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Boosting Audio Processing with High-Performance Machine Learning. An Audio Product Education Institute Webinar, November 9
by Audio Engineering_Society

Boosting Audio Processing with High-Performance Machine Learning. An Audio Product Education Institute Webinar, November 9

The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), an initiative of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) is promoting a webinar on the implementation of Machine Learning solutions using DSP Concept's Audio Weaver in the new and exciting Alif Ensemble MCUs, running Arm's ML accelerated Ethos U55 architecture. This session will offer a high-level overview of the exciting new audio processing possibilities leveraging these powerful new scalable microcontrollers, uniting highly integrated embedded processors with AI acceleration.
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SoundHound and Harman Join Forces to Deliver Effortless Conversational Automotive Voice AI Experiences
by Joao Martins

SoundHound and Harman Join Forces to Deliver Effortless Conversational Automotive Voice AI Experiences

SoundHound AI, Inc. and Harman International announced they will be working together to bring a seamless, natural voice AI experience to the automotive market. SoundHound will draw on its knowledge of automotive voice technology to deliver an advanced speech recognition software to the Harman Ignite Store, the connected vehicle platform that Harman is offering automakers to develop, manage and operate their own in-vehicle app store.
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Solid State Logic Launches SSL CONNEX Multipurpose USB Microphone
by Joao Martins

Solid State Logic Launches SSL CONNEX Multipurpose USB Microphone

Solid State Logic (SSL) has made a rather surprising announcement and entered the microphone space, with a new USB microphone design that can be used for conferencing, live streaming and even music recording. A versatile solution for everyday digital life, as the famous British company describes the SSL CONNEX multipurpose USB microphone, the design supports four tailored user modes and immersive recording capabilities, introducing also never seen before features.
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New Research from Crestron Characterizes Modern Hybrid Workplaces
by audioXpress Staff

New Research from Crestron Characterizes Modern Hybrid Workplaces

The new report Tackling the Modern Workplace by the Numbers, commissioned by Crestron Electronics, reveals how inadequate technology drives productivity loss and increases IT support for remote workers. Crestron unveiled the findings of the research that explores employee behaviors and preferences in a hybrid workplace, the technology tools and solutions they need and lack, and what employers are (and could be) doing to enable more consistently productive collaboration remotely and in-office.
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M&K Sound Debuts Slimline D Series Home Loudspeakers
by Alfred Moody

M&K Sound Debuts Slimline D Series Home Loudspeakers

Danish company Miller & Kreisel announced a new, high performance range of slim, lifestyle-friendly loudspeaker series, designed for today's living spaces. The new M&K Sound D Series launches with the new D85 and D95 models, designed to sound superior in any stereo home audio configuration, and also bridge the gap between the brand's dedicated Home Cinema speakers and the entry level M Series.
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Jan Biermann, Head of Research and Development at d&b Joins Board of OCA Alliance
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Jan Biermann, Head of Research and Development at d&b Joins Board of OCA Alliance

German audio technology and solutions company d&b audiotechnik announced the appointment of Jan Biermann, Head of Research and Development at d&b, to the Board of Directors of the Open Control Architecture (OCA) Alliance. The OCA Alliance is a non-profit corporation formed to promote and support the AES70 standard for Open Control Architecture as a system control standard for professional applications.
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Audio-Technica Debuts ATH-WB2022 High-End Wireless Headphones
by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Debuts ATH-WB2022 High-End Wireless Headphones

In celebration of its 60th anniversary as one of the world's foremost manufacturers of high-fidelity audio products, Audio-Technica announced the introduction of its ATH-WB2022 wireless wooden headphones. The limited-edition ATH-WB2022, crafted from layered woods, is touted as the finest Bluetooth headphone ever created by Audio-Technica. The ATH-WB2022 supports up to 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution music listening, and features the world’s first completely balanced audio output system for wireless headphones.
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Audio Developers Come Together for ADC22, November 14-16, 2022
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Audio Developers Come Together for ADC22, November 14-16, 2022

The producers of the 8th Annual Audio Developer Conference (ADC22 - London, UK) announced that the in-person portion of their hybrid event has sold out due to high demand from the audio developer community. Yet, tickets are still available to attend this one-of-a-kind online experience using the on Gather.town virtual venue platform from November 14-16, 2022 at www.audio.dev.
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IsoAcoustics Introduces V120 Mount Isolation and Aiming Solution for Immersive Audio
by Joao Martins

IsoAcoustics Introduces V120 Mount Isolation and Aiming Solution for Immersive Audio

Following a first presentation at the NAMM Show, in June 2022, IsoAcoustics announced the official release of the new V120 Mount for wall and ceiling-mounted speakers in professional and home project studios. This is a much-needed, and extremely useful solution for immersive audio installations in studios or any type of listening rooms, based on established IsoAcoustics' patented isolation technology, combined with a range of mounting and aiming accessories.
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New COMSOL Multiphysics Version 6.1 Reinforces Transducer Design for Audio Products
by Joao Martins

New COMSOL Multiphysics Version 6.1 Reinforces Transducer Design for Audio Products

COMSOL announced the release of the latest version of its modeling and simulation software. COMSOL Multiphysics version 6.1 including expanded capabilities in Fluid and Mechanical Simulations. The Acoustics Module in version 6.1 includes several important new possibilities for electroacoustic simulations, including acoustic streaming, and lumped speaker boundary conditions for thermoviscous acoustics.
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