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Moshi Launches Avanti C On-Ear Headphones with USB-C Audio
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Moshi Launches Avanti C On-Ear Headphones with USB-C Audio

Moshi has announced a new addition to its expanding USB-C audio collection: the Avanti C on-ear headphones with ergonomic headband and premium vegan leather earcups. The company is already a leading manufacturer of USB Type-C converters and accessories for mobile devices and personal audio, and in 2018 launched the Mythro C USB Type-C in-ears with DR8 Neodymium drive. Now with on-ear headphones, Moshi establishes the San Francisco accessory design house as an industry leader in USB-C audio.
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Get the Edge on the Latest Audio Technologies with audioXpress April 2019
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Get the Edge on the Latest Audio Technologies with audioXpress April 2019

audioXpress April 2019 features a closer look at two hot application areas in audio, with an expanded Market Update about hearables and true wireless stereo, and an update on voice capture solutions. Also in this edition, Steve Temme (Listen, Inc.) addresses the challenges for testing the wider class of connected speakers, experts from Nokia Technologies explain how audio processing in smartphones can enable completely new features, and Luke McCready reviews the Qobuz hi-res music streaming service, now available in the US. Get your audioXpress now!
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Neutrik Launches mediaCON USB Type-C Series Cable and Panel Connectors
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Neutrik Launches mediaCON USB Type-C Series Cable and Panel Connectors

Due to the increasing digitalization in the broadcast and A/V market, Neutrik has decided to launch the brand-new mediaCON USB Type-C series. Neutrik built a push/pull lockable and space-saving mediaCON chassis which can be mounted from the rear and front side as well. The mediaCON cable guarantees the performance of 20 Gb/s and is able to transport power up to 100 Watts. The overmolded housing of the cable is designed for a ruggedized strain relief and protects the housing from mechanical stress.
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Bittree Announces World’s First Dante Network-Enabled Patchbay
by Joao Martins

Bittree Announces World’s First Dante Network-Enabled Patchbay

Bittree, a manufacturer of high-quality audio and video patchbays and patch panels from Glendale, CA, announced the world’s first Dante audio patchbay to market in time for the 2019 NAB Show. The company will demonstrate its innovation at Booth SU6221 in the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 8-11. The solution streamlines the integration of analog audio and Dante network patching while providing professional, transparent A/D>D/A cross-conversions.
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DTS Play-Fi Devices Supporting “Works With Alexa” Now Feature Alexa-Preferred Speaker Functionality
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DTS Play-Fi Devices Supporting “Works With Alexa” Now Feature Alexa-Preferred Speaker Functionality

DTS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Corporation, announced that consumers worldwide can now utilize DTS Play-Fi powered devices as their Preferred Speaker for an Alexa Smart Home Group (SHG). Users can designate select DTS Play-Fi devices as the default music playback speaker for their Alexa device; DTS Play-Fi’s “Works with Alexa” compatibility expands to 37 devices and is now active globally.
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True Wireless Headphones Demand Up 182% in Q4 2018
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True Wireless Headphones Demand Up 182% in Q4 2018

Market research firm Futuresource Consulting released its latest Headphone Market Insights Report which highlights how consumer demand for 'true wireless' headphones was up 182% in Q4 2018. The global headphones market continued its meteoric rise in Q4 2018, with revenue growth outpacing unit shipments by a substantial margin. The firm’s latest headphones tracking quarterly report reveals worldwide Q4 headphones shipments grew by 5.5% in units and 54% in revenues year-on-year.
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Dayton Audio Expands Bluetooth Convenience with New Class D Amp Boards and Integrated Amplifiers
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Dayton Audio Expands Bluetooth Convenience with New Class D Amp Boards and Integrated Amplifiers

Dayton Audio continues to expand its portfolio of wireless audio solutions with the introduction of new KAB Class D amplifier boards with Bluetooth streaming, to support any speaker build, or audio project for DIY enthusiasts or OEMs. Dayton also introduced a new updated version of one of its most popular amplifiers, with the new APA102BT Class D Stereo 60 WPC Bluetooth Amplifier, and launched the new DTA Pro, a complete amplifier with Bluetooth, USB DAC, and wireless remote control.
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Studio Technologies New Model 381 Introduces Dante Connectivity on a Beltpack for On-Air Intercom Applications
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Studio Technologies New Model 381 Introduces Dante Connectivity on a Beltpack for On-Air Intercom Applications

Studio Technologies continues to expand its range of audio-over-Ethernet solutions, now introducing the Model 381 On-Air Beltpack featuring Dante technology. The highly-compact, lightweight unit can provide a complete on-air position for on-air talent or related personnel. The Model 381 will support broadcast environments that include traditional sports and live entertainment events, eSports, newsgathering, and streaming applications.
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Embedded World 2019 Breaks New Records in Exhibitor Numbers
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Embedded World 2019 Breaks New Records in Exhibitor Numbers

In its 17th year, embedded world, Nuremberg, Germany, once again impressed the global embedded electronics community. The results for visitor and exhibitor numbers and display area confirmed around 31,000 trade visitors, the second best visitor total since the trade fair began, and 1,117 companies from all over the world flocked to the 8% larger display area at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg.
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EOZ Audio Launches EOZ Air Bluetooth 5 True Wireless Earphones
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EOZ Audio Launches EOZ Air Bluetooth 5 True Wireless Earphones

After two successful campaigns on Kickstarter - as usually troubled with forced specification changes, quality-control delays and shipping hurdles - EOZ Audio is now selling directly its latest EOZ Air Bluetooth 5 True Wireless Earphones. The beautiful design of the EOZ Air, features 8mm diameter graphene-coated drivers and Bluetooth 5.0 technology. The earbuds boast six hours of non-stop playback on a single charge, and up to 90 hours playback by using the 2200 mAh, USB-C charging case.
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