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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Dynaudio Unveils Four New Products for High End Munich 2024
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Dynaudio Unveils Four New Products for High End Munich 2024

Ahead of the Munich show, Dynaudio revealed four new home audio loudspeakers including the Contour Legacy, the latest member of the Heritage Collection, reviving references of iconic Contour models of the 1980s and 90s with modern materials and technologies. The Danish company will also unveil the Confidence 20A, a new active flagship in a standmount format, the new Contour 20 Black Edition with a new Esotar 3 tweeter, and The Bookshelf, designed in collaboration with Keiji Ashizawa Design and Karimoku of Japan.
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NAD Electronics Expands Classic Series with New C 379 Integrated HybridDigital DAC Amplifier
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NAD Electronics Expands Classic Series with New C 379 Integrated HybridDigital DAC Amplifier

NAD Electronics announced the launch of its new C 379 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier at the 2024 High End Munich show. This new amplifier in NAD’s Classic Series features a carefully engineered Class D output stage, complemented with an ESS Sabre DAC, and the second generation of Modular Design Construction (MDC) technology for upgrades and expandability. The NAD C 379 will be available at the end of June 2024 for a suggested retail price of US $1,099.
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Warwick Acoustics Expands Sustainable Manufacturing Site for Automotive Audio Products
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Warwick Acoustics Expands Sustainable Manufacturing Site for Automotive Audio Products

Warwick Acoustics confirmed that its expanded manufacturing operations will be based at the MIRA Technology Park (MTP), the UK's largest automotive research and development site, where the company is already headquartered. The Warwickshire-based company signed its first production contract in June 2023 to manufacture its unique speaker systems. The new facility offers a 10-fold increase in production capacity in readiness for automotive take-up.
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    Remora UWB Wireless Audio Solution Unveiled Ahead of 2024 High End Munich Show
    by Joao Martins

    Remora UWB Wireless Audio Solution Unveiled Ahead of 2024 High End Munich Show

    Remora is the name of a new business venture and a new wireless audio hardware solution that will be officially launched at the 2024 High End show in Munich. Jumping ahead of technology availability in wireless headphones and earbuds, Remora PRO creates a Ultra-Wideband (UWB) transmitter and receiver solution for the highest wireless audio quality available. The USB-C dongle form factor also introduces the world's first Headphone 3.0 platform from Sonical.
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    Apple Introduces Beats Solo Buds and Launches Beats Solo 4
    by Joao Martins

    Apple Introduces Beats Solo Buds and Launches Beats Solo 4

    Beats launched the next generation of its bestselling on-ear headphones, Beats Solo 4, as the brand also announced the expansion of the Solo family with the all-new Beats Solo Buds true wireless stereo earbuds. Both models explore all the latest technology, with USB-C connectors to allow fast charging, extended battery life. Keeping up with Apple's tradition, both models are Bluetooth Class 1 designs, updated with the latest features, custom designed drivers and acoustic design.
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    Volumio Introduces Motivo Flagship Streamer, Transport and Headphone Amp
    by Joao Martins

    Volumio Introduces Motivo Flagship Streamer, Transport and Headphone Amp

    Volumio, the Italian company that created the popular free music player, continues to invest in hardware and now announced the launch of a new flagship streamer and music player with a focus on user interface. Crafted to redefine the music experience, the Motivo streamer stands out with its 8" IPS multitouch display, being an integrated streamer\headphone amplifier based on the established ESS Sabre 9038 DAC and offering multiple I2S, USB, and S/PDIF digital outputs.
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    Shure Debuts Nexadyne Dynamic Vocal Microphones With Dual Transducer Technology
    by Joao Martins

    Shure Debuts Nexadyne Dynamic Vocal Microphones With Dual Transducer Technology

    Shure has introduced its new Nexadyne dynamic microphone platform featuring completely new Shure Revonic dual transducer technology. Using two microphone diaphragms allowed Shure to process the resulting signal to maximize specific frequencies and minimize handling noise and mechanical vibration. Available now in cardioid and supercardioid polar patterns, the new Shure Nexadyne vocal microphones redefine modern standards for live events and professional touring.
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    USound and Minami Sign Partnership to Facilitate Collaboration with Top-Tier Brands
    by Joao Martins

    USound and Minami Sign Partnership to Facilitate Collaboration with Top-Tier Brands

    USound, the MEMS speakers pioneer from Austria, announced a partnership with Minami Acoustics Limited, the renowned Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) that helps support some of the most recognizable global brands in headphones, earphones, headsets, and hearing aids. Together, the two companies will further facilitate the adoption of USound’s patented MEMS speaker technology by leading brands.
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    New AI Startup Proemial Launches Scientific Research Platform
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    New AI Startup Proemial Launches Scientific Research Platform

    Mads Rydahl, Siri’s first Head of Product and Design, has funneled his extensive knowledge of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into a new company. Proemial is a startup, co-founded by serial entrepreneur Geet Khosla and tech veteran Brian Pedersen, with a mission to tackle the most significant problem of accessing credible scientific research and knowledge through search engines and Artificial Intelligence-based tools.
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    Loudspeaker Knowledge and Resources in Voice Coil May 2024
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    Loudspeaker Knowledge and Resources in Voice Coil May 2024

    Voice Coil May 2024 includes valuable speaker design knowledge, courtesy of Claus Futtrup, who writes about Computation of Bass Reflex Alignments. And this issue includes an updated Microspeaker Vendor Directory, with a MEMS Microspeaker Subdirectory, compiled by Mike Klasco and Nora Wong. And Vance Dickason placed the unique W4-2315 4.5” coaxial from Tang Band Speaker, together with Faital Pro's 5HX140 5” pro sound coaxial on Test Bench.
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