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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FaitalPro New 12 and 15-Inch XL Woofers Launched at Prolight+Sound 2019
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FaitalPro New 12 and 15-Inch XL Woofers Launched at Prolight+Sound 2019

FaitalPro attended Prolight+Sound 2019 in full force and with many new products to unveil, all with great appeal for the professional audio market. Together with its latest HF1440 1.4" neodymium compression driver, the renowned Italian manufacturer of professional loudspeakers announced several new low frequency drivers, including its latest FX Woofer Series and two new 12 and 15 inch subwoofers in its high power XL range: the 12XL1200 and 15XL1200 models. According to FaitalPro, both woofers are ideal solutions for high power compact systems. VC
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Need a Dedicated Spectrum Analyzer? B&K Precision Just Announced its Slim 2680 Series
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Need a Dedicated Spectrum Analyzer? B&K Precision Just Announced its Slim 2680 Series

B&K Precision, the manufacturer of reliable, cost-effective test and measurement instruments announced its evolution of RF test equipment with the New 2680 Series of Spectrum Analyzers. This series includes a pre-amplifier, 2D spectrum monitor and advanced measurements such as channel power, adjacent channel power and occupied bandwidth, which are options on most competing models. It also includes advanced measurement options and pre-amp for RF design and verification.
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Cypress Low-Power Bluetooth MCUs Extend Range and Battery Life in Voice and Audio Applications
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Cypress Low-Power Bluetooth MCUs Extend Range and Battery Life in Voice and Audio Applications

Cypress Semiconductor announced two low-power, dual-mode Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) microcontrollers (MCUs) that include support for Bluetooth mesh networking, and provide simultaneous Bluetooth 5.0 audio and BLE connections, delivering low-power wireless solutions that enable music and voice commands for battery-powered personal devices. With the new CYW20819 and CYW20820 MCUs, designers can also develop low-cost, low-power Bluetooth mesh network devices.
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    Logitech Introduces ANC-Equipped Zone Wireless Headset Designed for Open Offices
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    Logitech Introduces ANC-Equipped Zone Wireless Headset Designed for Open Offices

    Logitech announced the launch of the Logitech Zone Wireless and Logitech Zone Wireless Plus Headsets, created from the ground up for people working in an open office environment. Leveraging Logitech’s deep audio expertise, the Zone series of headsets allow users to take conference calls, listen to music, or block out distractions with active noise cancellation (ANC). The Zone Wireless range are also the first business headsets to offer Qi wireless charging, providing convenient charging at the user’s desk.
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    Riedel Introduces Artist-1024 Intercom Node With Higher Port Density and Native IP Support
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    Riedel Introduces Artist-1024 Intercom Node With Higher Port Density and Native IP Support

    At the 2019 NAB Show, Riedel Communications unveiled the new Artist-1024 node, a powerful expansion to the company's Artist intercom ecosystem and an essential piece in the transition to IP infrastructures. In what Riedel describes as the next evolutionary step in the continuous development of its Artist ecosystem, the Artist-1024 communications node provides the features and advanced capabilities that the current market requires, such as higher port densities and full SMPTE 2110-30/31 (AES67) compliance.
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    HyperX Launches QuadCast Studio-Quality USB Microphone with Four Polar Patterns and Anti-Vibration Shock Mount
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    HyperX Launches QuadCast Studio-Quality USB Microphone with Four Polar Patterns and Anti-Vibration Shock Mount

    HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, and brand leader in gaming and esports, announced the release of its HyperX QuadCast microphone for streaming and audio recording. First unveiled at CES 2019, HyperX QuadCast features a built-in anti-vibration shock mount and offers four polar pattern choices, gain control, a built-in pop filter, and a tap-to-mute feature that indicates the mute status by turning off the red LED lighting.
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    Asahi Kasei Microdevices Introduces Premium Audio Solutions at High End 2019 in Munich
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    Asahi Kasei Microdevices Introduces Premium Audio Solutions at High End 2019 in Munich

    Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) will show its latest flagship Velvet Sound Verita AK4499 32-bit audio D/A Converter (DAC) at the High End 2019 show in Munich, Germany. A newly developed IC manufacturing process was adopted in this flagship DAC to deliver the best sound quality so far in the company's range of products, achieving -124dB THD+N and 140dB S/N. The AK4499 is also the first among AKM products to use a new current output architecture. AKM will also demonstrate its new ultra-low power HiFi D/A converters for Bluetooth headphones, AK4331 (stereo) and AK4332 (mono).
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    Reborn and Revitalized KLH Audio Brand to Debut at AXPONA 2019
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    Reborn and Revitalized KLH Audio Brand to Debut at AXPONA 2019

    Now, under the ownership and leadership of former Klipsch Global Sales President David P. Kelley, KLH offers music enthusiasts an all-new line of high-performance, value-oriented stereo, home theater and personal audio products. Marking KLH’s first consumer exhibition, AXPONA 2019 (April 12-14) attendees will be able to experience the brand's Kendall tower speakers, Albany bookshelf speakers, Ultimate One headphones and talk in-depth with the team about the exciting rebirth of this legendary brand.
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    Audio Research Launches New Special Edition CD6 and Reference CD9 Transport/DAC
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    Audio Research Launches New Special Edition CD6 and Reference CD9 Transport/DAC

    Audio Research announced the new CD6SE and Reference CD9SE Compact Disc players featuring redesigned faceplates, with matching buttons, illumination, and black plexiglass display that closely match ARC’s Foundation and Reference-series components. Both SE units boast the latest V3.0 USB audio card, providing compatibility with macOS, Windows 10, and any Linux-based system that supports ALSA devices. This feature allows full streaming capability from products like Aurender, or Roon’s Nucleus.
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    Mimi Hearing Technologies Acquires 3D Sound Labs
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    Mimi Hearing Technologies Acquires 3D Sound Labs

    Mimi Hearing Technologies, a leading company in digital hearing tests and hearing-ability-based sound personalization, has announced the acquisition of French company 3D Sound Labs, the developers of 3D Audio technologies, including a HRTF (Head-Related Transfer Function) personalization service that improves the realism of the audio listening experience. According to Mimi, 3D Sound Labs has the know-how and intellectual property to help them further enhance Mimi Defined, the company’s state-of-the-art sound personalization technology.
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