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Merging Technologies Introduces Music Recording Software for Anubis AoIP Network Interface
by Joao Martins

Merging Technologies Introduces Music Recording Software for Anubis AoIP Network Interface

As promised, Merging Technologies expanded the software features of its compact AD/DA converter and audio network recording interface Merging+Anubis. Merging calls its approach to application-oriented software sets "Missions". And following the original Monitor Mission, Merging now introduced Music Mission, a complete set of recording and processing features with a fully-featured low latency mixer and many configuration possibilities.
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QuietOn 3 Active Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Are Specifically Designed to Improve Sleep Quality
by audioXpress Staff

QuietOn 3 Active Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Are Specifically Designed to Improve Sleep Quality

Finish company QuietOn announced a new breakthrough miniaturized earbuds design, in what the company claims to be the world's smallest form factor featuring industry-leading ANC technology, and the first-of-its-kind solution designed to optimize sleep. The company's QuietOn 3 active noise cancelling earbuds are tuned to significantly reduce low-frequency noise in order to induce better sleeping.
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Kanto Audio Introduces New Bookshelf YU Passive Speakers with Kevlar Woofers and Silk Dome Tweeters
by audioXpress Staff

Kanto Audio Introduces New Bookshelf YU Passive Speakers with Kevlar Woofers and Silk Dome Tweeters

Kanto Audio announced the introduction of its YU Passive 5.25” and YU Passive 4” speakers, two compact models that offer high-performance sound and outstanding value. According to the Canadian company, these new speakers have the same high-quality drivers as the acclaimed Kanto YU6 and YU4 active speakers and are intended to complement new amplifiers and streamers with built-in DACs.
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Resonado Labs Welcomes Loudspeaker Legend Benny Danovi as VP of Engineering
by audioXpress Staff

Resonado Labs Welcomes Loudspeaker Legend Benny Danovi as VP of Engineering

Resonado Labs is rapidly growing its US engineering team, and now announced the appointment of Benny Danovi as the new company Vice President of Engineering and Principal Transducer Engineer. In his new role leading the transducer team, Danovi will spearhead the expansion of the company’s proprietary Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology architecture with a focus on next generation driver designs for automotive and multimedia applications.
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House of Marley Launches Newest Active Noise Cancelling Headphones With Positive Vibration XL ANC
by audioXpress Staff

House of Marley Launches Newest Active Noise Cancelling Headphones With Positive Vibration XL ANC

The next evolution in the eco-consciously designed Positive Vibration series from House of Marley delivers added features and comfort for an affordable, uninterrupted listening experience. The new Positive Vibration XL ANC over-ear wireless headphones is an upgrade to the popular Positive Vibration XL model, now offering a more premium listening experience featuring active noise cancellation with added comfort and extended battery life.
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Rotel Announces MKII Stereo Preamplifiers with Upgraded Audio Circuits and Components
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Rotel Announces MKII Stereo Preamplifiers with Upgraded Audio Circuits and Components

Rotel announced new upgraded MKII versions of two of the companies stereo preamplifiers with the launch of the RC-1590MKII and RC-1572MKII. Both models feature a host of acoustic and performance upgrades with each acoustic circuit having been critically analyzed and significantly improved by leveraging technologies engineered for the award winning Michi series. Both feature a Texas Instruments premium 32-bit/384kHz digital to analog converter (DAC) stage.
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McIntosh Announces MB20 Class 1 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver with AAC and aptX HD Support
by Joao Martins

McIntosh Announces MB20 Class 1 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver with AAC and aptX HD Support

Many high-end audio manufacturers offer embedded technologies in specific products, such as amplifiers and wireless speakers, that users quickly learn become obsolete sooner or later. As a leading brand in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, McIntosh Laboratory understands that some things are better kept separate. The McIntosh MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver was designed in that spirit. It will also be obsolete eventually, but at a suggested retail price of US $500, that's OK.
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The OCA Alliance Previews Enhancements to AES70 Standard
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The OCA Alliance Previews Enhancements to AES70 Standard

AES70 is an open control and monitoring standard for professional audio and AV media network devices. From a single device and controller, to networks with almost any number of devices and multiple controllers, AES70 provides for powerful, high speed, low cost, robust system control and monitoring of devices from different manufacturers. The standard was now updated with a raft of enhancements and new features that improve accessibility and usability.
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LYNX Technik Launches Multi-Format Portable Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope
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LYNX Technik Launches Multi-Format Portable Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope

LYNX Technik, a manufacturer of modular signal processing interfaces and test equipment from Weiterstadt, Germany, announced its new WFM 1801, a portable multi-format and multi-standard waveform monitor with built-in vectorscope and audio monitoring. For anyone working with digital video and audio signals this is a practical solution that effectively replaces the much more expensive (and heavier) rackmount or lab bench systems.
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Belkin Introduces Soundform Connect Multi-Room Audio Adapter with Apple AirPlay 2
by audioXpress Staff

Belkin Introduces Soundform Connect Multi-Room Audio Adapter with Apple AirPlay 2

Belkin, the consumer electronics brand specialized in Apple peripherals and accessories, announced the Soundform Connect audio adapter that turns any traditional stereo speaker into an Apple AirPlay 2-enabled speaker. This is increasingly important in most homes who already have great sound systems in place, and just need a way to connect them to the latest source devices, such as the iPhone, an iPad or a Mac computer, all of which stream high-quality audio over Apple’s recently updated AirPlay 2 protocol.
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