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Designing and Manufacturing Loudspeakers? Voice Coil May 2019 is Now Available!
by audioXpress Staff

Designing and Manufacturing Loudspeakers? Voice Coil May 2019 is Now Available!

Voice Coil May 2019 features an overview of Asian speaker manufacturing outside of China, with a detail portrait country by country. Mike Klasco reports on Loudspeaker Enclosure Materials, focusing on new and improved material alternatives. James Croft reviews a new patented design from Harman to improve reproduction in boundary-coupled systems, and in Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes two new 1” compression drivers, one from Celestion, and another from SB Audience, a new brand from SB Acoustics targeting pro audio applications. All this and the usual Industry Watch updates, now ready to download!
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Audirvana Launches Version 3.5 of its Software Audio Player for MacOS
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Audirvana Launches Version 3.5 of its Software Audio Player for MacOS

Audirvana, maker of the renowned audio playback and management software for Mac, has unveiled the redesigned new version 3.5, introducing new Sound Quality enhancements and a completely new User Interface. According to the French software company, Audirvana version 3.5 for Mac was completely rewritten, with benefits on the playback quality compared to previous versions, as well as introducing new features such as the Mini Player.
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Creative Technology Establishes New Benchmarks in True Wireless In-Ears with New Creative Outlier Air
by Joao Martins

Creative Technology Establishes New Benchmarks in True Wireless In-Ears with New Creative Outlier Air

Creative Technology has been investing considerably in new classes of personal audio products and now they announced the launch of its first true wireless in-ear headphones, the Creative Outlier Air. These combine long-lasting battery life, boasting a playtime of up to 30 hours with the charging case, a 5.6 mm graphene driver diaphragm and a Bluetooth 5.0 implementation with aptX and AAC audio support. The Outlier Air is also certified IPX5 water-resistant with a comfortable fit for all-day wear. All at an irresistible price of $119.
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New Phonitor Xe Headphone Amplifier from SPL at High End 2019
by Joao Martins

New Phonitor Xe Headphone Amplifier from SPL at High End 2019

Sound Performance Lab (SPL) is one of those companies always ready to surprise. The German company apparently introduced a new version in its Phonitor range of headphone amplifiers, which already included the Phonitor x, the Phonitor e, and the Phonitor 2 (which followed the original Phonitor). The important thing is that the Phoniter xe is the Headphone Amplifier that many where hoping the company would launch and it will be presented at the High End 2019 show in Munich.
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Pro Speakers Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2019-2024
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Pro Speakers Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2019-2024

The global professional speaker market size is expected to reach over $2 billion USD, growing at an annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 3% during 2018­–2024, according to the latest Arizton's "Pro Speakers Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2019-2024" updated research report. The report offers analysis on key market trends per region, product segments, growth drivers, vendor analysis, and market share in terms of unit volumes during the forecast period.
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InfoComm 2019's Emerging Trends Day Will Explore the Technologies and Forces Disrupting the Pro-AV Industry
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InfoComm 2019's Emerging Trends Day Will Explore the Technologies and Forces Disrupting the Pro-AV Industry

InfoComm 2019 will host the annual Emerging Trends Day on Tuesday, June 11, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The day's lineup of analysts, integrators, end users, and technologists will examine the forces impacting pro AV, from Internet protocol, to disruptive audio and video, to unified communications and collaboration (UCC) and its impact on how companies work.
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Libre Wireless Technologies Partners with Gigaset to Create New Amazon Alexa Built-In DECT Devices
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Libre Wireless Technologies Partners with Gigaset to Create New Amazon Alexa Built-In DECT Devices

Leading embedded wireless voice/AI solutions provider Libre Wireless Technologies announced the launch of new voice enabled communications products with Gigaset, Europe’s largest Telco producer and top five in the world. These audio products are industry leading smart communications products featuring Alexa Voice Assistant Built-In that is seamlessly integrated with advanced voice calling features on traditional DECT and PSTN phone systems, combining technology from Libre and DSP Group.
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PMC Demonstrates Unreleased Dolby Atmos Music at High End Munich 2019
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PMC Demonstrates Unreleased Dolby Atmos Music at High End Munich 2019

UK loudspeaker manufacturer PMC has deployed its unprecedented access to leading artists, studios and record labels to give visitors at the High End Munich show a unique demonstration of Dolby Atmos music. Among the delights in store for High End visitors is a Dolby Atmos mix of Miles Davis’ certified quadruple platinum jazz album "Kind of Blue," as well as the Grammy Award winning album for Best Original Jazz Composition, "Sketches of Spain," reproduced in immersive audio using PMC's fact fenestria flagship speakers.
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Audioburst Announces Additional Investment and Strategic Partnerships for In-Car Solutions
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Audioburst Announces Additional Investment and Strategic Partnerships for In-Car Solutions

Audioburst announced two new strategic and investment partnerships totaling over $10M USD from Dentsu Inc. and Hyundai Motor Company in conjunction with existing investors. The next-gen voice-search company plans to build unique advertising and in-car voice-based experiences with the two leading brands. Audioburst also announced plans to formally launch in the Japanese market at the end of 2019 with Japanese language capabilities.
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Antelope Audio Introduces Amári 24-bit/384 kHz AD/DA Converter and Headphone Amplifier
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Antelope Audio Introduces Amári 24-bit/384 kHz AD/DA Converter and Headphone Amplifier

Antelope Audio announced availability of Amári — a reference-grade AD/DA converter capable of 24-bit, 384 kHz conversion and with DSD256 support. Clearly targeted at a more demanding music enthusiast segment, the company says Amári "is most likely the only device on the market that can achieve 138dB dynamic range," thanks to using eight CS43198 DAC chips at its D/A stage. The Amári features an easy-to-use interface and includes a unique headphone membrane weight compensation system with user-selectable output resistance.
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