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Voicemod Creates Real-Time Voice Changer Hardware Device for Gaming Consoles and Mobile Platforms
by Joao Martins

Voicemod Creates Real-Time Voice Changer Hardware Device for Gaming Consoles and Mobile Platforms

Voicemod, the company that originally created voice-altering effects for gaming and online chat boards, later evolved its software to enable real-time AI-voice transform and synthetic voices, and now ported that same voice changer technology to dedicated hardware. Voicemod Key is a real-time AI voice transformation device that brings the Voicemod experience from PCs now also to gaming consoles, smartphones and tablets.
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Williams AV Acquires TeachLogic, Expanding Its Assistive Communication Product Portfolio and Education Market Presence
by Joao Martins

Williams AV Acquires TeachLogic, Expanding Its Assistive Communication Product Portfolio and Education Market Presence

Williams AV has announced the acquisition of TeachLogic, which specializes in sound reinforcement solutions for K-12 classrooms. TeachLogic's products complement Williams AV's assistive communication portfolio and mission to empower connections and create inclusive spaces. The integration of TeachLogic's sound reinforcement products expands Williams AV's footprint in the education sector.
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JBL Reimagines the Affordable Home Theater Experience
by Alfred Moody

JBL Reimagines the Affordable Home Theater Experience

Previewed earlier this year, JBL launched its new JBL Modern Audio (MA) AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers – high-performance home theater and hifi solutions for the music and movie enthusiasts. This new range of JBL-branded products are intended to meet growing demand for home systems that are simple to install, connect, and upgrade. The concept is to offer a unified and cohesive system that combines simplicity, design, quality, and scalability – all at an affordable price.
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Altec Lansing Launches EverythingProof Hydra 2.0 Portable Speaker Lineup
by Joao Martins

Altec Lansing Launches EverythingProof Hydra 2.0 Portable Speaker Lineup

Altec Lansing, the consumer brand that is now part of Infinity Brands, launched its new portable EverythingProof speaker lineup called the Hydra 2.0 series. Designed for active music enthusiasts, these affordable speakers, ranging from $24.99 - $149.99, offer versatile MountIt, ClipIt and StickIt options, with enhanced battery life and sound quality. There's a model for every use, all remarkable examples of pushing the limits of modern technology, and all speakers continue to be sand, dust, shock and waterproof.
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Orchard Audio Upgrades Starkrimson Ultra Stereo Amps with an Active RCA Input Option
by audioXpress Staff

Orchard Audio Upgrades Starkrimson Ultra Stereo Amps with an Active RCA Input Option

Orchard Audio's 500W Starkrimson Ultra stereo amplifiers received a big upgrade. Revision 2.5 builds upon revision 2.0 by adding a built-in active RCA-to-XLR converter. This means the amplifiers can now be used with both single-ended (RCA) and balanced (XLR) sources. With this upgrade even when using the single-ended source the signal to the amplifier is fully balanced. An active RCA to XLR converter is also available from Orchard as a separate product.
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SoundPLAN Introduces Advancements for Noise Control at Inter-Noise 2024
by audioXpress Staff

SoundPLAN Introduces Advancements for Noise Control at Inter-Noise 2024

SoundPLAN, the specialist noise simulation software developer is exhibiting and presenting its latest research and software developments for noise prediction and control, including for open-air events, at Inter-Noise 2024. SoundPLAN will present forthcoming software updates and will introduce a collaboration with d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics of a new an open exchange format for sound system planning and environmental noise prediction.
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Tascam Announces New 24-Track Recording Mixing Console and Audio Interface
by Joao Martins

Tascam Announces New 24-Track Recording Mixing Console and Audio Interface

Building upon the attributes found in Tascam's previous Model 12, Model 16, and Model 24 integrated mixer/recorders that were a Portastudio on steroids, Tascam now launched its Model 2400 Studio and Live Recorder and Mixing Console with Audio Interface. This new 22-channel mixer with integrated 24-track digital recorder, also offers a 24 input and 22 output USB audio interface, and great MIDI features. The target market is an all-in-one solution for home production but also for bands to rehearse and record their performances.
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Sparse Artificial Intelligence MCU from Femtosense and ABOV Semiconductor Delivers AI-Based Voice Processing On-Device
by Joao Martins

Sparse Artificial Intelligence MCU from Femtosense and ABOV Semiconductor Delivers AI-Based Voice Processing On-Device

Femtosense, in partnership with ABOV Semiconductor in South Korea, has launched the AI-ADAM-100, an artificial intelligence microcontroller unit (AI MCU) built on sparse AI technology to enable on-device AI features such as voice-based control in home appliances and other products. According to the Silicon Valley startup, the new AI-ADAM-100 AI MCU is a low-power, low-cost option for on-device language processing and voice-cleanup capabilities.
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Universal Audio Introduces Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante Networked UAD Processing
by Joao Martins

Universal Audio Introduces Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante Networked UAD Processing

Universal Audio seems to have hit the sweet spot with the announcement of the latest audio interface in their Apollo series. Designed for live sound venues and networked recording studios, the new Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante combines the brand's recognized sound quality and expansion for up to 64 channels of realtime UAD plug‑in processing over networked audio, plus support for immersive audio mixing such as for Dolby Atmos.
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IsoAcoustics Takes North American Distribution In-House
by audioXpress Staff

IsoAcoustics Takes North American Distribution In-House

IsoAcoustics, the recognized global supplier of acoustic isolation solutions for professional and consumer audio applications, announced its strategic decision to move its North American distribution operations in-house, driven by the desire to take a more active role in its dealer relationships in the brand's home territory. As the brand grows, this move will allow IsoAcoustics to support its North American dealers at the highest level and gain deeper insights into market needs for future product development.
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