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Poly Reaches 30 Million Professional IP Phones Milestone
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Poly Reaches 30 Million Professional IP Phones Milestone

With a legacy in audio innovation for mission critical calls, Poly continues to invest in professional-grade phones, even against the massive trend of web calls and smartphone use. While Poly's lineup of beautifully designed professional-grade phones are evolving to enable calls from anywhere, the company also announced today that it has sold its 30 millionth IP phone, marking more than 20 years market trust by those who are serious about quality audio and pro-grade communication.
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Izotope Launches Updated Spire Studio and Spire Recording Apps
by Joao Martins

Izotope Launches Updated Spire Studio and Spire Recording Apps

Still gathering momentum from the alliance with German music creation company Native Instruments, iZotope announced the launch of the Second Generation of Spire Studio, the company's first hardware product. Spire Studio is described as a smart recording device that connects into the cloud-based Spire ecosystem of recording, production, and collaboration tools. The Boston-based audio processing software company also recently updated the companion Spire free and Spire Pro mobile apps.
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Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beoplay Portal Wireless Gaming Headphones
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Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beoplay Portal Wireless Gaming Headphones

Bang & Olufsen announced the launch of Beoplay Portal, its first-ever wireless gaming headphones. Designed to be wearable in any situation, offering quick-access gaming functions, rock-solid Bluetooth connectivity for mobile gaming, and Dolby Atmos virtualized surround sound for an immersive gaming experience on Xbox and compatible computer platforms, the Beoplay Portal also offer Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation and beamforming microphones for great online discussions without the need for a boom-arm.
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Elliptic Labs Optimizes Its Advanced Virtual Sensors for Cadence Tensilica HiFi DSPs
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Elliptic Labs Optimizes Its Advanced Virtual Sensors for Cadence Tensilica HiFi DSPs

Elliptic Labs, the Norwegian software sensor technology company, announced a collaboration with Cadence Design Systems to optimize its machine learning algorithms on Cadence Tensilica HiFi DSPs. Enabling Elliptic Labs to expand its software sensor user interfaces to more embedded systems, while simultaneously reducing power consumption for energy-critical applications, this collaboration benefits manufacturers in a wide range of markets, including mobile consumer devices, and automotive.
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Naim Introduces New Mu-so Wood Edition Speaker
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Naim Introduces New Mu-so Wood Edition Speaker

Naim Audio introduced a new premium Wood Edition of its Mu-so 2nd Generation wireless speaker integrated system. Designed to support both multiroom music and TV sound, the new Mu-so Wood Edition is a more refined design, blending performance with a natural-looking style. The updated all-in-one wireless system, introduced in May 2019, offers high-resolution streaming, AirPlay 2, and increased DSP and room compensation capabilities.
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Italian Sound Reinforcement Company Outline Awarded Patent for Audio Networking Processor
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Italian Sound Reinforcement Company Outline Awarded Patent for Audio Networking Processor

Outline s.r.l., the innovative Italian manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems and a pioneer in line-source and adjustable line arrays systems for large scale applications, continues to invest in new loudspeaker-related technologies. The Brescia-based company now announced that its FPGA-based Newton audio system control and networking processor has been awarded an Italian patent. The company has also filed the appropriate application for an international patent.
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Spatial Redefines Real-Time Immersive and Interactive Audio Experiences
by Joao Martins

Spatial Redefines Real-Time Immersive and Interactive Audio Experiences

If there's one thing we know when live events return after the pandemic is that sound is going to be spatial and immersive. No more left/right. And there are many new companies working to make the creation and implementation of spatial audio a reality. Spatial is one of those companies, now announcing an immersive experience product line as a service, to bring bring realistic, interactive soundscapes to real-world spaces. And it's a serious venture with major clients.
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Gearslutz Pro Audio Web Forum Changes Name to Gearspace
by Joao Martins

Gearslutz Pro Audio Web Forum Changes Name to Gearspace

The web forum formerly known as Gearslutz just unveiled its new name – Gearspace – repositioning the brand "to be more inclusive." The web forum is a popular community for home studio users all over the world, frequently a resource for quick checks by anyone involved in music production. Apart from the name change to Gearspace, the forum will continue to be an open platform for discussing and learning about audio recording gear and practices.
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TDK Launches Inductors for Small Power Systems in True Wireless Stereo Devices
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TDK Launches Inductors for Small Power Systems in True Wireless Stereo Devices

TDK Corporation has developed the PLEA67 Series of inductors for use in true wireless stereo (TWS) devices. TDK’s original structure design and newly developed materials in the new thin-film power inductors achieve a rated current of 500mA in a small-sized component with an inductance of 2.2μH. The unique magnetic shield structure reduces magnetic flux leakage, while the low-loss magnetic material provides a highly efficient power supply circuit, ideal for small power supply and low power consumption Bluetooth LE modules.
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Lectrosonics Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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Lectrosonics Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Founded in March of 1971, Lectrosonics products are used in countless broadcast, television, theatre, film, live performance and music productions worldwide. Today, Lectrosonics is one of the most respected audio manufacturers, proudly manufacturing from its home base in the city of Rio Rancho, in the heart of New Mexico.
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