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Sennheiser Now Shipping First Spectera WMAS Solutions

April 24, 2025 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Now Shipping First Spectera WMAS Solutions

Officially unveiled to the world in September 2025, Sennheiser has announced that it will commence shipments of its Spectera wideband wireless ecosystem from April 25, 2025. Spectera is based on Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) broad bandwidth technology, offering the ability to densely pack many audio channels within a six to ten megahertz (MHz) radio frequency band, and meeting the regulatory goals around the globe for the use of available spectrum.

Dr. Michael Santucci Receives NHCA Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Hearing Conservation and Music Audiology

March 28, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Dr. Michael Santucci Receives NHCA Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Hearing Conservation and Music Audiology

The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) has honored Dr. Michael Santucci, Au.D., Sensaphonics founder and president, with its Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to hearing conservation and music audiology. Recognizing a breadth of extraordinary accomplishments in hearing loss prevention and in service to the NHCA, this rarely bestowed award was presented to Dr. Santucci during the NHCA 2025 Conference in Charleston, SC, at a ceremony held on February 8, 2025.

Wireless Audio: Ultra-Low Latency Audio Transmission Over Bluetooth LE Audio

February 19, 2025 by Jonny McClintock

Wireless Audio: Ultra-Low Latency Audio Transmission Over Bluetooth LE Audio

While Bluetooth technology does not provide a complete solution for live performance audio, it still has a key role to play. In particular, the value of a standards-based approach manifests with the availability of low-cost Bluetooth LE-compatible transceivers from a variety of SoC vendors. Building on these readily available devices, manufacturers can engineer systems that are strongly optimized for live and professional applications. But what latency performance targets should those products meet?

beyerdynamic Unveils New Line of In-Ear Monitors with Four Models Catered to Different Performance Needs

January 29, 2025 by Joao Martins

beyerdynamic Unveils New Line of In-Ear Monitors with Four Models Catered to Different Performance Needs

During NAMM 2025, beyerdynamic announced its new line of in-ear monitors. Embracing a risky decision to design four application specific products, each one with a different sound signature, the German company believes this new IEMs are the answer to professional needs for stage and studio. Every model is based on the company’s low-distortion TESLA.11 dynamic driver, with a universal compact design optimized for comfort and high sound insulation.

Sennheiser Announces Spectera WMAS Pioneer Program

December 11, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Announces Spectera WMAS Pioneer Program

Sennheiser unveiled Spectera, the first bidirectional wideband microphone and IEM solution using Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) technology, at IBC 2024. After that, it showcased the solution at numerous international trade shows. Now, Sennheiser is taking the first step for market introduction with the Spectera Pioneer Program, which gives selected customers from live audio and broadcasting the opportunity to experience the new technology in their daily work.

Sennheiser Unveils Spectera, First WMAS-Based Digital Wireless Ecosystem

September 16, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Unveils Spectera, First WMAS-Based Digital Wireless Ecosystem

At IBC 2024, Sennheiser unveiled Spectera, the world's first wideband, bidirectional, digital wireless ecosystem for microphones and monitoring. A major breakthrough for the company, the announcement follows the gradual global regulatory approval for the use of Wireless Multi-Channel Audio Systems (WMAS) technology. Designed to meet the challenges of highly demanding live performance and studio applications, Sennheiser is first-to market with this advanced wireless technology.

Diamond Coatings for Speakers, IEMs, and Headphones

August 21, 2024 by Mike Klasco

Diamond Coatings for Speakers, IEMs, and Headphones

This article explores a fascinating topic that is recurrent in the loudspeaker industry: diamond coatings. As speaker designers look to refine their products' sound quality through diaphragm treatments, there are benefits to be explored from diamond coatings, or more specifically diamond-like-coatings (DLC), which is a process that matured over the last half-century. The industry has now reached a stage where this technology becomes available and viable, particularly for microspeakers.

USound and OBO Pro2 Release Greip Dual-Input Microspeaker Module

July 5, 2024 by Joao Martins

USound and OBO Pro2 Release Greip Dual-Input Microspeaker Module

USound, the MEMS microspeaker pioneer announced a strategic cooperation with OBO Pro2 to manufacture a new audio module that exceeds the requirements for high-resolution in-ear monitors (IEMs) and true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, including ANC-based designs. Incorporating OBO Pro2's cutting-edge Silicon Rubber technology and a USound MEMS driver, the new Greip dual-input speaker module enables superior audio performance and integration flexibility.

USound and Luxshare-ICT Introduce Gemini 2.0 Dual Driver Module for TWS and IEM Applications

June 6, 2024 by Joao Martins

USound and Luxshare-ICT Introduce Gemini 2.0 Dual Driver Module for TWS and IEM Applications

USound announced the availability of a new dual driver module created in collaboration with Luxshare-ICT. This is the practical result of the collaboration between the two companies announced in 2022, targeting the development of a new audio solution that would fulfill all criteria for true wireless stereo (TWS) and in-ear monitors (IEMs). The new Gemini 2.0 UAM-C1102 dual driver module is now available.

xMEMS Labs Debuts Reference Designs for True Wireless Stereo Earbuds and In-Ear-Monitors

June 4, 2024 by Joao Martins

xMEMS Labs Debuts Reference Designs for True Wireless Stereo Earbuds and In-Ear-Monitors

Intended to accelerate the adoption of its MEMS microspeakers in true wireless earbuds and in-ear monitors, xMEMS Labs announced the availability of two innovative reference designs available for purchase directly at the xMEMS web store. These reference designs, featuring production-ready MEMS drivers, allow developers to get familiarized with the implementation and performance of xMEMS products, setting brands or manufacturers on a clear and accelerated path to market.

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