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audioXpress June 2022 Now Available and Driving Audio Innovations
May 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress June 2022 Now Available and Driving Audio Innovations

Get the latest market intelligence and expert perspectives on automotive audio in the June 2022 issue of audioXpress. Hans Gierlich (HEAD acoustics) explains ANC headset testing, and Dana Helmink (Widex) writes about signal processing and filter bank design for hearing aids. Read Brent Butterworth's detailed review of Røde's NTH-100 Headphones, and enjoy another chapter of Ethan Winer's hands-on journey an analog guitar-controlled synthesizer modules.
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Neumann Expands Portfolio with NDH 30 Open-Back Headphones
May 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Neumann Expands Portfolio with NDH 30 Open-Back Headphones

When German studio specialist Neumann.Berlin introduced its first Neumann-branded headphones in 2019, it was certainly a bold move, given the company's reputation in the microphone and studio monitors segment. And the use of headphones for monitoring was not as popular as it is three years later. The company seems determined to leverage that opportunity and now introduces the NDH 30, open-back headphones as a new reference-class studio design for the most demanding applications.
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Home Audio Industry Reconvenes at 2022 High End Show in Munich
May 5, 2022 by Joao Martins

Home Audio Industry Reconvenes at 2022 High End Show in Munich

The prestigious High End Munich show finally returns to the MOC exhibition center - and pretty much the whole city of Munich, as the consumer, hifi, and high-end audio companies return to in-person events. Promoted by the local High End Society and reputed as the best trade-show in the world for consumer high-quality audio products, the 2022 High End Show (May 19-22) is now expanded with the new International Parts & Supply (IPS) B2B segment and more valuable initiatives.
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HEAD acoustics Proposes Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score as Standard Method for Audio Quality Assessment
April 22, 2022 by Joao Martins

HEAD acoustics Proposes Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score as Standard Method for Audio Quality Assessment

MDAQS or Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score, is a new binaural perception-based software tool that replaces human evaluation with novel metrics in the assessment of audio quality. This is a much needed approach for characterization of headphones, earphones, speakers, and any audio system, including automotive audio designs, researched, documented and validated by audio test and measurement company HEAD acoustics.
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Audio-Technica Celebrates 60 Years of Analog Audio
April 19, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Celebrates 60 Years of Analog Audio

On April 17, 2022, Japanese transducer manufacturer Audio-Technica celebrated 60 years since founder Hideo Matsushita established the business, starting with his AT-1 cartridge. Audio-Technica marks this occasion by reaffirming its commitment to analog. Focusing on a human-centered approach to the process of generating sound, the company sees analog as an enjoyment and appreciation for audio that doesn’t alter, despite the rapid changes throughout history.
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How to Evaluate a 3D Audio Solution - Head Tracking Accuracy
April 14, 2022 by Charles Pao

How to Evaluate a 3D Audio Solution - Head Tracking Accuracy

Immersive 3D/spatial audio - combined with XR/360 video - can transport you away from your home and into the middle of a lush forest with the sound of twigs crunching below you, a deer running off in the East, and the flapping of wings as your eyes follow a cardinal flying away. Accurate head tracking helps deliver a true-to-life user experience (UX), and understanding which factors are key in evaluating a solution will help you navigate this growing industry.
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AXPONA 2022 Audio Expo Returns In-Person Stronger Than Ever
April 14, 2022 by Joao Martins

AXPONA 2022 Audio Expo Returns In-Person Stronger Than Ever

North America's largest high end audio expo, AXPONA returns in-person April 22-24, 2022 to the Chicago Area. The whole audio industry has been anticipating the return of this event, which in its 11th edition promises already 500+ exhibitors and brands, 130+ interactive listening rooms, an expanded Expo Hall, a dedicated headphone area, live concerts, seminars and much more. Once again at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center.
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Audio-Technica Releases Affordable ATH-M20xBT Wireless Headphones
April 12, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Releases Affordable ATH-M20xBT Wireless Headphones

Audio-Technica released the Bluetooth wireless version of its ATH-M20x headphones, the entry-level model in the M-Series, delivering the same over-ear experience with the same sonic signature as the professional wired studio model. Adding wireless convenience benefits to the acclaimed M-Series collection is both an opportunity and a big risk for Audio-Technica, requiring matching the same linear audio response and enhanced bass, while adding best-in-class battery life.
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USound Unveils Development Efforts of MEMS-Based MRI-Compatible Headphones
April 6, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

USound Unveils Development Efforts of MEMS-Based MRI-Compatible Headphones

USound announced its entrance into the health technology industry with the introduction of MEMS speakers that are fully compliant for MRI-compatible headphones and accessories. The Austrian developer of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) loudspeakers and drivers, announced a collaboration with NordicNeuroLab to develop headphones fitted with USound MEMS drivers, which are suitable to protect patients from loud noises and relax them while inside Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, due to its non-magnetic properties.
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Røde Debuts Into Headphone Market with the NTH-100 Professional Over-Ear Headphones
March 29, 2022 by Joao Martins

Røde Debuts Into Headphone Market with the NTH-100 Professional Over-Ear Headphones

Røde has entered the headphone category with the NTH-100 professional over-ear headphones. The Australian company has invested a lot of time and R&D resources to enter this competitive market, and its first headphones are a refined attempt to hit the sweet spot in pro audio applications, particularly for home studio, podcasting or web streaming. A completely original design with very high quality details and superior comfort, the NTH-100 headphones are set to become a new industry favorite.
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