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Audionamix Releases Version 3 Upgrade for ADX TRAX Pro, ADX TRAX and ADX Vocal Volume Control Plug-in
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Audionamix Releases Version 3 Upgrade for ADX TRAX Pro, ADX TRAX and ADX Vocal Volume Control Plug-in

Audionamix officially released the highly anticipated v3 upgrade to the full ADX audio source separation product line. ADX TRAX Pro 3 and ADX TRAX 3 boast faster separation processing speeds, new STEMS file format export, consonants annotation tool, and zoom-to-fit options; all of which allow users to work smarter when separating and isolating melodic content within a mono or stereo mastered mix.
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Waves Audio Launches Nx Head Tracker via Kickstarter Campaign
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Waves Audio Launches Nx Head Tracker via Kickstarter Campaign

Earlier in 2016, Waves Audio announced its Nx software technology that applies panoramic audio imaging to stereo headphones, opening the door to applications in virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D mixing and much more. Waves Nx lets users hear the same natural depth, natural reflections, and panoramic imaging heard from speakers in a physical room, but on headphones. Now Waves decided to launch a new Kickstarter campaign, allowing the audio community to get a stake in this innovative technology.
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PKparis Releases K’asq Wireless Earbuds with 5 Hours of Continuous Play
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PKparis Releases K’asq Wireless Earbuds with 5 Hours of Continuous Play

Another company has launched a new attempt to break the full-wireless earbuds challenge. This time, French start-up PKparis launched the K’asq Bluetooth 4.1 stereo wireless earbuds, featuring the industry’s longest battery life: 5-hours on-the-go to listen to music or calls. The PKparis earbuds also combine high quality sound with up to -40% noise reduction, anti-fall system and IP55 waterproof and a clever USB 2.0 chargebox providing 8 hours extra charge.
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Yamaha Launches EMX5 and EMX7 Portable Powered Mixers
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Yamaha Launches EMX5 and EMX7 Portable Powered Mixers

Yamaha has announced two new models in the popular EMX series of integrated mixers, the EMX5 and EMX7. Following the launch of the EMX2 earlier in 2016, the EMX5 and EMX7 add greater power and more features to the new lightweight and intuitive design, which has brought a new level of portability and ease of use to the popular EMX range. Suitable for musicians, performers, DJs and public speakers, the EMX5 and EMX7 are the ideal solution for a wide range of situations - from small to mid-sized musical or cooperate events, to fixed installations at bars and restaurants, houses of worship, rehearsal studios and more.
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Microchip Announces Next-Generation Bluetooth 4.2 Solutions with Easy-to-Use Interface and Embedded Scripting Capability
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Microchip Announces Next-Generation Bluetooth 4.2 Solutions with Easy-to-Use Interface and Embedded Scripting Capability

Microchip Technology announced two next-generation Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) solutions with an easy-to-use ASCII-style command interface that makes the devices easy to configure and eliminates any complicated code compiling. The RN4870 and RN4871 support the latest Bluetooth 4.2 specification and have a Bluetooth stack on board with a scripting engine to enable standalone operation and eliminate microcontroller (MCU) use for simple applications.
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COMSOL announces latest release of COMSOL Multiphysics and COMSOL Server simulation software environment
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COMSOL announces latest release of COMSOL Multiphysics and COMSOL Server simulation software environment

COMSOL, announced the latest release of the COMSOL Multiphysics and COMSOL Server simulation software environment. Hundreds of user-driven features and enhancements to COMSOL Multiphysics, COMSOL Server, and add-on products have been implemented with an emphasis on accuracy, usability, and productivity. From new solvers and methods, to application design and deployment tools, COMSOL software version 5.2a expands the electrical, mechanical, fluid, and chemical design and optimization capabilities.
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Focal Introduces Three New High-End Headphones Including Utopia Reference Beryllium Driver Model
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Focal Introduces Three New High-End Headphones Including Utopia Reference Beryllium Driver Model

Leading French speaker and headphone manufacturer Focal unveiled it’s newest line of three premium headphones; Utopia, Elear and Listen. The result of over 35 years of development and manufacturing of loudspeakers, Focal’s new high-end headphones include the Utopia Reference Open-back headphones, using the first Beryllium driver especially designed for such applications. Other models include the Elear open-back headphones and Listen over-the-ear for the on-the-go user.
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Decibullz Introduces First-Ever DIY Custom-Molded Wireless Earphones
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Decibullz Introduces First-Ever DIY Custom-Molded Wireless Earphones

After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Decibullz Custom Audio introduced its industry-first retail-version, do-it-yourself custom-molded wireless earphones, providing balanced sound combined with exceptional noise isolation. Decibullz uses unique thermoplastic custom-fit earpieces made for mobility, complementing its earphones machined out of a solid block of aluminum, and take advantage of AptX high-quality Bluetooth streaming.
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Protect and Improve Speakers: Download Voice Coil July 2016 Now!
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Protect and Improve Speakers: Download Voice Coil July 2016 Now!

Much to read in Voice Coil July 2016, starting with an article by Mike Klasco about protection treatments for speakers and mobile electronics, followed by a discussion about “Boundary Effects on Sources at Low Frequencies” by Christopher J. Struck. James Croft reviews a patent of an improved speaker structure and Vance Dickason looks at one ribbon tweeter from Fountek, a new 1” dome tweeter from Tang Band Speaker and a closed-back midrange driver from B&C Speakers, and then reviews Revolution Acoustics’ SSP6 actuator, which is able to transform any panel structure into an audio speaker.
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Dynaco SCA80Q Gets Improved Power Amplifier Section Upgrade Kit
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Dynaco SCA80Q Gets Improved Power Amplifier Section Upgrade Kit

The Dynaco SCA-80Q was an integrated amp that combined a preamp based on the PAT-4 with a power amp based on the Stereo 80. The combination was dubbed the SCA-80 Integrated Amplifier. At some point, the Dynaco Quadaptor function was built in, and the result was the SCA-80Q. Now Dynaco fans have a reason to rejoice. Updatemydynaco announced a kit to replace and upgrade the power amplifier section of the SCA80Q. Building the kit is much easier than trying to repair the original modules, and the result is much improved sound.
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