Loudspeaker Knowledge and Resources in Voice Coil May 2024

Loudspeaker Knowledge and Resources in Voice Coil May 2024
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audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available

audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available
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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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Advertise in the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2024!

Advertise in the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2024!
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Soniox Releases Groundbreaking AI for Speaker Recognition
by Joao Martins

Soniox Releases Groundbreaking AI for Speaker Recognition

Soniox released a breakthrough in artificial intelligence for speaker diarization (separation) and identification. Soniox Speaker AI has achieved a 96% accuracy in detecting speakers for all kinds of business applications, making it 5x more accurate than solutions provided by Google, Microsoft and Amazon. This breakthrough unlocks a new dimension for voice and conversational applications.
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Soundcore Launches Sport X10 Fitness-Focused ANC Earbuds With Rotating Earhook Design
by audioXpress Staff

Soundcore Launches Sport X10 Fitness-Focused ANC Earbuds With Rotating Earhook Design

Soundcore, Anker Innovations' premium audio brand, announced the Sport X10, the newest in its lineup of fitness-focused true wireless earbuds. The Sport X10 features powerful audio capabilities with ANC, an ergonomic design and water-resistant, sweat-proof durability paired with Soundcore's proprietary SweatGuard technology. These well-designed IPX7 earbuds deliver comfortable fit, rugged durability and thumping bass for inspired workouts.
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GN Hearing Introduces Custom Made Hearing Aids in a Modern Earbud Design
by Joao Martins

GN Hearing Introduces Custom Made Hearing Aids in a Modern Earbud Design

GN Hearing and its Beltone and ReSound brands, part of GN Group, expanded its product line with the new Custom hearing aids, which are weatherproof, rechargeable, custom earbuds, that last all day on a single battery charge. GN says the new Custom hearing aids are the most advanced rechargeable product available from its brands, restoring natural hearing in a comfortable, Bluetooth-enabled design, available in modern colors. A bridge-product to make hearing-aids closer to consumer TWS earbuds.
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    Audio-Technica Introduces AT-ART20 High-End Phono Cartridge
    by audioXpress Staff

    Audio-Technica Introduces AT-ART20 High-End Phono Cartridge

    Audio-Technica launched its AT-ART20 Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge, the latest in the company's ART Series of high-end phono cartridges. The AT-ART20 utilizes Audio-Technica’s magnetic-core design to achieve "superlative" vinyl playback performance with "extraordinary musical realism," as the company describes. The new AT-ART20 cartridge (SRP: US$2,900) also has a striking, distinctive contoured appearance.
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    New 2022 Smart Audio Report from NPR & Edison Research Shows Slowing Smart Speaker and Voice Assistant Adoption
    by Joao Martins

    New 2022 Smart Audio Report from NPR & Edison Research Shows Slowing Smart Speaker and Voice Assistant Adoption

    NPR and Edison Research released its annual Smart Audio Report, showcasing voice technology trends in the US. The 2022 Report highlights the increased usage of voice technology, with 35% of Americans 18+ now owning a smart speaker. In 2022, 62% of Americans 18+ use a voice assistant on any device – smart speakers, smartphones, TV remotes, in-car systems, a computer/laptop, and tablets. While suggesting growth, the report also shows adoption and usage is stalling.
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    Voice Coil Test Bench The U80W Air Motion Transformer from Mundorf
    by Vance Dickason

    Voice Coil Test Bench The U80W Air Motion Transformer from Mundorf

    As a respected manufacturer of high-quality condensers and crossover components, Mundorf is also capitalizing on the industry's “renaissance” in AMTs and now offers five models in this updated U series, each driver having the same width, but different heights. The U80W AMT model features a 63mm x 19mm pleated proprietary AMT diaphragm, an optimized rear chamber, a flat face plate with an optional secondary aluminum face plate, and is rated for 80W power handling and 94dB sensitivity. The U Series is the fourth in Mundorf's AMT portfolio. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, March 2022.
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    Biamp Owner, Highlander Partners Announces the Acquisition of McIntosh Group
    by Joao Martins

    Biamp Owner, Highlander Partners Announces the Acquisition of McIntosh Group

    Highlander Partners, L.P., a private investment firm from Dallas, Texas, announced the acquisition of McIntosh Group, through a newly-formed holding company. The investment firm has a plan for the audio market and it might have to do with residential integration, since it also acquired Biamp Systems in 2017, a company in the commercial audio segment that has since pursued an ambitious expansion plan with multiple acquisitions. Highlander states that the McIntosh Group will serve as an anchor for a new Highlander luxury technology platform.
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    Practical Test & Measurement - Measuring MEMS Microphone Arrays
    by Joe Begin

    Practical Test & Measurement - Measuring MEMS Microphone Arrays

    This article addresses the practical approach to testing and evaluation of multichannel MEMS microphone arrays. The simultaneous acquisition and measurement of signals from a microphone array presents a variety of challenges to developers seeking to evaluate their designs. This article explains the fundamentals to address challenges in smartphones, smart speakers, and all sorts of voice-activated devices, typically using two, and up to seven or more microphones. This article was originally published in audioXpress, March 2022.
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    Dirac and Dolby Join Forces to Demonstrate High Quality Immersive Automotive Audio Experiences
    by Joao Martins

    Dirac and Dolby Join Forces to Demonstrate High Quality Immersive Automotive Audio Experiences

    Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac and Dolby, the leading provider of immersive entertainment technology and experiences, announced a collaboration to demonstrate a high-quality immersive automotive audio experience. The all-electric NIO ET 7, which will enter the European market in 2022, will be one of the first vehicles to feature Dirac audio optimization algorithms and a Dolby Atmos audio system.
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    NTi Audio Introduces XL3 Acoustic Analyzer and Sound Level Meter
    by Joao Martins

    NTi Audio Introduces XL3 Acoustic Analyzer and Sound Level Meter

    NTi Audio announced its latest generation handheld measurement solution, the XL3 Acoustic Analyzer. This is a completely new design, evolving from the extremely popular XL2, adding USB-C, wireless web connectivity, a large color touchscreen, and multi-language interface. The XL3 is a complete professional sound level meter and acoustic analyzer dedicated to noise measurements, room acoustics and building acoustics applications, complemented by a range of optional software modules and functions.
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