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GraphAudio to Provide World's First Demo of Pure Graphene Speaker at CES 2020
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GraphAudio to Provide World's First Demo of Pure Graphene Speaker at CES 2020

Following years of intense research and development work, GraphAudio will debut and demo its proprietary 100% graphene speakers at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. For demo purposes, the technology will be implemented in an earbud, amplifier, and microphone and attendees are invited to visit GraphAudio at The Venetian to experience the pure graphene-powered speaker's enhanced, high definition, audiophile-quality sound.
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Renkus-Heinz Founder, Harro Heinz, Reflects on the Pro Audio Industry at 90
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Renkus-Heinz Founder, Harro Heinz, Reflects on the Pro Audio Industry at 90

Harro Heinz, the co-founder of Renkus-Heinz, celebrated a major milestone on December 14: his 90th birthday – an event that sits synchronously within the 40th year of the company that bears his name. For 40 years, Harro has fearlessly led Renkus-Heinz through technology evolutions, innovations and advancements, and he's kept his company close, and his family even closer. And important to note: the celebration is not a retirement.
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JBL Launches Indiegogo Campaign for New Self-Charging Headphones Using Exeger Light Charging Technology
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JBL Launches Indiegogo Campaign for New Self-Charging Headphones Using Exeger Light Charging Technology

Through a new strategic approach, JBL is promoting a new sustainable, solar-powered headphone model, the JBL REFLECT Eternal. A first for the brand, JBL is using Indiegogo to crowdsource interest for a solar-powered headphone with unlimited playtime. This concept marries a light converting material from Swedish brand Exeger into an on-ear JBL form-factor for everyday use. By collaborating directly with potential users, JBL hopes to gain insights and feedback on self-charging, eco-friendly technology to ensure it meets their needs.
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USound MEMS Microspeakers Now Available to the Audio Industry as Components, Development Platforms, and Reference Designs
by Joao Martins

USound MEMS Microspeakers Now Available to the Audio Industry as Components, Development Platforms, and Reference Designs

Austrian microspeaker company USound is the most advanced MEMS Microspeakers initiative currently in the market. Since announcing a production partnership with STMicroelectronics in 2017, the world's first miniature piezoelectric MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) actuators for smart audio systems in portable devices have become a commercial reality. Targeting multiple possible applications from headsets to high-end speakers and completely new development ideas, USound has announced multiple reference solutions to push the technology forward.
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Actran 2020 Suite Introduces New Acoustic Simulation for Design Processes
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Actran 2020 Suite Introduces New Acoustic Simulation for Design Processes

Free Field Technologies, the Belgium arm of MSC Software that is now part of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, a global engineering software company, announced the Actran 2020 design and simulation software suite comprising new acoustic, vibro-acoustic and aero-acoustic technologies that enable manufacturers to build more accurate noise prediction models of their designs, with optimizations into their processes.
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RCF Group Announces Acquisition of Montarbo
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RCF Group Announces Acquisition of Montarbo

The RCF Group, one of the fastest-growing group of companies in the professional audio market, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Montarbo, an historic Italian brand with one of the most extensive product catalogs in the pro audio sector. From an operational standpoint, the brand’s operations and distribution will be overseen by AEB Industriale. According to the Reggio Emilia company, the incorporation of Montarbo further expands the group's product range in a market that is demonstrating strong growth.
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Klippel Supports MegaSig U980 Bluetooth Interface for R&D and QC Line Testing
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Klippel Supports MegaSig U980 Bluetooth Interface for R&D and QC Line Testing

Klippel now officially distributes and supports the MegaSig U980 professional Bluetooth interface. Together with the Klippel Analyzer System, this USB-controlled, analog signal converter supports reliable testing of any audio device enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology such as portable speakers, wireless headsets, and true wireless earbuds with a fully integrated solution for both lab and end-of-line context.
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JOCAVI Unveils Improved SEAFOAM Acoustic Panels at NAMM 2020
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JOCAVI Unveils Improved SEAFOAM Acoustic Panels at NAMM 2020

The NAMM Show is the largest trade-only event for music products, pro audio and event technologies, creating also an ideal platform to unveil the latest in acoustical solutions and materials. Celebrating 27 years of continuous research and development efforts in acoustics, JOCAVI will attend the Anaheim, CA event (January 16-19), where it will show the latest generation of improved SEAFOM acoustic panels, ideal for noise control and sound insulation in large surfaces, while meeting the most demanding safety and aesthetic requirements.
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Nureva to Debut New Audio Conferencing Products at ISE 2020
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Nureva to Debut New Audio Conferencing Products at ISE 2020

Nureva, the collaboration-solutions company where the patented Microphone Mist technology was developed, confirmed the worldwide debut of new audio conferencing products at the ISE 2020 show in Amsterdam. The new products, some of which will be announced already in January 2020, even before their public debut at the RAI Amsterdam from 11 to 14 February, promise to solve the common and persistent problems of poor conference call audio.
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ESS Introduces Crescendo VII Audio Processing SoC for Soundbars and Wireless Speakers
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ESS Introduces Crescendo VII Audio Processing SoC for Soundbars and Wireless Speakers

ESS Technology announced today it’s 7th-generation of audio processors for soundbars and wireless speakers. The Crescendo VII is a highly integrated solution for consumer audio products that provides a multicore platform for system control and signal processing with a range of inputs and interfaces. Combining audio processing and signal routing with DTS Virtual:X certification, the Crescendo VII enables compact, power-efficient, and cost-effective designs for soundbars, wireless speakers, and active subwoofers.
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