audioXpress January 2025. Innovations in Audio. Product Development. The Best in DIY Audio

audioXpress January 2025. Innovations in Audio. Product Development. The Best in DIY Audio
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Start the Loudspeaker Year with Voice Coil January 2025

Start the Loudspeaker Year with Voice Coil January 2025
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The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities

The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities
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Bluetooth Wireless Audio, Innovations in Audio, and More in audioXpress December 2024

Bluetooth Wireless Audio, Innovations in Audio, and More in audioXpress December 2024
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Powersoft Appoints Klas Dalbjorn for Product Manager Position
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Powersoft Appoints Klas Dalbjorn for Product Manager Position

Powersoft’s determination to strengthen the company further in 2017 has begun in the most dynamic fashion, with the appointment of the highly experienced Klas Dalbjorn as Product Manager. The former Lab Gruppen and Lake Product Research Manager will add considerable strength and gravitas to the development team, headed by co-founder and R&D director, Claudio Lastrucci. His role will extend across the entire product portfolio.
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OWC Makes Apple's New MacBooks 'Pro' Again With OWC DEC Expansion Deck
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OWC Makes Apple's New MacBooks 'Pro' Again With OWC DEC Expansion Deck

OWC, the renowned manufacturer and upgrade provider for Apple and PC enthusiasts, announced the OWC DEC, an expansion solution designed specifically for the 2016 Apple MacBook Pro. The OWC DEC expansion was designed to fit directly with the new MacBook Pro models, in a way making it look more like the 2012 MacBook Pro iteration. It adds all the ports and slots that some people say are missing from those models... for those who don't care about "thinner" laptops.
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NXP Introduces i.MX 8M Processor to Transform IoT Audio, Voice and Video Interactions
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NXP Introduces i.MX 8M Processor to Transform IoT Audio, Voice and Video Interactions

At CES 2017, NXP Semiconductors (now part of Qualcomm) introduced its new i.MX 8M family of applications processors specifically designed to meet increasing audio and video system requirements for smart home and smart mobility applications such as over-the-top (OTT) set-top boxes, digital media adapters, surround sound, sound bars, A/V receivers, voice control, voice assistance, digital signage and general purpose human machine interface (HMI) solutions.
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    Audinate and NAMM Unveil Dante Training Events at the 2017 NAMM Show
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    Audinate and NAMM Unveil Dante Training Events at the 2017 NAMM Show

    The NAMM Show annual conference will be held in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Convention Center, January 19-22. In partnership with NAMM, Audinate will conduct multiple training sessions at the 2017 NAMM show about Dante audio networking solutions. There is a master class on the first day of the show and two Dante training courses the following days. More than 50 companies will show Dante-enabled products at NAMM 2017.
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    JBL Reimagines Personal Audio with the JBL Soundgear Around the Neck Wearable
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    JBL Reimagines Personal Audio with the JBL Soundgear Around the Neck Wearable

    One of the most curious announcements at CES 2017 comes from JBL and its "a hands-free and ear-free wireless sound solution to provide immersive audio around the neck". The new JBL Soundgear is, according to Harman, a new way of experiencing personal sound. Some of us that have been around for a while will have a feeling of "déjà vu" and for a good reason...
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    Blue Expands Premium Headphone Lineup with Three New Innovative Designs
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    Blue Expands Premium Headphone Lineup with Three New Innovative Designs

    Blue Microphones announced three new headphones at CES 2017. New models include Ella, a premium planar magnetic headphone, and Sadie, a next-generation high-fidelity headphone, both featuring custom, built-in audiophile amps, and a more refined design. On the wireless camp, Blue also introduced the Satellite, the brand's first wireless headphone with a built-in audiophile amp and dedicated noise-cancelling drivers.
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    Sennheiser Debuts HD1 In-Ear Momentum Wireless Neckband Headphone
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    Sennheiser Debuts HD1 In-Ear Momentum Wireless Neckband Headphone

    While truly wireless earbuds are still being perfected and for users demanding more than just 5 hours of music listening, the wireless neckband designs are still one of best available choices, a convenient and comfortable form factor. Sennheiser thinks so and, at CES 2017, introduced its new HD1 In-Ear Momentum Wireless with a unique "leather" neckband, high quality dynamic drivers and all the latest wireless technology, providing extended battery life.
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    Zanden Audio Launches New Reference 3000mk2 Preamplifier
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    Zanden Audio Launches New Reference 3000mk2 Preamplifier

    Pure high-end vacuum tube audio is still going strong, as proven by Japanese company Zanden Audio, established in 1980, in Osaka, Japan, by amplifier design expert Kazutoshi Yamada. Zanden continues to surprise with beautiful products and, at CES 2017, the company introduced its new 3000mk2 preamplifier, part of its Classic series, replacing the input and output transformers of the original unit, and featuring a completely redesigned tube rectified power supply, among several other improvements.
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    Fraunhofer IIS Shows Immersive Sound Future with MPEG-H at CES 2017
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    Fraunhofer IIS Shows Immersive Sound Future with MPEG-H at CES 2017

    One of the most important highlights at CES 2017 was at the Fraunhofer IIS booth, showing final versions of several MPEG-H solutions, in preparation for the rollout of the first broadcast services adopting the standard next year. On display was an MPEG-H enabled LG UHD TV, scheduled to be available this year, and the final version of the MPEG-H enabled 3D Soundbar reference design. Fraunhofer IIS also developed a trademark program for products incorporating its MPEG-H TV Audio System.
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    New Year Appointments Raise the Game at Solid State Logic
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    New Year Appointments Raise the Game at Solid State Logic

    Solid State Logic (SSL) announced three key new appointments to its product management team as part of its strategy to accelerate the development of new products and updates for current ones. John Hourihane is the new Director of Product Management for SSL and becomes part of the senior management team; Richard Ferriday joins SSL as Product Manager of its Live Sound division; and Andy Jackson returns to SSL as Product Manager, Studios.
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