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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Rehear Audiology Promotes AI Revolution in the Hearing Industry

Rehear Audiology Promotes AI Revolution in the Hearing Industry
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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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Design, Simulations, and Measurements in Voice Coil December 2024

Design, Simulations, and Measurements in Voice Coil December 2024
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4K UHD TV Display Sales to Grow 40 Percent as 4K Ecosystem Expands Three Times Faster than HDTV
by audioXpress Staff

4K UHD TV Display Sales to Grow 40 Percent as 4K Ecosystem Expands Three Times Faster than HDTV

Holiday (Q4) shipments of 4K Ultra High-Definition (4K UHD) televisions in the United States are expected to reach 4.5 million units, driving total 4K UHD sales for 2016 to 10 million units, a healthy 40 percent increase over 2015, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Sales of 4K UHD TVs continue to increase as more brands and screen sizes are available at lower prices, new technologies such as High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) are more widely available, and consumer demand grows.
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Massdrop Massively Successful Collaboration with Sennheiser on HD6XX Headphones
by audioXpress Staff

Massdrop Massively Successful Collaboration with Sennheiser on HD6XX Headphones

Massdrop is fast becoming the new market sensation for the audio industry, much in the same way crowdfunding websites have revolutionized the marketing mix, especially for startups. The difference here is how powerful this one million strong audio enthusiast community can be for established brands. In a recent example, collaborating directly with Sennheiser, Massdrop made history with its recent HD6XX headphones campaign.
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Ocean Way Audio New HiRes3.5 Studio Reference Monitor
by Joao Martins

Ocean Way Audio New HiRes3.5 Studio Reference Monitor

Anyone that had the opportunity to listen to Ocean Way Audio’s HR4 monitors - as we had - knows that Allen Sides is into something serious. At the 141st AES Convention in Los Angeles, CA, Ocean Way Audio (OWA) proved why they claim to be a “leading manufacturer of high-resolution reference monitors for the professional audio and audiophile market sectors”, and unveiled the new HiRes3.5 Studio Reference Monitor, also known as HR3.5.
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    Microchip Launches New Generation of 8-bit AVR MCUs with Core Independent Peripherals
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    Microchip Launches New Generation of 8-bit AVR MCUs with Core Independent Peripherals

    Microchip Technology released a new generation of 8-bit tinyAVR MCUs. The four new devices range from 14 to 24 pins and 4 KB to 8 KB of Flash and are the first tinyAVR microcontrollers to feature Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs). The new devices will be supported by Atmel START, an innovative online tool for intuitive, graphical configuration of embedded software projects.
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    Silicon Labs Introduces World’s Smallest Bluetooth SiP Module
    by Cristina Costa

    Silicon Labs Introduces World’s Smallest Bluetooth SiP Module

    Silicon Labs has introduced the industry’s smallest Bluetooth low energy system-in-package (SiP) module with a built-in chip antenna, offering a complete, cost-effective connectivity solution with no compromises in performance. Available in a tiny 6.5 mm x 6.5 mm package, the BGM12x Blue Gecko SiP module enables developers to miniaturize IoT designs by minimizing the PCB footprint including the antenna clearance area to 51 mm2.
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    Affordable RTW MM3 MusicMeter is Now Shipping
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    Affordable RTW MM3 MusicMeter is Now Shipping

    Visual audio meter and monitoring specialist, RTW announced that the newest addition to its loudness metering family, the MM3 MusicMeter, is now shipping. The MM3 is the company's lowest-cost loudness meter, adding support for music-based applications. With the superior accuracy that RTW has become known for, the MM3 MusicMeter features vectorscope, PPM/TruePeak or VU, real-time analyzers, Loudness vs. Time charts, as well as numerical and graphical loudness display and zoom modes.
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    L-Acoustics’ Holding Company, L-Group, Acquires CAMCO
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    L-Acoustics’ Holding Company, L-Group, Acquires CAMCO

    L-Group, holding company of L-Acoustics, today announced the acquisition of CAMCO, the manufacturer of high-end amplified controllers, DSP and audio network solutions for the professional audio industry. L-Acoustics traditionally worked in close partnership with German company CAMCO to complement its sound reinforcement and touring solutions. The acquisition will enable closer integration of active and networked systems.
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    Braven Takes Over the Home with Premium Home Bluetooth Speakers
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    Braven Takes Over the Home with Premium Home Bluetooth Speakers

    Braven Audio introduced a new Premium Home series featuring three advanced wireless speakers, the 1100, 2200m and 2300. Evolving from the typical portable Bluetooth concept, the new range advances to an expanded home system combined with refined design to complement home décor. The Braven 2200m and 2300 speakers even have a built-in mounting options and are Bluetooth Smart enabled allowing for hands-free, remote control via the Braven Smart App.
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    Lectrosonics Introduces the PDR Personal Digital Recorder
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    Lectrosonics Introduces the PDR Personal Digital Recorder

    Lectrosonics announced the introduction of a new micro digital recorder, the PDR (Personal Digital Recorder) for professional use. For situations in which the distance is extreme or where using a wireless microphone is not practical, the PDR recorder can capture professional quality audio, synchronized with timecode. The tiny size and rounded shape make the PDR unobtrusive and easy to place in garments and costumes, and easy to conceal when used as a “plant” microphone to capture environmental or location sound.
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    Universal Audio Announces Thunderbolt Compatibility For Windows 10 Systems and New UAD Software v9.0
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    Universal Audio Announces Thunderbolt Compatibility For Windows 10 Systems and New UAD Software v9.0

    Universal Audio enjoyed success with its range of Apollo Thunderbolt (1 and 2) interfaces because of the quality and lower latency when using realtime UAD processing and the company’s Unison technology. The company promised to launch Thunderbolt 3/USB 3.1 compatible drivers for both Windows 10 and Apple Mac. Now, Universal Audio announced Thunderbolt compatibility for Windows 10 users, while launching its new UAD Software v9.0 with new powerful plug-ins.
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