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Audioscenic Appoints John Croteau as Chairman
by audioXpress Staff

Audioscenic Appoints John Croteau as Chairman

Audioscenic, the innovative UK-based company that is taking tridimensional audio reproduction to new frontiers, announced the appointment of John Croteau, a veteran technology executive, as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Croteau brings an impressive track record of driving innovation and growth in the technology sector including his roles as GM at Analog Devices, Senior VP at NXP, CEO at MACOM, and currently as CEO at neural biosensor company Pison.
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AudioSourceRE Reshapes Music Separation with DeMIX v6
by Joao Martins

AudioSourceRE Reshapes Music Separation with DeMIX v6

AudioSourceRE, the company that has demonstrated what is possible in high-quality AI-powered audio separation technology, has announced a new level of processing accuracy and quality of results with the launch of DeMIX Pro v6. The standalone software is AudioSourceRE's main product for studio work using AI algorithms to isolate vocals and any other instruments from existing mixes. The updated version now improves quality of results, allowing playback while it is still processing with GPU and Apple Silicon hardware acceleration.
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CODA Audio Launches HOPS10-Pro Advanced Triaxial Professional Loudspeaker
by Alfred Moody

CODA Audio Launches HOPS10-Pro Advanced Triaxial Professional Loudspeaker

The new HOPS10-Pro from CODA Audio is a high output 3-way point source loudspeaker with an advanced design, featuring dual 10” neodymium low distortion woofers to provide power and accuracy across low frequencies, combined with a 1.4" coaxial neodymium midrange and high-frequency ring-diaphragm driver. The design alignment ensures a perfectly coherent and uniform wavefront, resulting in a full-range sound reinforcement solution with a powerful 1400W rating, in a compact enclosure.
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Rehear Audiology Promotes AI Revolution in the Hearing Industry
by Special Content

Rehear Audiology Promotes AI Revolution in the Hearing Industry

The recent enactment of the OTC Act has set the global health tech market on track to surpass $15 trillion by 2030, driven by a surge in demand for advanced hearing solutions. As tech giants like Apple and Google enter the hearing-assistive space, Rehear Audiology is leading with innovative, AI-powered solutions. By offering at-home hearing tests, precise sound compensation, and cutting-edge noise reduction technologies, Rehear is transforming the future of hearing health worldwide.
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COMSOL Multiphysics Version 6.3 Introduces GPU-Accelerated Acoustics Simulation
by Joao Martins

COMSOL Multiphysics Version 6.3 Introduces GPU-Accelerated Acoustics Simulation

COMSOL continues to expand the possibilities for simulation of real-world designs, devices, and processes, and now announced Version 6.3 of its COMSOL Multiphysics software. As largely anticipated in the recent series of conferences, COMSOL 6.3 introduces a new Electric Discharge Module, GPU-accelerated simulations, and many other updates. The Acoustics Module now offers GPU support for transient pressure acoustics, porous materials in the time domain, SLNS formulation for thermoviscous acoustics, anisotropic poroacoustics, and much more
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Audix Celebrates 40 Years in Microphone Business
by audioXpress Staff

Audix Celebrates 40 Years in Microphone Business

Audix, the Oregon-based microphone manufacturer that is now part of Videndum Media Solutions together with Rycote and other companies, is celebrating the company's 40th anniversary in business. Since its humble beginnings in 1984, Audix has grown to offer a wide range of microphones for audio recording, live performance, and installed sound applications. To celebrate its 40 years, Audix launched 100 limited-edition, bead blasted D6X drum microphones.
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Bose Corporation Acquires McIntosh Group Luxury Audio Business
by Joao Martins

Bose Corporation Acquires McIntosh Group Luxury Audio Business

Bose Corporation announced the acquisition of McIntosh Group, the parent company of renowned high-performance and luxury audio brands that include McIntosh and Sonus faber. McIntosh Group manufactures ultra-high end amplifiers, speakers, turntables and other audio products, significantly expanding Bose’s portfolio. The combined forces of Bose and McIntosh Group also opens new opportunities in the automotive sector.
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xMEMS Introduces Nearfield Full-Range Ultrasonic MEMS Microspeaker
by Joao Martins

xMEMS Introduces Nearfield Full-Range Ultrasonic MEMS Microspeaker

xMEMS Labs, recognized for its piezo MEMS innovation and creating a leading range of all-silicon microspeakers that until now mostly target earbuds and in-ear applications, has announced a new full-range driver that meets the requirements for nearfield applications. The newly announced xMEMS Sycamore full-range driver uses the company "sound from ultrasound" platform, making it suitable for laptops, smart glasses, or open ear designs.
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New AKM AK4498EX Partitioned Stereo D/A Converter Now Sampling
by Joao Martins

New AKM AK4498EX Partitioned Stereo D/A Converter Now Sampling

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) announced the new AK4498EXVQ Stereo Premium DAC that utilizes advanced Switched Capacitor Filter Voltage Output Velvet Sound technology. Like the existing AK4499EXEQ, launched in 2022 as part of AKM's two-chip solution, when paired with the AK4191EQ separate digital filter with multi-bit sigma delta modulator, the new AK4498EXVQ also delivers a completely partitioned digital and analog architecture to improve noise isolation, enabling analog conversion from ultra-high-resolution audio sources, including DSD.
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2025 NAMM Show Expands to Five Days of Events With Three Days of Exhibits
by audioXpress Staff

2025 NAMM Show Expands to Five Days of Events With Three Days of Exhibits

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced its initial lineup of events and exhibits for The 2025 NAMM Show, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center January 21–25, with events beginning on Tuesday, January 21. Exhibits start January 23, creating nonstop energy through late Saturday evening, January 25, 2025. Major brands are back in full force to NAMM Show!
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