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AKM Launches AK5705 Low Power 4-Channel 32-bit A/D Converter
by audioXpress Staff

AKM Launches AK5705 Low Power 4-Channel 32-bit A/D Converter

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has developed the AK5705, a low power consumption 4-channel 32-bit A/D converter (ADC) with a built-in transimpedance amplifier in addition to a low-noise microphone amplifier. The new AKM the AK5705 ADC is connectable to current output sensors, supports a sampling frequency of 384kHz, and achieves a dynamic range of 109dB, while consuming 43% less power than existing AKM products. The built-in AC coupling capacitor significantly reduces the mounting area including external components.
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Soranik Introduces World's First Dual MEMS IEM Design Powered by xMEMS and USound
by Joao Martins

Soranik Introduces World's First Dual MEMS IEM Design Powered by xMEMS and USound

In an interesting development, Soranik, a leading IEM manufacturer from Vietnam launched its new MEMS-2 in-ear monitor (IEM) design, which uses not one but two different MEMS drivers, both reproducing a full-range signal with no crossover. Inside the Soranik MEMS 2 IEMs we can find one USound Conamara 6mm tweeter, known for its thinness and integration flexibility, along with an xMEMS Montara full-range monolithic MEMS microspeaker.
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Sphere Entertainment Unveils the Most Advanced Concert-Grade Audio System in the World, Powered by Holoplot
by Joao Martins

Sphere Entertainment Unveils the Most Advanced Concert-Grade Audio System in the World, Powered by Holoplot

Sphere Entertainment is finally unveiling details about its Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by Holoplot, the world’s most advanced concert-grade audio system, which provides optimized sound to every seat in Sphere, a next generation entertainment medium opening in Las Vegas in fall 2023. Sphere Studios, the company that is responsible for the overall technology and content, partnered with Holoplot to create this completely new immersive audio experience.
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Sony Takes the ANC Pole Position with WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Sony Takes the ANC Pole Position with WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Earbuds

Off-season, Sony Electronics jumped to the lead, and announced the WF-1000XM5 earbuds – the latest truly wireless model in its best-selling 1000X series. According to Sony's own internal research, using JEITA-compliant measurement guidelines, the new design offers the "Best Noise Canceling" by reducing external noise over a wide bandwidth, so users can focus on the music. While at it, Sony updated all other specs in this new flagship product, now ready for Bluetooth LE Audio.
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Hifiman Debuts Goldenwave Prelude, Fully Balanced, Class A, Reference Headphone Amplifier
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Hifiman Debuts Goldenwave Prelude, Fully Balanced, Class A, Reference Headphone Amplifier

Hifiman, the most dynamic headphone and personal audio manufacturer from China, has announced a new fully balanced Class A desktop headphone amplifier, the Goldenwave Prelude. Originally released by the Goldenwave brand that was acquired by Hifiman earlier in 2023, the Prelude headphone amplifier (SRP: $2,499) is the company's reference headphone amplifier, and boasts several features that make it an appealing option for headphone enthusiasts and music lovers.
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USound MEMS Drivers Selected for LINNER Deluxe OTC Hearing Buds
by Joao Martins

USound MEMS Drivers Selected for LINNER Deluxe OTC Hearing Buds

The MEMS transducer technology from Austrian company USound has been selected by LINNER for the development of a new discreet over-the-counter (OTC) hearing device, LINNER Deluxe. The new design, very similar to true wireless earbuds like previous LINNER products, will integrate USound’s Conamara thin, lightweight, full-range MEMS speakers, recognized for their integration flexibility, and benefiting also from the Tarvos low-power amplifier integration.
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Audio-Technica U.S. Promotes Kurt Van Scoy to Vice-President and Officer, Products, Business Alliances
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Audio-Technica U.S. Promotes Kurt Van Scoy to Vice-President and Officer, Products, Business Alliances

Audio-Technica announced that Kurt Van Scoy has been promoted to Audio-Technica U.S. Vice-President and Officer, Products, Business Alliances and Marketing. The announcement was made by Manabu Aoki, Audio-Technica U.S. CEO and President, to whom Van Scoy will report directly in his new role. Van Scoy joined Audio-Technica U.S. in 1987, and has worked in roles spanning several of the company's departments including Engineering, Production, Quality, and Product Management. He also worked at A-T's corporate headquarters in Japan.
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OCA Alliance Member FBT Expands AES70 Portfolio
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OCA Alliance Member FBT Expands AES70 Portfolio

Italian professional audio manufacturer FBT has debuted a host of new products that highlight the benefits and advantages of the AES70 standard. A long-term OCA Alliance member, FBT created the INFINITO system management software to leverage the AES70 platform, and its AES70 product portfolio has now expanded to include powered loudspeakers, control software and, new for 2023, the new MIURA Series of DSP and Dante-enabled power amplifiers.
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Amadeus Designs Custom Column Speaker Array for Festival d'Avignon
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Amadeus Designs Custom Column Speaker Array for Festival d'Avignon

The Festival d'Avignon, one of the world's most important international events for contemporary performing arts, has chosen Holophonix and Amadeus to re-equip the prestigious main presentation area at the Festival, the Courtyard of Honor at the Palace of the Popes. The two French companies have delivered new hardware and software technology supporting the live performances including the soon to be released "Colonnes d’Avignon" (Avignon Columns' speaker array).
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d&b audiotechnik Launches NoizCalc 4.0 Advanced Noise Mitigation Tool for Outdoor Events
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d&b audiotechnik Launches NoizCalc 4.0 Advanced Noise Mitigation Tool for Outdoor Events

d&b audiotechnik announced the availability of NoizCalc 4.0 software, the latest version of its advanced simulation tool designed to accurately predict noise arising from outdoor events equipped with d&b systems. NoizCalc allows the user to identify, at the design stage, any potential noise issues – the advantage being that these can then be dealt with proactively, in advance of the production being setup.
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