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RME Introduces HDSPe AoX Series PCIe Interface Cards and AD/DA Converter for High Channel Count Audio Networking
by Joao Martins

RME Introduces HDSPe AoX Series PCIe Interface Cards and AD/DA Converter for High Channel Count Audio Networking

RME announced its latest HDSPe AoX series 4x PCI Express interface cards to connect very large numbers of audio channels on audio networks. The HDSPe AoX cards combine dual networking ports with headphone output, AES3, MIDI, and internal expansion headers for up to four MADI ports. RME also announced its new M-1620 Pro AD/DA converter with 16 analog line levels to and from digital, and separate Coax and SFP MADI, ADAT digital sources. Both systems are available in Dante and AVB models.
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Fulcrum Acoustic Showcases New Products and Technologies at InfoComm 2024
by Alfred Moody

Fulcrum Acoustic Showcases New Products and Technologies at InfoComm 2024

InfoComm 2024 will be a decisive moment for Fulcrum Acoustic, following the creation of its Fulcrum Immersive division, and the acquisition of Venueflex digital signal processing systems, allowing the company to enter the growing immersive audio and active acoustics market. For InfoComm, Fulcrum brings new RX series installation speakers, upgraded Fulcrum One software, and advanced digital signal processors supporting object-based mixing and active acoustics technologies.
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Audinate Announces Dante Director Remote Management Software
by Joao Martins

Audinate Announces Dante Director Remote Management Software

Audinate will keep busy at InfoComm 2024, where the company is unveiling Dante Director, an SaaS solution to manage remote Dante products and installations, enabling manufacturer-agnostic device management from anywhere. Audinate also announced its latest enhanced security feature, adding Dante Media Encryption to protect end-to-end media flows. Dante Media Encryption protects the content using strong AES-256 encryption, safeguarding media from interception or unauthorized access.
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InfoComm 2024 Advances Sustainability and the Future of Education, Conferencing, and Collaboration
by audioXpress Staff

InfoComm 2024 Advances Sustainability and the Future of Education, Conferencing, and Collaboration

InfoComm 2024, June 8-14 (exhibits 12-14) takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and promotes an extensive program focused on the core topics currently top of mind for the audio and image installation industries. Attending professionals will care about advancing sustainability in the industry, while discovering the latest audio solutions for learning spaces, conferencing and collaboration.
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RTW Unleashes the Full Potential of TouchControl 5 Meter and Monitor Control System
by Joao Martins

RTW Unleashes the Full Potential of TouchControl 5 Meter and Monitor Control System

RTW Audio, has more than 50 years of experience designing and producing advanced recording-studio equipment, leading in high quality audio metering and monitoring tools. The company announced a major initiative that promises to expand its market exponentially. With the launch of software version 1.1 for its TouchControl 5 system, RTW is abandoning its license-based model and selling the sophisticated studio audio meter and monitor controller with all the available features, for a single price.
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ERA Music Announces Acquisition of Meters Music Audio Brand
by Joao Martins

ERA Music Announces Acquisition of Meters Music Audio Brand

A new musical instruments and musical accessories conglomerate called ERA Music Brands announced the acquisition of Meters Music — a brand affiliated with owners of Ashdown Engineering, marketed by the famous British bass and guitar amplifier company. ERA Music Brands, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, says it will expand Meters Music with lifestyle headphone and wireless audio products, capitalizing on the original aspect of the cool VU meters.
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Owl Labs Launches Improved 4K Ultra HD Meeting Owl 4+ and AI-powered Software
by Joao Martins

Owl Labs Launches Improved 4K Ultra HD Meeting Owl 4+ and AI-powered Software

Owl Labs was the first company to design and bring to market an AI-powered, 360-degree camera and smart speaker, all-in-one tabletop conferencing solution. Gradually, it improved the concept, upgraded the software, and expanded the Owl ecosystem. Now, it launched its fourth generation product, the Meeting Owl 4+ featuring an improved speaker, microphone and (finally) with a 4K Ultra HD camera and video output. This is the Owl that Owl Labs wanted to do from the onset.
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HEAD acoustics' MOBILITY Voice and Noise Conference 2024
by Roger Shively

HEAD acoustics' MOBILITY Voice and Noise Conference 2024

audioXpress attended the HEAD acoustics' MOBILITY Voice and Noise Conference 2024 (May 8-9, 2024). An immersive event with the most advanced solutions and an application-based approach for testing and evaluating sound for automotive. On the southern shore of the Golden Gate strait, located on the headlands of the San Francisco Peninsula inside the Presidio, not far from the historic Officer's Club, HEAD acoustics hosted this conference as a way to provide an updated and practical look at all automotive and mobility voice and noise applications.
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Dolby Laboratories Reinforces Licensing Business with Acquisition of GE Licensing
by Joao Martins

Dolby Laboratories Reinforces Licensing Business with Acquisition of GE Licensing

Dolby Laboratories announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GE Licensing, which owns, maintains, and licenses an extensive portfolio of intellectual property (IP), primarily targeting the consumer digital media and electronics sectors. GE Licensing is responsible for more than 5,000 patents, including important digital media technologies such as the HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) and VVC (Versatile Video Coding) video and audio encoding technologies.
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USound and Luxshare-ICT Introduce Gemini 2.0 Dual Driver Module for TWS and IEM Applications
by Joao Martins

USound and Luxshare-ICT Introduce Gemini 2.0 Dual Driver Module for TWS and IEM Applications

USound announced the availability of a new dual driver module created in collaboration with Luxshare-ICT. This is the practical result of the collaboration between the two companies announced in 2022, targeting the development of a new audio solution that would fulfill all criteria for true wireless stereo (TWS) and in-ear monitors (IEMs). The new Gemini 2.0 UAM-C1102 dual driver module is now available.
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