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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AXPONA 2022 Audio Expo Returns In-Person Stronger Than Ever
by Joao Martins

AXPONA 2022 Audio Expo Returns In-Person Stronger Than Ever

North America's largest high end audio expo, AXPONA returns in-person April 22-24, 2022 to the Chicago Area. The whole audio industry has been anticipating the return of this event, which in its 11th edition promises already 500+ exhibitors and brands, 130+ interactive listening rooms, an expanded Expo Hall, a dedicated headphone area, live concerts, seminars and much more. Once again at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center.
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Heritage Audio Announces Updated 500-Series Bluetooth Streaming Module for Studio Use
by Joao Martins

Heritage Audio Announces Updated 500-Series Bluetooth Streaming Module for Studio Use

Spanish audio manufacturer Heritage Audio announced availability of its BT-500 v2.0, an updated version of its innovative 500-Series Bluetooth streaming module — making available additional aptX Low Latency and aptX HD codecs alongside the standard aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs originally offered. With the BT-500 V2.0, Heritage Audio offers a targeted solution to get rid of the dreaded mini-jacks, providing a professional solution to the everyday problem of streaming audio in a studio environment.
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Alta Audio Debuts Adam Three-Way Floorstanding Speaker
by audioXpress Staff

Alta Audio Debuts Adam Three-Way Floorstanding Speaker

Just before its presentation at AXPONA 2022, Alta Audio confirmed that it will soon ship Adam, a new floor standing three-way speaker that continues the company’s tradition of creating products with high impact sound reproduction. Alta Audio, is a NY-state company that since 2013 designs home audio loudspeakers using its own advanced technologies, the creation of industry veteran Michael Levy, its president and CEO.
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    Next-Generation Rare-Earth-Free Magnets Are Coming
    by Mike Klasco and Salvador Magdaleno-Adame

    Next-Generation Rare-Earth-Free Magnets Are Coming

    When a speaker development project is initiated, one of the first decisions is usually the magnet type — ferrite or neodymium — each one with its associated benefits, and problems. This article introduces the most promising alternative based on Iron Nitride (FeN), soon be available from Niron Magnetics, and offering the best characteristics of neo, without the supply chain drama, at a price point that rests somewhere between ferrite and neodymium. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, January 2022.
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    Development and Design: Sound Level Evaluation for Raspberry Pi 4
    by Ben Chen

    Development and Design: Sound Level Evaluation for Raspberry Pi 4

    This article proposes a Sound Level Evaluation solution based on the popular Raspberry Pi 4 and the possibilities of using the Sfera Labs' Exo Sense Pi - a compact multi-sensor module - as a sound meter. The Exo Sense Pi combines several environmental sensors and connectivity options, and integrates a digital microphone which can be used to evaluate ambient noise levels or measuring noise sources. This article was originally published in audioXpress, March 2022.
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    Meze Audio Reveals ADVAR In-Ear Monitors ​
    by audioXpress Staff

    Meze Audio Reveals ADVAR In-Ear Monitors ​

    Meze Audio, the headphone company based in Baia Mare, Romania, announces the launch of ADVAR, the newest addition to the company’s earphone lineup. Powered by a 10.2 mm single dynamic driver, ADVAR stays true to Meze Audio’s recognizable signature, delivering powerful, smooth, velvet-like sound that matches a variety of listening preferences. As an IEM design, ADVAR is far more subtle than any of the company's over ear headphones, while still remaining true to the brand with a gold and black finish, as an expression of Meze Audio’s Romanian heritage.
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    Linear Systems Announces 2022 Small-Signal Discrete Semiconductor Data Book
    by audioXpress Staff

    Linear Systems Announces 2022 Small-Signal Discrete Semiconductor Data Book

    Linear Integrated Systems, the world-class designer and manufacturer of precision, high-performance, small-signal discrete semiconductors, announced the release of its 2022 Small Signal Discrete Data Book. The Data Book provides all Linear Systems’ datasheets in one spot. The Table of Contents includes product category, part number and part description, so users can browse the entire product line with ease. There is also a dedicated section on packages, highlighting the latest package innovations and packing options.
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    Native Instruments and iZotope Announce Parent Company and Platform Soundwide
    by Joao Martins

    Native Instruments and iZotope Announce Parent Company and Platform Soundwide

    Following the announcement in March 2021 that iZotope, the Boston-based audio processing software experts, and Native Instruments, the German music creation company would form a new technology group backed by investors Francisco Partners and EMH Partners, the group now announced a new entity called Soundwide. The new company will promote a complete "audio and music creation ecosystem," will not replace any of the brands and also includes Plugin Alliance, Brainworx, and Sound Stacks as software development and distribution arms.
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    Audio-Technica Releases Affordable ATH-M20xBT Wireless Headphones
    by audioXpress Staff

    Audio-Technica Releases Affordable ATH-M20xBT Wireless Headphones

    Audio-Technica released the Bluetooth wireless version of its ATH-M20x headphones, the entry-level model in the M-Series, delivering the same over-ear experience with the same sonic signature as the professional wired studio model. Adding wireless convenience benefits to the acclaimed M-Series collection is both an opportunity and a big risk for Audio-Technica, requiring matching the same linear audio response and enhanced bass, while adding best-in-class battery life.
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    STMicroelectronics’ Integrated Automotive Audio Amplifier Combines High-Resolution Sound with Class-G Efficiency
    by audioXpress Staff

    STMicroelectronics’ Integrated Automotive Audio Amplifier Combines High-Resolution Sound with Class-G Efficiency

    STMicroelectronics announced its latest TDA7901 single-chip quad-bridge automotive amplifier using the company's advanced BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) technology, integrates a buck controller for class-G power switching, and supports high-resolution audio. The TDA7901 features a full D/A converter, digital input for direct connection to I2S (or TDM) and powerful MOSFET output stages. A market-unique combination that STMicro says will be ideal for listening and high efficiency.
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