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    Motorcycle troopers troll metro Atlanta's interstates  Nov 21, 2009
    Painted the colors of state trooper cars, the Harley s are equipped with digital audio and video recorders that turn on when the blue lights are turned on and radar devices [different from a handheld laser gun ] that can clock speeds of cars coming and going. The primary reason the Harleys were integrated into the fleet was motorcycles get troopers through traffic quicker and to accidents faster so wrecked cars can be moved off the roads sooner. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Warner Bros. Records and DEVO Announce the Release of THE ULTRA DEVO-LUX Edition Limited Package  Nov 20, 2009
    Each order will include a digital audio download delivered upon order. A limited number of orders will also include autographed B/W 8x10 vintage DEVO promo photos from the Warner Bros. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Olive Creates New Audio Category, the HD Hi-Fi Music Server  Nov 19, 2009
    Olive 4HD Sets a New Digital Audio Standard, Fueled with 96khz/24-bit Content from Chesky Records. Press Release. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    VIQ Solutions' Subsidiary Awarded Contract by Fair Work Australia  Nov 17, 2009
    The contract, which commences in January 2010, calls for Spark & Cannon to provide a digital audio recording solution and ongoing recording and transcription services for 44 courtrooms throughout Australia ... VIQ Solutions is recognized as a global provider in the digital audio industry with innovative product and service-based solutions for voice-driven systems in the legal, medical, business, and government industries ... VIQ Solutions provides an integrated range of digital record workflow... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Strike up the bands  Nov 17, 2009
    Digital Audio Resources and JAG Productions will again film and record this year s Reunion Concert and sell the concert series DVDs and CDs as keepsakes. Drum and Bugle Corps Reunion Concert lineup. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    International Launch Services and SIRIUS XM Radio Announce Contract for Launch of the XM-5 Satellite in 2010  Nov 11, 2009
    Built on the flight proven Space Systems/Loral 1300 platform, the XM-5 satellite will provide high-power, digital audio radio service (DARS) and will have an end-of-life power capability of nearly 20 kilowatts, making it one of the world's most powerful communications satellites. ILS/Proton has launched all of the SIRIUS satellites; that is a strong vote of confidence in the demonstrated abilities of ILS/Proton. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    HP Targets Small Businesses With Virtualization Bundles  Nov 11, 2009
    Using the latest generation of Digital Audio Tape format, it consumes 50 percent of the power of the previous version but offers twice the capacity, McCall said. It's priced at $899. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    County considers destroying audio records  Nov 8, 2009
    Isobe said the focus of the original request which was made three days before the October Board of Ethics meeting and asked for permission to erase all stored analog as well as digital audio recordings was purely an operational storage issue. Isobe said he would consider any concerns raised in his future decision making. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    My week creating a 'digital memory'  Nov 5, 2009
    " Priceless memory, huh? Not so much. After a week of testing out researcher Gordon Bell's theory of "Total Recall," I've decided it has potential -- but also serious limits. Bell argues in a recent book that people are developing "e-memories" to supplement the finite and fleeting info we store in our brains. For a decade, he recorded most of the details of his life in an effort to compile a searchable, digital memory. A computerized memory of my life could be useful. Maybe I'd use it to settle... (CNN)

    Jeffery Deaver, Lisa Scottoline and Lee Child Contribute to New Thriller Exclusively for Audio  Oct 29, 2009
    NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audible Inc., a leading provider of premium digital audio and an Amazon. com Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ: - ), today announced the launch of The Copper Bracelet, a new thriller created exclusively for digital audio. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Michael Jackson's This Is It Opens in Select IMAX(R) Theatres for Limited Engagement Beginning October 28, 2009  Oct 27, 2009
    A key part of the IMAX DMR process includes re-mastering the soundtrack to take advantage of IMAX's 14,000 watt digital audio system. IMAX sound has 10 times more dynamic range than systems in conventional theatres, eliminates distortion and provides a sound quality that feels more immersive, especially with added acoustic paneling that absorbs sound and removes echo. (Primezone Releases)

    iPOD nano 5G  Oct 27, 2009
    (Apple) Portable digital audio player Video camera: H.264 VGA video, 640 x 480 pixels (30fps) Supported audio formats: AAC, MP3, AIFF, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV Supported video formats: H.264, M4V, MP4, MOV Storage: 8GB/16GB Interface: USB2. 0 Battery: Built-in lithium-ion Other features: Pictures, games, stopwatch, calendar, notes, voice memos, built-in accelerometer, pedometer, FM Radio Cover Flow Bundled accessories: Earphones, USB cable, dock adaptor Dimensions (H x W x D): 90. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)

    Central European Media Enterprises Reports Results for Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009  Oct 27, 2009
    A digital audio replay in mp3 format will also be archived on the Company's website at for two weeks following the call. Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements. (Primezone Releases)

    Reportlinker Adds Worldwide Demand for Digital Radio Continues to Rise Report  Oct 22, 2009
    Also, the merger between XM and Sirius did not deter demand for satellite radio receivers in the US. Outside the US, digital audio broadcasting (DAB) technology is the leading form of digital radio technology, and has reached mass-market status within the UK. ... Executive SummaryIntroductionDigital Audio BroadcastingHD RadioEureka 147ISDB-TS-DARSDMBDigital Radio Developments, by CountryEurope. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    New Rocketfish with Rocketboost Expandable Wireless Audio System Creates Seamless Home Audio Experience  Oct 22, 2009
    Available exclusively at Best Buy, the affordable line of digital audio products is compatible with most existing equipment, creating a seamless and wireless home audio experience ... It does not interfere with other wireless products and the audio is uncompressed digital audio compatible with all audio formats, including advanced formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio used with Blu-ray to create a seamless, quality listening experience. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    IpAuctions to Sell Rights to The Judy Garland Shows  Oct 21, 2009
    The purchaser of this historic library will also own the exclusive rights to all of the music and video footage performed on the shows, because the auction includes the original masters plus Digital Audio Tapes, said Joe Popolo of IpAuctions. The new buyer can license songs and music clips of the show to third parties for advance payments. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Click by click, libraries and readers wade into digital lending  Oct 16, 2009
    NetLibrary, another provider of e-books to about 5,000 public libraries and a division of OCLC, a nonprofit library service organization, has seen circulation of e-books and digital audio books rise 21 percent over the past year ... Nancy Gobel, a dental hygienist who already downloads digital audio books from her library in Indianapolis, said she currently buys print books ... NetLibrary, another provider of e-books to about 5,000 public libraries and a division of OCLC, a nonprofit library... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Libraries, readers wade into digital lending  Oct 16, 2009
    NetLibrary, another provider of e-books to about 5,000 public libraries and a division of OCLC, a nonprofit library service organization, has seen circulation of e-books and digital audio books rise 21 percent over the past year. 1. (India Times)

    Greg Milner writes a history of recorded music  Oct 13, 2009
    The technological advance of digital audio workstations such as Pro Tools have all but killed off the old recording studio model, both for better and for worse ... Just as desktop mixing has democratized the recording process, the convenience of digital audio players like the iPod has outdated the old stereo component system, the hi-fi, if you re old enough to remember, say, the Four Freshmen. (Boston Globe)

    Stitcher Brings Talk Radio to Palm® webOS  Oct 7, 2009
    With Stitchers free mobile phone app, Palm Pre, iPhone and Blackberry listeners have the ability to access their favorite digital audio content anytime, anywhere. By streaming the best in news, sports, talk and entertainment straight to mobile phones, Stitcher is the easiest way to stay connected to the world on the go receiving only the information thats most important, in a format that fits into peoples busy lives. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Golf Channel Upgrades Audio Console  Oct 1, 2009
    The C100 HD-S can handle both analog and digital audio from multiple sources, process embedded audio and share resources between control rooms ... Solid State Logic manufactures and sells analog and digital audio consoles for music, broadcast and post-production professionals. (Multichannel News)

    Westell to Host Second Quarter FY'10 Earnings Call On October 22  Oct 1, 2009
    An archive of the entire conference will be available on Westell's website or via Digital Audio Replay following the conclusion of the conference. The replay of the conference can be accessed by dialing 1-888-843-8996 or 1-630-652-3044 and entering 6061531. (Primezone Releases)

    RealNetworks Improves Operators' Control of Mobile Video Delivery With New Helix Media Delivery Platform  Sep 30, 2009
    RealNetworks develops market-leading software for encoding, delivery, management and playback of digital audio and video over mobile and broadband networks. With a reputation for reliability and world-class customer support, Helix is the choice of more than 100 mobile operators, many Global 1000 enterprises and the top universities. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Books for the blind enter the digital age  Sep 30, 2009
    The effort and time that has been poured into the digital audio book production will mean text that is clearer, easier to listen to and maneuver through -- as well as digital talking book players that are lighter in weight and more durable -- for CLBPH's 10,000 customers in 36 Western Pennsylvania counties. Easy to use. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Cash-Strapped Police Department Outsources Report Writing...  Sep 30, 2009
    The reports are dictated into a digital audio file then sent via a secure connection to Nashville-McClintock, where retired law-enforcement officials write them up. The practice is less expensive than hiring new personnel and could possibly elicit more details from officers who might otherwise keep it brief if they had to do the typing themselves. (The Drudge Report)

    NAD Highlights High-Performance AV Receivers With Latest HD Technology  Sep 26, 2009
    The initial plug-in modules (AM 100, AM 200, VM 100 and VM 200) cover digital audio and HDMI functions, component and analog video functions, and two-channel and multi-channel analog audio functions. The T 785 AV Receiver comes equipped with the AM 200 and VM 200 Modules. (Multichannel News)

    Sony Pictures Releasing to Distribute Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT to Digital IMAX(R) Theatres Beginning October 28, 2009  Sep 26, 2009
    The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie. "The combination of the never seen before rehearsal footage of Michael Jackson preparing for his sold-out London concerts, more than 25 world premieres and special IMAX engagements makes this a once-in-a-lifetime event for moviegoers, music lovers and Michael Jackson fans," said Rory Bruer, President, Worldwide... (Primezone Releases)

    International Datacasting Corporation Announces First Orders for Newly Acquired Tiernan Video and Audio Products  Sep 25, 2009
    The orders, for customers in Vietnam, Africa, and India include Tiernan's MPEG-2/MPEG-4 High Definition, (HD), and Standard Definition, (SD), encoders with paired decoders and digital audio products. - Tiernan's products have been selected for a major digital satellite news gathering project (DSNG) in Vietnam. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Monster Continues to Lead the Way in Cables For HDMI, Offering New Connectivity Solutions for Every Need and Budget, All Engineered to Support New HDMI 1.4 Specifications  Sep 22, 2009
    Most importantly, Monsters industry-leading cable upgrade program ensures the Ethernet and digital audio return functionality of the HDMI 1 ... 4 functionality of digital audio return and Ethernet connectivity of all its cables that are rated High Speed at 10. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Go Big And Stay Home With New Epson MovieMate 60 All-in-One Home Entertainment Solution  Sep 17, 2009
    With MovieMate 60, consumers can enjoy their favorite DVDs, sporting events, TV shows, gaming consoles, and even karaoke up to 8 times larger than a 40-inch widescreen TV. MovieMate 60 features a bright, energy efficient lamp that delivers 2,000 lumens of color and white light output(1), Dolby(R) Digital audio and big-screen image quality in a portable and convenient home theater solution. MovieMate 60 also offers easy plug 'n play connectivity, including HDMI, allowing consumers to enjoy and... (PR Newswire)

    Activision ponders a 'Guitar Hero' free of consoles  Sep 16, 2009
    The Activision chief says the advancements in digital audio and video tech make the possibilities of creating a Guitar Hero game independent of a console much easier. "I think what the untethered Guitar Hero does is it maybe equals the playing field a little bit more and gives you leverage with first parties on downloadable content and the business model," says Kotick in the IGN piece. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Spidey 4 Gets Bigger  Sep 16, 2009
    The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX's customized theater geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie. Previews. (IGN FilmForce)

    Terrell Alarm Systems owner Joe Smith and Sales Manager Sharon Harper were glad to support their local police department with a recent donation of equipment and services.  Sep 15, 2009
    Along with selling and installing security systems and digital audio and video recording equipment, Terrell Alarm offers monitoring services and clients can even access and control cameras remotely by accessing online controls. Smith said he knows TPD officials are ramping up law enforcement resources and programs and he saw an opportunity to support those efforts. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Workshops & Tutorials Drive 127th AES Convention  Sep 15, 2009
    Yukio King, Ableton AG and a panel of industry leaders will explore the integration of Max/MSP/Jitter into the Ableton Live platform and how it is designed to expand the possibilities of digital audio workstation software. A discussion of Max for Live from the perspective of violinist and composer, Mari Kimura, in the context of her ongoing work with interactive performance technology will provide an invaluable case history. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    MPEG LA and ULDAGE Reach Historic Agreement  Sep 15, 2009
    One-Seg is a mobile terrestrial digital audio, video and data broadcasting service used in Japan. ULDAGEs ARIB Essential Patent License provides a license under Japanese Digital Broadcasting Standards including One-Seg that were developed by the Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Monster Party  Sep 10, 2009
    The Dolby Digital audio transfer really shines most heavily in the musical scenes, providing a sense of fidelity and base. Otherwise, it's a simple design. (IGN FilmForce)

    First 3D Live Television Production Truck Ready to Roll  Sep 10, 2009
    Digital Audio Console, SS 3D is capable of handling any production. Joseph Signorino, NEP Broadcasting's senior project engineer says, "Up to this point the norm has been to integrate bits of 3D technology into a 2D television truck on site for each show. While not insurmountable, it does end up requiring extra time and effort, making the overall process difficult and disruptive. With SS 3D, we have created something entirely new: A fully-equipped truck built specifically to cover live 3D... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Radio Waves: The future of radio is here  Sep 9, 2009
    Closer to home, I can bypass the weak AM signals of KPIG and KFRC and find the oinkers and Scott Shannon's "True Oldies Channel" in digital audio. I don't have to drive to the North Bay to hear KRSH ("The Krush"). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    More of this story  Sep 9, 2009
    A request filed with the Office of Boards and Commissions for a digital audio recording of the Aug. 13 Board of Ethics meeting was pending as of press time. For more information on the Board of Ethics, visit. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Panasonic to Demonstrate "Revolutionary Technology" at IFA 2009  Sep 4, 2009
    Berlin, Sept 3, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Panasonic Corporation will be presenting its latest digital audio visual products and technologies at the IFA 2009 Consumer Electronics Exhibition in Berlin from 4 - 9 September 2009 at its booth in hall 5 ... Panasonic's diverse line-up of digital audio and visual equipment, including full High Definition flatpanel TVs, digital still cameras (compact and interchangeable lens products), Blu-ray Disc recorders and HD camcorders, lets users enjoy crisper,... (JCN Network, Japan)

    HD player for the home  Sep 1, 2009
    A little investigation into the issue and we found the reason apparently, the WD TV cant decode MKV files with DTS or Dolby Digital encoded digital audio tracks. We also had some hiccups with out of sync audio in certain MKV files but those could be due to poorly-encoded videos rather than the WD TVs hardware. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Khan, CARC to offer computer music software lessons  Aug 28, 2009
    Although an introductory class, the curriculum and the software taught will be similar to a professional level digital audio workstation (DAW) software, Khan said. Students will be exposed to latest computer music software learning concepts that will allow them to quickly create music using their laptops. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Latest Pacific storm staying far away  Aug 24, 2009
    Patrons can also access the library system at to browse the catalog for book titles, eBooks, digital audio books and EBSCOhost a database of full-text materials from magazines, newspapers, journals and other publications. lect> 0000157C Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Comedian Patton Oswalt Declares My Weakness is Strong with New CD/DVD Release  Aug 22, 2009
    Starting Tuesday, Aug. 18, iTunes received a one-week digital audio exclusive and it is currently sitting at #3 on iTunes overall Top Albums chart. Oswalt continues to prove his strength this month on the big screen in the lead role in Big Fan, his dramatic debut as an obsessed New York Giants fan, from writer/director Robert Siegel (The Wrestler). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    VIQ Solutions Reports Profitable Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Results  Aug 20, 2009
    MARKHAM, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 19, 2009) - VIQ Solutions Inc. ("VIQ Solutions" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE: - ), a world leader in computer-based digital audio capture and management, today reported its financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009 ... "In the second quarter, we initiated delivery of our software solution for 116 installations in connection with the first stage of our multi-year digital audio recording and storage project in the United... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Origins: The Start of Everything  Aug 18, 2009
    Digital Audio Player Mobile music rocked the record industry. Asteroids The small fry of the solar system have troubled pasts. (Scientific American)

    Marantz UD9004 Universal Player  Aug 17, 2009
    Inside, reference-grade parts and construction combine to provide an unsurpassed multimedia experience for practically any 12 cm digital audio or video disc in existence, including CDs, SCADs, DVDs, and. Of course, with an MSRP of $5,999. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Will Silicon Image's LiquidHD gamble pay off?  Aug 15, 2009
    HDMI is the industry's de facto point-to-point interface for uncompressed digital audio and video signals -- now adopted by virtually every new digital TV set launched on the market. Silicon Image claims that it is the number one discrete HDMI chip vendor today, in terms of units and revenue. (EETimes)

    127th AES Convention Posts Awards Presentations  Aug 14, 2009
    Daniel Weiss: For valuable contributions to the advancement in engineering practice and applications in the fields of digital audio mastering and signal processing. THE SILVER MEDAL AWARD Established by the Society in 1971, in honor of audio pioneers Alexander Graham Bell, Emile Berliner and Thomas Edison, in recognition of an outstanding development or achievement in the field of audio engineering. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Needham Briefs (June 18)  Aug 12, 2009
    The Needham Free Public Library announces that it is adding Playaway, the first self-playing digital audio book, to its existing audio book collections. Half the size of a deck of cards, Playaway is the simplest way to listen to a book. (Needham Tab, MA)

    * Taiwan News Quick Take  Aug 9, 2009
    The presentation will be theatrical, featuring 3D projections, digital audio and video displays and multi-touch interaction installations to showcase scientific knowledge, said the council, adding that noted scientists from abroad would also give seminars. The exhibition is scheduled to run though Sept. 13 at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Halls Second and Third Display Rooms and Art Gallery. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Emergency alert service for mobile devices in the works  Aug 6, 2009
    Most recently, we expanded the EAS from its legacy in analog television and radio to include participation by digital television broadcasters, digital cable television providers, digital broadcast radio, Digital Audio Radio Service and Direct Broadcast Satellite systems, FCC said. CMAS is intended to take EAS to the next step through mobile cellular devices. (FCW.com)

    Intersil to acquire Quellan  Aug 5, 2009
    Last summer, Intersil signed a definitive agreement to acquire D2Audio Corp., a supplier of digital audio power amplifiers. In September, Intersil signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kenet Inc., a supplier of low-power data converters, for an undisclosed price. (EETimes)

    Home Theater Audio  Aug 1, 2009
    A receiver can be the core of an audio system, offering the ability not only to decode digital audio formats found on DVD and Blu-ray disc, but can be used as a radio and can send video signals to a high definition display. The advantages of using a receiver lie in convenience, price, and (usually) easy use, plus the ability to decode the current sound formats. (Suite101.com)

    LG Electronics Showcases New Products with 'Unparalleled Performance by Design' for Holiday Season  Jul 31, 2009
    For those that enjoy pure high definition radio, the LHB953 combines Pure HD audio performance with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD and dts-HD Advanced Digital Audio Out for an uncompressed next-generation audio experience for your home theater. LHB977 Blu-ray Home Theater System: The LHB977 includes similar features to the LHB953, including NetCast Entertainment Access, but also features two HDMI inputs for exceptional connectivity to high-def, sources such as cable boxes and game systems,... (PR Newswire)

    AES Live Sound Events: White Spaces to Green Touring  Jul 30, 2009
    "State of the Art Loudspeaker Design for Live Sound: Tom Young The loudspeakers we employ today are vastly improved over what existed back in the '60s when rock-n-roll pushed the limits of existing technology. Along with advances in design and fabrication, system engineering, ergonomics and rigging, have come various methods to improve overall performance. Many of these advances are directly related to the use of computers as a design tool. This presentation will clarify the capabilities of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Critic's Rave: Digital technology encroaching on theater territory  Jul 30, 2009
    Although digital audio at the movies has been almost universally accepted in the industry since its introduction in 1990, the emergence of digital images as a creative option has fueled an intense debate among cinematographers and directors. Digital proponents, including high-profile filmmakers George Lucas ( Star Wars ) and Michael Mann ( Public Enemies, ) often laud the format s ability to reduce production costs, offer immediate visual feedback to the production crew (instead of waiting for... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    WCTV produces cable radio programs  Jul 30, 2009
    Studio volunteers have their choice of newer methods like digital audio capture and editing, and they can use classic tools like turntables and cartridge machines. Though our programming is strictly music-based, the studio does have two microphones for a host and an in-studio guest, as well as a telephone link. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    Quigley's summer start-ups  Jul 27, 2009
    - Since January Quigley has been on the board of the Sydney tech tiddler Audinate, whose technology supposedly makes "digital audio networking easy". - He is expected to quit the board of Leighton Contractors, given it is likely to be involved with the national broadband network. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Caffeine-Drinking Teens Don’t Get Enough Sleep  Jul 26, 2009
    The majority of the sample used some form of technology, with 66 percent having a television in their bedroom, 30 percent a computer, 90 percent a cell phone and 79 percent an MP3 digital audio player. The researchers found that 20 percent of those studied got the recommended eight or more hours of sleep during school nights with the rest getting less than eight hours. (Science Daily)

    SIGGRAPH 2009 Adds New Focus on Music & Audio  Jul 25, 2009
    Advances in digital audio technologies have led to computers playing a role in most music production and performance. Digital technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for creation and manipulation of sound, but the flexibility of these new technologies imply an often-confusing array of choices for instrument designers, composers, and performers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Rooftop Comedy Launches Record Label, 'Rooftop Comedy Productions'  Jul 22, 2009
    Today, Rooftop Comedy has formalized this practice and will regularly be producing and/or distributing both physical and digital audio recordings of select comics on iTunes, RooftopComedy. com, and Napster. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Capitol/EMI Announces September 22 U.S. Release Details for Expanded 2CD Special Edition of Duran Duran's 'Rio' and Previously Unreleased Concert, 'Live at Hammersmith '82!'  Jul 21, 2009
    concert recording will also be released September 22 in CD/DVD and digital audio packages. Rio's new 2CD 'Special Limited Edition' will be housed in a deluxe, 52-page case-bound book with canvas cover finish. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Commentary: Cronkite & The CBS Broadcast Center  Jul 18, 2009
    The CBS Radio News newsroom, with its adjacent soundproof studios, is a modern newsgathering operation with digital audio recording and editing equipment and workspace pods where anchors, editors and writers can work closely with each other. Its pale green cloth-like wall covering spruced up what was mostly a dingy, cigarette smoke-tarnished yellowish paint when the facility was remodeled several years ago. (CBS 2, NY)

    EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. Introduces 5300 ES UHF and VHF Mobile Radios  Jul 14, 2009
    Key features of the award-winning 5300 ES Series mobile radios include: Enhanced (AMBE+2) Project 25 Vocoder for loud and clear digital audio, operation on APCO Project 16 SMARTNET/SmartZone as well as Project 25 trunked and conventional systems, over-the-air-rekeying (OTAR) and over-the-air-programming (OTAP), support for up to 864 talkgroups, P25 Packet Data, and DES/DES-OFB/AES encryption algorithms. "The Company is now shipping the new bands," Jalbert added. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Other MP3 Options-Microsoft Zune, S...  Jul 13, 2009
    The Sansa e200 Series is the leader of SanDisk s line of digital audio players and gives the choice between four storage capacities at 2, 4, 6, and 8 GB. Depending on the memory the consumer opts for, he/she can enjoy anywhere from 500 to 2,000 MP3 songs or 1,000 to 4,000 in the WMA format; those equate to up to 128 and 256 hours of playback, respectively. As well, those wishing to add more memory can do so, thanks to the e200 s microSD card slot. (Suite101.com)

    ANDICOM, More Than 20 Years Evolving at the Pace of the Industry  Jul 10, 2009
    The issue of creating welfare with the use of ICT will be presented at a space CINTEL has called "U-Life: Generation of viable and cost-effective welfare," which addresses the themes of the Future Internet, Digital Audio Broadcasting and 4G Cellular Convergence, M-citizen, Green IT, closing with a panel where representatives of the World Bank, IDB, OAS, ITU and the moderation of the Director of the National Planning Department of Colombia Esteban Piedrahta, will discuss on the promotion of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Veri-Core Awarded Florida Digital Court Recording Contract  Jul 8, 2009
    The Veri-Core Digital Recording Suite is the most advanced multi-channel digital recording product line available, providing the simplest, most flexible and scalable digital audio and video recording solution available in the marketplace. The Veri-Core Digital Recording Suite supports a broad range of clients who require a record (e. (PR Newswire)

    How well do DAB car radios work?  Jul 8, 2009
    A government-commissioned report has called for analogue radio to be switched off within six years and replaced by Digital Audio Broadcasting transmissions. SEE ALSO. (BBC News -- Technology)

    Yamaha Selects TwonkyMedia Server to Power MusicCAST2 Home Audio Product Line  Jul 2, 2009
    Once the software is installed, the MCX-RC100 can be used as the ultimate remote control of digital audio assets, enabling users to stream music files to the Yamaha MCX-A300 and MCX-P200 Network Music Players wherever they are located throughout the home. Many Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified products are powered by TwonkyMedia. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Yamaha Rethinks the AV Receiver, Creates neoHD  Jul 1, 2009
    It's a smallish box with a zillion inputs 3 HDMI, 2 component, 1 composite, both optical and coax digital audio, and a USB port and a few choice outputs. Straightaway there's support for media on USB disks, but you can add on an iPod dock or a Bluetooth stereo receiver. (Newsmax)

    History, fun on springs tour  Jun 29, 2009
    Self-guided tour combines maps, digital audio. From staff reports. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    VTech IS9181 Wi-Fi Internet Radio  Jun 27, 2009
    VTech was also wise to not overlook any preexisting digital audio players, so they put a dedicated input for connecting thinks like an or directly to your IS9181. As a music hub or a portal to open up your computer s audio library to the rest of the house, the VTech IS9181 Wi-Fi Internet Radio is an extremely smart gadget. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Tritton AX 900 Gaming He...  Jun 20, 2009
    The AX 900 and AX 720 are both stereo Dolby Headphone headsets with dedicated digital audio control boxes with Dolby Digital decoders for processing immersive three-dimensional sound. The AX 900 and AX 720 headsets are practically identical ; they use the same headset components and have the same finish (glossy white/matte black with orange Tritton accents) ; however, the difference between them lies within their digital audio control boxes ... Both incorporate USB microphone output and are... (IGN Gear)

    Panasonic Avionics Selected to Supply Cabin Management and Passenger Address System for Bombardier CSeries Aircraft  Jun 19, 2009
    The CMS also provides a complete embedded digital audio solution offering passenger address, interphone and pre-recorded announcements and music (PRAM) capabilities to the CSeries aircraft passengers, cabin and flight crew. Panasonic is committed to enhancing the entire passenger experience, including CMS, in-flight entertainment and communications systems. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Space Systems/Loral Selected to Provide New Satellite to Hughes for High-Speed Internet Access in North America  Jun 17, 2009
    As the leading provider of commercial satellites, the company works closely with satellite operators to deliver spacecraft for a broad range of services including direct-to-home television, digital audio radio, broadband Internet, and digital multimedia broadcasting. With more power on orbit than any other satellite manufacturer, SS/L helps customers meet business objectives with advanced solutions based on space-proven heritage designs. (Primezone Releases)

    Music cos. vow to show Minn. woman shared 24 songs  Jun 17, 2009
    More on Digital Audio. Investor's Business Daily. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Streaming Movies, TV, and Music Industry Will Generate $78 Billion Over Six Years, Says Insight Research Corp.  Jun 16, 2009
    Streaming media refers to the transmission of digital audio and video files over an IP network or wireless network in real time or on-demand, while prohibiting users from storing the files locally. Insight's market analysis study, Streaming Media, IPTV, and Broadband Transport: Telecommunications Carriers and Entertainment Services 2009-2014, describes the technology and market forces underpinning the network-derived revenues generated from distributing streamed content across the public... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Shots end drug deal  Jun 16, 2009
    The buy was recorded on a digital audio recorder and witnessed by other drug task force officers. After the purchase, task force officers began to approach the vehicle to make the arrests. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Networx task-order update  Jun 5, 2009
    Sept. 2, 2008Homeland Security Department, Federal Law Enforcement Training CenterQwest Universal for primary non-OneNet services: long-distance, toll-free, calling-card, conferencing, PRI or T1 dedicated voice, applicable digital audio radio (DAR) training, digital and analog radio circuits, dedicated PRI, switched-voice, circuit-switched, IP, MPLS and network managed services. Value: $177,000Verizon Universal for secondary non-OneNet services: long-distance, toll-free, calling-card,... (FCW.com)

    Hunt ghosts, shoot machine guns, drool at Chevys  May 30, 2009
    Each tour includes opportunities for the public to use the PRSC equipment, such as K-II meters, EMF meters, and digital audio recorders. All groups will tour five locations on the grounds of Fort Caspar Museum including the cemetery, the Sutler's Store, the telegraph office, a cell from the first Mills jail, and the laundry room, which will serve as the PRSC command center. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    VIQ Solutions' Subsidiary Awarded Contract by National Energy Board  May 29, 2009
    VIQ Solutions is recognized as a global provider in the digital audio industry with innovative product and service-based solutions for voice-driven systems in the legal, medical, business, and government industries. VIQ Solutions provides an integrated range of digital record workflow solutions, including digital audio and video capture, workflow management software, transcription services, interactive electronic scheduling, and case management integration, all from one central, secure database.... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Worried book industry gathers for convention  May 27, 2009
    Sales of physical audiobooks, dropping for years, have been especially poor and the relatively steady, but still emerging digital audio market has yet to compensate. The shrinking economy has had a very direct impact. (Albany Times Union)

    Ask Mr. Dad: Making a home toddler-proof  May 27, 2009
    As you go through the toddler-proofing process, keep in mind that not even the highest-tech gadgets (such as digital audio and video baby monitors) can ever replace good, old-fashioned parental supervision. (Contact Armin Brott, armin@askmrdad. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    Four Linux Apps Worth Downloading  May 26, 2009
    It is licensed under GPL2/3, and it runs on Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X. If you're into digital audio production at all you've probably seen a lot of criticism of Audacity, calling it a toy and other uncomplimentary names ... Combine it with a real-time (rt) kernel and JACKD, the super-low latency sound server and audio router, and you have one sweet powerhouse digital audio recorder. (Datamation)

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