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QuickLogic Releases Amazon-Qualified Alexa Reference Design for Hearables
by audioXpress Staff

QuickLogic Releases Amazon-Qualified Alexa Reference Design for Hearables

QuickLogic released an Amazon-qualified QuickFeather AVS Reference Design that enables OEMs and ODMs to evaluate and develop their own smart hearable products quickly and easily. This kit integrates the Alexa voice-initiated Close-Talk experience, enabling a broad set of battery-powered applications to communicate directly with Alexa for a multitude of use cases. In addition, OEMs and ODMs can optionally integrate multiple AI-based motion, sound and other AI use cases based on SensiML’s AI Software Platform, which already has native support for the development kit.
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USound Establishes Partnership With Colsan Audio to Offer MEMS Speakers for the Hearing Aid Industry
by Joao Martins

USound Establishes Partnership With Colsan Audio to Offer MEMS Speakers for the Hearing Aid Industry

Austrian MEMS Speakers pioneers USound are tapping into the hearing aid industry. As an European distributor that already offers a wide range of solutions to the hearing aid and pro audio market, Colsan Audio will now expand its portfolio with USound's 2nd generation MEMS drivers, available in a round form factor. These are thinner and lighter than comparable electrodynamic drivers, provider an attractive, high-quality audio option that is also IPx8 rated.
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Enclave Audio Now Shipping Add-on Subwoofers for CineHome Wireless Audio Systems
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Enclave Audio Now Shipping Add-on Subwoofers for CineHome Wireless Audio Systems

Enclave Audio, the Californian manufacturer of immersive wireless audio systems for home entertainment environments, announced it is now shipping add-on wireless subwoofers for its CineHome II and THX Certified CineHome PRO wireless home theater systems. This includes additional 8" wireless subwoofers available for CineHome II systems and 10" models for CineHome PRO systems. Both CineHome systems support up to four (4!) wireless subwoofers to enable configurations of up to 5.4 channels.
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MSE Audio Releases SolidDrive Surface-Mount Actuators with 70V Transformers for Sound Masking and Background Music
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MSE Audio Releases SolidDrive Surface-Mount Actuators with 70V Transformers for Sound Masking and Background Music

MSE Audio announced three new models of SolidDrive surface-mount actuators with transformers. These actuators convert audio signals into vibrations that transfer into solid surfaces through direct contact and work well for sound masking and background music applications. Available in drywall (SD1-T), wood (SD1-sm-T), and glass (SD1G-T) versions, each piece is designed for one channel of audio. All models are now shipping globally.
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Schiit Audio Reinvents Tone Control with New Loki Mini+ Equalizer
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Schiit Audio Reinvents Tone Control with New Loki Mini+ Equalizer

Schiit Audio announced availability of the new Loki Mini+ 4-band equalizer - a simple design for tone control, which the company successfully brought back with the original Loki Mini equalizer, enabling anyone to adjust their speakers or headphones' response without degrading the audio. The new Loki Mini+ builds on the performance of Schiit’s original Loki Mini, with significantly lower noise, lower distortion, optimized frequency bands, and cosmetic refinements. Still, the new Loki Mini+ remains the same price as the outgoing Loki Mini, at $149.
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Jabra Launches Evolve2 30 Headset for Remote Work Productivity
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Jabra Launches Evolve2 30 Headset for Remote Work Productivity

Jabra today announced the launch of the Jabra Evolve2 30, the latest product to join the brand's best-selling Evolve2 range of unified communication products, now evolving to support hybrid working environments. The Jabra Evolve2 30 headset is the next generation of the Evolve range, designed to enhance productivity whether working from the office or at home. The headset is engineered for collaboration, concentration and comfortable productivity all day long at an affordable price of $99.
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Tectonic Audio Labs Announces the Appointment of Susan Cashen as New Independent Board Member
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Tectonic Audio Labs Announces the Appointment of Susan Cashen as New Independent Board Member

Tectonic Audio Labs, the provider of audio solutions using bending wave technology, announced the appointment of Susan Cashen to serve as its independent board member effective January 1, 2021. With the appointment, the Woodinville, WA-based company is hoping to add strategic marketing and operational business experience to its Board of Directors. Tectonic Audio Labs continues to pursue the untapped potential for its Balanced Mode Radiators drivers in emerging consumer applications, from voice-enabled smart speakers to unified communication products and soundbars.
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Materion and Radian Audio Partner to Increase Production of High-End Truextent Acoustic Beryllium Diaphragms
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Materion and Radian Audio Partner to Increase Production of High-End Truextent Acoustic Beryllium Diaphragms

Materion Corporation established a partnership for Radian Audio to handle manufacturing of Truextent premium acoustic beryllium diaphragms used in loudspeakers for both the pro audio and home audiophile markets. Since 2011, Radian Audio has supplied beryllium diaphragms and complete compression drivers and the company is recognized as one of the top suppliers in the category. The new partnership extends the resources for beryllium-based solutions available to brands and manufacturers.
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Microchip Releases First IEEE 802.3bt PoE to USB Type-C Power and Data Adaptor
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Microchip Releases First IEEE 802.3bt PoE to USB Type-C Power and Data Adaptor

Microchip announced a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) to USB-C adaptor with the highest power capability that converts both power and data while offering up to 60W USB output power via an Ethernet cable supported by PoE infrastructure. This solution simplifies installation by reducing dependency on AC infrastructure, and enables extending the installation reach of USB Type-C devices while supporting a variety of input PoE standards up to 90W and output power up to 60W.
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Punktkilde Introduces Radial Magnet Series
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Punktkilde Introduces Radial Magnet Series

Punktkilde’s Radial Magnet Series applies exclusive dual suspension design with a dual-ring radial structure on a magnetic motor system for better BL(x) and excellent Kms(x) symmetry performance. From 2.25 to 3.5 inch, this series uses our exclusive Dual Suspension design with a Dual-Ring Radial structure on a magnetic motor system for better BL(x) and excellent Kms(x) symmetry performance.
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