All items tagged with automotive audio (143)
A2B Audio Bus: Two Alternative Power Schemes
October 23, 2024 by Brewster LaMacchia

A2B Audio Bus: Two Alternative Power Schemes

In the second article about the latest generation A2B technology from Analog Devices - expanded with the release of the AD2437 chip - Brewster LaMacchia explores the latest possibilities for audio applications in many other areas other than automotive audio. After reviewing the three generations of A2B technology, LaMacchia expands on the alternative power schemes that deserve some investigation for multichannel digital audio applications. This article was originally published in audioXpress, August 2024.
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A2B Audio Bus: Ten Years and Three Generations
October 16, 2024 by Brewster LaMacchia

A2B Audio Bus: Ten Years and Three Generations

In this article, Brewster LaMacchia explores the release of the latest A2B AD2437 chip from Analog Devices. He explains how A2B has been evolving to support many applications in home cinema, studio, stage, musical instruments and much more, with support for up to 16 nodes, transmitting 32 channels of 24-bit/48kHz digital audio and optional data with the lowest latency (50μsec) at up to 30 meters.
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STMicroelectronics Announces Flexible, Space-Saving Class-D Amplifier for Car Audio
September 23, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Announces Flexible, Space-Saving Class-D Amplifier for Car Audio

STMicroelectronics' latest HFA80A automotive-grade analog-input class-D audio amplifier combines high efficiency, small size, and a low bill of materials, with load diagnostics optimized for automotive and native electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). With its feedback-before-filter topology and 2MHz nominal PWM frequency, the ST HFA80A lets designers optimize the output filter for the targeted performance and achieve a compact outline with small component values.
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Sharing the Knowledge. audioXpress October 2024 Is Now Available!
September 12, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Sharing the Knowledge. audioXpress October 2024 Is Now Available!

Read the extended Show Report of the 5th International AES Conference on Automotive Audio. Santiago Rayes (GRAS Acoustics) explains the latest advances in Measurement Microphones for Automotive Testing. Reinhold Lutz writes about Eliminating Speaker Doppler Distortion, René Christensen shares an exercise of Double Bass Arrays, and Joerg Panzer (R&D Team) and Patrick Macey (PACSYS) share their Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of an Unusually Shaped Horn. Jan Didden reviews Bob Cordell’s latest book, “Designing Audio Circuits and Systems”.
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Tech Industry Veteran Anders Storm Named Chief Executive Officer of Dirac Research
August 28, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Tech Industry Veteran Anders Storm Named Chief Executive Officer of Dirac Research

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac announced the appointment of Anders Storm as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, according to Dirac Chairman Johan Sedihn. Storm's appointment as CEO comes at a time when the company is experiencing record breaking growth in the automotive and home audio markets, driven by new and expanded commercial partnerships with some of the industry’s biggest players – as consumer demand for premium sound across all platforms continues to grow.
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Sennheiser Mobility Designs Innovative Sound System for smart #5
August 23, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Mobility Designs Innovative Sound System for smart #5

Sennheiser Mobility initiated a new strategic partnership with smart, the famous automotive brand that is transitioning to all-electric vehicles. Together the two companies are working on premium car audio experiences and advancing the future of in-car audio entertainment. Blending smart's commitment to cutting-edge technology with Sennheiser's experience and audio innovations, the two companies unveiled the all-new smart #5 SUV, equipped with the sound systems produced under the new collaboration.
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Stellantis Creates New Immersive Audio Reference Lab in Partnership with Genelec
August 20, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Stellantis Creates New Immersive Audio Reference Lab in Partnership with Genelec

Stellantis has recently opened its own state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos 9.1.6 qualified immersive audio lab in Bengaluru, powered by Genelec Smart Active Monitors. The automotive giant created this room, unique in India among automotive OEMs, not only for content production, but also to use as an audio reference and quality assurance. The Dolby Atmos room, equipped with Genelec The Ones studio monitors, plays a key role in Stellantis' initiatives in terms of audio strategies.
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New Lamborghini Temerario High Premium Sound System Crafted by Sonus faber
August 16, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

New Lamborghini Temerario High Premium Sound System Crafted by Sonus faber

Sonus faber announced its latest collaboration with Lamborghini, equipping the new Temerario, with an exclusive High Premium Sound System. The Italian sound artisans and the superluxury automotive brand come together once again to bring the art of the most natural acoustic reproduction to the brand-new vehicle. The sounds of the Temerario's powerful hybrid engine are seamlessly complemented by the Sonus faber immersive audio environment, guaranteeing an emotive and luxurious experience.
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Axiometrix Promotes Free Automotive Testing Seminar, September 12, at the British Motor Museum - Gaydon
August 14, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Axiometrix Promotes Free Automotive Testing Seminar, September 12, at the British Motor Museum - Gaydon

The Axiometrix Solutions brands Audio Precision, GRAS Sound & Vibration, and imc Test & Measurement are hosting an exclusive seminar Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK. There will be a number of workshops and presentations featuring live demonstrations that highlight Axiometrix Solutions brands' latest developments in vehicle testing technology.
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Going Big in Gothenburg: AES 2024 Automotive Audio Conference
July 11, 2024 by Roger Shively

Going Big in Gothenburg: AES 2024 Automotive Audio Conference

Immersed in Audio Innovations. More than 20 demonstration cars. Record number of sponsors. Sold-out registrations for the 5th Audio Engineering Society (AES) Automotive Audio Conference at the spectacular Geely Uni3 Center, in the historic town of Gothenburg, Sweden. Roger Shively explains why the 5th International AES Conference on Automotive Audio, in Gothenburg, Sweden will be one to remember.
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