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Nagra Announces Its First Ever Reference MC Phono Cartridge
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Nagra Announces Its First Ever Reference MC Phono Cartridge

Swiss high-end audio firm, Nagra, announced the upcoming release of its first phono cartridge – the Nagra Reference MC cartridge, with the first units scheduled to be delivered in December 2022. Designed in parallel with the Nagra 70th Anniversary Reference turntable/tonearm system, announced in 2021, the new moving coil phono cartridge is an ideal companion component to complete the ultimate LP playback platform.
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Audio-Technica Introduces Its 60th Anniversary AT-LP2022 High-Performance Turntable
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Audio-Technica Introduces Its 60th Anniversary AT-LP2022 High-Performance Turntable

Audio-Technica announced the introduction of its 60th Anniversary AT-LP2022 Manual Belt-Drive Turntable, a limited-edition record player that celebrates A-T’s 60 years in high-performance analog audio. This fully manual turntable includes a limited-edition Shibata stylus and carbon-fiber tonearm. A limited number of AT-LP2022 turntables will be offered worldwide, each carrying a unique serial number.
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Nuheara Receives FDA Clearance for Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids and Launches HP Hearing PRO
by Joao Martins

Nuheara Receives FDA Clearance for Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids and Launches HP Hearing PRO

Australian hearable pioneers Nuheara announced that the company has received the "historic and first of its kind" FDA 510(k) premarket clearance for both an 874.3325 Self-fitting Hearing Aid and the 800.30 Over The Counter (OTC) hearing aid classification. This gives clearance for Nuheara to launch a "Self-Fitting Air-Conduction Hearing Aid, Over The Counter" product, which will be launched in the US market as the HP Hearing PRO.
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Voice Coil November 2022 Celebrates the Loudspeaker industry
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Voice Coil November 2022 Celebrates the Loudspeaker industry

Happy 36th Anniversary Voice Coil! The November 2022 issue of Voice Coil once again celebrates the launch of this periodical as an information resource for the loudspeaker industry. Also, this month, Mike Klasco writes about technologies and solutions to enhance low-frequency performance, and James Croft reviews a recent patent awarded to Panasonic for a loudspeaker arrangement for a Near to the Ear Subwoofer in a car seat. For this month's Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the 6CXN36 coaxial 6.5” pro sound driver from B&C Speakers, and Wavecor’s FR4X-6WA01 compact oval full-range driver. Now available in print, digital and online.
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Shure Launches Next-Generation of Frequency Coordination for Audio Professionals With New Axient Digital Spectrum Manager
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Shure Launches Next-Generation of Frequency Coordination for Audio Professionals With New Axient Digital Spectrum Manager

During the 153rd AES convention in New York, Shure unveiled the successor to its recognized AXT600 Axient Spectrum Manager, the new AD600 Axient Digital Spectrum Manager. The AD600 Axient Digital Spectrum Manager is a powerful, next-generation tool for planning and managing frequency coordination in the most demanding professional audio applications, including touring, broadcast, location sound, theater, and houses of worship.
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Funktion-One Launches Evo X Wide Dispersion Horn-Loaded Loudspeaker
by Alfred Moody

Funktion-One Launches Evo X Wide Dispersion Horn-Loaded Loudspeaker

Funktion-One has introduced what the company believes to be its most versatile loudspeaker to date. Evo X is a significant development of the full range, completely horn-loaded loudspeaker, featuring the latest Funktion-One waveguide technology to provide 90° horizontal dispersion and high SPL. An evolution of the decades-long research the company has conducted based on the work of Tony Andrews, the new Evo X features an advanced driver technology to achieve an even horizontal coverage suitable for live events and club dancefloors.
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Bluesound Now Shipping Pulse M Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker
by Joao Martins

Bluesound Now Shipping Pulse M Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker

Bluesound, the makers of hi-fidelity multiroom streamers and speakers announced the launch of the Pulse M speaker. It looks like a smart speaker, but the "smarts" are truly on the fact that it is a unique Omni-Hybrid driver design and wireless music streaming speaker with a contemporary aesthetic. It is now available to purchase across retailers and online and it adds a valuable expansion to the Bluesound and BluOS high resolution audio ecosystem.
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Realtek Announces New 5th Generation Ameba E Series Solutions
by Joao Martins

Realtek Announces New 5th Generation Ameba E Series Solutions

Redefining smart connectivity, Realtek launched its new 5th generation Ameba E series solutions that allow smart products to have the ability to perceive, interact, and determine actions to take. The new SoCs and modules support powerful edge computing, allowing home appliances to be converted into multifunctional smart systems, according to various time or scene settings. Apart from introducing a boost in computation and DSP, the new Ameba E series supports Bluetooth LE Audio, Wi-Fi 6 and Matter.
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Røde Launches Røde X Streaming and Gaming Division and Introduces Unify Virtual Mixing Solution
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Røde Launches Røde X Streaming and Gaming Division and Introduces Unify Virtual Mixing Solution

After more than three years in development, Røde has announced the launch of its highly anticipated streaming and gaming division, Røde X. Building on Røde’s legacy as the world’s leading audio brand for content creators, Røde X is dedicated to developing high-performance audio solutions specifically for streamers and gamers. The launch marks the first time in its history that Røde has introduced a sub-brand to its iconic portfolio and is a significant step in the evolution of the company.
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WiSA Technologies Announces Program to License its Wireless Multichannel Audio Technology
by Joao Martins

WiSA Technologies Announces Program to License its Wireless Multichannel Audio Technology

WiSA Technologies announced a licensing program for its high-quality, multichannel wireless WiSA E software. Expanding from its original, hardware-based module approach, the new software licensing program is targeted towards HDTV platforms and speaker manufacturers. WiSA E is an interoperable audio software/IP solution designed for wireless sound technology on TV and Wi-Fi SoC platforms, enabling built-in transmission capabilities of high-quality multichannel audio streams.
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