Audio-Technica Launches ATH-TWX9 True Wireless Earbuds with Digital Hybrid ANC

Audio-Technica announced the release of its ATH-TWX9 truly wireless earbuds based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound, featuring digital hybrid noise-cancelling technology, aptX Adaptive and spatial audio, among many other outstanding features. Featuring new 5.8mm drivers, these earbuds deliver an extended high-frequency range and improved sound detail as anyone familiar with the brand would expect. And the Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 earbuds are not only feature-rich but also allow unique levels of personalization.
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Celestion Hempback Digital Dynamic Speaker Responses and Impulse Responses Are Now Available
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Celestion Hempback Digital Dynamic Speaker Responses and Impulse Responses Are Now Available

Changing the traditional order of things, Celestion announced the introduction of the Hempback Digital Dynamic Speaker Responses (DSR) and Impulse Responses (IR) for use with DAWs, just ahead of the worldwide retail availability of the physical availability of this unique guitar speaker, model G12M-50. This is a new strategy for a guitar speaker manufacturer, allowing anyone to experiment with the sound, before committing to the actual driver on a combo or stack guitar amplifier.
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Wireless Audio, Installation Audio, and Multiroom Improvements in audioXpress December 2022
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Wireless Audio, Installation Audio, and Multiroom Improvements in audioXpress December 2022

Get the full update on audio technologies for Installation, Distributed Audio, and Multiroom, learn how the Klippel NFS was used for measuring Holoplot's X1 Matrix Array compensation algorithm capabilities, and read about the multiple technologies Improving Wireless Audio, including using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for high-quality wireless audio streaming. Learn how to calculate RIAA parts values for phono amps, discover lesser-known tubes used for audio applications, and much more.
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