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David Angress Appointed to Lead QSC Pro Audio Division
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David Angress Appointed to Lead QSC Pro Audio Division

Following the decision to split QSC Audio into two separate divisions, operating under the separate brands QSC and Q-SYS, the Costa-Mesa, CA-based company announced the appointment of David Angress to lead the company’s new Pro Audio division. The audio industry veteran joins the organization as Senior Vice President and General Manager of QSC Pro Audio.
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Boutique Microphone Manufacturer Sees Success With Exclusive Finish Limited Runs
by Joao Martins

Boutique Microphone Manufacturer Sees Success With Exclusive Finish Limited Runs

In 2021, Soyuz introduced the world to a limited edition version of the renowned 017 Series microphone with an exclusive Brass Black finish. The 25 units quickly sold out and prompted Soyuz to continue the series with the release of the 023 Brass Black in May 2022. Soyuz Microphones now released a new batch of 017 Series Brass Black microphones. This limited edition run of 80 microphones (40 TUBE / 40 FET) uses a unique process called bluing to give the mic's body its beautiful hue and patina.
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Langer EMV-Technik Announces PA 2522 Compact Preamplifier for Low Signal Measurements from 10MHz up to 22GHz
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Langer EMV-Technik Announces PA 2522 Compact Preamplifier for Low Signal Measurements from 10MHz up to 22GHz

The new PA 2522 preamplifier from Langer EMV-Technik can be used to amplify weak measurement signals from near-field probes, connected to the 50Ω input of a spectrum analyzer or oscilloscope. It stands out because of its low noise behavior and a constantly high dynamic range over an extremely wide frequency range, from 10MHz to 22GHz. The preamplifier is powered by the included power adapter.
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Vertere Acoustics Announces Updated DG-1S Turntable and Phono Preamp
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Vertere Acoustics Announces Updated DG-1S Turntable and Phono Preamp

Vertere Acoustics announced that its DG-1 record player/turntable has been updated and improved. After little more than three years, the company already had many ideas on how to improve its original product and announced the DG-1 S, which will be available in September 2022. Also updated and improved is the Vertere PHONO-1 MKII L MM/MC Phono Preamplifier, now featuring a new gold-plated L-shaped PCB and significantly enhanced accessibility for the customization DIP switches.
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AES International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality
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AES International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality

The Audio Engineering Society is promoting a new conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality (AVAR) to be held August 15–17 at the DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, WA. The fourth AES International AVAR Conference will feature keynotes from Sennheiser, Brandenburg Labs and Hear XR, as well as presentations from leading researchers and industry experts. Among many topics, the comprehensive program will explore spatial audio, 3D sound field navigation, room acoustics synthesis and best practices for VR/AR production.
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SPARK Microsystems Shows Way-Forward for Wireless Audio Over UWB
by Joao Martins

SPARK Microsystems Shows Way-Forward for Wireless Audio Over UWB

SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation ultra-wideband (UWB), has recently teamed up with the UWB Alliance, the international non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and growth of UWB, in a joint effort to test the coexistence and aggregation capabilities of the technology in environments where other UWB or other wireless protocols and radio devices are in use. And wireless audio is among the most promising applications that SPARK Microsystems is testing over UWB.
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Linear Systems Releases Low-Cost, Low-Noise LS844 JFET for High-Performance Applications
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Linear Systems Releases Low-Cost, Low-Noise LS844 JFET for High-Performance Applications

Linear Systems announced the re-release of the low-noise, low-cost LS844 series dual JFET with immediate large-scale availability and large-volume pricing. The re-released LS844 is the latest evolution of a classic dual JFET developed and introduced by Linear Systems over 20 years ago. The company has refined the part’s design and fabrication processes to improve its low noise, matching and Common Mode Rejection Ratio qualities while retaining the linearity and other characteristics sought by audio and other circuit designers.
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Harman InfinityLab Delivers Pocket-Sized 4-Port 100W GaN Charger Powered by GaN Systems
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Harman InfinityLab Delivers Pocket-Sized 4-Port 100W GaN Charger Powered by GaN Systems

GaN Systems announced that Harman's new InfinityLab InstantCharger 100W, 4 USB GaN fast-charger leverages the high-performance advantages of GaN Systems' transistors and is just the latest product to be launched by the new innovative brand. With GaN Systems’ GS-065-011-1-L power transistor, the InfinityLab charger, made from 90% recycled plastics, harnesses the power of GaN to deliver the ultimate lightweight power adapter for consumers.
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Loudspeaker Manufacturing, Patents, and Driver Characterizations in Voice Coil August 2022
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Loudspeaker Manufacturing, Patents, and Driver Characterizations in Voice Coil August 2022

August is traditionally the voice-coil-focused issue of Voice Coil, offering an always-valuable perspective on the state of the loudspeaker industry. In this issue, Mike Klasco discusses Audio Manufacturing in The Philippines, James Croft explores another key Mayht patent, and Vance Dickason measures and characterizes the B&C Speakers DE111-8 1" compression driver, and the MD60N-6 2.5” Dome Midrange from SB Acoustics' Satori line.
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Dirac Spatial Audio Powers All-New NuraTrue Pro Wireless Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Dirac Spatial Audio Powers All-New NuraTrue Pro Wireless Earbuds

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac and Australian headphone company Nura announced a collaboration on the upcoming NuraTrue Pro wireless earbuds, featuring Dirac Virtuo spatial audio. The latest earbuds from Nura mark the first collaboration between the two companies and demonstrate Dirac’s growing leadership position in the headphone market – after establishing its technology in the automotive, home theater, and mobile markets. The NuraTrue Pro earbuds are now fully funded on Kickstarter.
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