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Time For Your Voice Coil January 2024 Issue
December 28, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Time For Your Voice Coil January 2024 Issue

In the first issue of Voice Coil for 2024, Patrick Turnmire writes about "Diagnosing Speaker Design Issues Using the Klippel Distortion Analyzer." James Croft reviews a Devialet patent. And in Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the new DE350-8 Ultra-Compact 1" Compression Driver from B&C Speakers, and the new LM10n Wide Band Ribbon Transducer from Radian Audio Engineering. This issue also features an updated directory of 2024 Earphone and Headphone Manufacturers and Parts Suppliers.
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Focusrite Shipping RedNet PCIeNX Ultra-Low Latency, High-Channel-Count PCIe Dante Interface
December 28, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Focusrite Shipping RedNet PCIeNX Ultra-Low Latency, High-Channel-Count PCIe Dante Interface

Focusrite's RedNet PCIeNX ultra-low latency, high-channel-count PCIe Dante interface is now available, providing a cutting-edge solution for immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos and other Dante applications that demand high-channel counts. With the capacity for 128x128 audio channels at up to 24-bit/192kHz and ultra-low latency, the RedNet PCIeNX card is compatible with both PC and Mac, including the latest Apple Silicon, seamlessly integrating into existing setups and enhancing any Dante workflow.
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Swiss Manufacturer Stenheim Now Available in North America
December 27, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Swiss Manufacturer Stenheim Now Available in North America

Stenheim, the Switzerland-based speaker company distinguished for its solid aluminum cabinets and superior components in elegant designs is now available in North America, through US-based distributor Nexus Audio Technologies. The announcement was followed by the introduction and availability of Stenheim's latest models in US and Canada, including the Stenheim Alumine Two.Five and the Reference Ultime Two speakers. Not for the faint of heart.
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LG Unveils 2024 Soundbars with More Wireless WOW Ahead of CES 2024
December 22, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

LG Unveils 2024 Soundbars with More Wireless WOW Ahead of CES 2024

In anticipation of its massive CES 2024 presence, LG Electronics unveiled its 2024 soundbar lineup, including the S95TR, SG10TY and S70TY models, designed to complement LG TVs for an elevated home cinema experience with robust sound, well-rounded features and sophisticated designs. All models deliver complete at-home entertainment with immersive sound, and versatile LG TV integration, where wireless is increasingly the focus.
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Focusrite Announces Acquisition of OutBoard Electronics and TiMax Immersive Audio Solutions
December 19, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Focusrite Announces Acquisition of OutBoard Electronics and TiMax Immersive Audio Solutions

Focusrite plc has announced the acquisition of UK based Sheriff Technology Limited, trading as OutBoard, the company behind both TiMax immersive audio solutions and OutBoard stage rigging motor control products and PAT4 enterprise electrical safety testing. They will join the Audio Reproduction division of the Focusrite Group alongside Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, and Linea Research.
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AAC and UltraSense Partner to Create Touch Experience Solutions for Cars and Consumer Electronics
December 19, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

AAC and UltraSense Partner to Create Touch Experience Solutions for Cars and Consumer Electronics

AAC Technologies announced a strategic partnership with UltraSense Systems to explore the company's SmartSurface tactile interfaces to create holistic touch experience solutions for automotive and consumer electronics markets. As consumers demand more intuitive touch interfaces, the AAC and UltraSense partnership can help accelerate the industry transition from mechanical buttons to solid-state digital buttons.
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Holophonix Creates Rental, Technical and Production Services for Immersive Sound Projects
December 15, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Holophonix Creates Rental, Technical and Production Services for Immersive Sound Projects

Holophonix is now officially recognized as a ‘technical services provider’ as specified in September 2023 by the French National Commission of the ‘Label Prestataire de Service du Spectacle Vivant’. This new designation allows the Company to provide equipment rentals, technical services, and production services for immersive sound projects through a new dedicated Rental and Services department.
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Daniel F. Bodine Joins Radian Audio Engineering as VP of Business Development
December 13, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Daniel F. Bodine Joins Radian Audio Engineering as VP of Business Development

Radian Audio Engineering announced Daniel F. Bodine as the company's newly-appointed VP of Business Development. As Radian Audio Engineering continues to expand its research and development efforts, which have already resulted in a new-generation of groundbreaking products, many of which yet to be revealed, Bodine will expand significantly the company's abilities to interact and respond to the needs of its customers and the overall audio industry.
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Improve Your Audio Designs in 2024 with audioXpress
December 12, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Improve Your Audio Designs in 2024 with audioXpress

In audioXpress January 2024, Martin Turesson explains how Thin-ply Carbon Diaphragm (TPCD) technology can be applied also to headphones, and Claus Futtrup writes about Loudspeaker Bass Reflex Alignments. Paul Marchese discusses Composite Amplifiers, Roger Tall explains how a research effort allowed ClarityCap to understand the impact of resonances in capacitors. Our own Jan Didden interviews Robert Munnig Schmidt, while audio expert Ethan Winer explores audible consequences of jitter in digital audio conversion.
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AuviTran Celebrates 20 Years of Bridging the Audio Network Gap
December 12, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

AuviTran Celebrates 20 Years of Bridging the Audio Network Gap

The French audio network specialist and equipment manufacturer AuviTran celebrated its 20th anniversary during the JTSE (Journées Techniques du Spectacle et de l'Événement) show held in Paris, November 29-30, 2023. Recently acquired by Digigram, the celebration was a perfect occasion for the AuviTran team to gather long-time partners, clients and integrators, and raise their glasses to 20 years of bridging technological gaps in the audio industry and to future endeavors.
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