All items tagged with automotive audio (171)
5th International AES Conference on Automotive Audio, June 26-28, 2024
March 8, 2024 by Joao Martins

5th International AES Conference on Automotive Audio, June 26-28, 2024

The next Audio Engineering Society’s biennial conference on Automotive Audio will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 26-28 June. The location is the Uni3 Geely Center, right at the heart of Volvo headquarters. With the 2024 event of this popular international conference approaching, the organizing committee is reporting strong industry support and anticipation for a very strong program, and great car demos.
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CES 2024 Automotive Audio (The Good News)
February 22, 2024 by Roger Shively

CES 2024 Automotive Audio (The Good News)

The Consumer Electronics Show has become a showcase of products of the future, and this year’s content was stronger than ever. The automotive sector in the West Hall was filled beyond capacity, with Mobility spilling into the North Hall. Roger Shively reports on how hardware-dependent development is shifting to software. How Artificial Intelligence has found a practical role. How it all changes car audio systems.
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BlackBerry Launches QNX Sound Audio and Acoustics Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles
January 15, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

BlackBerry Launches QNX Sound Audio and Acoustics Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles

At CES 2024, BlackBerry announced the launch of QNX Sound, an innovative development platform that decouples audio and acoustics software from the vehicle hardware to give audio designers and engineers complete creative freedom to deliver new and exciting in-vehicle sound experiences. The new BlackBerry QNX Sound platform is expanded with Dirac's full suite of software optimization tools.
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Harman Automotive Transforms In-Cabin Experience at CES 2024
January 11, 2024 by Joao Martins

Harman Automotive Transforms In-Cabin Experience at CES 2024

Showcasing with Samsung and other industry partners at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Harman’s new automotive products redefine possibilities inside the car. At CES 2024, the multinational unveiled its latest lineup of automotive products that will equip OEMs with the ability to deliver new in-cabin features and content. In the audio front, Harman introduced SeatSonic, a new approach to traditional in-cabin audio, moving speakers into the seats. New entertainment experiences that will be in-market in 2024.
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Meridian Audio Debuts Next-Generation DSP Audio Technologies at CES 2024
January 8, 2024 by Joao Martins

Meridian Audio Debuts Next-Generation DSP Audio Technologies at CES 2024

During CES 2024, British audio pioneer Meridian Audio will demonstrate the ability of next-generation digital signal processing technologies to substantially upgrade the immersive listening experiences achieved by existing premium hardware. Meridian will present solutions to address the acoustic challenges in Electric Vehicles, second-generation vibrohaptics, next-generation DSP modules, at par with new consumer concepts for soundbars and home audio solutions.
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BdSound Joins Forces with DSP Concepts to Streamline Automotive Deployment with Audio Weaver
December 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

BdSound Joins Forces with DSP Concepts to Streamline Automotive Deployment with Audio Weaver

BdSound, a leading provider of audio and voice processing technology for noise reduction, speech enhancement, and automotive applications, has unveiled a strategic partnership with DSP Concepts, combining their expertise to address the growing complexities in automotive audio development. The collaboration delivers BdSound's speech processing technology, offering OEMs and integrators a streamlined deployment using DSP Concepts' Audio Weaver audio development platform.
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Asahi Kasei Microdevices Develops New Automotive Audio DSPs Supported by Audio Weaver
December 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Develops New Automotive Audio DSPs Supported by Audio Weaver

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has unveiled the new AK7018 and AK7017, pin-compatible audio DSPs featuring dual and single HiFi 4 CPUs, respectively. The two new products in the company's automotive audio DSP line are both compatible with DSP Concepts' Audio Weaver, joining the existing AKM AK7709VQ Multi Core DSP with SRC. AKM will present these new products at CES 2024 where it plans to showcase its latest advancements in mobility solutions, including a demo car with an immersive audio experience.
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2024 Kia EV9 Receives Sound System Designed by Meridian for the Unique Characteristics of Electric Vehicles
November 23, 2023 by Joao Martins

2024 Kia EV9 Receives Sound System Designed by Meridian for the Unique Characteristics of Electric Vehicles

The new top-of-the-range Kia EV9 luxury SUV will be one of the first vehicles to be specified with a sound system designed and tuned specifically for the unique audio characteristics of a pure electric vehicle. The 2024 Kia EV9 moves the brand further into the luxury segment, benefiting from Meridian's DSP expertise to manage the unique cabin noise profiles and deliver a superior surround sound experience.
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Klipsch Reference Premiere Audio System Featured in New 2025 RAM Tungsten Model
November 8, 2023 by Joao Martins

Klipsch Reference Premiere Audio System Featured in New 2025 RAM Tungsten Model

Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America and Ram announced the integration of the segment-exclusive Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system on the all-new 2025 RAM 1500 Tungsten model. The new vehicle now includes Klipsch's highest performing and most powerful audio system ever in a Ram Truck. The Klipsch system, which will also be available in the upcoming Ram 1500 Tungsten REV model, enhances the driving experience for the driver and all seats in the luxurious cabin.
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audioXpress November 2023 Takes You to the Edge of Audio Development
October 11, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress November 2023 Takes You to the Edge of Audio Development

audioXpress November 2023 offers an exclusive in-depth report on optical MEMS microphone technology from sensiBel, and understand how microphones can impact active noise cancellation performance. Learn how a new ADC Hybrid Gain Control IC enables smooth microphone preamp gain changes, and how to use DSP for hearing enhancement applications. Explore a Motion Feedback (MFB) approach enabling effective active desktop subwoofers, and recap on a century of Home Loudspeaker Development.
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