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Roland Acquires Majority Stake in Headphone Lifestyle Brand V-MODA
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Roland Acquires Majority Stake in Headphone Lifestyle Brand V-MODA

In 2015, Roland announced a collaboration with lifestyle and DJ brand V-MODA, targeting fashion-conscious DJs and musicians with the M-100 AIRA headphones, combining the DJ-acclaimed V-MODA Crossfade M-100 over-ear headphones with the brand’s own AIRA range of retro-inspired electronic musical instruments. The alliance was apparently a success because Roland has decided to acquire a majority stake in V-MODA.
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Yamaha Nuage Version 1.8 Update Embraces Dolby Atmos With Full Steinberg Nuendo 7.1 Support
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Yamaha Nuage Version 1.8 Update Embraces Dolby Atmos With Full Steinberg Nuendo 7.1 Support

Yamaha has released a software upgrade for its Nuage DAW system, featuring enhancements for Dolby Atmos surround and 3D audio production. Since its introduction in 2012, the Nuage integrated solution was adopted for commercial production applications, from audio post-production to music recording and mixing. The update will increase the appeal on film and TV soundtrack mixing by providing full support for the 3D surround MultiPanner included with Steinberg’s Nuendo 7.1 DAW.
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audioXpress September 2016 Speaker Focus Edition is Now Online!
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audioXpress September 2016 Speaker Focus Edition is Now Online!

It’s that time of the year again. September means our Speaker Focus edition is here and once again we have a powerful selection of articles, starting with a great recap from Mike Klasco on the Evolution of Compact Deep Bass Subwoofers. We follow with three great DIY articles from Ward Maas, Ken Bird, and Perry Marshall. Of course, there’s also the second part of Richard K. Mains’ techniques on how to eliminate room reflections in woofer measurements, and a great interview with David MacPherson, owner of Studio Electric. Read on!
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New High-Quality Heavy-Duty Neodymium High-Frequency Drivers from MAG Audio
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New High-Quality Heavy-Duty Neodymium High-Frequency Drivers from MAG Audio

MAG Audio, the professional transducer and speaker systems manufacturer from Ukraine, introduced a new line of lightweight high-performance HF compression drivers. Following the introduction of the new N7000 series at trade shows, including Prolight+Sound 2016 in Frankfurt, MAG Audio now confirms availability of all three 2.8” aluminum voice coil titanium dome based models, with 1.4” , 1.5” and 2” throat diameters for different horn designs.
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Audio Precision Releases Updated Android Smartphone Audio Test App
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Audio Precision Releases Updated Android Smartphone Audio Test App

Audio Precision announced availability of the latest version of their Android audio test app, with support for Android versions 4, 5 and 6 (as well as Android N Developer Preview 5). The app allows fast, automated evaluation of new phones and tablets, including hands-free Bluetooth audio test without requiring the initiation of a phone call, saving developers’ time and ensuring that measurement results aren’t impacted by network performance.
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New Powersoft Armonía v2.8 Allows Advanced Workspace Customization
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New Powersoft Armonía v2.8 Allows Advanced Workspace Customization

Powersoft has announced the latest software release for its Armonía Pro Audio Suite, which brings substantial enhancements for fixed installation customers looking to remote manage and monitor a network audio system intuitively and dynamically. Armonía v2.8 adds a further set of features including Operator View, which brings to the user’s fingertips the ability to customize a new window tab depending on needs.
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Worldwide Consumer Electronics Market Looks Challenging but Promising Growth in Emerging New Categories
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Worldwide Consumer Electronics Market Looks Challenging but Promising Growth in Emerging New Categories

Wearable technology is a key growth area in a heavily challenged consumer electronics market, reveals the latest round of research into the worldwide consumer electronics market. Futuresource Consulting’s latest review of the long term outlook for the global consumer electronics market highlights the challenges and opportunities that face the industry following a year that saw trade value fall by 1.3% to $676 billion. Other areas of growth include wireless speakers and headphones as well as connected automotive infotainment.
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Sennheiser Introduces PC 373D Gaming Headset with Immersive Sound
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Sennheiser Introduces PC 373D Gaming Headset with Immersive Sound

Sennheiser’s new high-end open acoustic gaming headset PC 373D is able to generate a binaural emulation of immersive 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound and provide crystal clear gaming communications thanks to its high quality, noise-cancelling microphone. The new high-end open acoustic gaming headset is paired with a sleek and intuitive new Surround Dongle, designed to optimize the sound experience at a single click of its Dolby button.
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Next Stage of Business Expansion for MQA with Mike Jbara as CEO
by Joao Martins

Next Stage of Business Expansion for MQA with Mike Jbara as CEO

Music technology specialist MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), the music technology company founded by Bob Stuart, announced that it has hired music executive Mike Jbara as CEO. Jbara joins MQA from Warner Music Group, where he has held roles for 20 years, from president and CEO of WEA Corp, to president of Warner’s Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) and, most recently, as EVP of Technology and Business Process. In addition to day-to-day leadership responsibility, Jbara will sit on the Board of MQA Ltd.
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AES Sound Field Control Conference 2016 Explores Innovations in Active Management of Audio Within an Acoustical Environment
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AES Sound Field Control Conference 2016 Explores Innovations in Active Management of Audio Within an Acoustical Environment

Over 90 delegates gathered from July 18–20 at the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK, for the second international conference on Sound Field Control presented by the Audio Engineering Society. Chaired by Filippo Maria Fazi and Philip Jackson, the conference broke new ground in the understanding of the active management of audio delivered within an acoustical environment.
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