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The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities

April 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Focusrite plc Unveils New Optimal Audio Brand and Complete Portfolio of Commercial Audio Products

British holding company Focusrite plc, which does business as Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Martin Audio, ADAM Audio, Novation and Ampify Music brands, unveiled a new seventh brand, Optimal Audio. The strategy, according to Focusrite plc, is to offer a complete portfolio of advanced commercial audio products, designed for a fully connected and remotely controlled systems approach, with ease of installation in mind.

Vesper Introduces Analog Piezoelectric Voice Accelerometer for True Wireless Earbuds

April 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Vesper Introduces Analog Piezoelectric Voice Accelerometer for True Wireless Earbuds

Vesper introduced the VA1200, which the company calls the world’s first analog piezoelectric voice accelerometer (a.k.a. bone conduction sensor). This low-power vibration sensor can be used in true wireless earbud designs to pick up the wearer’s own voice through bone conduction. Using the VA1200 in conjunction with a standard microphone and a sensor fusion solution, the application can achieve superior background and wind noise reduction. Vesper calls this combination OnePlusOne.

Rotel Unveils Upgraded A14MKII, RA-1572MKII, and RA-1592MKII Integrated Amplifiers

April 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Rotel Unveils Upgraded A14MKII, RA-1572MKII, and RA-1592MKII Integrated Amplifiers

Rotel announced acoustic and performance upgrades to three of the company’s integrated amplifier models in the 14 and 15 Series product lines. The upgrades include circuit design innovations and component level changes in key circuit locations, leveraging the design elements from the acclaimed Rotel Michi Series. The A14MKII, RA-1572MKII and RA-1592MKII integrated amplifiers received these upgrades built from the Michi engineering efforts that were 3 years in the making.

Infineon Introduces First AEC-Q103 Qualified High-Performance XENSIV MEMS Microphone for Automotive Applications

April 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Infineon Introduces First AEC-Q103 Qualified High-Performance XENSIV MEMS Microphone for Automotive Applications

Infineon Technologies AG announced the launch of the XENSIV IM67D130A MEMS microphone. The high acoustic overload point (AOP) of 130 dB SPL allows the IM67130A to capture distortion-free audio signals in loud environments, whether in- or outside a vehicle. The microphone also has an increased operating temperature range from -40°C to +105°C to enable various use cases in harsh automotive environments, enabling advanced driver assistance systems and predictive maintenance applications.

Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beosound Emerge Slim Home Speaker

April 16, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beosound Emerge Slim Home Speaker

Bang & Olufsen introduced a new home speaker, which the Danish company describes as “an interior object combined with the technical performance of a speaker, built for longevity”. The Beosound Emerge was designed by Benjamin Hubert of Design Agency LAYER and it surprises immediately for its slim silhouette, but even more for its powerful, full-range sound with Active Room Compensation, which makes it a suitable home speaker for any placement. It’s also one of B&O’s most affordable home designs.

ROHM Semiconductor Launches 32-bit MUS-IC Series DAC for Reference-Class Audio Equipment

April 16, 2021 by Joao Martins

ROHM Semiconductor Launches 32-bit MUS-IC Series DAC for Reference-Class Audio Equipment

Japanese electronic component manufacturer ROHM Semiconductor has a strong connection with music and audio, being the source for a wide range of audio converters, amplifiers, and processors. Recently, ROHM started a new development project for a variety of new high fidelity solutions supporting high resolution audio. First in the new MUS-IC range and now available is the ROHM BD34301EKV, a 32-bit D/A converter designed for high-end audio designs. ROHM also launched the BD34301EKV-EVK-001 evaluation board available via distributor channels.

AES Audio Product Education Institute Invites Product Development Houses to Discuss Turning Ideas Into Actual Products

April 15, 2021 by Audio Engineering_Society

AES Audio Product Education Institute Invites Product Development Houses to Discuss Turning Ideas Into Actual Products

The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI) initiative launched by the Audio Engineering Society (AES), will host its seventh online event addressing Supply Chain & Sourcing on Wednesday, April 21 (12:00pm EDT). In this new webinar, moderated once again by supply chain and sourcing experts David Lindberg (DB Enterprises) and Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific), two Silicon Valley product development firms will discuss their role and contributions in bringing new audio products to market.

Urbanista Introduces Los Angeles Solar Powered ANC Headphones Using Exeger Powerfoyle Technology

April 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Urbanista Introduces Los Angeles Solar Powered ANC Headphones Using Exeger Powerfoyle Technology

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand and STRAX subsidiary, announced Urbanista Los Angeles, the world's first self-charging, wireless active noise cancelling headphones, powered by Powerfoyle solar cell material. This advanced green technology developed by Exeger was first implemented in headphones in a partnership with Harman (JBL). The new Los Angeles ANC headphones are the first ANC design that will use a Powerfoyle headband surface to convert all forms of light, outdoor and indoor, into energy to deliver virtually infinite playtime.

Ams Adaptive Noise Cancellation Technology Powers JBL Over-Ear Headphones

April 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Ams Adaptive Noise Cancellation Technology Powers JBL Over-Ear Headphones

Announced earlier in January and scheduled to be available May 2021, the new JBL Tour ONE headphones will feature Harman's first adoption of Adaptive Leakage Compensation (ALC) technology from ams AG. ALC technology has already been deployed in various types of earbuds, including loose-fit earbuds, to provide consistently high noise attenuation as the earbud shifts position in the ear. Now Harman has deployed ams ALC technology in the JBL Tour One to provide the same consistency and high noise attenuation in over-ear headphones.

Amazon Introduces All-New True Wireless Echo Buds With Custom ANC

April 14, 2021 by Joao Martins

Amazon Introduces All-New True Wireless Echo Buds With Custom ANC

Amazon introduced the next-generation of Echo Buds, featuring an all-new design, premium audio architecture for crisp, balanced sound, custom-designed Active Noise Cancellation technology, wireless charging capabilities, improved microphones for better call quality, and hands-free access to Alexa. Not many bought the first model anyway, so the announcement of the all-new second-generation Echo Buds is not that surprising, considering Amazon considers hardware as a pure extension of its services ecosystem.

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