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New Ashdown Meters Linx aptX Adaptive TWS Earbuds and Speakers
by Joao Martins

New Ashdown Meters Linx aptX Adaptive TWS Earbuds and Speakers

Easily claiming the coolest design among all products unveiled in advance for CES 2022, particularly in the crowded TWS earbuds product segment, the latest Ashdown Meters Linx by Ashdown Engineering expand to the desktop space with a clever Qualcomm-based implementation. Yes, the Ashdown Meters Linx are Qualcomm-powered true wireless earbuds which stand-out because of the cool VU meter on the charging case, but also because of the optional pair of miniature wireless speakers for desktop enjoyment.
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New Speaker, Headphone, and Earphone Perspectives with Voice Coil January 2022
by audioXpress Staff

New Speaker, Headphone, and Earphone Perspectives with Voice Coil January 2022

We're off to a great start in 2022. Starting with details about the promise of Iron Nitride (FeN) magnets, followed by an article about Liquid Injection Molding Silicon for Next-Generation Headphone Surrounds. Next up, James Croft reviews a surround speaker patent granted to Klipsch, and Vance Dickason characterizes the Satori MW13TX-4 TPCD-cone woofer from SB Acoustics and the high-power WF275BD01 10.75" woofer from Wavecor. All articles now available to read online, PDF and print.
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audioXpress.com - The Most Popular Stories of 2021
by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress.com - The Most Popular Stories of 2021

We looked at the most-read articles of 2021 in audioXpress.com (including selected articles from Voice Coil magazine), and we created this Top 10 list of news stories and online articles. 2021 expanded slightly on the record-breaking year that was 2020 for audioXpress.com, in terms of number of visits and regular users of the website. Visitors from all over the world returned more often to read the more than 7,700 stories available. Which of the topics and stories published online in 2021 were the most popular? Here are the results!
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TASCAM Celebrates Analog Audio with Limited Release Master 424 Studio C-60 High Bias Type II Cobalt Cassette
by audioXpress Staff

TASCAM Celebrates Analog Audio with Limited Release Master 424 Studio C-60 High Bias Type II Cobalt Cassette

In celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary, TASCAM launched the TASCAM Studio 424 Master cassette, a limited release genuine high bias cobalt oxide cassette specifically engineered for use with TASCAM Portastudio cassette recorders. The tape formulation was tested specifically in recalibrated and restored vintage TASCAM Portastudio workstations - the multitrack recorders that opened the door to home recording over 40 years ago.
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Cleer Audio Introduces Adaptive Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones With Immersive Sound Powered by Dirac
by Joao Martins

Cleer Audio Introduces Adaptive Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones With Immersive Sound Powered by Dirac

Cleer Audio announced the introduction of its Cleer Alpha Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, which is one of the brand's two products already confirmed as CES 2022 Innovation Awards honorees. Cleer's next generation wireless headphones offer Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, paired with immersive theater-like sound reproduction, powered by Dirac Virtuo spatial audio technology.
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AIAIAI TMA-2 Wireless+ Headphones Feature Proprietary Low-Latency Wireless Audio Transmitter
by Joao Martins

AIAIAI TMA-2 Wireless+ Headphones Feature Proprietary Low-Latency Wireless Audio Transmitter

AIAIAI surprised once again the audio industry. Following a period of intense beta-testing with key profile users and influencers, the Danish headphone innovator "dropped" the latest TMA-2 Wireless+ headphones, designed to free music creators from cables with ultra-low latency and uncompressed, 16-bit digital audio. And following the company's responsible design philosophy, with products designed to last, the new model is based on the existing TMA-2 modular headphone platform.
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sE Electronics Launches DynaCaster Dynamic Studio Microphone with Integrated Preamp
by Joao Martins

sE Electronics Launches DynaCaster Dynamic Studio Microphone with Integrated Preamp

sE Electronics has recently announced a new dynamic studio microphone with interesting design and features. The sE Electronics Dynacaster is a front-addressed microphone that leverages the company's V Series capsule technology in a all-metal body that is suitable for podcast, livestreaming, gaming with friends, or tracking a song in the studio. The DynaCaster is named for the integrated Dynamite preamp and discreet 3-layer pop filter that makes it a modern and effective studio companion.
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Meyer Sound Announces SSL Live Integration and New DAW Plugins for Spacemap Go
by audioXpress Staff

Meyer Sound Announces SSL Live Integration and New DAW Plugins for Spacemap Go

Live sound is transitioning to immersive audio configurations, from large scale sound reinforcement systems, all the way to hotel ballroom events. Meyer Sound is accelerating development of its own software tools to support those applications, working on direct integration of its Spacemap Go spatial sound design and live mixing tool with mixing console and DAW manufacturers. Already available for Avid Venue consoles, Spacemap Go is now integrated with Solid State Logic’s Live consoles, as well as plugins for all major DAW applications.
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QSC Names Jatan Shah President and Chief Operating Officer
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QSC Names Jatan Shah President and Chief Operating Officer

QSC, the dynamic manufacturer from Costa Mesa, California, continues to expand its range of products and solutions for entertainment, corporate and commercial AV applications. From its origins in audio amplification and powered loudspeakers to its powerful range of network-connected solutions, QSC as seen formidable growth under the leadership of Joe Pham. Now, the company announced the promotion of Jatan Shah to President and Chief Operating Officer, while Joe Pham is named Chairman and CEO.
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Audioscenic and Tectonic Promote Adaptive Beam Steering Soundbar Demonstration
by Joao Martins

Audioscenic and Tectonic Promote Adaptive Beam Steering Soundbar Demonstration

Audioscenic Limited, a UK-based company exploring 3D audio technology, and Tectonic Audio Labs, the renown manufacturer of audio solutions using Bending Wave technology, will demonstrate a highly innovative living room soundbar at CES 2022. The evolved speaker concept features Audioscenic’s adaptive beam steering and Tectonic Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) speaker technologies, aiming at product implementations for home audio, gaming, and home cinema.
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