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MISCO names Cobi Stein as VP of Marketing
by audioXpress Staff

MISCO names Cobi Stein as VP of Marketing

Loudspeaker manufacturer MISCO hired industry veteran Cobi Stein as Vice President of Marketing for its branded and custom OEM divisions, including their Oaktron, Bold North Audio, Red Line, and ToneSpeak brands. Stein served as Director of Marketing and Artist Relations for Eminence Speaker for nine years, and also served to manage sales and distribution during his tenure.
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xMEMS Announces Montara Plus 2nd Generation High-Sensitivity Solid-State MEMS Drivers for Hi-Res Audiophile-Grade IEMs
by Joao Martins

xMEMS Announces Montara Plus 2nd Generation High-Sensitivity Solid-State MEMS Drivers for Hi-Res Audiophile-Grade IEMs

xMEMS Labs introduced Montara Plus, its 2nd generation high-res full-range (20Hz to 40KHz) monolithic MEMS micro speaker. At just 64mm3, Montara Plus delivers 120dB SPL at 1kHz. Matching the new Montara Plus, targeting the high end market, xMEMS announced a partnership with iFi Audio and Singularity Audio, which will be launch partners for DAC/amp and IEMs respectively.
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Harman Unveiled Innovative Automotive Audio Solutions to Bolster In-Vehicle Experience and Safety
by Joao Martins

Harman Unveiled Innovative Automotive Audio Solutions to Bolster In-Vehicle Experience and Safety

As the "automotive technology company and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics," Harman was one of the busiest companies at CES 2023. Among the many automotive systems, Harman announced its new Sound and Vibration Sensor and External Microphone products to enhance the audio experience inside and outside the vehicle. It also launched Harman Ready on Demand, a software platform and marketplace that allows users to download and activate new audio features.
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Audient Expands EVO Range with SP8 With 8-Channel Smart Mic Preamp
by audioXpress Staff

Audient Expands EVO Range with SP8 With 8-Channel Smart Mic Preamp

Audient expanded its EVO range of USB-C audio interfaces with the EVO SP8 8-Channel Smart Mic Preamp ada AD/DA converter, a compact unit combining 8 microphone/line inputs, 8 line outputs, and two ADAT I/O connections, allowing it to handle multi-mic recording sessions with ease. Building upon its successful EVO range of audio recording equipment, Audient designed the EVO SP8 to expand the possibilities of its EVO audio interface range for bigger multitrack sessions.
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High End 2023 Munich Audio Show to Break Past Records
by audioXpress Staff

High End 2023 Munich Audio Show to Break Past Records

The Munich High End audio show plays an essential role as one the most important marketplaces for the audio industry. The 40th edition of the show, May 18-21, promises to break all records. Following the registration deadline for exhibitors, the High End Society reported increasing demand for the international audio show. The 2023 edition will see the second edition of the IPS – International Parts + Supply B2B section now taking place on all four days of the High End show, and supported by the ALTI Association.
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Pure Fi Expands its Portfolio of Active Optical Cables with New 40 Gbps USB-C Solution
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Pure Fi Expands its Portfolio of Active Optical Cables with New 40 Gbps USB-C Solution

Pure Fi, a premium consumer and professional A/V connectivity solutions manufacturer, unveiled the new Pure Fi USB Type-C Active Optical Cable (AOC). As one of the first USB-C active optical cables offering speeds of up to 40 Gbps up to 30 feet (10 meters), this new cable is ideal for applications that require high-speed connectivity between devices not located in close proximity to one another. This new High-Speed Cable delivers supports connectivity and power with zero latency or EMI.
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TDK Introduces New SmartSound MEMS Microphones and Development Platform Plus VibeSense360 Solution Suite for TWS Designs
by Joao Martins

TDK Introduces New SmartSound MEMS Microphones and Development Platform Plus VibeSense360 Solution Suite for TWS Designs

At CES 2023, TDK InvenSense introduced the T5838 and T5837 PDM MEMS microphones that offer 68 dBA SNR consuming only 130 µA in always-on mode and 330 µA in high-performance mode. The company also announced the new SmartSound One development platform that provides a plug-and-play evaluation interface for its MEMS microphones, and the new VibeSense360 hardware and software solution suite for advanced true wireless stereo features.
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Knowles Debuts Trio of SiSonic MEMS Microphones for High-Performance TWS and Hearable Designs
by Joao Martins

Knowles Debuts Trio of SiSonic MEMS Microphones for High-Performance TWS and Hearable Designs

Knowles introduced its latest series of SiSonic MEMS microphones at CES 2023. The new Titan (Digital), Falcon (Differential Analog), and Robin (Single Ended Analog) are a new trio of microphones providing advanced performance capabilities for space constrained ear and wearable applications like True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds, smart watches, Augmented Reality (AR) glasses and Virtual Reality (VR) headsets.
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audioXpress February 2023 Now Available! What Do You Want to Hear?
by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress February 2023 Now Available! What Do You Want to Hear?

audioXpress February 2023 focuses on the small devices in the increasingly larger market of MEMS Microphones and Voice Pickup Sensors. The Market Update on this topic is complemented by Erica Yorga's article on the principles of Nureva's Unified Coverage Map. Ethan Winer offers the first of a primer on modern PC board design, there's a review of the Arylic Audio Up2Stream Amp V4 board, an inside story on how Crestron adopted AES67, and a High-Performance Tube Hybrid Preamp DIY project.
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Audio Engineering Society Celebrates 75 Years in 2023
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Audio Engineering Society Celebrates 75 Years in 2023

The Audio Engineering Society begins its 75th Anniversary year. The Society’s vast contributions to the art and science of audio engineering are recognized globally, including with the announcement that the Society is being honored by the Recording Academy with a 2023 Technical GRAMMY Award acknowledging its “contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording field.” The next key event for the Society will be the AES Europe 2023 Convention, being held at Aalto University, Espoo, near Helsinki, Finland, May 13 – 15.
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