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audioXpress September 2016 Speaker Focus Edition is Now Online!

August 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress September 2016 Speaker Focus Edition is Now Online!

It’s that time of the year again. September means our Speaker Focus edition is here and once again we have a powerful selection of articles, starting with a great recap from Mike Klasco on the Evolution of Compact Deep Bass Subwoofers. We follow with three great DIY articles from Ward Maas, Ken Bird, and Perry Marshall. Of course, there’s also the second part of Richard K. Mains’ techniques on how to eliminate room reflections in woofer measurements, and a great interview with David MacPherson, owner of Studio Electric. Read on!

XMOS appoints Mark Lippett as President and CEO

July 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

XMOS appoints Mark Lippett as President and CEO

Prominent provider of voice-enabled controllers and music connectivity ICs, XMOS Ltd., has announced the appointment of Mark Lippett as President and Chief Executive Officer. Lippett, a 10-year veteran of XMOS, previously held VP Engineering and COO roles within the business. Prior to XMOS, he served as CTO of Ignios, and held engineering and marketing roles at Texas Instruments, Lucent and Madge Networks. Outgoing CEO, Nigel Toon, has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors.

AKM Announces New Premium DAC and DSP Solutions for Premium Portable Audio Applications

April 28, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

AKM Announces New Premium DAC and DSP Solutions for Premium Portable Audio Applications

Targeting portable audio applications (smartphones, tablets, portable music players, headphones, etc.) Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has developed the AK4962, a new advanced 2-channel 32-bit Advanced Audio DAC with DSP, featuring 32-bit 4ch ADC with microphone/headphone receivers, line-amplifier, audio/voice DSP, asynchronous SRC and microcontroller interface. AKM also announced its AK4490EN 32-bit stereo premium D/A converter and dedicated clock generator, AK8157A, are now available.

Improve Loudspeaker Performance with Voice Coil May 2016

April 25, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Improve Loudspeaker Performance with Voice Coil May 2016

Now available, Voice Coil May 2016 features an in-depth article by Wolfgang Klippel on how to use digital signal processing (DSP) to improve loudspeaker performance. We also look at a recent Bose patent of a device configured to be worn around the neck, and we characterize a ribbon-type transducer from Bozhen and two new beryllium tweeters from Scan-Speak.

Amadeus Launches New PMX D Series Dante-Connected Speakers at Prolight+Sound 2016

April 5, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Amadeus Launches New PMX D Series Dante-Connected Speakers at Prolight+Sound 2016

Amadeus, French provider of high-end audio solutions and services, launched their new PMX D Series active speakers - three different models, with 8, 12 or 15-inch coaxial drivers - built-in 24/96 DSP and Analog, AES3 and audio networking Dante I/O. This is the same innovative company who gave us the extraordinary Amadeus Philharmonia high-end speakers, which were also shown at the company stand during Prolight+Sound 2016.

QSC Introduces the E Series Range of Passive Loudspeakers

February 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

QSC Introduces the E Series Range of Passive Loudspeakers

Who would have thought? QSC, one of the most recognized amplifier companies - which made a successful transition to active loudspeakers nine years ago - now introduces the E Series of passive loudspeakers at NAMM 2016. According to the Costa Mesa, CA, company, the new series takes advantage of advanced DSP when used as part of a complete QSC system.

AudioControl New Multi-Zone Network Matrix-Amplifier Director Model M6400 Now Shipping

December 28, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl New Multi-Zone Network Matrix-Amplifier Director Model M6400 Now Shipping

AudioControl is now shipping its new Director Model M6400 Network Matrix Amplifier for residential or commercial projects. The Director Model M6400, part of AudioControl’s new Matrix M-Series and is able to drive sixteen channels of high-power amplification in a compact 2U chassis that delivers 65 watts per channel at 8 Ohms, 100 watts per channel at 4 Ohms and 175 watts at 8 Ohm bridged, all channels driven.

Thiel Audio Showcases Latest Generation SmartSub 1.12 at CES 2016

December 24, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Thiel Audio Showcases Latest Generation SmartSub 1.12 at CES 2016

At CES 2016, Thiel Audio will introduce a new SmartSub using a proprietary long excursion 12-inch driver and DSP-controlled 1250 watt amplifier, which works with a sophisticated control app and advanced DSP room correction. The SmartSub 1.12 powered subwoofer features six user-accessible Sound Mode Presets to adjust it for any style of music, movies and even gaming content.

Texas Instruments Introduces New TAS2555 Smart Amp with Integrated Speaker Protection

December 8, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Texas Instruments Introduces New TAS2555 Smart Amp with Integrated Speaker Protection

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a low-power smart amplifier that allows designers to develop next-generation smartphones, tablets, portable audio docks or Bluetooth speakers with industry-leading audio quality at peak volumes while maximizing battery efficiency. The TAS2555 audio amplifier with integrated speaker protection uses back electromotive force and low power of 5.7 W to produce bigger sound from small devices.

ON Semiconductor Acquires Fairchild Semiconductor

November 19, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

ON Semiconductor Acquires Fairchild Semiconductor

It’s hard to keep track how semiconductor companies evolve given the pace of mergers, spin-offs and acquisitions. ON Semiconductor, a relatively young player in the industry but increasingly crucial for the audio industry, announced it will acquire one of the most iconic companies, Fairchild Semiconductor, for $2.4 Billion in Cash. The acquisition creates the global leader in the power semiconductor market, they say.

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