Amphenol Corporation to Acquire Connectivity and Cable Solutions Business From CommScope for $10.5 Billion
Amphenol Corporation announced a definitive agreement to acquire CommScope's Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) business for $10.5 billion in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. A company with a long history of mergers and acquisitions, Amphenol expands even further its portfolio with significant fiber optic interconnect capabilities for IT and communications networks, as well as a diverse range of industrial interconnect products for building infrastructure.
Silicon Labs Receives World’s First PSA Level 4 Certification for Protection of Connected Devices
Silicon Labs announced that its Series 3 Secure Vault security subsystem on the SiXG301 SoC, the first SoC in its Series 3 multi-radio solution, has achieved the world's first PSA Level 4 certification. This achievement – the highest level recognized by PSA Certified – affirms Silicon Labs’ embedded trust credentials at the core of connected technology. PSA Certification is essential to meet upcoming regulatory cyber resilience compliance in every consumer electronics and smart home design.
Ray Tubes Expands Range with Select 12AU7 and Core 12AU7 Vacuum Tubes
Ray Tubes announced new-production 12AU7 tubes in both its Core and Select Collections. With this addition, Ray Tubes is now supplying the most common vacuum tubes, including the 12AU7, 12AX7, EL34, 6SN7, KT88, and 300B, all available through its network of retail and brand partners. All products from Ray Tubes are designed and tested specifically for audio applications and come with a one-year warranty, which is a great assurance compared to the risks of buying New-Old-Stock items.
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Schurter DG11 Inlet Now Available with Magnetic Release for Short-Circuit Protection
The Schurter DG11 power entry module, which has been optimized and proven over many years, is now available in a version with an integrated magnetic release to protect against very high overcurrents (short circuit) at the integrated TA35 circuit breaker. The DG11 IEC Inlet C14 or C18 with Circuit Breaker TA35 2-pole with thermal or thermal-magnetic release requires no additional fuses, and is a splash-proof and dust-tight (IP67) part, ready for harsh environments.
The Digigram Group Acquires Acoustic Surveillance Company Wavely
The Digigram Group continues to expand its business from its origins as experts in digital audio toward noise analysis solutions and has now acquired Wavely, a Lille-based company that specializes in AI-enhanced acoustic surveillance solutions. This acquisition confirms the Group's build-up strategy focused on critical audio — all applications where sound, noise, and vibration carry high operational stakes. The amount of the transaction has not been disclosed.
Kali Audio Announces HP-1 Headphones with Selectable Tuning Modes
Kali Audio announced the HP-1 closed-back headphones intended for studio use. The design is DSP-powered, allowing users to enjoy a neutral, accurate representation of their mix, as well as the ability to hear how their work will sound in bass-heavy or cheap consumer headphones. Apart from working in conventional wired mode, the HP-1 headphones are also Bluetooth-capable (SBC/AAC) for wireless operation and even feature active noise cancellation for when the user needs total immersion.
Got CDs? Onkyo Introduces C-30 CD Player
Onkyo announced an all-new C-30 High-Performance CD Player, designed for music enthusiasts seeking a premium, solid playback solution for their CD collections. Anticipating a CD revival that many have promised will take place sooner or later - and taking into consideration the lack of any options for updated equipment, the audio manufacturer from Japan is adding a new component in its Icon Series hifi lineup. The new Onkyo C-30 Hi-Fi Grade CD Player promises to deliver performance and value in a refined design, retailing at just $349.
Get It in Motion with Voice Coil August 2025
In this issue, Jonathan Gerbet explains everything we need to know about the next-generation of Klippel's Fast Large Signal Identification (FLSI) measurement tool. And as scheduled, Mike Klasco prepared a valuable directory of Voice Coil Winders, plus a subdirectory with Converters, Lead Out Wire, and Magnetic Fluid suppliers. For this month's Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the new 10NTLW2500 Pro Sound Tetracoil midbass woofer from Eighteen Sound, followed by the UMII12-22 subwoofer from Dayton Audio's new Ultimax II line.
Røde Partners with Vortex Communications to Replace Skype Calls with Røde Callme
Now that Skype was unexplainably shutdown, Røde unveiled Røde CallMe, an exciting new feature that transforms remote content creation for the RødeCaster Pro II and RødeCaster Duo. Developed in partnership with UK-based broadcast solutions company Vortex Communications, Røde CallMe delivers ultra-low latency, studio-quality remote connectivity through seamless integration of Vortex's well-established CallMe Codec capability.
Audio Engineering Society Announces Results of 2025 Elections
The Audio Engineering Society has announced the results of its 2025 Board of Directors and Board of Governors elections. The Society's Membership has elected Cesar Lamschtein as President-Elect, and Jayant Datta as AES Treasurer. On January 1, 2026, Past-President Leslie Gaston-Bird will transition to Governor for the first year of a two-year term, AES President Gary Gottlieb will transition to Past-President, and President-Elect Brecht De Man will become President.