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New PSB M4U TWM Hybrid Planar Earbuds Are Now Shipping
by audioXpress Staff

New PSB M4U TWM Hybrid Planar Earbuds Are Now Shipping

Announced originally at Axpona 2023, almost a year ago, the new M4U TWM earbuds with Magneto-Static technology in a Hybrid Planar dual driver design are now available. The new PSB M4U TWM wireless earbuds stand-out for its hybrid planar technology and an integration with Audiodo, the Swedish hearing calibration specialists, for a seriously personalized listening experience that aims to deliver very high quality reproduction.
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Niron Magnetics: Green High-Performance Magnets Get More Green From Samsung
by Mike Klasco and Salvador Magdaleno-Adame

Niron Magnetics: Green High-Performance Magnets Get More Green From Samsung

Back in 2020, Barry Vogel, the director of the Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) Association called me excitedly about Niron Magnetics and about a new magnet material developed from research at the University of Minnesota. Iron Nitride (FeN) was perhaps the biggest news in magnets in 40 years. Composed of common elements — Iron and Nitrogen - the potential of permanent magnets from Niron could be a breakthrough and a game-changer for the audio industry.
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IK Multimedia Releases ARC Studio Hardware and ARC 4 Software
by audioXpress Staff

IK Multimedia Releases ARC Studio Hardware and ARC 4 Software

IK Multimedia released ARC Studio, a new out-of-the-box hardware acoustic room correction system that instantly upgrades traditional studio monitors with breathtaking results. The new solution combined a breakthrough processor bundled with the company's ARC MEMS microphone and new ARC 4 software, allowing users to calibrate studio monitoring systems and maintain the optimized response without the software.
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Orange Amplification Introduces New Orange Valve Tester MKII
by Joao Martins

Orange Amplification Introduces New Orange Valve Tester MKII

British guitar amplification brand has unveiled the Orange Valve Tester MKII which supersedes the Orange VT1000, introduces originally as the world's first automatic digital valve tester pioneered, developed and patented by Orange. The new Orange Valve Tester MKII enables a wide range of tests with speed, simplicity and accuracy, setting a new standard in valve/tube-testing technology for roadies, musicians, hi-fi enthusiasts and service professionals alike.
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STMicroelectronics Reveals Cable-Free Connectivity for eUSB Devices
by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics Reveals Cable-Free Connectivity for eUSB Devices

New short-range wireless point-to-point transceiver ICs from STMicroelectronics remove the need for cables and connectors in consumer-friendly accessories, wearables, and personal electronics. The new ST60A3H0 and ST60A3H contactless connectivity transceivers with eUSB2, UART, GPIO or I2C tunneling address all data-transfer challenges in a cost-effective way. Perfect for personal audio, headphone stands and charging docks.
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Sennheiser Invests in Norwegian Optical MEMS Microphone Pioneer sensiBel
by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Invests in Norwegian Optical MEMS Microphone Pioneer sensiBel

sensiBel announced a new successful 7 million Euros funding round with Sennheiser leading the investment together with existing main shareholders TRUMPF Venture, Skagerak Capital, Investinor, SINTEF Venture, MP Pensjon and Halden Kommunale Pensjonskasse. The funds will be used to expand production and invest in scalability of sensiBel’s patented optical MEMS microphones that offer 80dBA SNR and 132dB of dynamic range, a new level of performance for packaged miniature microphones.
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Cloud2GND Bumblebee Bluetooth LE Audio Demonstration Board
by Joao Martins

Cloud2GND Bumblebee Bluetooth LE Audio Demonstration Board

Cloud2GND, an engineering house specializing in electronic circuit design, embedded systems, protocols, and connected devices developed the Bumblebee LE Audio Demonstrator, the first chipmaker-independent platform for product developers to test and evaluate Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast applications. Featuring the Panasonic PAN1783 Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 module, the board is a ready-to-use platform with a class-D amplifier, AKM stereo ADC/DAC, MEMS microphone, NFC and is powered over USB or external power supply.
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InfoComm 2024 Heads to Las Vegas in June and Registration Is Officially Open
by audioXpress Staff

InfoComm 2024 Heads to Las Vegas in June and Registration Is Officially Open

InfoComm 2024, the largest trade show focused on professional audiovisual technologies in North America is set for June 8-14 (exhibits 12-14) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Held every two years in Orlando, FL and Las Vegas, NV, InfoComm is produced by the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA), and currently ranks as the 39th largest trade show in the United States.
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Niron Magnetics Secures Funding to Accelerate Production of Rare Earth-Free Magnets
by audioXpress Staff

Niron Magnetics Secures Funding to Accelerate Production of Rare Earth-Free Magnets

Niron Magnetics, the company pioneering the world's first high-performance, rare earth-free permanent magnets, announced it has received $25 million in new strategic funding from Samsung Ventures, Allison Transmission, and Magna. This investment will strengthen Niron's ability to expand its production facilities, scale manufacturing capacity for exclusive customer programs, and accelerate the commercialization of Niron's Clean Earth Magnet technology.
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KEF Announces New Additions to Subwoofer Lineup: KC92 and KUBE MIE
by Alfred Moody

KEF Announces New Additions to Subwoofer Lineup: KC92 and KUBE MIE

Leveraging its recent innovations in transducer engineering since the launch of the extremely successful KC62 powered subwoofer with force-canceling and Uni-Core technologies, KEF is now taking its bass to a whole new level with the new KC92 Force-Cancelling Subwoofer and four new models in the Kube MIE Subwoofer Series - the Kube 8 MIE, Kube 10 MIE, Kube 12 MIE, and Kube 15 MIE. A wide range of subwoofer options to ensure the most visceral experiences in modern home audio.
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