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DeusO Announces AES70 Explorer Software Application
by audioXpress Staff

DeusO Announces AES70 Explorer Software Application

DeusO GmbH has released a software named AES70 Explorer to support hardware engineers developing or integrating AES70 into Pro Audio devices. AES70 Explorer is designed to connect, expose and control parameters in OCA objects. The software provides a UI builder for fast setup of engineering interfaces and can simultaneously test multiple devices using an array of Pro Audio control widgets.
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Listen Releases SoundCheck 20 Audio Test Software Upgrade
by Joao Martins

Listen Releases SoundCheck 20 Audio Test Software Upgrade

The much anticipated SoundCheck 20 audio test software update is now released, and Listen is offering incentives to help users upgrade to the latest version.​​​​​ The motivations to upgrade are many, starting with the fact that SoundCheck 20 introduces Listen’s state-of-the-art perceptual distortion algorithm for end-of-line testing – Enhanced Perceptual Rub & Buzz. SoundCheck 20 also includes a host of new features for multichannel and communications testing.
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Fulcrum Acoustic Releases AHC2 High Output Coaxial Horn
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Fulcrum Acoustic Releases AHC2 High Output Coaxial Horn

Fulcrum Acoustic has released the AHC2 High Output Coaxial Horn, a bi-amplified 2-way, high sensitivity, arrayable coaxial horn design. The new AHC2 retains the compact enclosure, precise pattern control to below 400Hz, low frequency extension to below 80Hz and associated features of the original AH coaxial horn loudspeakers, while incorporating upgraded drivers capable of much higher output.
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Celestion Appoints Josh Martin as Business Development Executive for North America
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Celestion Appoints Josh Martin as Business Development Executive for North America

Celestion announced the appointment of Josh Martin as Business Development Executive. In his new role, Josh Martin will work together with Celestion’s sales and distribution partners in the US and Canada to expand their offerings to new markets, as well as servicing their current clients, further strengthening the Celestion brand in North America.
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Pro-Ject Announces New Accessible E1 Line of Turntables
by Joao Martins

Pro-Ject Announces New Accessible E1 Line of Turntables

Pro-Ject USA announced the new E1 line of turntables, designed and produced in Europe. The new collection aims to introduce a new audience of music lovers to the world of vinyl by offering quality technology at an accessible price point, starting at $350. The E Line consists of three models, the E1 ($349 USD) E1 Phono SB ($399 USD) and E1 BT ($499 USD), available in high gloss black, satin white or satin walnut finishes.
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Hearables’ Shipments to Exceed 200 Million Globally by 2024, Juniper Research Predicts
by Joao Martins

Hearables’ Shipments to Exceed 200 Million Globally by 2024, Juniper Research Predicts

A new study by Juniper Research has found that hearables’ shipments will exceed 200 million units by 2024, up from 165 million in 2022; representing total growth of 30% over the next two years. The market research firm sees assistive and healthcare-focused hearables segments — typified by Nuheara’s IQbuds and Bose’s SoundControl Hearing Aids — are key to this growth; comprising 18% of hearables shipments by 2024, compared to 12% in 2021.
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JH Audio Debuts Flagship In-Ear Monitors Featuring New Knowles Balanced Armature Supertweeter
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JH Audio Debuts Flagship In-Ear Monitors Featuring New Knowles Balanced Armature Supertweeter

Knowles Corporation announced a new partnership with JH Audio as it debuts Sharona, an over-the-top, flagship 16-driver IEM design using a four-way crossover that is intended to serve the ultimate sound quality to performing musicians and sound engineers alike. The new in-ear monitors are the first product to incorporate the superior treble output capability of the new Knowles RAU-34851-B148 balanced armature Supertweeter.
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ALTI Expo 2022 and the Return of the ALMA Awards, June 5–6
by Joao Martins

ALTI Expo 2022 and the Return of the ALMA Awards, June 5–6

ALTI Expo 2022, the conference and showcase promoted by the Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) Association is right around the corner, set for June 5–6 at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. As planned, it will take place a few days before the InfoComm 2022 show, which takes place June 8—10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center - and offers an education schedule starting June 4—10. Don't miss the great technical presentations and quality networking with professionals in the loudspeaker industry and the related signal chain.
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THX Licenses VisiSonics 3D Immersive Audio Tools and Personalization Solutions
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THX Licenses VisiSonics 3D Immersive Audio Tools and Personalization Solutions

THX has licensed certain 3D audio and personalization technologies from VisiSonics, the 3D spatial audio and acoustic environment optimization technology company, and is incorporating them into its products. VisiSonics technologies will be utilized in THX Spatial Audio tools for game developers and music producers, and advance THX audio personalization for headset manufacturers. VisiSonics technology is also expected to be a part of anticipated THX offerings in the emerging market of hearable technology.
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Innovative Speaker Drivers and Microspeakers in Voice Coil May 2022
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Innovative Speaker Drivers and Microspeakers in Voice Coil May 2022

In this month’s Voice Coil Focus, Mike Klasco writes about Innovative Speaker Drivers, and there is an updated Microspeaker Vendor Directory for 2022, with additional subdirectories on MEMS speaker transducers and Haptic Actuator devices for mobile devices. On this month’s Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes two full-range woofers: the E180HE-44 from the Dayton Audio Epique home audio line-up, and the Faital Pro 2FE24 2.5” small woofer targeting pro audio applications.
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