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Digital Music stories - Page 9

Music is everywhere, and most of us listen to it on digital electronic devices. Digital music is a method of representing sound as numerical files in order to read it by a device capable of playing and transmitting it.

The main features of digital music are the sample rate and the bit depth - which are the number of samples an audio file carries per second and the amplitude resolution of audio files. Most common file formats of digital music are MP3, WAV, PCM and AIFF.
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Demand for stay-at-home entertainment sees smart speaker market soar
Tue, 27th Oct 2020
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Global smart speaker market set to reach 163 million units in 2021, with Mainland China leading the way, according to Canalys.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition
Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
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Sennheiser's limited edition MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition earbuds are a great choice for audiophiles.
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Hands-on review: Skullcandy Push Ultra wireless earbuds
Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Sweatproof, waterproof and more importantly secured with moldable ear hooks, these earbuds should be able to take some punishment.
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Sony announces bundled remote-learning solutions
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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edge computing
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e-learning
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digital entertainment
It combines audio/video with edge computing capabilities for a contained package that precludes the need for major professional installation.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser MKE 200 Microphone
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The MKE 200 is cleverly designed to amplify the sound coming from in front of the camera while simultaneously decreasing sounds coming from behind it.
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Huawei launches world's first True Wireless Stereo earphones in Australia
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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digital music
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Huawei has announced the Australian launch of its latest flagship True Wireless Stereo earphones, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro.
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Aussie-brand Audiofly updates true-wireless earphones
Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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qualcomm
Audiofly launches second-generation True Wireless In-Ear Headphones, AFT2, with 35 hours of playtime and a touch interface.
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Hands-on review: BlueAnt X3 speaker: Local, affordable and good quality!?
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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digital entertainment
BlueAnt’s newest product is a sturdy Bluetooth portable speaker that is being released at just $239.95. But is it any good? Yes. Yes it is.
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Hands-on review: Skullcandy Sesh Evo wireless earbuds
Mon, 12th Oct 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Skullcandy wants you to enjoy rich Bluetooth audio via their discreet Sesh Evo wireless earbuds. They can also tell you where they are if you lose them.
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Jabra unveils Elite 85t wireless earbuds
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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uc
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smart home
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digital entertainment
The earbuds feature Jabra’s active noise cancelling (ANC) features, thanks to dual chipsets in each earbud and refined sound processing.
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Transform your home office tech to look and sound like a pro
Wed, 30th Sep 2020
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uc
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Boost your home office with pro-grade tech! Discover AVerMedia’s Live Streamer CAM 313 and AM310 USB Microphone, both available for AU$149 each.
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Hands-on review: The Jabra Elite 45h headphones
Thu, 24th Sep 2020
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gaming
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uc
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For a headset coming in at under $200, Jabra has packed in an array of features that appeal to the budget-conscious that demand a quality sound experience.
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Hands-on review: Sennheiser HD 450 BT headphones
Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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digital entertainment
The 450 BT is a stylish headset that sounds great and has a form of noise cancellation for an affordable price. It doesn’t get better than that.
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Hands-on review: The Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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wearables
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Although the WF-1000XM3s came out in 2019, they’re still available for purchase - and there's a good reason why they're so popular.
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Hands-on review: EPOS Sennheiser Adapt 560 BT ANC enterprise headset
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
The headset is Microsoft Teams certified, and it performed very well during the remote launch, with voices crisp and clear.
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Global headphones market holding up better than expected - report
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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digital music
The global headphones market has seen a 13% year-on-year growth in retail value for the second quarter of 2020, according to new research from Futuresource.
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Hands-on review: Epos Sennheiser GSX 300 USB sound card
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Epos want to turn your 3.5mm wired headphones into a gaming audio powerhouse with their GSX 300 Gaming Series external USB sound card.
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Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones might just redefine smart audio
Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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sony
The ‘Speak-to-Chat’ feature completely removes the need to take off your headphones or pause your music when you need to talk to somebody.
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Hands-on review: JBL Bar 5.1 Surround
Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
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gaming
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smart home
The JBL Bar 5.1 Surround provides a user-friendly setup and impressive sound quality, making it a great addition to any home entertainment system.
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Hands-on review: Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The 700s follow in the footsteps of the QuietComfort 35 II and are a must-have for travelling businesspeople and audiophiles alike.