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Focal Chooses SPARK Microsystems' UWB Wireless Technology for New Diva Utopia Speakers
by Joao Martins

Focal Chooses SPARK Microsystems' UWB Wireless Technology for New Diva Utopia Speakers

Focal introduced the new Diva Utopia to the world, its first wireless, connected, active loudspeaker. This design is the result of five years of development by French and British engineering teams from Focal Naim, and represents the brand's commitment to pushing the boundaries of hifi to unprecedented levels. The new Diva Utopia speakers combine Naim electronics, the latest UWB wireless technologies from SPARK Microsystems in the ultimate vision of the Focal Utopia philosophy.
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Solid State Logic Launches Updated SSL 2 MKII and SSL 2+ MKII USB-C Audio Interfaces
by Joao Martins

Solid State Logic Launches Updated SSL 2 MKII and SSL 2+ MKII USB-C Audio Interfaces

Solid State Logic announced the launch of its MKII USB audio interfaces, the SSL 2 MKII and SSL 2+ MKII. According to the British brand, the new interfaces build on the success of their predecessors, surprisingly well received in a highly disputed product segment. SSL says the new designs offer improved circuits and converters, and "elevate USB-powered performance to new heights whilst adding features which help both professionals and those just starting their creative journey."
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Sony Announces Innovative LinkBuds Wireless Lifestyle Earbuds and Speaker Range
by audioXpress Staff

Sony Announces Innovative LinkBuds Wireless Lifestyle Earbuds and Speaker Range

Sony announced two new wireless earbuds with innovative designs and features. The LinkBuds Fit are ANC earbuds with advanced processing, while the LinkBuds Open update the open ring driver design launched in 2022. Available with interesting new colors and with innovative lifestyle accessories, the LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open earbuds combine premium features in more affordable designs. The LinkBuds range is also expanded with the new LinkBuds Speaker, an innovative concept of a Bluetooth wireless speaker to pair with earbuds.
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Make It Active! Voice Coil October 2024 Is Now Available
by audioXpress Staff

Make It Active! Voice Coil October 2024 Is Now Available

In Voice Coil October 2024, Claus Futtrup writes about Compliance Alteration, and Mike Klasco and Nora Wong prepared an updated directory of Integrated Electronics for Loudspeakers. James Croft returns with a "Loudspeaker" patent review, granted to industry veteran Michael Levy, and Vance Dickason focuses solely on the eagerly awaited Purifi Audio PTT10.0X04-NAB-01 10" Midbass Woofer.
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STMicroelectronics and Qualcomm Enter Strategic Collaboration for Edge AI Wireless Connected Devices
by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics and Qualcomm Enter Strategic Collaboration for Edge AI Wireless Connected Devices

STMicroelectronics and Qualcomm Technologies International, announces a new strategic collaboration for the next generation of industrial and consumer connected solutions augmented by edge AI. The collaboration will pair STMicroelectronics' STM32 microcontroller ecosystem and Qualcomm's wireless connectivity solutions to allow simple, fast, and cost-effective designs of next-generation connected applications.
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A Legend Streamlined: Sennheiser Unveils MD 421 Kompakt
by Joao Martins

A Legend Streamlined: Sennheiser Unveils MD 421 Kompakt

Sennheiser is looking to the future with advanced wireless microphone technologies. But the German microphone manufacturer is also looking to its past for inspiration and to maintain its products competitive in today's market. The new MD 421 Kompakt is an appropriately named, compact version of one of its most legendary microphones, the Sennheiser MD 421. This redesign doesn't compromise on the performance of its large-diaphragm capsule, making the MD 421 Kompakt an even more versatile dynamic microphone.
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Bose Introduces SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
by Joao Martins

Bose Introduces SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker

Bose is rethinking the portable speaker category and redesigning its own iconic SoundLink Bluetooth speaker family. The new addition to Bose's consumer portfolio is the SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker, an innovative design that fills any room and offers great aesthetics. Compact yet powerful, the SoundLink Home Speaker is a sleek wireless design that alludes to early Japanese transistor radios, but offers all the features associated with smart speakers.
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Zoom Announces H2essential Multi-Mic Handy Recorder
by audioXpress Staff

Zoom Announces H2essential Multi-Mic Handy Recorder

Portable digital audio recorders are never too many, and Zoom announced the launch of its latest H2essential Multi-Mic Handy Recorder. The H2essential was designed as a flexible 32-bit float audio recorder for creators, equipped with three built-in microphones and the ability to record in mono, stereo 90degrees, stereo 120degrees or 360 degrees surround. Following the launch of the simplified H1 XLR Handy Recorder, Zoom now offers an updated, fully integrated recorder that is also a versatile USB-C audio interface.
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Tascam Launches FR-AV2 2-Channel 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Field Recorder and Timecode Generator
by audioXpress Staff

Tascam Launches FR-AV2 2-Channel 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Field Recorder and Timecode Generator

Tascam announced the FR-AV2, a new ultra compact recorder with a rich feature set, suitable for most field applications, including synchronized video recording. The new Tascam FR-AV2 records two channels of digital audio at 32-bit floating point with timecode and can be used as a two-channel USB-C audio interface. The portable design accommodates all types of recording tasks and makes an ideal choice for all types of video production, and journalism.
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Audeze Announces CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphones Featuring Improved Technology and Enhanced Bass Response
by Joao Martins

Audeze Announces CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphones Featuring Improved Technology and Enhanced Bass Response

Audeze announced the release of the CRBN2 electrostatic headphones, advancing the technology used in the original model launched in 2021. According to the company, the new CRBN2 headphones build on the cutting-edge CRBN (pronounced “carbon”) transducers originally developed for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications, and now introduce Audeze's patent pending Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator (SLAM) technology, which expands the bass response normally missing in electrostatics.
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