audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available

audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available
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Advertise in the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2024!

Advertise in the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2024!
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Loudspeaker Knowledge and Innovation in Voice Coil April 2024

Loudspeaker Knowledge and Innovation in Voice Coil April 2024
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The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities

The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities
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Neumann Expands Portfolio with NDH 30 Open-Back Headphones
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Neumann Expands Portfolio with NDH 30 Open-Back Headphones

When German studio specialist Neumann.Berlin introduced its first Neumann-branded headphones in 2019, it was certainly a bold move, given the company's reputation in the microphone and studio monitors segment. And the use of headphones for monitoring was not as popular as it is three years later. The company seems determined to leverage that opportunity and now introduces the NDH 30, open-back headphones as a new reference-class studio design for the most demanding applications.
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Two New Monolith 8-Channel Class-D Home Theater Amps from Monoprice
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Two New Monolith 8-Channel Class-D Home Theater Amps from Monoprice

Monolith, the high-end audio brand from Monoprice, announced the addition of two premium eight-channel class D amplifiers, targeted at the most demanding home theater systems with precision audio output. Designed, engineered and assembled in the USA with globally sourced parts, the Monolith 8250X and Monolith 8125X utilize high-end, audiophile grade Hypex NCore amplifier modules that deliver outstanding efficiency and can accurately reproduce the most dynamic soundtracks while articulating all the subtle sonic details found in music.
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ICEpower Introduces Most Powerful Amplifier Module to Date
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ICEpower Introduces Most Powerful Amplifier Module to Date

ICEpower is strengthening its pro audio lineup of amplifier modules with two new members. The ICEpower 2000AS HV (High-Voltage) is a fully integrated audio power amplifier module including a universal mains power supply with PFC as well as ErP and Energy Star compliant standby. The new amplifier module will be available with one amplifier channel of 2000W (2000AS1 HV) and two amplifier channels of 2000W (2000AS2 HV). According to the Danish company, the new 2000AS HV amplifier module builds on the legacies of the existing 700AS and 1200AS modules, as a power solution targeted for live sound experiences.
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    Lavoce Launches Powersoft IpalMod Compatible 18" And 21" Subwoofers
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    Lavoce Launches Powersoft IpalMod Compatible 18" And 21" Subwoofers

    Lavoce Italiana is attending ISE 2022 and announced the official launch of its new SAN184.50iP and SAN216.00iP high motor strength neodymium subwoofers, designed to partner with Powersoft's IpalMod amplifier and software platform (8500W @ 1ohm). Just one of many new products that the dynamic Italian transducer company is presenting as it returns to in-person pro audio trade shows. Lavoce has a heritage of 35 years designing and manufacturing professional loudspeaker components and is now extending its portfolio with new IpalMod compatible subwoofers.
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    Jabra Introduces Engage 55 Portable Professional Headset Designed for Call Security and Quality
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    Jabra Introduces Engage 55 Portable Professional Headset Designed for Call Security and Quality

    Jabra announced the launch of the Engage 55 headset at ISE 2022, engineered to enhance communications in hybrid working environments. The newest product in Jabra’s Engage series comes with the highest DECT security with military-grade 256-bit encryption, noise cancelling technology and superior conversation quality, thanks to its ability to filter out background noise and its premium open office microphone. Also distinct is its up to 150m/490ft connectivity range, 15x larger than the range of any Class 2 Bluetooth device.
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    Merging Technologies Creates Scalable, High Performance AES67 Solution Based on Analog Devices SHARC SoCs
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    Merging Technologies Creates Scalable, High Performance AES67 Solution Based on Analog Devices SHARC SoCs

    Merging Technologies announced the availability of its AES67 embedded solution for the ADSP-SC5xx SHARC series of System on Chips (SoCs) from Analog Devices. Merging Technologies’ experience in the audio over IP (AoIP) field (Ravenna/AES67) and Analog Device's experience in unified communications and pro-audio applications, has led to a collaboration that broadens the range of AoIP solutions for manufacturers of electronics and ultimately integrators.
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    The OCA Alliance Previews AES70-2022 Device Control Standard at ISE 2022
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    The OCA Alliance Previews AES70-2022 Device Control Standard at ISE 2022

    The OCA Alliance will offer a sneak peek of the latest version of the AES70 device control standard at ISE 2022. The AES70-2022 release, originally intended to be released in 2021, will be upwards-compatible from the current AES70-2018 and offers several significant enhancements for new and improved features along with several documentation upgrades for increased clarity, readability and precision.
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    Integrated Systems Europe 2022 Finally Arrives in Barcelona
    by Joao Martins

    Integrated Systems Europe 2022 Finally Arrives in Barcelona

    The world’s leading audiovisual and systems integration exhibition arrives in Barcelona May 10-13, 2022. Taking place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) returns as an expanded showcase of technology and solutions for the professional systems integration channel. Following the postponement of the 2022 event from February to May, the trade-show will finally opens its doors with new conferences, more show floor features than ever, and first-time exhibitors in all technology sectors.
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    Bluesound Announces HUB to Enable Multiroom Streaming from Any Source
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    Bluesound Announces HUB to Enable Multiroom Streaming from Any Source

    Bluesound, the manufacturer of high-resolution audio wireless multiroom products, expanded its already comprehensive range with the HUB, a network accessory that allows connecting a variety of analog and digital audio sources to the Bluesound ecosystem for multiroom streaming. This simple BluOS device easily adds any audio source and transmits music wirelessly to one or many Bluesound players around the home.
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    Metamodal TPCDs — Next-Generation Speaker Diaphragms from Composite Sound
    by Martin Turesson

    Metamodal TPCDs — Next-Generation Speaker Diaphragms from Composite Sound

    This article details the Composite Sound journey that led to the extensive use of TPCDs for loudspeaker applications and the company's second-generation Metamodal technology. This new engineering approach allows designing loudspeakers tailored for an intended purpose, realizing a physical representation of a TPCD computer-simulated model that is only achievable through the company's unique proprietary production process. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, February 2022.
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