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Amadeus Unveils New C3 and C4 Miniature Speakers
November 30, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Amadeus Unveils New C3 and C4 Miniature Speakers

Amadeus has unveiled their new shallow-depth point source miniature speakers. The C Series was created in 2018 through a specific custom development for performing arts venues, carried out in coordination with the technical sound team from the Paris-based Chaillot National Theater. The new C3 and C4 miniature speaker models are available now for ordering from Amadeus and can be used for many applications.
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Amphion One25A 3-Way Active Reference Monitor Now Available
November 30, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Amphion One25A 3-Way Active Reference Monitor Now Available

Following its industry debut in April at the 2023 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, the One25A - the first 3-way active studio monitor from Amphion - is now shipping. The One25A is a powerful full range monitor for modern studio environments with a versatile sealed design that can be used vertically or horizontally. The company's facilities in Finland are now fulfilling pre-orders and monitors will be available from the brand's distributors.
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Just One More Thing. Don't Miss Voice Coil December 2023
November 29, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Just One More Thing. Don't Miss Voice Coil December 2023

This is the last issue of Voice Coil for 2023, which includes a combination of valuable industry resources and expert knowledge for loudspeaker engineers. Mike Klasco and Nora Wong (Menlo Scientific) have compiled an updated directory of Engineering Simulation Software and Test & Measurement Hardware Vendors. And in Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the latest PTT8.0X04-NAB-02 8" aluminum cone woofer from Purifi Audio.
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MediaTek’s Chairman Ming-Kai Tsai Awarded IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal
November 29, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

MediaTek’s Chairman Ming-Kai Tsai Awarded IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal

MediaTek announced that its chairman Ming-Kai Tsai has been awarded the IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal, one of the most prestigious awards in the electronics industry. Chairman Tsai was recognized for his vision and leadership in the global semiconductor industry, democratizing technology access for billions of people. The award will be presented to Tsai in-person at the IEEE Honors Ceremony, which will be held May 3, 2024 in Boston.
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37% of Smart Home Shoppers Report Matter Certification Is Important in Purchase Consideration
November 28, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

37% of Smart Home Shoppers Report Matter Certification Is Important in Purchase Consideration

New consumer research from Parks Associates highlights the importance of interoperability, with the new Matter standard poised to transform the industry. The new study shows 37% of US internet households currently shopping for smart home products consider Matter certification to be important or even critical in their purchase decision. The latest smart home and security research from Parks Associates will be presented at CES, January 9, 2024, in Las Vegas.
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STMicroelectronics Accelerates Development of Qi Wireless Chargers
November 24, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Accelerates Development of Qi Wireless Chargers

STMicroelectronics is simplifying development of Qi-compliant wireless chargers up to 15W by introducing transmitter and receiver evaluation boards based on the company’s STWLC38 and STWBC86 ICs. Responding to the fast growing demand for products supporting the Qi wireless standards, these new development solutions will allow developers to quickly build and test wireless-charger prototypes. Both are used with the STSW-WPSTUDIO graphical software environment to assist development.
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MUTEC Launches REF10 NANO 10MHz Reference Master Clock
November 23, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

MUTEC Launches REF10 NANO 10MHz Reference Master Clock

Berlin-based manufacturer of audio equipment for studio professionals and high end enthusiasts, MUTEC GmbH announced the release of the REF10 NANO, a new focused version of an audiophile 10MHz reference master clock with the superior quality one should expect from a clocking specialist. The new REF10 NANO Reference Master Clock is based on the already well-established REF10, but transfers its technology into a new, significantly lower price range.
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MediaTek Expands Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.4 Portfolio with New Chipsets for Mainstream Devices
November 21, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

MediaTek Expands Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.4 Portfolio with New Chipsets for Mainstream Devices

MediaTek, one of the first adopters of the upcoming Wi-Fi 7 technology, now has the industry's most comprehensive Wi-Fi 7 portfolio with the introduction of the latest Filogic 860 and Filogic 360 solutions. Together, these second-generation additions aim to further expand MediaTek's platform of cutting-edge products that utilize the latest technology advancements in connectivity while achieving peak performance and always-on reliability.
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Nordic Semiconductor Offers Wireless Audio Solution for Battery-Powered High Quality Designs
November 20, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Nordic Semiconductor Offers Wireless Audio Solution for Battery-Powered High Quality Designs

Nordic Semiconductor has revealed that Yinzida Technology, a consumer electronics manufacturer, has designed a 2.4GHz wireless audio transmission module that enables high fidelity wireless audio in applications such as microphones, musical instruments or audio headsets. This out-of-the-box, lossless and stable wireless audio solution is ideal for battery-powered designs with zero-delay DSP pipeline, using Nordic's nRF52832 SoC in both transmitter and receiver.
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Schurter New Ultra-Compact IEC Appliance Inlet with Line Filter Saves Valuable Interior Space
November 20, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Schurter New Ultra-Compact IEC Appliance Inlet with Line Filter Saves Valuable Interior Space

Schurter continues to meet today’s increasing demand for smaller electronic equipment with the launch of its 5121 filtered appliance power inlet connector system. The new, compact filter series features an IEC C14 inlet with capacitors and a fully enclosed steel housing that reliably shields high-frequency interference conducted through cables or radiated interference.
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